Is it easy finding jobs teaching english in Korea or Japan?
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I know from experience that you can definately find a teaching job in Korea so long as you have ANY 4 year degree. It does not have to be an Enlish degree, you can have any major that you want. Of course, having a TESL Certificate (Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate) would be an asset, but it is not required.\n\nWhen you are looking for work, make sure to include a picture with your resume. Trust me, if you have a 'North American' or 'Western' looking face, the schools will be more interested in you. Having a 'foreigner' work for a Korean school is an asset for the school, as the parents of the students will be greatly impressed. \n\nSome reputable schools you might want to look into are, PAGODA Language School (teaching University students/adults), Jung Chul Language Schools (teaching mostly children), and Kids Club Language Schools (teaching only children). All of these schools have many locations, great teaching materials, and good reputations for treating teachers fairly. \n\nTeaching in Korea pays a little less than in Japan (your salary will be between $1900.00 USD - $2500.00 USD per month), but the cost of living in Korea is dramatically less than living in Japan. \n\nGenerally, you will teach between 25-30 classes/week, and classes are between 40-60 minutes long, depending on the school. You could expect to work for approximately 6 hours a day, not including report cards, and making tests and other materials.\n\nYou can really be scammed by some schools (and their owners). Please, be careful to fully research any school that you do choose. Teaching English is such a rewarding job, and living abroad is and experience that you will never forget. \n\nI hope that this helps you, bye^^
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I spent ten years working for a Japanese engineering company in Tokyo; it was valuable experience for me in every way.\n\nBoth China and Japan will continue to have important relations with the U.S., and you couldn't go wrong with either one; but, if you are looking at a career in translation, I might suggest that you think more of Chinese, as the Chinese economy is now where the Japanese economy was about 40 years ago, and will only become more important to to U.S. investors in the future.\n\nGood luck!
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I teach English in Japan.  Here's a good one:\n\nhttp://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/default.php\n\nAnd my students love this one:\n\nhttp://www.englishpage.com/
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♡Oh, not true! I'm an American and my hubby is Japanese. I've lived here in Japan for almost 9 years now and know many men and women from other countries who live here as well that are NOT English teachers or temporary workers. There are many, many, many spouses of Japanese nationals here. Many of the women I know are housewives and mothers, not English teachers. I think it's that you mainly hear about people's experiences in Japan from those who have come here to work as teachers or temporary workers. But you'd be surprised as to how many people that are non-Asian, not English teachers or not temporary workers you'll find in Japan.♡
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I was teaching English in Seoul, South Korea.\n\nOne of my students was on his honeymoon in Phuket. They left one day before it hit. He seems like a nice hard working guy. He almost broke down in tears in the classroom because he was just there.
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South Korea and Japan
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Apply for a job as an english teacher.
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With disregard to the cost, you should go for any ESL certificate, as long as they are more than 100 hrs. Anything less than a 100 hr. certificate will not be accepted by some countries such as S. Korea. TESOL is North American, and CELTA is British. Some former British colonies such as Malaysia, Hong Kong, etc, are very particular and only prefer you to have a CELTA rather than a TESOL. It's your choice of which countries you would to teach in for the future.
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"Gaijin" or foreigners can really only get jobs teaching English. I lived and worked there 6 years and it is almost impossible to find a job in a field like that as a non-Japanese UNLESS you come over with a non-Japanese company. Try the job boards in Asia, but really, if you can do something that a Japanese cannot (like speak perfect English) they don't have jobs for you. I have a lot of friends working there, so it may be possible, I just would not bet the bank on it. I speak fluent Japanese, have an MA and 15yrs in IT and there are few jobs I could even get there as an American..there is always the exception tho. GL
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Japan would love to have you!  If you're in college, see your study abroad office for home-stay and study abroad opportunities.  Most are the same cost a semester's tuition, though there are scholarships you can apply for.  If you've already graduated, look into teaching positions (like the JET Program) so you can study in Japan during your free (non-teaching) time.  I live here, teach English, study Japanese when I can...and love it!  Good luck!
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Certificates are key in ESL teaching. The one offered by St. giles is highly respected and will get you in. I believe its the CERTA Certificate or something like that. If you want to teach in Europe, you'll definately need one. Asia, (somewhat) elsewhere they are usually just stoked you're interested in teaching ESL.
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It really depends on how desperate your situation is.  If that is the path you choose, you are going to be stolen from right and left every step of the way.  You will have to pay your agency, you will have to pay whomever introduced you to the agency, once you actually get a job and start working you will probably face abuse of some sort.  My wife was an OFW in the Middle East and I have talked to many others who have had similar experiences.\n\nYour best bet is to get some education so that you can become a caregiver.  Also, avoid Japan at all costs - native women in Japan are treated poorly, Filipinas are treated much, much worse.  Yes, you can make the most money as an "entertainer" in Japan, but you probably will not like what you have to do to get it.
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Co-Hosts South Korea & Japan!!!
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if you're that good, apply to teach english at Japan through the monbukagakusho (japan's education ministry) program
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Sam, I don't know if you are expecting personal view points or direct answers?  There are many variables involved in language learning.  It dependends, first of all, on one's innate abilities and needs.  The teacher(s), the method(s), time, effort and dedication are also important.  Undoubtedly, if you live in the country where your target language is spoken (Korea), you will learn faster than you would outside of it.  YOU'LL NEVER FIND OUT HOW DIFFICULT IT IS OR CAN BE IF YOU DON'T TRY.
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I'm an ESL teacher in China.  I find that the students like to talk about you.  They like to know about your "home town", your likes and dislikes,  and about your family.  I have a large immediate family, and that always amazes them.  \n\nTalk to the children about their favorite season and why.  What activities they enjoy in that particular season.  You could also talk about why people immigrate.  I have recieved many great responses to this topic.\n\nGood Luck in Korea!
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I have a home business that is doing very well in the Philippines and once started you can work from anywhere in the world, including Korea.  It is called Freelife International and it is a 10 year old debt free company. Being it is open in the Philippines, you could get started right away!  Believe me, this is legitimate and a very nice income. I started earning money my second day in the business and became a Director within a week. Some of our top ambassadors live in the Philippines.  Please have a look at my website and let me know what you think of it!\nThank you and good luck!