My Japanese has improved a lot since the very beginning that I start here.
I can see the difference between the beginning of my studies when I just knew catchphrases and simple words.
Now I can do daily conversations receive instructions at my part-time job, It's just such a big difference in one year and a half, how much I improved.
Our school was founded in 1902 and will celebrate its 120 year anniversary next year.
With more than 600 students, there are students from more than 30 countries that work hard to achieve their goals every day.
The school is located in Maeda City, Higashi Ward, which is known to have a large number of foreigners in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Conveniently located within 5 minutes of JR and subway stations, and there is a rich green park nearby
so you can study in a calm atmosphere.
One of the special things that makes it different from other schools is that students from 30 countries are studying here and
you can study on the same campus as Japanese students. That enables you to make friends from all over the world.
Another thing is that there are many events in the school.
For example, we have Japanese culture events, such as tea ceremonies and flower arrangement, local festivals and mountain climbing activities etc.
One of the strengths of the school is that we can always consult with the teacher, which is very important for us.
There are many things we don't understand about living in Japan for the first time.
I feel relieved that I can consult with my homeroom teacher and office staff anytime necessary
when I was thinking of coming here to Japan, I wanted a school that had an intensive level of studies
so that I can improve as fast as I can and also as committed as I am with my purpose
which is excel in the language and after look for a job and make my life here in Japan.
So, FFLC has a really good level of studies and also different kinds of teachings,
there are different kinds of teaching because we have different teachers for all the lectures.
It's pretty good the way the academic program is put together.
Our class is 90 minutes for one class. Even for adults, it's hard to sit for that long, so we try to make our classes fun and engaging.
For example, in a reading class, students not only read and understand the material, but also they read aloud, do shadowing, and compete with other students.
In Kanji classes, we learn Kanji with puzzles and card games so they can learn it through playing games.
We aim to make classes where we can motivate students to learn actively, not passively.
My favourite thing about living in Fukuoka is the scenery
Looking at the scenery while walking or riding a bicycle, I'm glad I came to Japan, and I appreciate it.
It's unclear how long this difficult time will last, but don't give up on your dreams. Let's meet in Japan!