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Tag Archives: Japan
Working as an ALT in Japan – 5 Tips
Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) work in elementary schools, junior high schools and high schools in Japan. The basic idea is that a native speaker (usually of English) supports the Japanese teacher (ditto) in the classroom. Aside from Eikaiwa teaching, ALT … Read More
Tagged: alt, Japan
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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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Interview with a Teacher – Kevin Burns (Part 2)
The head of Kevin’s English Schools, an Eikaiwa in Japan, kindly allowed himself to be interview by My TEFL Journey last week. Part 1 can be found here. And now, with no further ado, I present part 2 of the … Read More
Interview with a Teacher – Kevin Burns (Part 1)
A special treat for you, readers! Kevin Burns of Kevin’s English Schools (based in Japan) has kindly agreed to be interviewed. Read on!
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