Teaching English in Japan
May 11, 2009 at 3:25 PM thethingswethink7 3 comments
Recently, I’ve been thinking of teaching English in another country. Thankfully a good education paves the way to this opportunity (meaning I’m not required to take any additional teaching classes, considering I don’t know a thing about being a teacher). So I thought about a place that I think I can have a lot of fun in. Japan.
The only problem is, is that you most likely won’t get a place in the city, and from what I’ve heard, it’s probably unlikely that there’s going to be any placements in Tokyo left. Is it worth it to be in the countryside, completely seperated from everything? I’m not sure, but I’m looking for feedback from anyone who has done a similar program. I’m used to city life, amd would prefer something close to it. I don’t want to go all the way out there and then wish I could run back home.
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Christopher | May 12, 2009 at 1:13 AM
As the entire world is going through an economic slump there of course won’t be an abundance of opportunities for teaching positions in Japan, this doesn’t mean however that they do not exist! Head to one of the bigger cities, farm out your resume, go to interviews, really sell yourself & you’ll get your job!
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itrimble | May 17, 2009 at 9:19 PM
I agree with Christopher. If you want to get some more information on teaching in Asia, send me a message. I have over 3 years of teaching and could point you in some right directions.
Take care,
Ian
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Jim | May 22, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Hi!
If you haven’t already, check out http://www.gaijinsmash.net
He’s written a book more or less about teaching english in japan. Plus he seems like a cool guy, I’m sure he’ll answer any questions you have about it.
Cheers, Jim