Teaching in Japan - Episode 2 - TEFL, TESOL and CELTA

Episode to is all about TEFL, TESOL and CELTA - what they mean and what you do.

For more info on CELTA - http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/exams-info/faqs/celta-centres.html

For more info on TEFL and i-to-i - http://www.i-to-i.com/tefl/

For episode 1 - http://youtu.be/td8MQ5Al58Y

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[doriangrey64]

What program did you use to make the intro for your video? Thank you

[JTJAPANDOTCOM]

@doriangrey64  - imovie 11...not the best but simple enough

[screwehow]

If a job wants to sponsor your visa do you still need a degree? even if they argue your case?

[JTJAPANDOTCOM]

@screwehow - a degree is needed as part of the visa process - in order for a company to sponsor you you will need a degree UNLESS you can come across on a spouse visa or other means

[ElBluesummer]

Is this the same as getting a masters in TESOL from a university?

[screwehow]

@JeremyScottThompson Thanks mate, thats good news, but it doesnt look like Japan is in good shape right now and Ive read that it will get worse in predictions made by Edgar Cayce. I hope everyone leaves while they still can, but I am still interested in other countries. I'll look into it, thanks

[TheInuyashaFan917]

@JTJAPANDOTCOM Thanks man. But how long could I stay in Japan on a tourist visa? Also, how much money do I need to survive there for a couple of months? Much appreciated!

[JTJAPANDOTCOM]

@TheInuyashaFan917 - what your dad was illegal - in japan if you did this and was caught you would be held in jail for at least a month until your court date is decided and you will probably be imprisoned for about 2-3 years as well as the employer because not only would you be working illegal, but in the country illegal and not paying taxes...you wont be able to get an apartment, bank account etc because you will need a foreigner registration card - you can visit on a tourist visa but not work

[TheInuyashaFan917]

@JeremyScottThompson is there anything else I can do. When my dad came from the middle east, he had friends that were already citizens and they worked at a store, and they let my dad work with them, and started paying him under the table. Could I do that?

Ok one question. Is there a way I could visit Japan from america for a couple of months without a degree, please answer.

[JeremyScottThompson]

@EgotisticalEz - yes it will - the degree is needed for the visa, its rare that a degree is needed for the actual job

[JeremyScottThompson]

@sidescrollin - summer work visa (limited working hours) and tourist visa range from 3-6months... some companies from will bring people over from the UK, Australia and Canada on the above visa and upgrade the visa after...its possible but most companies dont like to do this

[JeremyScottThompson]

@EgotisticalEz - this is true - but it costs the company money, therefore most companies only employ people with a degree for the visa...usually the degree is just for the visa process

[JeremyScottThompson]

@TheInuyashaFan917 - for nearly all jobs you will need a degree - not for teacher but for the visa... some companies might consider you without a degree. You can come over on a tourist or summer work visa from the UK, Australia and Canada (not america) and then upgrade your visa - not all companies like to do this because your visa can still be refused

[JeremyScottThompson]

@screwehow - i have new information that might be of use to you - some companies are able to get people from the UK, Australia and Canada over on a work permit which is valid for working limited hours short term - like a summer job abroad...once in the country they can upgrade the visa to a full working visa - its a loop hole...not all companies like to do this...Joytalk is one company who does do this...unfortunately this isnt possible for USA due to visa restrictions between Japan and america