Sylvie
I will start teaching in Saitama as an English language teacher from next September. Now that I'm going to start living in Japan the following years, I think it will be useful to have some knowledge of the Japanese language myself. Can anyone recommend me some affordable language classes in the Saitama/ Tokyo area?
Sylvie
Netherlands
I think it might be useful to contact the Tokyo Voluntary Action Center. This organization has teachers that work voluntarily.
Tel: 03-3235-1171
Tokyo Voluntary Action Center1-1, Kagurakashi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0823
In Saitama there are also a variety of voluntary classes.
Have a look at this page:
http://www.stib.jp/kokusai/magazine/purara36_e.pdf
Then, there is always the option to look for a private tutor or language exchange partner on craigslist.com