Sunday, March 24, 2013

ISIC国際学生証 IYTC国際青年証

YHAメンバーカードの他に、世界中で使えるディスカウントカードとして、ISIC国際学生証とIYTC国際青年証があります。ISICは学生、IYTCは26歳以下なら誰でも申請できますよ^v^
色んな割引や身分証明書として使える便利なカードです♡

ISIC international student identity card

If you are a student, why don't you get a ISIC?  It is an international student identity card and you will get many benefits from it!! Such as transport and accommodation discount and so on!!

Or if you aren't a student and under 26, you are able to apply for IYTC (international youth travel card) !

Have a nice trip♡

Saturday, March 23, 2013

SPACE ALK

英語学習の総合サイト、SPACE ALKがとっても便利♡ 
いつもお世話になってます^v^

Friday, March 22, 2013

YHA メンバーカード

オーストラリアを旅するなら、YHAメンバーカードがあると便利!! 宿の他に、バスなどなど色々な割引が得られますよ♡
もちろん日本のYHAでも申請可能!! 身分証明書にもなるよ^v^

YHA Mambership

If you are traveling in Aus, having YHA mambership card would help you a lot!! It provides discounts not only staying at YHA accommodation but also transport and so on!!  It costs a bit but it more worth it!!
Travel smart and cheap!!

Thursday, March 21, 2013

HelpX: レファレンス

Helpxが終わってホストさんを去る時には、ホストさんに自分のリファレンスを書いてもらえるか尋ねてみて♡ いいリファレンスがあると、他のホストさんにも信頼してもらえてオファーや、ステイのOKがもらえやすい^v^

ちょっと聞きにくい時があるかもだけど、そんな時はまず自分がホストレビューを書いて、その後にお願いをしてみては? Give and Receive!

HelpX: References

It is always good to  get a reference from a helpx host.  It helps other hosts to get known about you.  In my opinion, many hosts take a look both your profile and the references to consider your stay.  So, having a good references on your profile is a big advantage.
The best my to get a good reference is work hard and build a good relationship with the host, of course! And then, I personally recommend you to write a host review to the host first and so it is easy for you to ask the host to give you a reference too.

You just need to write down whatever comes from you heart!!

Give and Take, no I mean, Give and  Receive!!

英文法の勉強♡

この本で英文法を勉強中♡
例文が沢山で、すっごく実践的^v^

大学時代からお世話になってます!
『総合コミュニケーション英語文法』

Sunday, March 17, 2013

英語のレジュメ2

bestsampleresume.comではフリーの英語レジュメサンプルが沢山読めますよ!! また全部一から書くのが面倒な人は、無料のResume Buiderでいろいろなテンプレートとサンプルを使って自分のレジュメが簡単に作れます♡

Resume2

More information about how to write resume?  Reading samples would help you to gain the idea of your writing!! Check out BSR(bestsampleresume.com) !! 

Friday, March 15, 2013

HelpX: ホストにメッセージを送るには

Helpxサイト上で気になるホストさんに出会ったら、メッセージを送ってみて! 
旅の予定が決まっているなら、早め(私の場合は遅くても4週間前)にコンタクトを取るのがお勧め^v^ ホストさんも予定を立てれるし、早めだと他のヘルパーがまだ連絡をしてないことが多いのでOKが来やすいですよ~。

私の場合は最初のメールには以下のことを記入します。
1. 名前
2. 国籍
3. どれくらい旅をしてるか
4. 現在地
5. 次の目的地と旅の予定(何時からとどれくらいの期間か)
6. ホストさんに興味をもった理由

例.
Dear ****
Hello, this is Manami Togami from Japan. I have been traveling Tasmania as a Helpx helper and I have worked for 3 hosts since December. I have been having a nice time with the hosts, the other helpers and the locals who I have met here. I am going to visit two more Helpx hosts (Host ID: *****, ****) in Tasmania until the middle of May. After that I am planning to visit Melbourne area. So, I am willing to work at your place for 4-5 weeks if it is suitable for you. I would like to visit you because I have read the reviews and I really like what the helpers explained about you all. I am interested in meeting new people and I have met so many wonderful helpx hosts in Australia. I am hoping to expand a good relationship with people in Australia and have a new experience. Please check my profile and I am looking forward to hearing from you!
Best Regards, Manami Togami

こっちがホストさんの詳細を知りたいように、向こうもこっちのことを知りたいと思います。だからコピー&ペーストの文章をたくさん送るのではなく、時間がかかるけど一人ひとりパーソナルなメールをするのがいいと思う。(*ホストページからは、ヘルパーが誰にいつ何文字のメッセージを送ったかがチェックできるので、コピペした文章を送ったかどうかはすぐバレるので要注意!)

HelpX: Let's send a message to Hosts

When you find a host who you are interested in, why don't you send him/her a message?
I normally make a travel plan in advance so I make a contact with hosts at least 4weeks before than my plan.  I highly recommend you to ask the host about the place in advance so they could also make a plan. 

Here, the things that I mention on my first email;
1. Name
2. Nationality
3. How long have I been the country
4. Current location
5. Next destination and travel plan (when and how long will I be)
6. The reasons why I am interested in visiting the host

E.X
Dear ****
 Hello, this is Manami Togami from Japan. I have been traveling Tasmania as a Helpx helper and I have worked for 3 hosts since December. I have been having a nice time with the hosts, the other helpers and the locals who I have met here. I am going to visit two more Helpx hosts (Host ID: *****, ****) in Tasmania until the middle of May. After that I am planning to visit Melbourne area. So, I am willing to work at your place for 4-5 weeks if it is suitable for you. I would like to visit you because I have read the reviews and I really like what the helpers explained about you all.  I am interested in meeting new people and I have met so many wonderful helpx hosts in Australia. I am hoping to expand a good relationship with people in Australia and have a new experience. Please check my profile and I am looking forward to hearing from you!
Best Regards, Manami Togami

You want to know the details about the hosts so same as the hosts, they also want to know about you!   If you want attract their interests of having you, you need to make a message personal, Not copy and paste as helpx tips said!! 

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Resume レジュメの書き方

Once I starts seeking a job in Aus, I need to write a resume and cover latter to introduce myself to employees. 
I am using Englis Club's Seven Tips For CVs And Resumes as a reference.  I found that it is quit usuful!

英語のレジュメ・カバーレターの書き方はEnglis Club's Seven Tips For CVs And Resumes(英語)とALK(日本語)のを参照^v^

Seeking Hospitality Job ホスピタリティージョブの探し方

I have been seeking a hospitality job in Aus.  I found MLKA Hospitality Recruitment, an agency that arrange the hospitality job for back packers!
I am intested in sending a resume to them later!

オーストラリアでホスピタリティー系のお仕事を紹介しているエージェントMLKA Hospitality Recruitmentに興味あり^v^ワーホリしてるバックパッカーでも応募可能なので、レジュメを送ってみようかな? 

Cambridge FCE


I am willing to pass Cambridge FCE exam this year.  It is not quiet famous in Japan yet but it is the world well known English exam.

I currently start some exercises from How topass FCE exam which is very useful!

There are a lot more to learn and practice for the test but I will do my best to archive the goal!!


Eco Village!!

I have move to Nubeena in Tasmania.  It will be the last destination for my trip in Tas.
I will be staying at Parsons Bay Retreat for 10weeks as a helpx helper!!
Today was my first working day and I have done housekeeping for 6hours.
After that I was free so I jumped into the pool and sauna that the place owns!!
There is a beutiful beach near by, so I am excited to go there tomorrow♡ 

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

National Harvest Guide 2013

Many people are interested in farm jobs in Aus!
Why don't you check National Harvest Guide which is provided by Australian government!

オーストラリアでのファーム探しはここから! オーストラリア政府が発行してるファームガイド、National Harvest Guide!

SEEK!!

Looking for a JOB in Aus?
Check this page!! SEEK
Good Luck♡

オーストラリアでお仕事を探し中の皆さん! SEEKお勧めですよ♡ 
私は7月からケアンズで働き始めるので今からお仕事をseek中です^v^