Bahasa Indonesia is said to be one of the easiest Asian languages to pick up, but the constant use of slang words in daily conversation only makes the language sound more foreign. Indonesians have quite a reputation for their informal … Read More
If you have an interest in the Australia-China relationship, then this could be the perfect next step in your journey. The Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) is the preeminent interdisciplinary early to mid- career leaders dialogue between Australia and China. The … Read More
This is the second instalment of the “Job Hunting in Japan” series. As a foreigner, Japanese resumes can be one of the most difficult parts of applying for jobs in Japan. Luckily, Eleanor Gray has shared with me her top … Read More
The following article was written for Asia Options. Views presented in this article are the author’s, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). So, we’ve busted our guts learning Chinese language in Australia. Naturally, we … Read More
Studying abroad has always been an exciting option for Australian students because it offers them the chance to see the world and also exciting opportunities such as agriculture in Indonesia or volunteering in Japan. Asia is always a popular destination … Read More
With borders still shut around the world and travel restricted for the most part; making the decision to move overseas is certainly not an easy one. However, that’s exactly what Lydia Ridley did on the 4th of December after waiting … Read More
As you are probably well aware, the JET programme, a Japanese government-run initiative, offers foreigners the chance to live and work in Japanese schools or local municipal offices. Last month we featured an article by one of our Japan correspondents, … Read More
As bilingual and multilingual young professionals, we often get roped into doing informal translation and interpreting tasks. Read on to find out how you can formalise your Chinese-English language skills as an accredited translator and interpreter in Australia, and why … Read More
What is Yosakoi? Yosakoi is a Japanese dance style that blends modern and traditional Japanese dance and music. You can find colourful and energetic Yosakoi performances at festivals and events across Japan, and all around the world! The dance is … Read More
Held via Zoom, applications open on Thursday, Feb 4 and close on Feb 24, 2021. Transfer credits while studying Japan focused courses for 2 months!
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When thinking of networking, it’s easy to go straight to LinkedIn. As a popular tool to network for jobs, it can be incredibly useful as a way to send messages to the representatives of companies, share ideas or learn insights … Read More
It’s easy for students studying Indonesian to forget that the value of their Bahasa skills isn’t limited to a career in diplomacy or governance. There are many other career paths where a familiarity with Indonesian culture and language is highly … Read More
Are you looking to expand your network and participate in Korea-related opportunities in 2021? With Australia’s international borders looking to remain closed until later this year, the way Australians engage with Korea is likely to change. Students and professionals hoping … Read More
Immersion is without a doubt one of the best ways to improve language skills. However, with Covid-19 stopping you actually going to Japan, it brings up the question of what you can actually do to immerse yourself. Which is where … Read More
Tyson was one of two fellows apart of the Australian National Universities’ National Parliamentary Fellowship Program. The program saw him working within the Japanese Diet in both the Opposition and Ruling Parties as he researched Japanese Foreign Policy. The program, … Read More
Japan offers beautiful opportunities for photo-taking, be it vibrant cherry blossoms in spring, colourful fireworks in summer or glistening snow-capped mountains in winter. Japan is generally tolerant of photography, but there are however many places where photographs should not be … Read More
Multi-day conferences are one of the best ways to meet, connect and learn from people who share an interest and drive in areas similar to your own. On topics as wonderfully diverse and minutely specific as prosthetic leg technology, fish … Read More
Selamat Hari Natal! Celebrating Christmas in Flores Drawing towards the end of the month of December and being a student with the ACICIS Flexible Language Immersion Program at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta meant three things for me. Firstly, I … Read More
Julia Mellor, Founder and CEO of The Sool Company, is a well-known figure in the Australian community in Seoul. Filled with energy and passion for Korean culture and traditional alcohol – Julia dedicated close to 10 years to becoming an expert … Read More
Each year, volunteers in the Australia-Indonesia space organise the National Australia-Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) and this year’s event took place via Zoom on a Friday night in early December. Founded in 2015 by Sally Hill, NAILA accepts submissions from Australians of all … Read More