Pronunciation... (or 'come laugh at my speech attempt!!')

[the mighty quinn]

Okay guys, here's the deal: I've got an interview in two days with Interac, an organisation which hires native English speakers to teach English in Japan.

For this I have to do a little introduction using Japanese. They know I'm a novice, but I really would like to get it spot on. I've written it out, now I just need to make sure I've got the pronunciation right.

Here's the sound file: www furandfeather co uk / Japanese.mp3

Does it make any sense at all?! If there's a problem with general clarity say so - I was pretty nervous when recording it (God knows why?!) so may have mumbled a little.

I would also like to say a big thank-you to the people who helped me write the romaji for it!! Much appreciated, you've been a great help.

Thanks

 

[epigene]

Typical Westerner's rendition of Japanese... just kidding!!

Well, there's nothing to worry about! You've said it well.
In fact, if they're interviewing you for an English teaching job, they won't be expecting you to speak Japanese!
It will come as a nice surprise!

 

[the mighty quinn]

Really?! Wow!!
That's the thing about Interac - you're expected to use a *little* Japanese in your presentation. I think they might be unique in that...
Cheers epegine-san!

 

[epigene]

Really?! Wow!!
That's the thing about Interac - you're expected to use a *little* Japanese in your presentation. I think they might be unique in that...
Cheers epegine-san!

Really?? I didn't know you have to know a bit of Japanese and show it at an interview!!
Times have changed....

Anyway, good luck!

 

[candy]

Okay guys, here's the deal: I've got an interview in two days with Interac, an organisation which hires native English speakers to teach English in Japan.
For this I have to do a little introduction using Japanese. They know I'm a novice, but I really would like to get it spot on. I've written it out, now I just need to make sure I've got the pronunciation right.
Here's the sound file: www furandfeather co uk / Japanese.mp3
Does it make any sense at all?! If there's a problem with general clarity say so - I was pretty nervous when recording it (God knows why?!) so may have mumbled a little.
I would also like to say a big thank-you to the people who helped me write the romaji for it!! Much appreciated, you've been a great help.
Thanks

I have an interview with INTERAC tmmr Friday and already i'm panicking. What did u do? how did it go? I wanna see the romoji u used

 

[Ryan-]

Times indeed have changed. I remember not being chosen for AEON because I had actual teaching experience and spoke Japanese.