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Sat, 17 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT TEFL Information 37 Key English Teaching Terms Explained As with most professions the world of [Teaching English as a Foreign Language](37 Key English Teaching Terms Explained) has many of its own particular and sometimes peculiar terms and jargon. Getting to grips with the wide array of acronyms in the industry can sometimes feel like learning a whole new language! So if you have trouble telling the difference between your IWB and your OHP this article is a great guide to what's what in the English language teaching industry. Table of Contents Certification Teaching Methods Disciplines Technology/Resources Classroom Activities Teaching Programs Miscellaneous Are you ready to start teaching English abroad? Related Articles: Certification Two of the most...  [Read more]

TEFL in Hokaido, Japan Date posted:2004-06-10 | Writer: Continental English School | Email: [email protected] CONTINENTAL ENGLISH SCHOOL POSITIONS: Positions start immediately. The applicants for these positoins must be bright young individuals who would like to start His or Her career teaching English overseas. ( 4-5 days per week- 20 hours ) REQUIREMENTS: No teaching experience needed. Continental have their own curriculum and teaching manuals. Must be native English speakers. No degree needed Applicants must be able to obtain working holiday visa. CONTRACT TERM: 3 months with the possibility of an extended term. ACCOMMODATION: Furnished accommodations are available at a rental fee of 30,000-32,000yen per a month. No sharing with other teachers. PAY: 140, 000 yen a...  [Read more]

Teach at a University in Japan! Date posted:2024-03-08 | Writer: Westgate Corporation | Email: [email protected] Spring 2024 Now Recruiting - Candidates welcome from within Japan or abroad!We are seeking highly motivated educators to teach English at universities in Japan. This unique opportunity is for bright teachers eager to enrich their teaching skills while realising the dream of exploring a foreign country. QUALIFICATIONS:- University graduates with a bachelor's and/or more advanced degree, plus one of the following:a) experience teaching EFL/ESL in a classroom environment, along with a teaching certificate (TEFL/TESL/TESOL) and/or teaching credentials or qualifications (elementary/primary/secondary)b) 1000+ hours of EFL/ESL classroom teaching experience in lieu 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]

Teach English in Japan - Hokkaido Date posted:2003-08-20 | Writer: Japan Continental Corporation | Email: [email protected] The applicants for these positions must be bright young individuals who would like to start careers teaching English overseas. ( 5-6 days per week - 33 hours ). REQUIREMENTS: No teaching experience needed. Continental have their own curriculum and teaching manuals. Must be native English speakers. No degree needed. CONTRACT TERM: 6 months with the possibility of an extended term. ACCOMMODATION: Furnished accommodations are available at a rental fee of 20000 - 25000 yen a month. No sharing with other teachers. PAY: 200000 yen a month. STUDENTS: Continental teaches all ages and levels of students. TEACHING: Classes are mostly taught at our main...  [Read more]

TEFL in Saitama, Japan Date posted:2004-03-31 | Writer: Kidz Talk Ltd. | Email: [email protected] Kidz Talk is the private English school only for children age from 5 to 18 years old. There are about 170 students in all but no more than 8 students in one class. Our students each come once a week for an hour and a half. Basically, a native English teacher and I, Naomi Yamamoto, Director of Kidz Talk teach all the students. There is also a part time Japanese teacher who teaches once a week. We aim to make English fun, so we play lots of games, but also use books to supplement learning. Special events include Halloween and Christmas week-long parties, summer school 3-day trip and an English card game tournament. Our working hours are from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm through Monday to...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Japan - Nagano Date posted:2004-02-20 | Writer: IZUMI-SHOBO | Email: [email protected] Our staff is very small and the atmosphere very family-like and we will have positions available in our English Club and Junior High School AET positions from March (April for AET positions) 2004. Basic Terms for the positions are as follows ENGLISH CLUB POSITION: Full-time Hours: 35-40 hours per week (includes office/prep and travel time) #/Length of Classes: Average 15, 50 minute classes per week (plus other teaching duties) Class Size: Approx. 4-10 students/class (you will generally teach the same students) Days: M-F (plus 6 Saturday events; and Christmas/summer events) Izumi does hold classes on national holidays, but teachers are not required to report to the office on...  [Read more]

Teach English in Japan - Nagano (2) Date posted:2002-09-27 | Writer: Global Communication Service | Email: [email protected]   Global Communication Service (A Canadian owned and managed company) is looking for motivated, outgoing and inspiring individuals to teach/facilitate English. GCS will assist with visa, domestic travel while working (flight to Japan is not covered), and housing assistance. GCS provides a competitive salary, advancement opportunities, and an independent working environment. NAGANO POSITION (Early Fall) - CORPORATE ENGLISH TEACHER (5 day work week with O/T – 320, 000/month) * Corporate days are at a single location with class sizes from 1 to 5 * Teach at a leading Japanese manufacturing company to engineers and management * Technical knowledge preferable *...  [Read more]

TEFL in Tokyo, Japan Date posted:2005-01-11 | Writer: NEWS | Email: [email protected]   NEWS is a new concept juku with schools in Saitama, Tokyo and Kanagawa. We are looking for a full time teacher for our Sangenjaya school (5 minutes from Shibuya) and long term part time teachers for Aobadai and Itabashi. (1 year contracts for each position) Teachers should love teaching children, most of our students are between three and twelve and the classes have a maximum of 8 students. Teachers should also be creative, independent and capable of working with Japanese staff. We can offer sponsorship for a visa for the full time position but not part time positions although we will supply any necessary paperwork to help the teacher gain or renew a valid visa. Applicants must be native...  [Read more]

TEFL in Japan - Hokaido Date posted:2004-01-07 | Writer: Continental English School | Email: [email protected] The applicants for these positions must be bright young individuals who would like to start His or Her career teaching English overseas. ( 33 hours per week. 5-6 days per week ). REQUIREMENTS: No teaching experience needed. Must be native English speakers. No degree needed. CONTRACT TERM: 6 months with the possibility of an extended term. ACCOMMODATION: Furnished accommodations are available at a rental fee of 25000- 30000 a month. No sharing with other teachers. PAY: 200000 a month. STUDENTS: Continental teach all ages and levels of students. TEACHING: Classes are mostly taught at our main school. There are several Japanese teachers on hand to...  [Read more]

Teach TEFL in Japan - Hokkaido Date posted:2003-07-24 | Writer: Continental English School | Email: [email protected] REQUIREMENTS: No teaching experience needed. Continental have there own curriculum and teaching manuals. Must be native English speakers. No degree needed. CONTRACT TERM: 6 months with the possibility of an extended term. ACCOMMODATION: Furnished accommodations are available at a rental fee of 20000-25000 yen a month. No sharing with other teachers. PAY: 180000 yen a month. STUDENTS: Continental teach all ages and levels of students. TEACHING: Classes are mostly taught at our main school. There are several Japanese teachers on hand to assist the new teacher on our teaching methods. SCHOOL LOCATION: Kitami City is located in the North Eastern part of...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences An Overview of Common Challenges of ESL Students from Japan Japan is a nation that has tried to increase its citizens' English ability, especially with the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games being held in their country. However, progress has been slow and not fruitful. There are various reasons for this slow stagnation of the nation's English abilities such as the larger academic system and access to proper education in rural areas. However, I will focus on three main hurdles that Japanese learners of English must face that can impede their English education. Table of Contents Japanese vs. English Phonetics Alphabet Japanese English Class Style Problems Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Teach TEFL in Japan - Nagoya (1) Date posted:2004-04-12 | Writer: ABC PLUS | Email: [email protected] The ages of our students range from 18 months to adult, but are predominantly children. We currently have 4 native English teachers and 4 friendly Japanese staff. We are currently looking for an experienced female teacher to start from July 12th 2004. Training will be provided and will commence on this date, so the successful applicant will arrive in Japan on or before July 10th. We are looking to welcome a highly motivated, creative and responsible teacher to our team, with the ability to motivate students to learn in a fun and stimulating environment. The ability to speak Japanese is an advantage but not a requirement. The successful applicant will be required to work either a...  [Read more]

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Easy Solutions for Problems Faced by Japanese Students in English Learning a second language can be difficult and depending on the learner's mother tongue, it can present challenges unique to a certain group of people. More specifically, there are several unique challenges for Japanese native speakers who are learning English and vice versa. English can be difficult for Japanese native speakers for various reasons such as difficulty distinguishing certain sounds, the use of katakana to teach English words, and drastically different sentence structure. Table of Contents Difficult Sounds Vocabulary Typical to Japanese Only Sentence Structure Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Should ESL Students Receive Teaching of Slang and Idioms? ESL students will receive many formal grammar lessons that will give them a good grounding in proper English sentence structures, when to use who and whom, various verb tenses, the importance of noun-verb agreement and proper punctuation—and much more. Proper grammar will give them a thorough understanding of the elements of grammar and equip them to navigate through formal English-language communication, such as business letters and reports, meetings, emails to clients, and formal assignments in English classes. Table of Contents Real vocabulary Real-life situations Colloquialisms Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: ...  [Read more]

English Teacher Needed in Yamaguchi, Japan Date posted:2023-06-04 | Writer: Shunan English School | Email: [email protected] Shunan English School (SES) in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, is seeking one native English speaker to start a full-time teaching position on August 1, 2023 for a monthly salary of 250,000 yen with a contract completion bonus of 50,000 to 100,000yen.A bachelor's degree from a four-year university is required, as well as a valid driver’s license. A TESOL certificate or similar teaching qualification and experience teaching English as a second language are preferred. A company car is provided and, for a small insurance fee, is available for private use. National health insurance is available, or, if employees wish, they may purchase health insurance from a private...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Challenges of Teaching Japanese Students I think teaching is very rewarding, but teaching children are even more rewarding. Table of Contents Cultural Sensitivity Teaching Children and Adults Lesson Planning Teaching Pronunciation Challenges of Teaching Youngsters Teaching Teenagers and Adults Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: I don't think there's anything more beautiful in being able to be part of a child's growth by following the development of his mind and his abilities. The fact that our students are young do n' t mean at all that the teacher should underestimate or overlook something, rather it is one more reason to give the best of yourself. This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Anticipated Problems: Japanese Speakers and Their Issues in ESL I have been living in Japan for the past one and a half years. Needless to say, the experience has been enthralling. This country would have never been my first choice for a country to relocate to, from my home country, India. But if my stay has taught me anything, it is that never judge a book by its cover. When we think of Japan, the first thing that pops up is that it is a country of workaholics; it has zero English presence, and the people are highly prejudiced against foreigners and foreign culture. I was proven wrong. Japan is a beautiful country. It is culturally so rich, it makes me want to live here forever. The people, though tend to be a little distant...  [Read more]

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Cultural and Institutional Obstacles that Japanese Students of English Need to Overcome Many challenges come with teaching English in Japan that is unique and not innately obvious to some people. In addition to the more universal challenges of learning a new language, there are inherent cultural obstacles that English learners must overcome in Japan as well as several problems with the current course of study that is being taught. However, English teachers should do their best to work within the limits of the system to foster an interest and passion for language that lives on outside the classroom and beyond the school years of learners. Table of Contents Vastly different language system The history of Japanese isolation...  [Read more]

Full-Time TEFL Jobs in Japan Date posted:2019-05-06 | Writer: Shunan English School | Email: [email protected] Shunan English School (SES) in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, is seeking two native level speakers of English to start full-time TEFL positions on July 15th 2019 and July 22nd 2019 respectively, for a monthly salary of 250,000 yen with a contract completion bonus of 50,000 yen. A bachelor's degree from a four-year university is required, as well as a valid driver’s license. A TESOL or similar teaching degree, and experience teaching English as a second language are preferred. A company car is provided and, for a small insurance fee, is available for private use although teachers may be asked to share cars. National health insurance is available, or, if employees wish, they may...  [Read more]

Fri, 08 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Difficulties of Learning English as a Native Japanese Speaker Learning another language is one of the most powerful tools for connecting people around the world from different cultures. Opening an immeasurable amount of opportunities, learning English has many benefits including but not limited to expanding career options, exercising another part of the brain, and improving the ease of traveling to a foreign country. However, particularly for natives of Eastern countries, learning English may be very difficult due to the exoticism of sounds, writing, pronunciation, and structure. While Japan is unique in a sense, having a booming influence of Western culture after World War II, native Japanese learners face difficulties in...  [Read more]

TEFL in Ireland Date posted:2006-03-27 | Writer: ISI Global Ireland | Email: [email protected] Description: ISI Global Ireland is recruiting new Teachers for our General English Language programmes. We are recruiting for long and short-term positions including our young adult summer programmes.Experience is essential; candidates must be native English speakers.   Qualifications:   Compensation: Competitive   The Company: ISI Global Ireland is part of the ISI Global Education Group headquartered in Japan.   Based in Dublin, Ireland, we specialise in English for Global Careers providing EFL, ESP and TEFL programmes. ISI has the largest High School Programme in Ireland for Japanese students.   Contact us   How and to Whom to Apply: Please send updated...  [Read more]

EFL Instructor Needed in Fukui, Japan Date posted:2011-12-08 | Writer: Orbit Global International Language Institute | Email: [email protected] Orbit Global International Language Institute is looking for qualified EFL teachers to teach  English to children as well as adults. Other duties include curriculum development, monthly meetings, yearly events involvement, (possibly teaching English in the medical field) and training new teachers if long term appointment. Full time positions teaching 30 hours a week are available in January, February or March of 2012.     Title of position: English InstructorName of institution: Orbit Global International Language InstituteMailing address: Fukui-ken, Fukui-shiBunkyo 2-18-1Telephone: 0776 24 7474 Fax: 0776 24...  [Read more]

TEFL jobs in Japan The TEFL jobs market in Japan is possibly the largest in the world. With tens of thousands of TEFL teachers required year after year. Teaching in Japan is often a pleasant experience. Expect to work hard and earn well. There are many online resources for finding TEFL jobs in Japan. If you run a quick search on Google, you’ll find hundreds of TEFL jobs in Japan at any one time. TEFL jobs are plentiful in every city and town. Choose your preferred location before hand and the chances are you will find a TEFL job there. Should you need to, seek direct school contacts from online language school directories. For further particulars, visit Teaching English in Japan. View job offers on the following pages to gain an insight into TEFL jobs in Japan.  English...  [Read more]

TEFL Vacancy in Nagoya, Japan Date posted:2009-10-14 | Writer: ABC Plus Japan | Email: [email protected] We are currently looking for qualified teachers to work at abc plus English conversation school in Nagoya, Japan. There are two full-time positions available. One will start from mid-December. The other will start from mid-January 2010. If you are interested in one of the positions, please contact via e-mail at the address given on the job heading. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Position: Full-time English Teacher 2. Contract: One-year renewable contract 3. Maximum 25 classes of lessons per week 4. Five days a week with 2 consecutive days off (Either Saturday/Sunday or Sunday/Monday) 5. Salary:...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Japan - Nagoya Date posted:2004-11-26 | Writer: ABC PLUS | Email: [email protected] ABC PLUS is an independent English school located in Nagoya, Japan. From February 2005 we are opening a new school in Mizuho-ku, Nagoya City. Our students range in age from 18 months to adult, but are predominantly children. We currently have 4 native English teachers and 3 friendly Japanese staff. We are looking for an experienced teacher. There is a position starting from mid-January or February 2005. The training takes about 10 days. Teachers will be expected to work either a morning-afternoon shift or an afternoon-evening one. Working hours are from 9:30 AM to 18:00 PM (including 1-hour lunch break) for the morning shift and between 13:30 PM and 21:10 PM (including a break) in the...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Foreign Language Experience and Why I Want to be TEFL/TESOL Certified As someone of mixed heritage, I have always had an interest in learning about cultures other than the one I live in America. My father is Colombian and my mother is American, so growing up I felt obliged to learn more about the Colombian background I was fairly unfamiliar with. Table of Contents First-Language Background Interest in Foreign Cultures Work Abroad English Teaching Plan Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Catherine P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First-Language Background I never...  [Read more]

The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers How to Organize Your ESL Classroom Effectively? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information on some methods of organizing your ESL classroom. Circle Time in Early Childhood Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching a circle time. What is “Observed Teaching Practice” and Why do You Need it in Your Classroom? Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you can learn about "Observed teaching practice". Classroom Management as a Part of Perfect TEFL Practice Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to manage your class effectively. Why Establishing Rapport in the...  [Read more]

Teach English in Japan - Nagano Date posted:2002-11-07 | Writer: Izumi Shobo Inc. | Email: [email protected] Izumi English Club was established in 1998 as a division of Izumi-Shobo Inc. Izumi-Shobo has been in the education business for over twenty fives years running cram schools and handling teaching materials in locations all across Nagano Prefecture. The English Club specializes in teaching English to children (generally 5-13 years old). Currently there are over 1200 students enrolled in the English Club throughout the prefecture with the number increasing every year since its inception. One (1) position will be available in Nagano city from the beginning of January 2003. We are looking for an experienced and extremely responsible English teacher to guide mainly young children. ...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Experience as an Assistant Language Teacher in Japanese Elementary and Junior High Schools I am in my 3rd year of working in the countryside of Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in public elementary and junior high schools. An ALT's official job description is to be the assistant to a Japanese Teacher of Language (JTL). In my experience, especially in elementary schools, the ALT is not seen as an assistant but as "the English teacher" since the regular homeroom teacher has no training or experience with ESL. In most cases, the ALT has a degree in a field unrelated to teaching and has no qualifications. Table of Contents Japanese Education System ALT Training My Unexpected Discovery Language Course Peculiarities Do...  [Read more]