Japan English Speakers

Check out tefl tesol about Professional 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: M.P. - Japan said: Why complete a TEFL courseBeing a native speaker of the english Language and a University graduate has granted me many opportunities. One such opportunity was to teach english in japan as an Assistant Language teacher. I came to Japan three years ago. As expected I found cultural differences some of which I have grown to appreciate and others I am still trying to tolerate. I also expected that I would be the best teacher as I am a fun and energetic young man from Jamaica but I was...  [Read more]

Many of the world's biggest and most lucrative markets for English language teachers are typically restricted to native English speakers only. Destinations such as Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, are all great options for native speakers but not for thousands of other qualified teachers whose first language is not English. But don't despair; there are still plenty of exciting destinations all over the world where non-native English speakers can confidently apply for teaching positions. In countries where restrictions on nationalities are in place, the term 'native English speaker' generally refers to teachers from the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Other countries where English may be the first language, such as India or the...  [Read more]

  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. 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 only other qualifications you need are a fluency in the English language, a professional approach...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Location Accelerated 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: L.H. - U.S.A. said: Problems for Learners in japanWith the expanding use on english as a global language, Japan has been one of the most enthusiastic nations to jump onto the english-learning bandwagon. However, the scores of japanese students on international exams are some of the worst in the world ("New York Times"). Experts attribute this phenomenon to the japanese language, education system and culture. One obstacle japanese learners face when embarking on their english-learning journey is the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Idaho? Are you interested in teaching English in Reubens, Idaho? Check out our opportunities in Reubens, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! I found this unit interesting because I had never studied conditionals in depth. I was unaware about the 5 main conditionals used in English; as a native English speaker, I’ve taken my knowledge of the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Alaska? Are you interested in teaching English in Lazy Mountain, Alaska? Check out our opportunities in Lazy Mountain, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Without having just read this lesson, I most definitely could not have expressed the difference between those tense forms. I think native English speakers also tend to use short cuts to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Abroad 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: J. B. - Japan said: Problems for learners in japanMany times, inexperienced Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) for english in Japan face difficulties in and out of class because no one gives them a warning that says, “Hey, here are the problems that japanese learners have to deal with when studying english.” The most apparent problem for japanese learners is the Romanized alphabet and english pronunciation. Most students have trouble transitioning from japanese characters (hiragana, katakana, and kanji) to romanji,...  [Read more]

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. 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 only other qualifications you need are a fluency in the English language, a professional approach and a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Wisconsin? Are you interested in teaching English in Buena Vista, Wisconsin? Check out our opportunities in Buena Vista, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit provided a brief introduction to the intricacies of English grammar. We learned about the parts of speech, and were made aware of various exceptions to the rules. As a native...  [Read more]

If you have decided to pursue a career in teaching English abroad, it is now time to figure out what the requirements are to get you started! While there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to teaching abroad, the most commonly required qualifications to become a TEFL teacher are: Although it may seem self-evident, fluency in English is a prerequisite for TEFL instructors. If you don't speak English well, we recommend looking for another job. Non-native English speakers with fluency in the language can find work in many areas, including South and Central America, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. In some regions of the world, though, being a native English speaker is almost a necessity. If English is not your first language, countries like China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia are probably no...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies Internet 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: G.M. - U.K. said: I feel that I have learnt a lot from this course. Upon beginning the course, I had taught english in Cambodia for one week but felt very unprepared and out of my depth. Aside from that my teaching was extremely limited and so had very little prior knowledge. I have learnt a huge amount about planning lessons and now feel confident to begin to plan classes for students of all abilities. Additionally, I have a newfound understanding of english. Though I am a native speaker, it was amazing...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Course Company 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: K.C. - Canada said: Pronunciations problems inIn recent years, english has become a required part of the japanese curriculum, similar to science, math, and social studies. By the time most japanese students have graduate from high school they have spent upwards of ten years studying english. Yet, most of these children cannot tell the difference between words like sing and thing or light and right. Many of these problems are blamed on the simplicity of the japanese sound system in comparison to the english...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Georgia? Are you interested in teaching English in East Point, Georgia? Check out our opportunities in East Point, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! The first part of this unit focused on the qualities of a good teacher and his/her roles in the classroom. A good teacher should be able to switch between these roles as the lesson and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Authorized TEFL Courses 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: R.S. - U.S.A. said: I have gained an abundance of knowledge and skills from this course that will enable me to successfully teaching english as a foreign language to non native english speakers. I personally found the grammar units, classroom management, and lesson planning the most beneficial. Of course, all the units in this course were very helpful. But I find the above to benefit me the most. In the past, when I used to teach english in japan, I focused mainly on conversation. When I used to teach...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review Koichi from Japan describes his experience as a TEFL/TESOL student with ITTT. He took the combined course and completed the in-class component in Phuket. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. I liked learning about the different types of tests that teachers can use to challenge, place, and help students through their understanding and apprehension of English. While I find standardized testing daunting and usually problematic, I...  [Read more]

TEFL International’s center in Tokyo represents your best opportunity to experience all that Japan’s dynamic and exciting capital city has to offer. Once the course is finished, you’ll be a certified ESL teacher and we’ll help you take advantage of the wonderful employment opportunities in Japan, Asia or indeed, the rest of the world. Thoughts of Japan conjure up images of beautiful geisha ladies, huge sumo wrestlers, colorful fresh sushi, as well as polite and welcoming locals. Japan is where temples, mountains and other natural beauty jut up against one of the most modern urban metropolises in the entire world. The large islands of Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu and Shikoku combine to offer you one of the most culturally and geographically unique experiences of your life. The job...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre TEFL Tesl 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: R.A. - U.S.A. said: english as a Global LanguageThe advantages and disadvantages of english as a global language are, to my mind, mainly influenced by economics, cultural politics, and freedom of information. The adult non-native english speakers with whom I’ve interacted view english as a tool that they must be able to use to do their jobs competently. The children to whom I’ve spoken are all compelled to learn english, but the ones who enjoy it the most are those who seen english as a window into a culture...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Georgia? Are you interested in teaching English in Fort Valley, Georgia? Check out our opportunities in Fort Valley, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! First, this unit covered modal auxiliary verbs, their uses, and forms for the present/future and past tenses. Most of the modal verbs have more than one use. Some are more formal than others....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Georgia? Are you interested in teaching English in Norman Park, Georgia? Check out our opportunities in Norman Park, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit covered the various future tenses and their differences in form and use. I'm often asked by English teachers I work with in Japan about when to use "will" and "be gong to." I don't...  [Read more]

To teach English abroad all you truly need is a strong desire to embark on a new adventure and a teaching qualification that demonstrates to potential employers that you have received some level of teacher training. In this context, the internationally recognized qualification is a TEFL certificate, and these courses typically have minimal entry requirements. Having a strong level of English comprehension is the most fundamental requirement for enrolling in a TEFL certification course. Non-native English speakers are just as welcome as native speakers, provided they possess a solid understanding of written and spoken English. The demand for EFL teachers worldwide is immense, and there is frequently a shortage of qualified teachers in numerous regions. Thanks to this robust...  [Read more]

It is important to appreciate that higher salaries are made available to attract the best teaching candidates. What each country considers best does depend on the country, but there are some common factors regarding qualifications and experience when it comes to securing the top paying jobs. In general you need to be a native English speaker, have a degree, usually in education or a related field, and a minimum of a TEFL certificate (though often higher, such as a Diploma in TESOL). You will often see that a minimum of two years teaching experience is also needed. If you have all the above, you have a good chance of gaining employment in the first five of our top ten below. With some of them, you may be able to gain employment in the other five. Figures taken from a range of teaching...  [Read more]

If you are looking for a region that has a huge job market for TEFL qualified teachers and you want to earn a good salary that allows you to save a considerable sum of money, look no further than East Asia. Jobs are abundant and the potential earnings are very high in countries such as Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and China. As with any destination, the salaries on offer vary considerably depending on experience, qualifications, location, and type of employment. As a guide you should expect to earn somewhere between 200,000 and 600,000 yen (currently $2,000 to $6,000) per month. If the job pays by the hour then a figure of around 2,500 yen ($25) per hour would be typical. In addition to a basic salary, most positions will also include added benefits, such as paid airfares, housing,...  [Read more]

Native English speakers teaching English abroad can find themselves working in a wide range of schools, institutes, academies, colleges, universities, camps and other settings. The most numerous opportunities, particularly in Europe and Latin America, are generally found in private language schools. State-run schools also offer a high number of teaching positions, particularly across Asian countries. A significant percentage of all ESL teaching jobs are located in language schools that are privately owned by individuals or independent companies. These can range in size from a single room school with one teacher, to large chains spread across several countries. Many of these private schools provide general English instruction to all ages and abilities, while some may specialize in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Flexible TEFL Courses 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: S.N. - U.S.A. said: Globalization and EnglishThe influence of western culture is evident throughout the world. Many countries are transforming into westernized nations, which is 'often regarded as a part of the ongoing process of globalization"(2). China, japan, South Korea and even India are all included in the widespread of western culture. From this transformation comes the spread of the english language which quickly becoming the international language of choice. If there is a modern global language it...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in North Carolina? Are you interested in teaching English in Fallston, North Carolina? Check out our opportunities in Fallston, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! EVALUATION AND TESTING Ways to assess a student’s language level: • Tutorials • Evaluations by the students • Tests Types of tests: • Placement tests - to place new...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), also known as teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), is a rewarding profession that needs commitment and love. Luckily, you also won't have to sacrifice a good salary! We are sure you are curious about what type of teachers earn the most when teaching abroad, so let's have a look. The simple answer is your potential salary often depends on three main factors: your qualifications, the country you teach in, and the type of school you work for. The fact is, TEFL and TESOL certified teachers earn higher salaries compared to teachers without a certificate. Saudi Arabia, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates are among the top-paying countries in the world to teach English, with salaries ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 USD a month....  [Read more]

Anyone who is thinking about teaching English abroad has most likely received a response along the lines of "Oh, how fun, but what will you do when you get back?" Some people believe that teaching English as a foreign language is not a "real job" but rather something that people do to pay off student debt or simply for fun before settling down into a "normal" job and lifestyle. Many people decide to teach English abroad for these reasons, but there are also many who have made a successful and lucrative career out of it. Yes, you can pursue a long-term career as an EFL teacher. For the vast majority of people who travel abroad to teach English, it all begins with a simple desire to see some of the world while earning some money. After a while, many people realize that they enjoy and are...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Kansas? Are you interested in teaching English in Jennings, Kansas? Check out our opportunities in Jennings, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Unit 15 introduces the topic of evaluation and testing students’ knowledge. There are different ways of evaluating students’ levels and progress, together with some common external exams that the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Good 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: M.K. - Japan said: Pronunciation problems for english language learners in japanProper pronunciation is one of the fundamental aspects of developing a new language skill. In the case of japanese learners of english (JLE), Ohata (2004) states that we must understand the phonological differences between japanese and english to best understand the difficulties for JLE. Through this paper we will examine the structure of phonemes, vowels, consonants, syllable types, rhythm and intonation to clarify how a learner will develop...  [Read more]

Anyone who has considered teaching English abroad has probably had a reaction from a friend or family member along the lines of “that sounds like fun, but what will you do when you get back?” In some quarters, teaching English as a foreign language has the reputation of not being a ‘real job’, just something that people do to pay off student loans or simply for fun and adventure before settling down into a normal job and lifestyle. There are many people who do choose teaching abroad for these reasons, but there are also plenty who have made a successful and lucrative career out of TEFL. YES, you absolutely can have a long-term career as an EFL teacher. For the majority of people who head overseas to teach English, it all starts with a small idea to see a bit of the world while...  [Read more]