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Monthly Archives: April 2010
2 Years in TEFL: What I've learnt
It feels like only yesterday when I set out from my home in Coventry with a packed lunch and a book entitled ‘How to Teach English‘. My destination was Japan, and my goal was to TEFL. 2 years on, and … Read More
Tagged: 2 years, review
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From Kansai to Hokkaido
If you’ve been following My TEFL Journey from the start, you might remember that I moved from Kyoto to the adjacent prefecture, Shiga. Having spent the best part of two years there, it felt like the right time for a … Read More
Tagged: Japan, moving house
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Types of TEFL Employer
Ok, let’s suppose you want to teach English in Japan. Realistically, what are your options? There are 7 major types of employer in the TEFL industry in Japan. What you will do and what you can get varies massively between … Read More
Moving House in Japan
The process of relocating in Japan is pretty complicated and expensive. Unfortunately, I am in the middle of that process right now. For the benefit of anyone who might be in the same situation, here are my tips when moving … Read More
Tagged: Japan, moving house
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Teaching English at Schools in Japan
Schoolchildren in Japan start learning English on a mandatory basis as early as the age of 6. English at school continues until graduation at the age of 18. By far, most English teachers working in Japanese schools are on the … Read More
Tagged: Japan, schools
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The Makings of a Great Teacher
If you think of great teachers, who do you bring to mind? Some people will probably recall a favourite university lecturer or high school teacher, someone who was entertaining and educational. Others might think of Robin William’s character in Dead … Read More
Tagged: teaching skills
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How to Teach One-to-one English Lessons
It goes without saying that one-to-one lessons (or ‘man-to-man’ lessons as they are called in Japan) present a set of challenges that are unique. Whereas group lessons can rely on activities and contribution from the numerous participants, lessons with just … Read More
Tagged: method, one-to-one
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