There is, in Japan, a great demand for native English speakers teaching English, but most of that demand comes from private English "conversation schools", or Ekaiwa, or JET, the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program. Teaching English in Japanese Ekaiwa Ekaiwa are very common in Japan, and are "schools" in which those teaching English will be actually offering individual of small class sessions of conversations. Ekaiwa give Japanese of every age a chance to engage in real English conversation; teaching English in this way can give the teacher a chance to see their students progress in a very short time. There are chains of ekaiwa in Japan, rather like there are chains of ballroom dancing studios in...
Teach English In Japan: Where To Find Jobs
Teach English in Japan There are a few ways to obtain a job teaching English in Japan, however most ESL (English as a Second Language) and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers find employment in one of the following ways: English Schools Japan is home to hundreds if not thousands of English schools. Teaching at an English school is absolutely the best option for people who want to teach English in Japan. There are plenty of benefits to teaching at an English School: 1. Most of the English schools recruit teachers all year long, which means that you don't have to wait for a specific application "season" or arrange your schedule around the school's. 2. Many of the English schools help their...
Tips on Teaching English in Japan
The key to successful English teaching in Japan is remembering most Japanese learners have already had 6 years plus of English lessons at school. They are not looking for more of the same. Here's some advice on how to survive and thrive in the various teaching scenarios in which you may find yourself. English Conversation By far the most common type of English taught in Japan is the conversational variety. As the name suggests learners of conversational English are hoping to develop fluency in spoken communication as well as familiarity with listening to English. Many learners have considerable latent knowledge of English (vocabulary and grammar rules) but have little opportunity to put it to use...
Top 10 Reasons to Teach English in Japan
So, you caught the movie the Last Samurai and fell in love with Japan, but are you ready to experience daily life in this unique country? Whether or not you got excited about visiting Japan because of the heralded popular culture, the unique martial arts, or the delectable taste of sushi: getting serious about living abroad takes preparation. As a recruiter for a Japanese teaching program in Japan, my job is to send candidates every month to live in the land of Mt. Fuji. There are a variety of well-established EFL programs to teach English in Japan and all of them offer a chance to explore life beyond the typical limits of a tourist in the land of the rising sun. If you’ve got a bachelors degree...
Are you stuck in your ordinary boring job and you want to go to a foreign country and chase your dreams? Did you just finish university and you have no clue what to do? Then you should think about going to Japan and teach! It is quite easy and you don't need much experience at all. In fact, many people who have no experiences at all are able to teach English in Japan and are currently doing really well in that country. Getting a job teaching English is easy. You just need to do the following: 1. Apply for the JET program This program is a Japanese Government run program where they get people who speak a foreign language to teach their language to a Japanese community. Entry to this program is quite...
If you find yourself traveling in Japan this summer, the must see event of the year is the 2008 Fuji Rock Festival running Friday July 25th until Sunday July 27th. Originally inspired by Britain's Glastonbury Festival, the Fuji Rock Festival acquired its name due to the first event in 1997 being held on the foot of famous Mt Fuji. Since 1999, the annual festival has been held in Naeba in Niigata prefecture, 200 km north-west of Tokyo. The atmosphere is amazing and unique, high up in the mountains. It is a ski resort during the winter, and even for those who donât necessarily like rock music, it offers plenty to do and see for those who travel to Japan. Dragondola, the world's longest Gondola...
Want to Teach in Japan - Then Get the Interview...
When applying for teaching positions in Japan I think it is very important to get your interview right. You'll need to prepare for this now more than ever because of the increase of supply (teachers) and less demand (positions). Getting a job at an eikaiwa (English Conversation School) just isn't as easy as it used to be. So if you don't prepare properly then your competition will simply win. A lot of Eikaiwa hold their job interviews in foreign countries. They have a quota to fill and they choose what they consider to be the best of the bunch from the English conversation teacher hopefuls. The goal of this brief article is to make you familar with the interview process and to excel in the interview...
Secrets of Japanese Temples!
If you're going to visit Japan, you have to read this article based on Miki's blog. Japan is full of history and there are many places to visit. Some are more steeped in history than others are. One place you've got to see is Yakushiji temple, but there's something about it you need to know first! Built in 698 C.E., the Yakushiji temple in Nara prefecture holds quite a secret. Learn why one of the towers is taller than the other one, and what's in store for the temple in the future. You won't believe what the builder had in mind! Vocabulary: In this article, you'll learn the following words and phrases:jinjya - "Shinto shrine"kanse(i) - 1: "complete, completion" 2: "perfection, accomplishment"saigai...
Vacation in Japan: A Study in Contrasting Cultures
There are two words which come to mind when considering a vacation in Japan: culture and contrasts. The richness and diversity of life in Japan is matched only by its enthusiasm for its own cultural heritage, and whether you stay a week, two weeks or many months, you will always find it astonishingly easy to feel at one and the same time, both very much at home, yet transported to a world that seems uniquely set apart from anywhere else. Tokyo is one of the better known cities for many people to choose to visit. This is not only because of the 13 million inhabitants who help to create a city to call home, but because of the fact that it has become ever more popularized through Hollywood, with the...
Discount Japan Airfare Even You Can Afford
We all search for the best deals no matter what it is we are searching for. Traveling is not different and when we are looking to travel to or from Japan, we want to have the best deals possible. The Internet provides us with the best way to find discount Japan airfare if you know how to look and what to expect. There are some simple tips below that will help you find the best discount Japan airfare.o First, you will need to determine the destination you are wishing to fly to. Do you want to be in the heart of Japan or on the coast? Once you have determined the destination, it is best to decide when the best times to fly are. This can be extremely easy or difficult depending on your job and...
What You Should Know Before Accepting The Esl...
e found ESL job in Japan? So what do you need to now before going there? First of all you should be sure that you have all necessary documentation before landing on Japanese soil. This documentation that will be required from you In Japan include: permission to live in Japan and work permit as well. Also, for performing ESL jobs in Japan is required to have university degree for doing these jobs. You should be sure that your TEFL certificate is taken before leave you country. Before accepting the ESL job in Japan you should know that experience in performing these jobs is required too. If you have all necessary documentation, certificates, experience, you can apply for ESL jobs in Japan. If you were...
Traveling to Japan - Do You Need a Japan Visa?
Planning Ahead Do you need a Japan visa? The other thing you need to confirm is that your passport is valid and that you have enough room in it for any visas or stamps that you will need! Who Needs A Japan Visa? Japan has some good reciprocal agreements in place with a number of different countries which means that, if you're lucky enough to come from one of these locations, you can book your holiday to Japan without needing to apply for a Japan visa. In this case, once you land at Tokyo Narita International Airport or one of the other major airports around the country, you will need to get a landing permission stamp in your passport as you pass through immigration. There are some landing...
Before You Teach English in Japan
Teaching English in Japan truly can be the opportunity and experience of a lifetime. The chance to make life long friends, learn a new language and start your international career off. It can be all this and it can be none of this. Along with the skyrocketing popularity of those hungry to experience Japan has also come the unscrupulous recruiters and job placement organizations who promise the naive teacher the world and give them nothing. Let's look at some common methods recruiters use to lure unsuspecting teachers into unfair contracts, bad working conditions and poor living conditions. Often you'll see adds that seem simply too good to be true. You may see adds that will promise or guarantee...