One Fact About Japan

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Teaching Ideas Japan is a country facing rapid change. Due to an aging population and a scarcity of workers, Japan is opening its borders to foreigners, many of whom speak English. This, along with the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, has led to an increase in demand for English teachers. I currently work in Japan, and have had the experience of teaching English to high school Japanese students for the past year. Over the course of this year, I've learned of many problems that students in Japan face when learning English. Of those, the top three problems for students in Japan are pronunciation, shyness, and large class sizes. Listen to this blog post: Differences in Phonology Students' Reluctance to Speak Class Size in Japanese Schools Are you ready to teach English...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This is different thoughts on this as with on one hand some people say that it makes the lesson too rigid and on the other side other people say that it is essential for every teacher to do. I have been teaching English for about 3 years now. I feel I have improved in different areas of my teaching. The area that I have noticed the biggest change in over the course of those 3 years is my lesson planning. When I started teaching I would mostly just get the topic of the lesson and then basically just teach from my head using that topic. However, after a while, I got to speak to my fellow teachers and they introduced me to the importance of lesson planning and how to do this the proper way. I began to see the results almost immediately after I started...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-01 | Writer: Nova | Email: [email protected] Want to be part of something special, in one of the world’s most exciting and advanced places? Want to experience a different culture and lifestyle? Come work with us as a Language instructor at NOVA Japan! NOVA is perfect for candidates of all levels of experience, whether completely new to teaching or already accomplished in the teaching field. Career advancement opportunities are available to all, regardless of experience. As an English Instructor, you will have the opportunity to inspire and educate students from various levels of English ability, helping them develop their English language skills and achieve their academic goals. Our teaching positions generally involve teaching one to one and small group lessons...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Japan has been a popular destination for English teachers from all over the world for decades. Year after year, thousands of teachers come to Japan attracted by the country's fascinating culture and the lucrative salaries, as well as the government-funded JET program that places qualified teachers into public schools across the country. Teaching English in Japan is an exciting adventure and offers you the opportunity to experience a unique culture like a local. However, it is important to be aware of the local job market and regulations before heading off on your adventure of teaching English in Japan. Listen to this blog post: Step 1: Understanding the Visa Situation Step 2: Get Your TEFL Certification Step 5: Apply for Jobs Are you ready...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-08 | Writer: Westgate Corporation | Email: [email protected] Spring 2024 Now Recruiting - Candidates welcome from within Japan or abroad!We are seeking highly motivated educators to teach English at universities in Japan. This unique opportunity is for bright teachers eager to enrich their teaching skills while realising the dream of exploring a foreign country. QUALIFICATIONS:- University graduates with a bachelor's and/or more advanced degree, plus one of the following:a) experience teaching EFL/ESL in a classroom environment, along with a teaching certificate (TEFL/TESL/TESOL) and/or teaching credentials or qualifications (elementary/primary/secondary)b) 1000+ hours of EFL/ESL classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching certificates,...  [Read more]

Asia Ridley TEFL Information Alumni Experiences English education in Japan has been prominent for decades and starts in elementary schools. It is in high demand as the relationship between the U.S. and Japan as well as the abundant amount of tourism. Last year straight after graduating from university in the United States, I moved to Japan and began teaching English. I was fortunate to pass the interviews and become part of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme {JET}. Being an assistant language teacher {ALT} in the Japanese education system versus a conversation school has its differences. Therefore I will be diving into how one can contribute to the classroom as an ALT. Japanese Elementary School Collaborating with your Homeroom Teacher Outside of the classroom Conclusion Are you...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun worksheet to practice daily routines for ESL students.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Start your students out on their geographical tour of Canada with this free, printable Canada Fact Gapfill Worksheet.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

The TEFL jobs market in Japan is possibly the largest in the world. With tens of thousands of TEFL teachers required year after year. Teaching in Japan is often a pleasant experience. Expect to work hard and earn well. There are many online resources for finding TEFL jobs in Japan. If you run a quick search on Google, you’ll find hundreds of TEFL jobs in Japan at any one time. TEFL jobs are plentiful in every city and town. Choose your preferred location before hand and the chances are you will find a TEFL job there. Should you need to, seek direct school contacts from online language school directories. For further particulars, visit Teaching English in Japan. View job offers on the following pages to gain an insight into TEFL jobs in Japan.  English Native Teachers - Osaka...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-02-04 | Writer: GLC-LA | Email: [email protected] GLC-LA is looking for a full-time EFL teacher starting on 1st April 2024.Contract: One year, The Contract is extended for another year at GLC-LA’s discretion.Working conditions:1. Teaching average 25 hours/week Total 100 hours/month, Monday through Friday, or Tuesday through Saturday1. Teaching time: Mostly afternoons: 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Some morning instruction may be required temporaryJob description:1)  Teaching EFL at, GLC-LA and other locations such as corporations or companies.2)  Teaching kindergarten children, elementary school children, junior high & high school students and adults.3)  Developing teaching materials for adults, or finding suitable textbooks, matching the students’...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-12-22 | Writer: Squbee English | Email: [email protected] We have a full time English teaching position available. Squbee English is located in Tokushima, Shikoku, Japan. The closest large cities are Kobe and Osaka. Squbee English has about 200 students ranging from toddlers to adult students. It has a history of 41 years. We are looking for an energetic teacher, able to teach classes to young children through adults. Candidates who are excited about teaching young children are especially desirable.  Starting date is April 1st 2024. A suitable teacher should have a university degree in any field. A TEFL/TESOL certificatation would be an advantage. The salary is 250,000yen per month. There is an average of 25 teaching hours per week, with a maximum of 30...  [Read more]

In Japan, English teachers can anticipate monthly earnings ranging from 200,000 to 600,000 Yen (currently $1,700 to $5,000). Although the cost of living, especially in metropolitan areas like Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama, has surged in recent years, these salaries generally allow for a comfortable lifestyle. While Japan may no longer be the prime choice for teachers aiming to amass substantial savings, it still provides a plethora of enriching opportunities. What are TEFL salaries in Japan? Who are the main employers of English language teachers in Japan? Who else employs English language teachers in Japan? What is the cost of living for English teachers in Japan? In Japan, TEFL salaries span a range based on factors like experience, qualifications, location, and employment type....  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This fall worksheet is perfect for your fall lesson plans. Print it out and have your students circle the bigger item.   Go over the vocabulary for the drawing on the sheet with your students. Once they have all understood each word, hand out this work sheet and practice the concept of "big" and "small". You can also introduce the full sentence, e.g. "The pumpkin is big." or "The hedgehog is small".   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Early childhood is the period from 0-8 years old, it is a time of remarkable growth with brain development at its peak. During this stage, children are highly influenced by the environment and the people that surround them. We can say further that Early childhood education is a branch of education that relates to the teaching of children from birth to the age of eight, therefore covering infancy, kindergarten and the early school years up to grades 3. So how does storytelling come in? Well, storytelling does a lot here because this stage is very crucial to a child's early physical, socio-emotional, cognitive and linguistic development. Benefits of Stories for Children Role in Children's' Development Teaching Ability Do you want to teach English abroad?...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching is a very rewarding experience when you have enthusiastic and motivated students, regardless of teaching one student or a group of students. However, in my opinion, only very young learners seem to have the enthusiasm teachers crave for. Conversation practice Student personality Mix of abilities and interests Teaching bigger classrooms Learn how to approach groups and individual students taking your TEFL course right now! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Carmen T. I have been teaching English in France without a qualification due to the great demand for English teachers and in my personal experience, one-to-one lessons have been difficult as I came across introvert adults...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Japan has been a popular destination for teaching English abroad for many years. This is mainly due to the country's vibrant culture, the great food and friendly locals. Japan has a lot to offer and it can be overwhelming to find the ideal city to move to. This post looks at the 10 best cities in Japan for teaching English abroad. All cities are listed in no particular order. 1. Tokyo 2. Yokohama 3. Kyoto 4. Osaka 5. Nagoya 6. Hiroshima 7. Fukuoka 8. Kobe 9. Sapporo 10. Takayama Are you ready for your teaching adventure in Japan? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Also check out our other related Japan content:* Step-By-Step Guide To Legally Teaching English in Japan* Teaching English In...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-02 | Writer: Speexx | Email: [email protected] Do you have a passion for language teaching and working with business professionals? We are looking for qualified English teachers to deliver face-to-face English lessons at one of our client's offices located in Rome. Job description Deliver top quality face-to-face on site sessions at our client's offices and issue professional written reports. Benefits Competitive rates Opportunities to add additional tasks and responsibilities to your work Paid initial and future training Paid and fair cancellation policies Access to a global network of support and coaches, who care! "Learn while you earn" - Free access to Speexx language learning solutions Requirements Can you answer “Yes!” to ALL of the following questions? Are you...  [Read more]

  ITTT offers an outstanding training course for people who want to gain TEFL certification in Japan. Once you have successfully completed the course, you will receive one of the most respected TEFL certifications in the world. With your certificate in hand, we will then help you find employment throughout the country, elsewhere in Asia, or almost anywhere else in the world for that matter. Our course is located in the capital city of Tokyo. Situated on the edge of Asia and the Far East, the city is the last major population centre before the vast Pacific Ocean begins. Tokyo is a place of fascinating contrasts that combines areas of tranquillity and peacefulness with areas of near-frantic pace and high-end lifestyles. Culturally speaking, you might not find a more fascinating city...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences For the past decades, English plays a major role in the international arena. It keeps us competitive for the rest of the world. It's not a secret that for many countries English is a foreign language. In accordance with Kachru "Three circle model of World Englishness" (1988), Turkmenistan belongs to the third circle – expanding the circle and for us, English should be the target language. The target language due to cultural various and globalized world. International Phenomenon Motivated Teacher - Motivated Students Power of New Technologies Personal Brand Are you ready to inspire EFL students all over the world? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our [TEFL c5 Things You Can Overcome If You Prepare Your...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-17 | Writer: Aoba-Japan International School | Email: [email protected] Aoba-Japan International School is a leading educational institution based in Asia Japan. We offer an international education that prepares students for success in the global community. Our school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), which focuses on developing critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills. We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced PYP Japanese teacher to join our team of dedicated educators. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Japanese language to elementary/primary school students following the IB PYP curriculum. Skills and Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Education or related field -...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-01 | Writer: B-cause Bangladesh., Ltd | Email: [email protected] B-cause, Inc. provides translation service from English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and other major languages into Japanese, as well as translation from Japanese into other foreign languages. B-cause features over 50,000 registered native speakers both in Japan and around the world.  B-cause also deals with foreign staff fluent in Japanese from around the world. We are an employment agency for highly specialised job-hunters with successful placement in industries and fields of every sort. Get in touch with our exclusive experienced advisors. The Role Teach English to preschool children Work location Utsunomiya Tochigi, Japan Working Hours 09:00 – 18:00 Working Condition 1 year contract,...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-19 | Writer: NOVA | Email: [email protected] Contract Length: 1 year Number of Vacancies: 30 Student Level: All Levels Eligible Candidates: University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor School Requirements: Education Required: Bachelor Major: Any Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica Qualifications: Degree Holder TEFL/TESOL certificate Fluent English speaker Positive and professional attitude Must have the financial capability to support themselves for the first few weeks upon arrival in Japan before the first paycheck is issued. We recommend having a minimum of 200,000 Yen (1,300 USD) as initial funds to cover living expenses, accommodation, and other essentials....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Japanese is certainly one of the most interesting languages in the world thanks to its three types of writing (hiragana, katakana and kanji). International Links Main Challenges: Phonetic System Main Challenges: Exposure to English Main Challenges: Grammar Main Challenges: Beginners Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Desiree I. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. After the outbreak of intercontinental travel (therefore with the appearance of commercialization and missionaries around the world) many terms of different languages, including English ones, also became part of the language of Japan....  [Read more]

  In this video Linda breaks down the difference between ?anyone? and ?any one?. While this set of words is often confused, the difference is actually quite simple. Watch the video for detailed explanations and examples on the two words. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This unit did not bring much of new knowledge for me. As a teacher by education and educator by practice I can say that the most...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Alumni Experiences Hungarian What is your nationality? What city and state are you from? How old are you? What is your education level and background? Have you traveled abroad in the past? If so, where have you been? Where did you study? What made you interested in going to teach English abroad? What were some of your concerns before teaching abroad? Why did you decide to get TEFL certified and choose ITTT? Which TEFL certification course did you take? How did you like the course? How has your TEFL training helped you in your current teaching position? Which city and country did you decide to teach English in and why? How long have you been in this country and how long do you plan to stay? How did you secure your English teaching job? What school, company, or...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What do you think of when I say the word "teacher"? When I think of this word, I think of the "teacher when I was a child. The person who talked and I listened. The person who gave me instructions and I followed. I think in today's environment this word has changed. What does the word "teacher" mean today? We'll look at what the roles of a teacher are in today's ESL world in Japan, where I've taught for over 14 years. Types of Teachers in Japan Responsibilities Are you ready to teach English all over the world? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post We use many synonyms for the term "teacher". In elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools in Japan we use the term "ALT" (assistant language teacher) or "AET" (assistant English...  [Read more]

Laura Payne Destinations TEFL Information The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program is not the only means to teach English in Japan, but it is one of the most popular programs out there both for aspiring teachers and those who wish to pursue other fields. I first joined this program a little over a year ago. In the short time since then, I've gained incredibly valuable experiences through my work as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT). The History of JET Duties of an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) How to Apply for the JET Program Remuneration and Living Rewards of JET Common Challenges for ALTs The JET Community Listen to this blog post What are you waiting for? Related Articles: Local prefectural governments and larger government bodies, including Japan's Ministry of Foreign...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a worksheet to learn facts about Halloween. It is a reading task and there also are some activities to check the pupils' reading comprehension. The students also can learn about the origins of Halloween and how the Ancient Celtics used to celebrate it.   Here are the exercises for after the reading:   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Capital city Tokyo Language Japanese Currency Yen Typical TEFL teacher salary 250,000 – 300,000 yen / month Major TEFL locations Tokyo Yokohama Osaka Sapporo Kyoto Sendai   Opportunities for teaching English in Japan are excellent for anyone who holds internationally accredited and recognized TEFL/TESOL certificates such as those offered by ITTT and TEFL International. In Tokyo and other cities, there are usually more English teaching positions than there are teachers, while all over Japan employment prospects remain favorable. With the help of our lifetime assistance finding jobs, the chances of getting hired as a TEFL teacher in Japan are terrific. Teachers are highly respected throughout Japanese society, and students are generally highly motivated and willing to learn....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences There are several pronunciation problems that students of English will face in Japan; however, I will focus on two. 1. Differences in the phonetic systems of two languages 2. Lack of exposure to authentic English resources Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Brandie K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The first of these problems they face is the fact that Japanese doesn't have some of the same sounds in its' alphabet as English does. For example, Japanese does not have a hard R sound; instead, it has a sound that is a mix of R and L. So, when students from Japan go to say rice, for many...  [Read more]