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David Billa (in Setouchi)
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Blogger, Teacher, Father, Immigrant, Friend of Crows, Gallivants around Japan's Art Islands.

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2. "Idol" (noun): Semi-celebrity (usually singer or dancer) who's kind of famous in certain circles for a few years before being thrown into the curb and quickly forgotten once they're not marketable anymore.

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January 19, 2026 at 10:44 AM
1. "Talent" (noun): Person without any talent whose job is basically a professional guest on Japanese talk shows where they talk about uninteresting topics or eat food.

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January 19, 2026 at 10:44 AM
I don't just give them a speech, I think that's the most important thing I want them to learn in my classes, beyond English skills.
Sadly some seem to be totally unable to get it.
January 18, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Because you're an English native speaker.
Believe me, non native speakers (aka the majority of immigrants) haven't.
January 18, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Another Japanese person who confuses "foreigner" with "native English speaker." 🙄
January 18, 2026 at 9:57 PM