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ENGLISH TEACHING IN JAPAN |
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English teaching in Japan has been here for quite a while. Although the approaches in teaching are different from each other, the goals of each are pretty similar; which is to learn not only the English language but to see and understand the culture and practices of other countries. |
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English lessons are being taught in public and private elementary, junior high and senior high schools by ALTs (Assistant Language Teachers) or AETs (Assistant English Teachers). |
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Moreover, English conversation schools or Eikaiwa schools as they say it in Japanese; have opened in different cities, towns and prefectures. English conversation schools accommodate mostly individual or group lessons taught by English speakers. So, for English speakers aspiring to start a career in the education industry, you can choose from being an ALT, Eikaiwa teacher or a mix of both. |
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Many foreign people coming from different parts of the world to work in Japan, turn to English teaching as one of their first options. The need for English teachers (especially native speakers) has increased year by year.
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Most people who come to Japan to teach as ALTs have the goal of learning the Japanese language in their minds. This is because ALTs interact with the Japanese teachers and students everyday and they become part of the community.
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This approach in English learning is categorized into different varieties. The delivery of the lesson depends on a lot of aspects. Some English Language Schools follow a certain plan while some ask their students on how they want to learn English
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This is one of the questions foreigners ask themselves when they come to Japan to look for work in the field of education. Which is actually better? This question and might be answered as we compare and contrast both along the way.
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The normal size for public schools is 30-40 students per class for both elementary and junior highs. But of course, this would still depend a lot on the location of each school. There are some schools that are quite remote, so they have very few students. For most elementary schools, the day starts at 8 am and usually ends at about 3 pm.
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Private Lessons in Japan can be found here and there. The most common place you can find private lessons being done is in coffee shops and restaurants. Some students also prefer to be taught in their own homes.
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Many of those interested in teaching in Japan are curious about what it is like living here. Perhaps the biggest concern being whether they will be situated in an urban or rural setting. Although each offers attractive and unattractive characteristics, comfort and happiness throughout ones contract is often in the eye of the beholder.
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Many of you may have read so much about teaching English in Japanese Public Schools but have yet to see the real thing. These videos would give you more ideas about public school teaching rather than just merely explanations, articles or readings.
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