Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 203. A Cup of Tea with Peter Sidell (The Flatmate from Japan)
Aug 4, 2014
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The Real Challenge Is Written Japanese
- Japanese writing mixes two phonetic alphabets and thousands of kanji, making reading and writing especially hard.
- Peter finds speaking easier than reading because kanji knowledge limits literacy progress.
Very Low Crime Experiences
- Peter values safety in Japan and says he can walk home at four in the morning feeling safe.
- In 11 years he only experienced one tiny theft where his goggles disappeared at a gym jacuzzi.
Take Up Less Space On Public Transport
- On trains and crowded spaces, minimise your physical footprint and keep limbs in.
- Avoid loud conversations and be mindful of Japanese personal-space norms.