Not sure if it's true but I heard there is a certain degree of mistrust that Japanese and Korean educational authorities have of foreign English teachers who happen to be of Asian descent. Because they look Asian (like them), they can't possibly know English as well as a white or black English teacher.
Have you heard of anything like this in your experience?
Hello! I'm in college right now working on a Major in East Asian Studies, and a minor in Japanese (language). When i graduate, the number one thing i'm planning on doing is moving to japan to teach, since it seems like the easiest way to be able to stay in the country. Now, my question is - by then i hope to be (to some degree) decent at Japanese, and i hear that you don't even technically have to speak japanese to teach there. If this true, will speaking it -well- give me a leg up? thanks!
Do you think it's best to go through an organization such as JET, or is it better to personally apply at the school? I was also wondering about tutoring privately.
Ive been thinking about moving to Japan for a while now but Im not a teacher and I only have a high school diploma. I guess it wouldnt be easy for me to be accepted by immigration.
Although somewhat related, if you want to teach in Hong Kong as part of the NET (Native English Teacher) scheme, you WILL need a Bachelor in English and a Post-Grad Degree in Education.
Since school starts in September, they're recruiting right now, pay isn't that bad. Google NET Hong Kong for more info.
btw obtaining a ESL degree would work right and do I really need the experience, cuz once I'm done with my degree I thought of going to teach in Japan right away..
@TheElricKNIGHT nope. they want you to teach English. That is the case at language schools. Sometimes to work in public schools you may have to be proficient in order to communicate with Japanese staff.
@autumnyaar I suppose it all depends on what sort of job you are applying to! CELTA for example is for teaching adults. Think about what age group you want to teach and do some research into the appropriate certification.
This is kind of off the subject; however, I noticed in one of your videos a stroller. So I have a baby question. I have a Japanese friend that I would like to send some items to Japan from the US. What suggestions do you have that would be less expensive in the US versus Japan. I enjoy your videos also!
@BusanKevin - Just think back when you guys were pregnant what would you have liked to have received from Canada or US that would have been way less expensive than what you had to spend in Japan. Was it the car seat, stroller, playpen, jumper, or whatever. I have a 27 year-old so it's been a while since I've had a baby. Thanks -
I know pretty much all the J-vloggers have answered this question at least once in their videos, but I wonder if people realize just how competitive things have become as opposed to as little as, let's say 2-3 years ago. Like in my University for instance, vitrtually EVERYONE in both the Japanese and the Linguistics department know of the JET PROGRAMME now and intend to apply for it...everyone and their mom wants to go to Japan.
Curse you otaku culture for making Japan so popular worldwide!
@elsamuraiguapo, JET isn't the only way to come to Japan to teach. There are Eikaiwa schools and if you wait a little longer and get a master's degree, you can teach at a university which will pay you more money, and will probably receive better benefits (can't say for certain). Plus, once you get the MA then you are not restricted to only teaching in the countryside like on JET and you can stay longer than 5 years.
@KansaiJesse I know JET isn't the only way, but it's certainly one of the better routes considering they help you get over here and settle you in. You're absolutely right though, that's why I'm not even applying to JET once I get my BA; I'm plan on going straight to grad school and get an M.A. specifically in Teaching ESL because ultimately teaching at a university is definitely what I would want to do.
You don't need a degree necessarily. You can get "specialist in humanities" visa, for teaching its 3 years experience, no degree required, or you can get a "working holiday visa" depending on what country you are from, and work for a year in almost any field for a year, but it is meant to support travel.
Why is it that people are incapable of using google to find out how to teach in asia? I've seen you answer this question many times now.
@ChristopherMast I suppose that depends on what your skill set is? I know several Americans and Canadians working here in IT. Some are app developers and designers!
Not sure if it's true but I heard there is a certain degree of mistrust that Japanese and Korean educational authorities have of foreign English teachers who happen to be of Asian descent. Because they look Asian (like them), they can't possibly know English as well as a white or black English teacher.
Have you heard of anything like this in your experience?
goshadowkenny 3 months ago
Short, simple, and very informative. As always, thanks Kevin:)
kushinbou 7 months ago
Hello! I'm in college right now working on a Major in East Asian Studies, and a minor in Japanese (language). When i graduate, the number one thing i'm planning on doing is moving to japan to teach, since it seems like the easiest way to be able to stay in the country. Now, my question is - by then i hope to be (to some degree) decent at Japanese, and i hear that you don't even technically have to speak japanese to teach there. If this true, will speaking it -well- give me a leg up? thanks!
AssimoOne 7 months ago
S.Korea and Japan sound cool, but can someone direct me to someone with experience teaching in China?
gangeschunk 7 months ago
Do you think it's best to go through an organization such as JET, or is it better to personally apply at the school? I was also wondering about tutoring privately.
blackhat2005 7 months ago
is a communications degree good enough?
missy192 7 months ago
What about basket weaving?
Aggiesgigem 7 months ago
@Aggiesgigem if it's a legit basket weaving degree....probably ok! ;D
jlandkev 7 months ago
@jlandkev Excellent.
Aggiesgigem 7 months ago
Ive been thinking about moving to Japan for a while now but Im not a teacher and I only have a high school diploma. I guess it wouldnt be easy for me to be accepted by immigration.
PlatypusGuitar 7 months ago
Although somewhat related, if you want to teach in Hong Kong as part of the NET (Native English Teacher) scheme, you WILL need a Bachelor in English and a Post-Grad Degree in Education.
Since school starts in September, they're recruiting right now, pay isn't that bad. Google NET Hong Kong for more info.
shinnmoso 7 months ago
You said biology twice. lol
Moonstruck220 7 months ago
@Moonstruck220 I like biology!
jlandkev 7 months ago
Hi Kevin!
Thank you for all you videos!
Frederick
60frederick 7 months ago
@60frederick and thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
jlandkev 7 months ago
I love these, so helpful, thanks Kevin
trybenga 7 months ago
@trybenga thanks! many more to come!
jlandkev 7 months ago
btw obtaining a ESL degree would work right and do I really need the experience, cuz once I'm done with my degree I thought of going to teach in Japan right away..
Ido013 7 months ago
@Ido013 very true. A degree in ESL would probably fit the bill perfectly!
jlandkev 7 months ago
Word. I got a TEFL, didn't help much but it probably gave me the edge to get as many interviews as I did.
CamButler 7 months ago
@xFullMetalxElricx many more to come. I have 5 more already shot and mostly edited!
BusanKevin 7 months ago
Love this series, very informative. But, my question is: what did YOU major/study in when you were in college? :O
blondexnaruto 7 months ago
what if I graduate from a Japanese university and get an English degree there, are they good?
121anthony121 7 months ago
@121anthony121 I think that's ok in Japan, but not sure about Korea.
BusanKevin 7 months ago
@BusanKevin yea I was talking about Japan :D thx..
121anthony121 7 months ago
Do you have to know Japanese? .....probably a dumb question, you may have answerd this befor but this is your first vid ive watched
TheElricKNIGHT 7 months ago
@TheElricKNIGHT nope. they want you to teach English. That is the case at language schools. Sometimes to work in public schools you may have to be proficient in order to communicate with Japanese staff.
BusanKevin 7 months ago
Thanks for the video! Do you know if any ESL license is preferred over another? For example the TOEFL etc?
autumnyaar 7 months ago
@autumnyaar I suppose it all depends on what sort of job you are applying to! CELTA for example is for teaching adults. Think about what age group you want to teach and do some research into the appropriate certification.
BusanKevin 7 months ago
This is kind of off the subject; however, I noticed in one of your videos a stroller. So I have a baby question. I have a Japanese friend that I would like to send some items to Japan from the US. What suggestions do you have that would be less expensive in the US versus Japan. I enjoy your videos also!
Blueyedcin 7 months ago
@Blueyedcin what sort of baby items? Clothes, toys, books? I can try to hep if you are a little more specific :D
And yes...i do have a baby :)
BusanKevin 7 months ago
@BusanKevin - Just think back when you guys were pregnant what would you have liked to have received from Canada or US that would have been way less expensive than what you had to spend in Japan. Was it the car seat, stroller, playpen, jumper, or whatever. I have a 27 year-old so it's been a while since I've had a baby. Thanks -
Blueyedcin 7 months ago
I know pretty much all the J-vloggers have answered this question at least once in their videos, but I wonder if people realize just how competitive things have become as opposed to as little as, let's say 2-3 years ago. Like in my University for instance, vitrtually EVERYONE in both the Japanese and the Linguistics department know of the JET PROGRAMME now and intend to apply for it...everyone and their mom wants to go to Japan.
Curse you otaku culture for making Japan so popular worldwide!
elsamuraiguapo 7 months ago
@elsamuraiguapo i think you are very correct! many people want to come here. You really have to want to come here and work hard!
BusanKevin 7 months ago
@elsamuraiguapo, JET isn't the only way to come to Japan to teach. There are Eikaiwa schools and if you wait a little longer and get a master's degree, you can teach at a university which will pay you more money, and will probably receive better benefits (can't say for certain). Plus, once you get the MA then you are not restricted to only teaching in the countryside like on JET and you can stay longer than 5 years.
KansaiJesse 7 months ago
@KansaiJesse I know JET isn't the only way, but it's certainly one of the better routes considering they help you get over here and settle you in. You're absolutely right though, that's why I'm not even applying to JET once I get my BA; I'm plan on going straight to grad school and get an M.A. specifically in Teaching ESL because ultimately teaching at a university is definitely what I would want to do.
elsamuraiguapo 7 months ago
As a future ESL teacher I really appreciate these videos. Thank you!
kwill81 7 months ago
@kwill81 cool! I'm gad you found the information useful! many more in this series to come!
BusanKevin 7 months ago
You said biology twice... Is someone into biology perhaps?? HMM??
danpluso 7 months ago
@danpluso haha...not even sure what that means. I am interested in plants and insects....and my wife ;D I suppoe I do "like" biology!
BusanKevin 7 months ago
Good info!
qiranger 7 months ago
@qiranger thanks my friend!
BusanKevin 7 months ago
You don't need a degree necessarily. You can get "specialist in humanities" visa, for teaching its 3 years experience, no degree required, or you can get a "working holiday visa" depending on what country you are from, and work for a year in almost any field for a year, but it is meant to support travel.
Why is it that people are incapable of using google to find out how to teach in asia? I've seen you answer this question many times now.
ScoundrelzNTwK 7 months ago
@ScoundrelzNTwK god info.
i know what you mean about people not using Google. Why don7t they use it????? NO clue!
BusanKevin 7 months ago
Thanks much for the vid!!! ^^ It was quite informative! ;)
MANNY100123 7 months ago
@MANNY100123 Glad you thought so! Many more in this series coming.
BusanKevin 7 months ago
Can I sell myself in Asia WITHOUT teaching?
ChristopherMast 7 months ago
@ChristopherMast I suppose that depends on what your skill set is? I know several Americans and Canadians working here in IT. Some are app developers and designers!
BusanKevin 7 months ago