Top 10 Reasons to Teach English in Japan

So, you caught the movie the Last Samurai and fell inEnglish conversation will offer professional training.
love with Japan, but are you ready to experienceThis type of training can help you to learn a new skill
daily life in this unique country?that can help you succeed in your career.
Whether or not you got excited about visiting JapanGo (5), Confidence: Becoming a teacher is not a walk
because of the heralded popular culture, the uniquein the park. One of the best side benefits of learning
martial arts, or the delectable taste of sushi: gettinghow to become a teacher of English in Japan is the
serious about living abroad takes preparation.amazing sense of confidence it provides. Public
As a recruiter for a Japanese teaching program inspeaking will become second nature which is a
Japan, my job is to send candidates every month totremendous asset in any field.
live in the land of Mt. Fuji. There are a variety ofRoku (6), Students: One of the best ways to learn
well-established EFL programs to teach English inabout Japanese culture is from students. No matter
Japan and all of them offer a chance to explore lifethe age or the level, Japanese students who study
beyond the typical limits of a tourist in the land ofat private language schools are eager to learn more
the rising sun.English while sharing about their customs and culture.
If you’ve got a bachelors degree and you’reNana (7), Culture of Friends: Immersing in another
a native level speaker of English you too could teachculture becomes possible only through helpful friends
English in Japan. But the question remains, why pickand neighbors. Fortunately this is never a problem in
up from your daily routine and the comfort of life inJapan where many Japanese are eager to make a
your own backyard to move to across the Pacific tonew friend with a neighbor from around the world.
teach English in Japan?Many teachers make friends with other teachers too
Here are 10 great reasons to start applying now…who are from around the world.
Ichi (1), Learn Japanese: The absolute best way toHachi (8), Go Global: Japan is on the doorstep of Asia.
learn a language is to fully immerse in the culture.It is easy to catch a two hour flight or take a short
There are variety of lessons available through privateboat ride and end up in Seoul, Hong Kong, or even
and public schools. Cities across Japan have a localVladivostok! Japan has three nation-wide vacation
international center to help visitors learn more.periods where you can take the time to explore and
Ni (2), Adventure: Japan is calling you! Can’t youget some exotic stamps in your passport.
hear it? Japan is a remarkable country of beautifulKu (9), Graduate School: If you are a recent grad
sights and adventure. If you get tired of looking atwho is eager to challenge yourself before you head
the ancient shrines and temples, there is alsoback to grad school, teaching English in Japan is a
fantastic mountain climbing and hiking, worldremarkable way to eventually stand out from the
renowned snowboarding or skiing, beautiful beachescompetition on your applications.
and the list goes on.Ju (10), International Experience: Every school we
San (3), Citizen Diplomacy: One of the best ways forvisit around the country is talking about preparing
Japanese citizens to get to know someone from atheir students for the new global economy. The big
different country is by taking English lessons. Almostreason is that the companies that hire their graduates
every city in Japan, regardless of its size, has aare looking for international experience. There is no
school that specializes in English. You can easilybetter way to learn hands-on how to adapt to a
become an ambassador of your home country in anew culture than by teaching English in Japan and to
small but important way as a citizen diplomat.do it yourself!
Yon (4), Professional Training: The most reputableTo learn more, get online and visit one of these
programs that hire teachers to become instructors ofgreat websites about life in Japan.