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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Eikaiwa – English Schools in Japan
Teaching English in Japan largely falls into three categories: Public School/University, Private, or Eikaiwa. Eikaiwa refers to a company or privately owned school that teaches conversational English. Throughout Japan, there are countless Eikaiwa employing countless foreigners to teach English.
Tagged: eikaiwa, Japan
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Work-Life Balance for Teachers
Things have been insanely busy lately. I haven’t even had time to carry out my normal wake-up routine (which largely involves snoozing for an hour or more).
Tagged: tips, work-life
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Use of L1 in the Classroom
As much as I enjoy teaching, there are many frustrations in the TEFL classroom – from the students who don’t want to learn, to a lack of materials. One thing that frustrates most English teachers is the overuse of and … Read More
Japanese Working Visa and Health Insurance
Some of you may remember that a while ago (ok, a little more than a while – I plain forgot to be honest) I promised to write an entry on the changes to the Japanese visa. Basically, there’s going to … Read More
Tagged: health insurance, Japanese visa
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Can I Get a TEFL Job in China?
Shamefully, I have yet to visit any countries in Asia other than Japan. Staying put in one place in such a culturally rich part of the world seems like a crime – China, Korea, and Thailand are all just a … Read More
Tagged: Business English, TEFL in China
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Teaching in Japan – Festivals and Special Days
Good morning, readers (*yawn*). Today I was woken up by the sound of flutes and the beat of the taiko. Today is Otsu Matsuri – a parade of 13 floats carrying musicians that are pulled are around the city. This … Read More
English as a Second Language and EFL Lesson Plans
Here are my top ten websites for free ESL/EFL lesson plans. If you’ve got any other sites to recommend, please leave a comment below!
Tagged: lesson plan
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