Thursday, 28 May 2009
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Has Anyone Taught English in Japan?
I was wondering if anyone had any advice or suggestions for me if I decided to teach English in Japan for 7 months. What should I consider to prepare for this trip, in terms of starting a new life there. Does anyone have stories about teaching English in Japan? Good or bad?
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I've known two friends to go over and teach, and both of them seem to really like it, but it is def. a different culture that will take some getting used to.
Sorry I don't have any additional information. I've been thinking about going over there as well.
no stories about teaching english but i know it is kind of hard for foreigners to live over there. the only advice i have is to not take your own culture/norm and force it on to your host country
and that picture is extremely creepy
I've known a couple of people to do it.
Look online, you'll find a lot of tips there.
My personal tips? The Japanese are super racist. Not necessarily in a mean way but you'll probably be offended by how stupid they think you are. However they are very nice, helpful, and supportive. There will always be people willing to help you if you need it.
ALWAYS BE ON TIME! It is very disrespectful to be late and doesn't look good at all.
Japan is expensive. Super expensive so remember to bring LOTS of money to help you out the first week/month before you get paid.
i so wanna do JET!!!! i have heard amazing stories from a couple of friends
If it's anything like Korea, you're going to need to fill out a lot of forms.
I've heard living in Japan is harder for foreign women and easier for foreign men. I don't know how true that is, that is just what I've been told from girls (white, Hispanic and black) living there.
I don't know anyone who's taught English in Japan, but I know people who have taught in Korea and Saudi Arabia. It's a very interesting job, and if you like learning about other cultures, you will love it.
my chiense teacher is teaching english
I'm in Korea. I don't know anything Japan-specific, but it's maybe a similar situation.
It's a good experience. Bring humility and flexibility.
A ton of people in my department are doing it next year, and I know several people that are there now over Facebook, both men and women, and they all seem to enjoy it.
ohhh. my cousin teaches english there. my sister plans on it too. sorry i have no advice. just wanted to share something. oh! but my sister said that she's gonna try going there for vacation first. see if she like the place before she would teach there. 7 months is long. well for me it is. some places are nice to just visit.
Its good to have an experience of different
language...one of my Japanese friends over there teach
English.....isn't that interesting!!
wow...I have and it is not easy but the experience is fantastic.
My friend (Claig or Craig) and I (Jelly or Jerry) have a book about those experiences.
You don't have to buy it unless you want to, it is very funny...
http://www.amazon.com/I-Love-Japan-Craig-Briggs/dp/0595339697
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@MangoWOW@xanga - SO TRUE! When I did a home-stay I usually kept quiet because I didn't speak the language. However, when I started to understand TV programs and understood some of the jokes, my host mom shat BRICKS when I laughed. There was this other time, when I went to this mall with my host sister, and some retail lady came up to us (curious since Saijo doesn't get many foreigners) and started asking stuff about me. When she asked "how old are you?" my host sister gave me this knowing look and I answered '17' and she just shouted, "EHHH!? SUGOI!"
They expect the littlest of things from foreigners. >>
So racist. xD
-Kunoichi