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Updated 20 July 2005
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Hello,i have read your site and think it is really helpfull for those who wants to go work in Japan.I have a question though,if i am a teacher of English language-i have a Master’s degree in it-however if i am not native to the language(English),does that mean i will not be able to get a job in Japan as an English teacher?
Thank you in advance.
Janna: It depends on the employer — there are no general rules. As long as you are completely fluent and have a “standard” accent (e.g. American or British) there may be no problem. You should check with potential employers first.
Hi- I found your site to be very helpful. Thank you for all the great info. I am a native English speaker, have a BA from a reputable American university, don’t know if I would be the best English teacher, but want to give it a try, what are my chances of being hired?
Cordelia: As I say, “my impression is that pretty much any native English speaker with a degree can get a job as an English teacher.” Of course, my impression could be wrong; but there’s no harm in applying.
i had a question about teaching in japan. i am graduating from college in a few months and wanted to teach in japan. i have heard a lot about JET and NOVA etc…, but the pay isnt too much and it is only for a year. Those are for teaching in “eikaiwa” not at actually schools. Do you know if it is easy to get a teaching job at an actual school? or are more of the opportunities for english convo. schools? thanks
Holly: I suppose that a position at a regular school would have fairly strict requirements, as in many other countries. Speciafically, you would probably need formal teaching qualifications (recognised in Japan) and also fluency in Japanese (in order to function in the school system). English conversation schools have neither requirement; regular schools would, I think, be much harder to get into.
I have been working Obeikan bookshop in Saudi arabia since 1997 in the foreign books department. It’s a biggest bookshop in Gulf area.We are nine branches in The Kingdom.
I would like to work book trade in Japan. If there is any opportunity please let me know by e-mail.
Looking forward hearing from you.
Rgds
Ataur
Obeikan Bookshop
post Box 62807, Riyadh — 11595. K.S.A
E-mail: ataur@obeikanbookshop.com.sa