Believe In Yourself Even When Others Don't
Why Learn Japanese? Why do you want to learn Japanese? Good luck with that. Why don't you learn Spanish instead? Who even speaks Japanese outside Japan? Do you plan to use it professionally? Isn't it really hard to learn? What for? Don't bother. Anime fan, huh? Just sign up for DuoLingo. Let me know how that goes. Say something in Japanese. Like, in Tokyo Drift? Wow, you’ve watched too much anime. Dream big, I guess. What's the point?
How random. Midlife crisis came early, huh? Sounds expensive. You and every other anime kid. That’s cute. I don't see the value in that. You must have a lot of free time on your hands. I give it two weeks. Oh, you're one of those people. Did TikTok tell you to do that? Just download Google Translate. You sure it’s not a phase? Should I start calling you sensei? Wax on, Wax Off. You must be really bored. Didn’t see that one coming.
Oh, how adorable. Because you are obviously moving to Japan any day now. Be serious. You'll never be fluent. You can't even pass English. Just ask ChatGPT. Are you okay? You’ve always been so imaginative. Are you going through a break-up? I didn’t realize you were bilingual in delusion. You must be depressed. I can’t wait for you to “forget” about it in a month. Grow up. You're too old. You're too young. You know Japan hates foreigners, right?
Is this a cry for attention? You're not serious, right? You've got to be joking. Are you kidding me? Just read the subtitles. You're not exactly the academic type. That ship has sailed. You're too dumb. That’s not going to get you a raise. What do you hope to accomplish? Who do you think you are? Don't quit your day job. Get your head out of the clouds. Quit dreaming. You can’t even stick to a diet. Maybe pick something more realistic.
I think that window’s closed, don’t you? Quit while you're ahead. You're a terrible student. I think you should reconsider. Who has the time for that? I’m not sure that aligns with our team goals. It’s not that I don’t believe in you — I just know you. You’re always trying to prove something. I’d focus on deliverables before new languages. Don’t they have apps for that now? You don’t seem like the type. Who even speaks that here? For real?
Yeah, right. Wait, are you serious? Stop pretending. You're never even going to go to Japan.You really think they’ll take you seriously? Liar. You're not cut out for that. Stop wasting your time. You're going to look ridiculous. That's laughable. You'll never pull that off. I can't imagine you actually pulling that off. You are way out of your depth. Quit embarassing yourself. Stop setting yourself up for failure.
You’ll never make it past the basics. You can't even pass algebra. I'll believe it when I see it. Why bother? Isn't learning languages for smart people? That's above your pay-grade. You’re too slow to keep up. You barely speak English. That's not meant for people like you. Who are you trying to impress? Cute, but no. You can't hack it. Forget it. Stick to easy things. That’s impossible for someone like you. You’ll get left behind in week one.
Because you can ✿ Master polite sarcasm ✿ Read manga ✿ Watch anime ✿ Understand J-pop lyrics ✿ Order ramen ✿ Survive the subway ✿ Go to a character cafe ✿ Complain under your breath ✿ Flirt in honorifics ✿ Read menus ✿ Spot fake kanji before you get that "cool" tattoo ✿ Decode vending machines ✿ Get that promotion ✿ Study abroad ✿ Finally get Japanese humor ✿ Avoid NHK collectors like a pro ✿ Perfect your best life-style-no-jutsu ✿
Welcome
Explore the rich world of language and culture at The Vargas Intercultural Institute, and discover the endless opportunities for learning that await you!
Our Program
Is not what you think it is.
This is a language program built for those who have been told "no".
It is for those whose drive was treated as a phase. It is for those who were priced out of the room and told that language learning was a luxury they couldn't afford. But ultimately, it is for those who tuned out the noise and kept trying anyway.
The wait is over—the alternative for the self-taught, the overlooked, and the undeterred is now here.
After all, here at Vargas, we don’t care about where you started.
In fact, we only care about how far you’re willing to go.
Join our Japanese language classes at the St. Cloud Civic Center today.
Special Thanks To
Make Friends ✿ Have Fun ✿ Eat Good Food ✿ Try New Things ✿ Have Something Cool On Your Resume ✿ Talk To People ✿ Learn Etiquette ✿ Read Traffic Signs ✿ Plan Your Trip to Japan ✿ Figure Out The Lyrics to That One Song ✿ Spend All Your Money at the Konbini ✿ Spend All our Money at Daiso ✿ Spend All Your Money In Japa ✿ ✿ Go To A Farm ✿ Visit a Character Cafe ✿ Conduct International Business ✿ Do The Naruto Run (Results May Vary) ✿
Meet the Masters
Access elite craftsmanship and specialized techniques from world-class guest artisans.
This semester, we feature an elite group of Japanese artisans recognized for their exceptional technical proficiency and dedication to their craft. Below are the professional portfolios of our invited guest instructors.
