Interesting About Japanese

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 Shanique Hutchinson Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Being a Cultural Ambassador in Japan: the Other Side of the EFL Experience Throughout my scholastic journey, I have been exposed to various foreign languages such as: Spanish, French, Japanese and Chinese. Apart from learning the lexical and grammatical structures of these languages, I was apprised of other cultural elements of the countries that spoke these languages through various materials as well as interacting with natives from these territories. This deep rooted love affair with other cultures, specifically languages, stirred my future aspirations to become a cultural ambassador. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Cultural exchange and classroom teaching Cultural exchange outside of...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching English to Beginners in Japan Japanese is certainly one of the most interesting languages in the world thanks to its three types of writing (hiragana, katakana and kanji). Table of Contents 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. International Links After the outbreak of intercontinental travel (therefore with the appearance of commercialization and missionaries around the world) many...  [Read more]

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College TEFL Fees Check out tefl tesol about College TEFL Fees and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts A.R. - Japan said: Problems for learners in Japan For many Westerners visiting Japan, the japanese way is simply an awareness that overcomes you while you make your way through the overcrowded streets of Shibuya, or attempt to slurp your first bowl of ramen noodles. However, in the classroom, the japanese way plays a much more significant role. Foreign teachers of English in Japan recognize it as a glass wall that insinuates itself between them and their students; the manifestation...  [Read more]

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Problems Japan Faces in Developing English as a Second Language There are several challenges Japan faces when it comes to learning English as a second language. Japanese culture is a bubble. Everything, including their ad signs, TV, games, government, studies, work and even the internet is filled with one language; Japanese. In a world of globalization, where your goods and services can come from literally any part of the globe. Japan is one of the few remaining homogenous cultures where English is still seen as an optional language. As the global economy becomes more global, the English language will likely become less optional, but essential. In addition to the cultural issues, Japan's English curriculum in the school is...  [Read more]

Teach English in Thailand Date posted:2019-12-23 | Writer: WE World of English | Email: [email protected] Teach English to Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Thai students living in Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand! WE World of English are now hiring native level EFL teachers for full time positions starting from February and March of 2020. WE World of English is an English language school and International English Nursery, located in the sunny city of Sriracha, Thailand in Chonburi province, which sits between Bangkok and Pattaya city. It's a quiet town with an atmosphere unlike other places in Thailand. There is a large Japanese community living locally and a Japanese elementary/junior high school, as well as multiple Japanese kindergartens. Although WE is based in Thailand, presently...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A Lifetime Love for Language Learning As a young child, I was, for some reason, obsessed with the idea of learning French. I tried a couple of languages, including Finnish at some point, but kept going back to French. I have no idea why because I was never exposed to the culture or the language itself at that age. I doubt I even knew anything about the country itself. I think I assumed learning French would make me sound smarter but, the joke's on younger me, I have no skill in French and never have. I tend to struggle with romance languages in general. Table of Contents My Personal Second Language Experience My Choice Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Organizations Recommended TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Organizations Recommended TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts E.B - Japan said: Problems for learners in JapanIn the present article I will offer an opinion about the origins of the difficulties that japanese learners face while studying English. The potential range of the topic is so broad that would require hundreds of pages to be discussed exhaustively. I will therefore concentrate my attention on three major issue: the impact of modern history on the japanese psychology, the introduction of English words in modern...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why do Japanese Learners Face Difficulties when Studying English? English is causing many problems in Asian countries which can be seen just by the high demand for English teachers - including ESL teachers. One of the countries is Japan, a country with a good economy and a society well known for their kindness and politeness, but unfortunately also for the low number of English speakers. There are many reasons why English is likely to pose problems in Japan but there are many possibilities to improve the English lessons to offer lessons that help Japanese students to achieve a higher English level. Table of Contents 1. English is only written during lessons (Student Talk time is too low) 2. Students are not asked to express their...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles Benefits of Obtaining a TEFL Course | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their experience of taking a TEFL course. They tell about the benefits and the most interesting parts of the course. What is an Effective Lesson Planning Strategy? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article is devoted to lesson planning. Our TEFL student gives a piece of advice on how to organize lessons properly. How Discipline Affects Motivation In and Out of...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences From Student to Teacher - My Language Journey It was the last day of Japanese class and my teacher's last day of teaching at our school. We were all standing up getting ready to bow him one last time. It was dead quiet but I could still hear sniffles around me and felt the sadness of the moment. I never thought I would care so much about a teacher leaving. To this day, the words and wisdom my Japanese teacher taught me still ring in my head. Flash forward to a few years ago, I went to Japan for the first time, after a hiatus of not studying Japanese, but amazingly I still had all the skills my teacher had taught me in high school. How did this person have such an impact on me? The answer I have come to realize is that because he truly...  [Read more]

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Reading Influences English Language Acquisition Reading is important. It is an important tool that aids in language acquisition whether the language is native or foreign. Unfortunately, it is sometimes neglected, especially as the students move up in their studies. Table of Contents My Childhood Case One Case Two Case Three Case Four Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Wesley J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Childhood Having been raised without television until I was in junior high school, I would read books, magazines, and the Sunday newspaper. At an early age, my...  [Read more]

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 Maddy Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences An Australian Amongst American Textbooks in Japan: ✅ Teaching in a Country that Values American English Assistant Language Teachers in Japan come from different countries worldwide, bringing different kinds of English with them. In my experience, American English is often the most sought-after version of English. Some countries highly value Language Teachers from the USA, which often matches their American-style textbooks and resources. Sometimes people are even overlooked for job opportunities due to their Australian accent and British English background. Well, Japan is no different in this regard. Many Japanese schools hold American English in high regard, so what is it like being an Australian-English...  [Read more]

Tue, 14 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What You Need to Know About Japanese Students' Challenges Before Teaching in Japan Japan is a country with a long history, deep tradition, and vibrant culture. Within this culture sits the Japanese language. At first, being a spoken language and then adopting the Chinese Writing System, Japanese has grown and changed into what it is today. If you look at all languages, most Western languages originate from a set family, such as Romance Languages (which became today's Spanish, French, Italian, etc). But Japanese (as most Asian languages) was formed from entirely different roots. These fundamental differences mean that the method of learning these languages has a lot to do with memorization and repetitive practice of the Chinese...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Are Teachers Considered to Have Many Roles in the Classroom? I chose to write about this subject because I feel that the role of the teacher is a really important part of the classroom and also in the student's life. Table of Contents The most common role of a teacher in class is to teach some knowledge to their students. Teacher as a Parent The Japanese culture views the school as a basic training ground. The teacher needs to be able to read their students. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tabitha B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The most common role of a...  [Read more]

Employment teaching English in Japan Date posted:2003-12-03 | Writer: Jade Eikaiwa | Email: [email protected] We have positions available starting either immediately, after the New Year or in April for teachers in our Shikoku schools. The positions are for "conversation" teachers who will be responsible a range of classes from small children through to adult and company lessons. However, as a large percentage of classes involve children we are looking for teachers who are comfortable working with kids. Preference will therefore be given to applicants with a background in early childhood development, elementary school teaching or other experience dealing with children. A degree is of course necessary for Visa requirements as well as a commitment to teach for at least one year....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles How do Japanese Students Respond to Some Common Challenges in English? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to some most common issues of the Japanese students in English and their attitude towards it. The Most Common Pronunciation Problems for English Learners in Myanmar | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working with students from Myanmar. What is Motivation and How to Increase it in the ESL Class? | ITTT |...  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Classroom Management for Young Learners in Japan With the end goal of working in a Japanese kindergarten or pre-school, I decided to take the Teaching English to Young Learners certification course to accompany the TEFL course I recently completed through ITTT. Even though I knew the skills necessary for teaching young learners would differ from teaching learners of other ages, I found a lot of useful information in this course specifically regarding the topic of classroom management. Table of Contents How to become an English teacher in Japan Disciplining the students while still maintaining a fun learning environment Switching seating around to avoid the creation of 'cliques' in the classroom Are you ready to take your Teaching...  [Read more]

Should we teach culture in the EFL classroom? Put simply, language is a verbal expression of culture which means that culture clearly has to be seen as an important part of language learning. Although it is important to learn the vocabulary and grammar of English during lessons, to truly grasp what the language means to native speakers it is vital that EFL students learn as much as possible about the culture of English speaking nations. The good news is that students generally love learning about cultural issues, whether it is music, films, books, and TV, or other things such as food or fashion. So, how can we incorporate culture into our EFL lessons to make them interesting and productive? Use authentic materials Authentic materials can be anything that native English speakers might use...  [Read more]

Alumni TEFL Chat with Maddy & Georgia - Two Aussie Sisters Teaching English in Japan 07/08/2021 all right hi hey everyone hi as you can see it's not only me this week welcome to our live stream we have guests today i'm super happy about it hi maddie hi georgia hello hey so yeah back here another for another week and i'm live on a different day i usually go live on fridays so today is very special and also because we have guests so i'm super happy about that and yeah if you are watching if you can see us if you can hear us please just leave a high in the comments that would be really cool and where you're watching from i'm always really curious about where people are watching from and um yeah i'm in south korea my name is linda from itt if you don't know me and i'm yeah about an hour...  [Read more]

Should we teach culture in the EFL classroom? Absolutely. Language is deeply intertwined with culture, serving as its vocal representation. While mastering vocabulary and grammar is crucial, to fully understand the essence of English, EFL students should immerse themselves in the culture of English-speaking nations. This entails exploring cultural facets like music, films, literature, culinary traditions, and even fashion. Incorporating cultural elements not only enriches EFL lessons but also resonates with students, making the learning process more engaging and comprehensive. Table of Contents Use authentic materials Compare two cultures Introduce live native speakers Use food as a tool Use songs as a tool Use Online Resources Use authentic materials Authentic materials can be anything...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Journey as an English Teacher Abroad Ever since I was a little girl, education has been a huge part of my life. My mother was a teacher at the elementary school I attended and also taught me and my sisters Japanese after school in our home. I have always been inquisitive, constantly asking questions to my parents and teachers about topics I was interested in and about things I didn't quite understand. Table of Contents My learning experience Teaching Experience in Japan Benefits of being a teacher Business Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kim S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Teaching Experience: Navigating a Changing Curriculum as a Co-teacher in Japanese Elementary Schools In Japan, elementary schools typically employ an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) to provide support to homeroom teachers during English classes. I have been working in such a capacity for the past two and a half years, first through an international program and currently as a direct-hire via my local city hall. Until recently, mandatory English classes at the elementary school level have been limited to the fifth and sixth grades, but new national requirements are being rolled out that will require mandatory English classes as early as third grade while doubling English classroom hours for the fifth and sixth grades....  [Read more]

Job Teaching TEFL in China (2) Date posted:2008-09-04 | Writer: Nanning EF | Email: [email protected] The school in situated in the heart of the city (Nanning), closed to Famous Guilin tourist Spot- Guangxi province EF English First Nanning puts the emphasis on the students and its team of dedicated teachers are the finest in the city. The school itself is modern, spacious and is equipped with the latest technology to aid students with their learning and to assist teachers with their planning. It is a school which we are very proud of! Joining EF English first is a smart career move for a number of reasons. Firstly, as a teacher, you enjoy the support from the largest and longest established private teaching organization in the world. As a global organization, you enjoy the benefits of...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences British English vs American English. Which is Better? As more and more countries place a growing importance on its people to learn English as a secondary language, for work purposes or for general use, there is a growing debate about which is the better English to learn - British English or American English. Table of Contents Both versions are essentially the same Prioritise teaching "Good English" Certain students may need specific versions of English Points to consider when choosing a version to teach Exploring the differences can be an interesting lesson Don't get obsessed with minor differences Are you excited to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Several Points Which Can Surprise You about Teaching EFL in a Kindergarten I am an EFL teacher in a kindergarten in Japan. I have two years of experience teaching English in kindergarten. It is only a 30 minutes session every day. In my first week, I made a lesson plan for them that is good for one month. I was surprised that they didn't get the lesson, memorized it or even pronounce it properly. Then the lesson plan I had to prepare last for about 3 to 4 months. I find it hard teaching English as a foreign language to my students even though I am only teaching them the basic vocabularies and some nursery rhymes. But their curiosity in the English language and their eagerness to talk with a foreigner in school helps me to find my...  [Read more]

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Important is the Difference Between American English and British English for EFL Learners? This summative essay will exam the importance of teaching the differences between American English and British English for EFL learners. I will examine the intention behind teaching these differences, and when these teachings should be applied, and to what effect and purpose. This essay will focus primarily on the problems of pronunciation and spelling, which are the two main differences. I am a British citizen, born and raised in London, England, and currently teach at a public high school in Tokyo. Table of Contents Spelling Challenges for Beginners and Intermediate Learners What do Students Think? Grammar Interesting Experience for...  [Read more]

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Overview of the Best Online Teaching Platforms Hello everybody, we are just about to start our new live session. Thanks for joining me and while we are waiting for more people to join please let me know that you can hear me clearly and you can see me clearly. There is a comments box so you can use it to communicate with me. I really appreciate it if you use it because when there is interaction during the live session it's always much easier for myself to present it and I feel a little bit more comfortable because I am not just speaking to myself. Table of Contents Watch the live session here There was another comment if I can figure it out. So you want to find a resource with different lesson plans and things for adults?...  [Read more]

Overview of the Best Online Teaching Platforms   Hello everybody, we are just about to start our new live session. Thanks for joining me and while we are waiting for more people to join please let me know that you can hear me clearly and you can see me clearly. There is a comments box so you can use it to communicate with me. I really appreciate it if you use it because when there is interaction during the live session it's always much easier for myself to present it and I feel a little bit more comfortable because I am not just speaking to myself. Let me share the topic of today's session so that everyone can see it. Today we are going to talk about different online teaching platforms. I hope that this topic will be interesting and useful because there were a lot of requests for...  [Read more]

TEFL in Harbin, China (2) Date posted:2007-03-13 | Writer: Harbin Golden Bridge Foreign Language School | Email: [email protected] Golden Bridge Foreign Language School in Harbin seeking teachers. E-mail to [email protected] What we offer to the foreign teacher:  ·  Monthly salary RMB5000.00 gross. Income tax is 5%.  · Providing accommodation at no cost: 1. Provide one bedroom with the basic furniture such as a bed, sofa, desk, chair, TV set, international telephone, gas oven, refrigerator, microwave oven and a washing machine. The apartment has a kitchen, and a washroom with shower. The apartment is very close to the school, only 10-15 minutes by walking. All the foreign teachers will live very close to each other. The school is in the centre of the...  [Read more]