How to teach a private English lesson in Japan

[missmaya81]

My question is, do you put the ads on the Japanese in craigslist, in Japanese or just English? you didn't mention anything about your Japanese fluency so i thought i'd ask.

[KamedaFamily]

I don't get why Japanese people pay so much money for just chatting in English, what you called free conversation. I've seen a lot of English lessons in cafe, It's not even worth 5 dollars. I skimmed through some comments and they said they get like 80 bucks an hour. It's a totally rip-off.

[Zofnok]

@KamedaFamily Well to you it may seem like a 'rip-off", but for those who want to learn English it could mean a business promotion, or a job in the US.

[PorqSoda]

"Kokabaji at the Denny's" kind of funny

[SunBreaker6]

I loved your two other videos about you going to teach private lessons. Your life in Japan seems in my point of view "stressless" <- as it should be.

Is it possible to become english teacher, if you are good in english (I mean really good actually) and yet you come from country with no english base.

[EldestSauce]

@SunBreaker6 yes

[josh78413]

THanks man. Good info

[gare7171]

i wonder these foreigners getting money from japanese pay taxes for japanese government? do gaijins get free ride in our country?

[redblazerpea]

@gare7171 well no because he is.....working! he has a purpose being there helping japanese w.

[redblazerpea]

@gare7171 well no because he is.....working! he has a purpose being there helping japanese with english.

[ChicaSonidera]

@gare7171 not, gaijins dont get free ride. they need to pay taxes on income they make in JAPAN and they have to pay tax to their HOME COUNTRY. double tax!

[Revansmask17]

I might pick up english teaching when ever I go or move to Japan as a side job, thanks bud.

[shlongreallong]

not a bad deal. I guess if u lucky u get hot student to fap to

[incognito84]

I've been told to never charge below 3000 yen per hour... I haven't got any privates yet but I think I'm going to start at 2000 or so. If you think all you have to do is show up and "be my Native Speaker self" then you're probably doing it wrong, not to say you can't do that just to say that it's not effective. Some clients probably won't care as grammar and such is boring. When I taught privates before, I used to pick some grammar then frame it within an interesting context (ex: pop culture)

[SeanJames21]

i wonder if japan ever had there own version of the craigslist killer?

[hunkydorimatty]

yeah good on ya man...i hear what you are saying...haha 8 months since i last checked my comment! i charge 2500 in osaka...have too...but ive noticed that i should bring it to 2000 cause some students want more and more for 3000...and for me...i teach full time and just wanna do convo only...no textbooks at all....so ya...ill be droppin my price...i hagvent had enough hits from students

[elmaschingon142006]

considering that you speak fluent english and you dont overcharge your lessons i thinks that pretty cool. some foreigners charge over 100$ not taking advantage of others shows that you are a good person.

[mokechi27]

hey, the guy says he doesn't do much........just shows up and $30 after 2 hours......but that's cheap.

[wildcaliguyy55]

ok i understand all that ...but do u got a working visa.....im in tokyo machida and from america....im looking for a job now to sponsor my visa.....any suggestions? im trying to move here n i need to make money lol well hope to hear from u

[natitaro]

great tips....gonna do that but in Korea

[faerietaleredux]

I've been contemplating applying for one of the different 'tech English in japan' programs I've seen on craigslist and elsewhere but I know so very little Japanese that I'm hesitant. Did you know a lot of Japanese when you moved there? If not, has it been hard to acclimate?

[hunkydorimatty]

Man you are a great guy im sure, tons of useful info definitely...One thing though...and i have to say this to other people wanting to tutor, and that is, even at the kyoto international house eg non native English speakers many of which have terrible English accents rarely charge below 2500yen...its not that youre not worth is buddy, you are here in Japan from your home country, its a service, eikaiwas charge 6000 or more per hour...unless its purely for fun...going below 3000 yen is just dumb.

[EJM1982]

I can only charge what students are willing to pay. I lived in Tokyo, & there were other teachers providing services at 2000 en/hr. My PL allowed me to meet new people in Japan. It wasnt just about the $. My student is still a good friend & he might come all the way from Japan for my wedding. My lessons were conversational, no lesson plan, I just showed up & conversed. It's important to remember that each teaching situation is different. Eikaiwas charge 6000 en/hr & rip off their students.

[PreciousJoe]

$15 bucks an hour?

Thats super cheap!

I'm $80 in Komatsu, Ishikawa

[oyu8]

80 in Komatsu,geeez you must be the only foreigner in K town! lol.you still there man? I'm back in Canada.you know who this is. :)

[Elementality88]

Denny's in Japan? =O hehehe cool

[Lizzarazo]

actually best thing to do in japan is try to get a job on a island or outside a city as a teacher and usually they pay you to live there cause they want you close. well thats in my opinion

[NohbdyThere]

I take it from your comments you don't make your living off of this, so I was wondering what else you do?

[NatureDeathMetal]

incredibly useful information! thank you very much!

[CorehChan]

haha i love your videos :D

how much did it cost just to get there?

LETS SEE YOUR APARTMENT mwahaha :D

[EJM1982]

@CorehChan You can see my apartment in my wifes videos. She's Gingerlita

[mikeg9696]

you should tell how you ended up in japan =D

[eightwillwontcannot]

do you think it'd be feasible to do this full-time?

obviously it would take some time to build a network of customers

but it does seem quite lucrative - and fun

[EJM1982]

You could do this full time, First, you'd have to be good with your time management. You'll also have to become familiar with commuting to lessons. Lastly, you'll have to be a good salesperson. You'll have to be able to convince people to take your classes, then stay in your classes, and possibly refer people to your classes. With that said, it is possible to do your own private lessons full time.

[Thisnamekills]

interesting prospect really, but how would that work for your visa, I guess you could do a self-sponsored kind of thing if you've been in the country for a few years already and can prove you make the income..etc.. but for somebody just coming to Japan that would probably not work. Any suggestions on that?

[Thisnamekills]

didn't even think about it being that simple. that's pretty awesome I'll have to try to schedule a private lesson or two when I'm teaching there. Do you meet with him every day or once a week or what?

[EJM1982]

I meet with him once a week, usually on Saturdays.