Forever Foreign

Chapter 10: English Camp, Day 2

It’s day 2 of Chiron's annual English camp and things are getting even more tense. What is this plot that Timothy’s devised to prank Minerva's employees? Does Devon have what it takes to carry it out? And won’t someone think of the children?!
The hot Japanese summer is heating up even more in Chapter 10 of Forever Foreign.
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BONUS NON-FICTION: A Friend in Heat

BONUS EPISODE. This one is a 100% true story straight from the horse's mouth! That is... Straight from my (David's) mouth.
After several years in Japan, I finally started planning out my dream trip of biking across part of the country in 2018. I trained for it, bought for it, and steeled my will for it. Then I invited some friends to join me last minute...
This is the story of how just the very start of that trip unfolded and unraveled. It's also the first bit of bonus content for the pod that I'm looking to do more of in the future for Patreon contributors, so join if ya can!
Written essay: https://foreverforeignpod.com/essays/friend-in-heat/
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Chapter 11: Never Regret Thy Japanese

Back to the grind! Or rather, back to more free time before Japan's second school semester starts and Devon needs to start doing some real work.
With that free time, Devon decides that he's fluent in Japanese (he's not), that he's capable of social nuance (questionable), and that he's got the ability to stay cool under the pressure of novel interactions with gym staff (incorrect).
Find out exactly what kind of Japanese NOT to use when signing up for a gym membership in Chapter 11 of Forever Foreign!
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Chapter 12: Back to School

Japanese school is FINALLY in session, and Devon is so ready that he's written a haiku in preparation. He's also set to hit the ground running the second he steps through the front door of Chuo Elementary School.
The only problem is that his employer is a little less ready for him...
If you were looking for an action-packed account of English teaching in Japan, you've come to the wrong place! Find out exactly what kind of dusty desk purgatory Devon is in for during his first day of work in chapter 12 of Forever Foreign.
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Chapter 13: Ready, Set, Start

It's the season finale of Forever Foreign season 1 and Devon has a tale to tell. A tale so harrowing it'll make your hair curl.
Okay, maybe not quite that intense, but his start to a true teaching schedule got off to a rough start.
The gang is all here to listen in on Devon's story. Find out why he's gathered them - and whether or not it's really worth their time to listen to someone record the story of their first day of teaching at a Japanese school - in Chapter 13 of Forever Foreign.
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