Using Japanese in the classroom
I know this is against MEXTs guidelines and it largely defeats the purpose of an ALT especially if…
What activities/strategies do you use to engage your 5-8 year old students?
First, thank you all so much for your responses to my previous queries! I have a question for…
Zero direction in my career after ALT job.
Hie i've worked as an alt for a year and i don't think this is what i want…
Yaruki Switch 2nd interview advice
Hello! I did attempt to do research on this but not much has surfaced. Anyone with recent experience…
Jobs with MA TESOL and teaching license?
I have two years experience teaching TEFL in Korea. I got my job with Dave's ESL. I am…
How was your last day like as an ALT?
I am from the UK and came to Japan in August. I was previously in a similar role…
What do you think are the major challenges faced by Japanese students in learning English?
Good evening, everyone! I’m hoping to hear from teachers teaching at the elementary level/preschool level about the challenges…
Former ALT left almost broke and returning back to their home country.
My previous dispatch company was one of the worst companies I've worked for, and yes, I can be…
Tenure track and integrity
This is a throwaway account. I need advice and your assessment. I have a tenure-track position at a…
What is with my schools and the printer ink?
Recently at my ES I tried printing a B5 size word search worksheet for students who want to…
I received two job offers and I can’t decide which one to accept
I was offered an English teaching job by both NOVA and Interac. If you HAD to choose between…
What happens when your dispatch loses your areas contract?
Sorry for a second question in as many days, but seeing many posts about different dispatch companies winning…