We won’t sugarcoat the truth. As an Arabic speaker, learning Japanese will be challenging, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. Just ask these Egyptian Engineering Students what inspired them to pursue their dreams! Learning Japanese will open up incredible career doors that you won’t want to miss out on. Luckily, our successful talents from Egypt who learned Japanese and got a job in Japan were generous enough to give advice to make your journey a little easier.
Find your inspiration and motivation.
“There was no going back after falling into the anime rabbit hole. It was the best. A game-changer! It fed my dream even more to one day work in Japan. I faithfully started taking Japanese classes and even joined this Facebook community for Egyptians interested in Japan.” Read more: “An Egyptian Engineer’s Journey: From STEM Education to IT Career Success in Japan”
“To welcome our new students to the Japanese Language Department, an orientation was held. The speaker mentioned that top performers would be bestowed the opportunity to go to Japan for a year as a 留学生 (exchange student) at the University of Tsukuba. This piqued my interest and became my motivation to learn Japanese well, persevere for exceptional grades, and reach a high level of Japanese. I wanted to see Japan myself and experience its culture firsthand.” Read more: Working Student in Japan to IT Company Office Worker Pipeline
Combine Traditional and Non-Traditional Methods of Learning Japanese
You can learn while enjoying yourself.
“To boost my chances of success, I studied every day. I made sure to listen well in lectures. When I got home, I studied by myself through reading 易しい (simple) Japanese, listening to Japanese podcasts and music, and scrolling through Japanese reels on social media. I even tried shadowing. “ Read More: Working Student in Japan to IT Company Office Worker Pipeline
Have a reliable Japanese foundation.
“Start with a good textbook and follow the lessons in order. I found textbooks very helpful because it offers a step-by-step process and have exercises that will help you retain what you’ve learned.” Read More: How I Got A Job In Japan From Egypt As An Engineering Student
Community and networking can help maximize resources and jumpstart your Japanese learning journey.
Be part of a local Japanese-Speaking Community.
“To further supplement my learning and immerse myself in the language, I attended in-person events organized by various institutions. For instance, thanks to our local Japan Foundation, I was able to participate in a tea ceremony and try my hand at 書道 (calligraphy). My university also hosted annual Japanese Culture Days, which I joined enthusiastically. There were various activities to try, such as singing, acting, and yukata-wearing. These events allowed me to immerse myself in the language and culture as much as a student living outside Japan could.” Read More: Working Student in Japan to IT Company Office Worker Pipeline
Or find an online Japanese-speaking community!
“I faithfully started taking Japanese classes and even joined this Facebook community for Egyptians interested in Japan.” Read More: An Egyptian Engineer’s Journey: From STEM Education to IT Career Success in Japan
Look for local organizations with Japan partnerships!
“It all began with a scholarship at the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology. It’s an incredible opportunity that opened doors for me. That scholarship not only allowed me to study engineering but also opened other doors. It gave me the chance to take Japanese classes and participate in an exchange program in Hiroshima. These events would eventually lead to me getting a job offer in Japan.” Read More: How I Got A Job In Japan From Egypt As An Engineering Student
Just keep going: Stay Consistent, Don’t Give up
Persevere!
“Finally, and most importantly, do not give up. Even if you face many difficulties in learning the language, it is essential to stay motivated. As long as you persevere, you will eventually see results. You may not see them today, nor tomorrow, nor in a few months. It might even take you four years, like me.” Read More: Working Student in Japan to IT Company Office Worker Pipeline
Practice Consistently.
“Try to use Japanese as much as possible, even in small ways. Speak out loud, write down words, or read sentences to yourself. The more you actively engage with the language, the faster it sticks.” Read More: How I Got A Job In Japan From Egypt As An Engineering Student
Learn the culture as you learn the language.
Engaging in Japanese media trains your ear.
“Listening helps more than you think. Watch Japanese shows, anime, or online videos. It’s not necessarily to learn grammar, but to get used to the sounds and patterns of the language. When you encounter a word you’ve heard before but didn’t know, it’s exciting to finally understand it. Over time, your listening skills improve naturally.”
Read More: How I Got A Job In Japan From Egypt As An Engineering Student
Cultural Immersion will teach you to talk and think in Japanese.
“My next tip would be to immerse yourself in Japanese as much as possible. Download Hello Talk and converse with natives. If you prefer to practice on your own, talk to yourself on the street. Talk in Japanese. Think in Japanese.” Read More: Working Student in Japan to IT Company Office Worker Pipeline
Imbibe the values that come with the language.
“In the four years I spent at the university majoring in Japanese, I learned more than just the language. I learned Japanese in a variety of holistic ways in addition to classes. As I mastered the Japanese language, I began to deeply understand Japanese humor and values, and I discovered that my way of thinking was similar to the values of the Japanese people.” Read more: Understanding Japanese Humor Key to My Journey to Japan
Go through FAST OFFER International’s Japanese Classes
“Once I gave them my CV, they interviewed me to check my Japanese skills and to find out about my goals. That’s when they had me join the 6-month global classes for Japanese lessons that helped me improve.” Read More: An Egyptian Engineer’s Journey: From STEM Education to IT Career Success in Japan
“In May 2023, I began taking Japanese language classes at FAST OFFER. The classes were conducted online, allowing students from all over the world to participate, and the content was highly informative.” Read More: Returning to Japan After 12 Years: My Journey with ASIA to JAPAN and Finding My Dream Job
Start Your Journey As Soon As Possible!
Don’t miss this chance. At FAST OFFER International, you can learn Japanese while you’re in college all for free, and then have a career advisor assist you with the job hunt—all for free. We’ve done it before, and we can do it again for you! Make sure to check out our Japanese Classes for Egyptians to make use of this opportunity to work in Japan!
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