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What is the JET Program for teaching English in Japan? The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) is a government backed scheme that has been operating for over 30 years. Every year around 5,000 foreign nationals are placed into schools right across Japan with the intention of raising the language skills of young people. Unlike many similar programs in other countries, the JET Program also has a strong focus on cultural exchange between participants and the local population. Competition for places on the program is generally very tough as successful applicants receive a competitive salary and a range of extra benefits. What are the requirements for the JET Program? The program is open to college graduates up to the age of 40, although its status as primarily a youth culture exchange...  [Read more]

What is the JET Program for teaching English in Japan? The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) is a prestigious initiative, established by the Japanese government more than 30 years ago, aimed at enhancing English language proficiency among Japanese students. Annually, the program recruits approximately 5,000 international participants, placing them in schools across Japan. Beyond its educational goals, JET uniquely prioritizes fostering cultural ties between participants and the Japanese community. Given the competitive salary and array of additional benefits, securing a spot in the JET Program is highly sought-after, making the application process quite competitive. Table of Contents What are the requirements for the JET Program? What teaching positions are available through...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 Laura Payne Destinations TEFL Information The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program: All You Need to Know and How to Apply The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program is not the only means to teach English in Japan, but it is one of the most popular programs out there both for aspiring teachers and those who wish to pursue other fields. I first joined this program a little over a year ago. In the short time since then, I've gained incredibly valuable experiences through my work as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT). Table of Contents The History of JET Duties of an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) How to Apply for the JET Program Remuneration and Living Rewards of JET Common Challenges for ALTs The JET Community Listen to this blog post What are you waiting...  [Read more]

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 Maddy Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences 5 Benefits of Sharing a 17sq-meter Apartment in Tokyo on the JET Program In 2019, my sister and I received the exciting news that we had been accepted into the JET Program to live and teach English in Japan! If you have ever looked at teaching in Japan, or even Asia in general, you have probably come across the JET Program before. JET allows you to live and work in Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) while earning one of the highest wages you can get as an ALT. Table of Contents 1. The freedom of choice 2. Everything becomes cheaper 3. What household chores? 4. A tiny apartment makes you leave said tiny apartment 5. A minimalist dream Are you ready to teach English in Japan? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Maddy Payne Madeline is an Australian ESL teacher on the JET Programme in Japan. She has been teaching in Japan for 18 months in a private school in Tokyo and loves sharing Australian culture with her students. As a new ITTT TESOL graduate, she plans to continue using her ESL teaching skills to teach in Europe in the coming years. Read my articles An Australian Amongst American Textbooks in Japan: ✅ Teaching in a Country that Values American English | ITTT | TEFL Blog Maddy Payne Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Many Japanese schools hold American English in high regard, so what is it like being an Australian-English teacher in Japan? 5 Benefits of Sharing a 17sq-meter Apartment in Tokyo on the JET Program | ITTT | TEFL Blog Maddy Payne Destinations TEFL...  [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]

TEFL Review from Students Georgia and Maddy   In this TEFL review video, sisters Georgia and Maddy share their experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. The two sisters are originally from Australia but are currently teaching English in Japan under the JET program. Everything they learned during the course helps them navigate their classroom in Japan. They highly recommend ITTT and the courses to anyone also wanting to go abroad to teach English. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Shaina   Shaina is from Canada but working as an assistant language teacher with the JET program in Okinawa, Japan. She recently completed the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course with ITTT and found it extremely useful. She learned new warm-up techniques, as well as how to structure lesson plans better. She feels that she is now a better teacher and resource for her students in Japan. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

How do I get a job teaching English in Japan? To secure a position teaching English in Japan, a bachelor's degree and a TEFL certification with at least 120 hours are essential for obtaining a work visa. However, in certain circumstances, such as having a working holiday visa, student visa, spouse visa, or specific Japanese visas, teaching opportunities may still be accessible even without a degree. Japan remains a prime choice for English educators, not only for its attractive salary packages but also for its unique blend of cutting-edge progress and rich historical traditions. If a blend of professional growth and cultural exploration is what you are after, Japan stands out as an ideal destination. Table of Contents What are the requirements for teaching English in Japan? What kind...  [Read more]

Review from TEFL Student Shaina   Shaina is from Canada but working as an assistant language teacher with the JET program in Okinawa, Japan. She recently completed the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course with ITTT and found it extremely useful. She learned new warm-up techniques, as well as how to structure lesson plans better. She feels that she is now a better teacher and resource for her students in Japan. Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

How do I get a job teaching English in Japan? Japan has been a popular destination amongst English language teachers for many years due to its widespread job opportunities, good salaries and fascinating culture. Whilst there are other countries in the region where the cost of living may be lower and the wages a little higher, nowhere provides such an incredible mix of modern development and ancient traditions as you will find in this extraordinary country. If you are looking for excitement and adventure, look no further than Japan. What are the requirements for teaching English in Japan? In order to work legally you will need to be eligible for a work visa. The good news is the criteria is not as tough as many other countries as you simply need to possess a degree in any subject. The...  [Read more]

Korvia Consulting Korvia is one of the leading recruiting agencies for public school English teaching programs in South Korea and is the exclusive official Partner of the EPIK program. Korvia helps its recruits prepare everything they'll need to secure a position in one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing countries in the world. EPIK - English Program in Korea EPIK (English Program in Korea) is a public school English teaching program in Korea sponsored by the Korean government that places teachers into various cities as well as provinces around South Korea. English Program in Korea is the most inclusive English program in Korea and has the most location choices out of all the public school teaching programs in Korea, spanning across all of South Korea. Applicants have the option of...  [Read more]

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 Anastasiia Ovchinnikova TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How I Got Into A Top Master's Program After Teaching English In China Two months ago, I closed my laptop after a one-hour defense over Zoom of my MA dissertation from the University of Barcelona on mobile-assisted language learning in front of the most highly cited researchers in the field of Applied Linguistics. It was very satisfying and rewarding to know that everything I had done before directly led me to that point. In this article, I am going to elaborate on the following topics that helped me to get into the competitive program in Applied Linguistics: Table of Contents My Initial Motivation Hands-on experience teaching English in China An Idea Of A Research Proposal Based On My...  [Read more]

Cheap TEFL Program Check out tefl tesol about Cheap TEFL Program 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 V.B. - U.S.A. said: Multiple IntelligencesOver twenty years ago, teachers only know of one type of intelligence and spent time developing that intelligence in their classroom. However, there are other intelligences that also should be nurtured and evaluated. According to Howard Gardner, there are eight intelligences total: verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, musical/rhythmic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic, and existential...  [Read more]

Fast TEFL Program Check out tefl tesol about Fast TEFL Program 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 C.A. - Vietnam said: Problems for learners in ThailandThere are many teaching problems arising from the discrepancies of the two languages: sound, word, grammar, text and cultural notions.( Tipa Thep-Ackrapon,2005) tefl teachers will notice immediately some boundaries when teaching English to a class of thai students: firstly, students will have difficulties in communicating as their listening and speaking skills have not been adequately developed, and secondly, students will be...  [Read more]

Program Fast TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Program Fast 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.Z. - Canada said: Learning teaching skillsThe thing that distinguishes a teacher from his student is not only the knowledge but how to deliver that knowledge. Teachers have the difficult task of teaching authentic, correct knowledge and at the same time keeping their class well-focused. To make sure that the teachers are keeping their students attention they have to learn to teach dynamically, strategically, and emotionally. Teachers have to teach dynamically. A static class will...  [Read more]

Program TEFL Cert Check out tefl tesol about Program TEFL Cert 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 F.A. - U.S.A. said: British vs American EnglishBritish English abbreviated as BrE is the form of English used in the united kingdom and it comprises of all the English languages used within the UK. American English on the other hand is abbreviated as AmE and it?s the form of English used in the united states including all English dialects used with the US. American English and British English are the most taught English varieties in most EFL/ESL programs. There are several...  [Read more]

Program TESOL TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Program TESOL 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 F.D. - U.S. A. said: Problems for learners in a country of your choiceSunny skies, palm trees, a warm breeze are typical of this area. It´s September and the classrooms in spain are filled with students of all ages ready to learn or continue to learn the Universal Language, English. The students come into the classroom and sit down. A brief introduction and question, ´´I am from the U.S.A., where are you from?´´, the response in most cases ´´I am from Espain.´´ and here...  [Read more]

Program Celta TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Program Celta 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.T. - Sweden said: Why complete a TEFL courseI believe there are many reasons as to why people choose to complete a tefl course. Some might be looking for a way to experience a culture different from their own. Others may want to work in a challenging and fun environment where they can make a positive impact on peoples lives. A tefl course can provide the skills and opportunities needed to do this. For me, personally, there are many reasons for choosing to do a tefl course. The...  [Read more]

Program Legitimate TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Program Legitimate 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 F. M. - Belgium said: Problems for learners in KoreaEnglish is widely taught in korea and is taken very seriously as it is an important key factor for entering prestigious universities. The highly competitive korean culture pushes students to be well prepared for university entrance exams. In this context, more and more native Western teachers come to korea to teach English. However, they often report, complain about what they identify as a reluctance or lack of interest...  [Read more]

Program TEFL Teaching Check out tefl tesol about Program TEFL Teaching 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 F.D. Argentina said: Games in the classroomMany people, including teachers and students, tend to believe that games are a waste of time and that the only way of learning is by completing large amounts of grammar exercises. Many other think that games are only suitable when teaching children and young adolescents. Truth be told, games are one of the greatest tools that teachers have at hand to insure students will have fun while learning. Nowadays, students from different...  [Read more]

Flexible TEFL Program Check out tefl tesol about Flexible TEFL Program 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 C.G - Canada said: Managing equipment and teaching aidsIn today?s age there are many different types of teaching aids that teachers can use to help gain the student?s interest and to help motivate students. A teaching aid is a tool that teachers use to help illustrate or reinforce a fact, skill, idea or lesson that they are teaching. Teaching aids also help to motivate students because it makes the activity or lesson more fun and entertaining. For the equipment being used...  [Read more]

Advanced TEFL Program Check out tefl tesol about Advanced TEFL Program 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.A. - Switzerland said: Peculiarities of the English Language More than 375 million people speak English as their first language and this probably makes it the third largest language in the world. If we then add the number of non-native speakers, English makes it up to second, if not even first place on the list of the world?s most commonly spoken languages. The estimated number of second language speakers varies between around 500 million to over a billion, depending on...  [Read more]

Accredited TEFL Program Check out tefl tesol about Accredited TEFL Program 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. W. - Ireland said: Why complete a T.E.F.L course Many people may ask themselves this question prior to completing a T.E.F.L course. Thankfully I am one of the lucky people who took the leap and completed a T.E.F.L. course and now I can honestly look back and say, there are a large number of benefits to completing a T.E.F.L. course. The course has a systematic- Unit by Unit approach & each Unit offers a different topic in order to improve your ability as a T.E.F.L...  [Read more]

Affordable TEFL Program Check out tefl tesol about Affordable TEFL Program 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.B. - U.S.A. said: PROBLEMS WITH ENGLISH LEARNING IN SOUTH KOREAProblems South koreans have trying to learn English is a topic I could discuss for hours. I have been working in public middles schools in South korea for about two years now, so I have a lot of insight into the problems, as well as strong opinions about the issues. For the purpose of this paper, I am going to touch upon a few problematic areas for koreans trying to learn English. Among the areas I am going...  [Read more]

Program TEFL Diploma Check out tefl tesol about Program TEFL Diploma 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 F.A. - U.S.A. said: LearningTechniquesThe ways that people learn are varied and individual. The world has come to recognize that some people are audio learners, some are visual learners, and some are analytical learners. All these types of learners pass through the classrooms of teachers to whom they owe gratitude, resentment, or indifference for the knowledge that they gained as a student in their class. Knowing this, what have teachers done to try and impart their knowledge...  [Read more]

Program TEFL Online Check out tefl tesol about Program TEFL Online 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 F.C. - Canada said: Songs in the ClassroomUsing songs in the EFL classroom is a great way to help establish a relaxed and fun environment, as well as engage in culture. Music and group singing in particular, are an innate part of society -- people are known to sing at parties, events, religious services, school, in the car, or while taking a shower. Although some students may be reluctant at first, if the teacher is enthusiastic about it, usually the class will soon follow...  [Read more]

TEFL TESOL Affiliate Program   At ITTT we offer everyone the opportunity of joining our popular partnership program that gives you the chance to earn extra income for very little effort. All you have to do is refer people to us who might be interested in teaching English abroad and taking a TEFL certification course. For every person you refer you will earn a 30% commission if they sign up for any of our online TEFL courses or make a deposit payment for any of our in-class or combined course options. Sign up to the program today and let your commission grow. If you have your own website or blog, or one that you regularly contribute to, we can supply you with a special banner or embedded text that will automatically take your readers to our services. If you don’t have access to a...  [Read more]

What is the Central European Teaching Program (CETP) for teaching English in Hungary? The Central European Teaching Program (CETP) is a distinguished initiative designed to enhance English language education in Hungary. Unlike the saturated markets of Italy and Spain, CETP offers a unique opportunity by placing individuals in Hungarian schools as native-speaking English teachers. This program not only aids the educational landscape in Hungary but also provides adventurous teachers an off-the-beaten-path experience. The mission of CETP is to uplift young learners in Central Europe by integrating native English proficiency into their curriculum. Table of Contents What are the requirements for the Central European Teaching Program? How do I apply for the Central European Teaching Program? ...  [Read more]

What is the Central European Teaching Program (CETP) for teaching English in Hungary? Every year, thousands of new and experienced teachers head to Europe looking for adventure while working as an English language teacher. A large number of these will arrive in the usual hotspots across Italy and Spain where the competition for jobs can be very high. If you are looking for something a little different that is slightly off the beaten path, then the Central European Teaching Program (CETP) may be worth a look. The CETP is a long running program that places applicants into schools in Hungary to work as English language teachers. What are the requirements for the Central European Teaching Program? The CETP is open to native English speakers from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., or any other EU...  [Read more]