Tefl 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. 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]

  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 TESOL Certification Suita Japan 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: said: Explanations of authentic versus non-authentic materials and the pros and cons of each type. Based upon the presentation, I would use authentic materials as much as possible and design any worksheets and activities around the authentic materials. Lesson plan preparation and uses were presented. Resources and web sites with resources were displayed. (Note: the rong-chan URL is not working).A very challenging chapter, I am unsure if I fully grasped all of it in several settings and may need to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Suzuka Japan 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: said: Well, to me it seems that there are several different dynamics available than the ones I experience in my academic setting, where it's one professor facing several rows of students, with a couple of overhead projectors available to them. I realized that there is a lot of footwork and preparation necessary to providing an environment for all stages of learning, and that the variables of the different stages could be enhanced and become more effective if seating arraingments were...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Japan Kagoshima 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: said: Parts of speech are different elements based on their use and functions, words are categorised into several types or parts of speech. Each word plays a role in the sentence and has its own meaning. There are 8 parts of of speech in the English language: nouns, adjectives, articles, verbs, adverbs, gerunds, pronouns and prepositions/conjunctions and these parts of speech refer to words that are used to name persons, things, animals, places, ideas, or events. These parts of speech are a very...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Japan Toyonaka 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: said: Wow! this is truly a refresher course for me. I have learned once again the parts of speech and everything there is to knowing the functions of each part. I particularly struggled in the preposition which, I must admit, is difficult to non-native speakers like me. However, since here in the Philippines, my teachers in the past and the teachers up to the present have been discussing these parts from elementary to secondary, I was able to enjoy studying Unit II. I was reminded about the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Japan Asaka 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: said: I have learned that a great teacher is someone who cares most about the students' learning. A teacher must be able to correct students with patience, to motivate them by considering why they are taking the course, to entertain students to help them to stay focused, to focus on needs of individual students and help them in their particular weaknesses, and overall to create an environment that gives learners motivation and confidence in the language. I also learned that students' needs can...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Sasebo Japan 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: said: In this unit I learned the importance of teaching speaking and writing to students. Speaking in and writing in English can be very difficult because English is not a phonetic language and many words sound the same but are written different and have very different meanings. Also that writing is often neglected in TEFL classes, so it is importance to incorporate it into your teaching routine. And I also learned the difference in teaching accuracy activities to students and fluency activities.how to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Toyohashi Japan 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: said: This unit is very interesting. I do like visual explanation what is a good teacher and what can be not positive to do in class. It can be seen how students acting on teacher attitude and how easy can interact depending on teacher. First video is good to remind what not to do and what can happen in case we act. Second is like good refresh how to act, stimulate and corporate with students and make it pleasant for everyone. I do like this unit is really good explanation and has excellent use.Language...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Akashi Japan 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: said: This unit discussed different types of equipment and teaching aids used in the classroom. It gave a detailed description of over 10 different pieces of equipment such as whiteboards, overhead projectors, CD players, VCR/DVD players, dictionaries, and more. Advantages and disadvantages of most were discussed. The unit also talked about things to consider before using some of the equipment. The unit ended by giving lists of different websites for tools such as dictionaries, videos, literature, etc.In...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Tokyo Japan 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: said: What I have learnt in this Unit is more of a recap of what I already know and an add-on to what I don't know. This Unit has increased my knowledge on adjectives, what a \"gerund\" is and an article or definitive article. These were unknown words to me. Overall I was surprised to how little detail I had known about the parts of speech and to the extent that my knowledge went regarding them.Here are several different kinds of beginners: the absolute beginners, the false beginners, the adult...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Fukui Japan 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: said: In this unit the five main conditionals were covered, Zero, First, Second, Third and Mixed. It was useful to know why typical mistakes or errors are made by students and how to assist in preventing these in future. I found the teaching ideas beneficial. Also covered in this unit was the reported speech. Verb tenses are to be changed in order to make direct speech, indirect or reported speech.In Unit 4 I learned about the different tenses and why students make so many mistakes. In the English...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Japan Takamatsu 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: said: Unit 9 clearly states everything about lesson planning. As teachers, we need to consider planning a lesson. A lesson plan helps us in making a logical sequence of our lesson that we can always refer whenever we need to know what is to be taught, what has been taught, and what necessary adjustments and revisions are to be made. I learned that in making a lesson plan, I need to make it simple, structured, flexible, and open to adaptation. I also need to consider things such as the necessary aids,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Japan Fukuyama 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: said: Unit seven is all about teaching new language and creating a system, a structed lesson plan using ESA methodology. It fully described what can be used in ESA lesson and what is not considered. It is important to introduce new languages structures and forms in a very appropriate way. This is what we will do in Engage phase of a lesson. It could mean students will start with a short discussion, mimes and actions, some pictures or a short film could be taken into consideration. Study phase...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Ichihara Japan 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: said: In this lesson,i have learned about English grammer,and the use of various parts of speech,added the knowledge i had forgotten before,and i have a better understanding of part of speech,such as noun names people,animals?places?things?qualities?states.and adjectives,we can use it to describe nouns.so i can be better used in teaching.in teaching can also explain the child more clearly?It was very useful to review on parts of speech in such structured, complete way. What I appreciated was the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Japan Hikone 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: said: There are 15 different teaching aids used to make the lessons more interesting and engaging. The most common are white boards, overhead projectors (OHP), visual aids, worksheets, DVD videos, and sometimes an interactive whiteboard (IWB) depending on the facility and the facility's budget. Whiteboards are the most common aids because they are good for keeping students' attention and easy to write on. The OHP is used frequently to teach a lesson and to go over feedback together after written exercises....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Kumamoto Japan 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: said: It is important to keep students focused during all class sessions. The lesson needs to be kept simple by using subjects they can engage in. Students learn at different levels which can make a lesson difficult for others. Once students have mastered the subject it makes the session more exciting to learn . The students show confidence and are willing to participate in classroom activities.This unit prepares us for teaching special groups--young people, single students, beginners,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Funabashi Japan 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: said: This unit dealt nicely with a fundamental teaching requirement: instruction must focus on ensuring that all activities and tasks set for students are meaningful and interactive. If teachers can attain this, then developing good rapport, mutual respect and success all follow naturally. I grew up in a country where discipline and punishment were harsh and demeaning. Discipline is essential but there?s no need for a heavy approach and I think the suggestions proposed in this unit would work well.This...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Ichikawa Japan 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: said: Thanks to this unit about managing a class i have learn a lot how to manage a class weather being a big class or a small class i have learn how to balance in order to get the best out of the students and while the students get the best out of me as their teacher, i have also learned how to establish a good rapport between students and teacher because it is a vital ingredient to a healthy classWell organized lesson plans, preparation, handouts, etc. are key to student progress as they serve...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Matsusaka Japan 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: said: I have gained the knowledge of how essential the attitude of teacher is with regard to manage the class effectively. After watching the two videos comparing how the teacher took the class, the teacher?s behavior, techniques to enhance students? attention and participation to the lessons and the use of appropriate teaching methods and ideas play an important role of successful teaching each. Due to the comparison of the two videos, I get realized what I have to apply and avoid in teaching.In this...  [Read more]