ALT vs Eikaiwa after having your own classroom in another country
I’m trying to decide which direction to go, and hoping some people here can share their experiences and…
Is it easy to become a science teacher?
I'll be finishing my degree next year in Health Science. I'm interested in japan and I learn Japanese…
Eng Dub Japn Sub Question
お疲れ様です！My JTE is in love with all things Ghibli and wants our 6th graders to watch a movie…
Anyone else frustrated by postal JREC-IN submissions?
I know it's unlikely to change anytime soon, but I’m feeling really frustrated with universities, colleges and trade…
Talking about pay among ALTs
Let's actually talk about how much we all get paid. I've had conversations in person with people (typically…
How much worse is GABA as a company than Yaruki Switch?
Throwaway for obvious reasons. I've been working at a Yaruki Switch brand in Tokyo and am absolutely miserable.…
university in japan or australia
hello i'm a 18 year old female and i am currently under an australia pre university foundation programme…
How do you cope with teacher stress
No one notices if you do a good job. I feel an insane amount of stress and pressure…
Book Recommendations – Theory of Phonics
Hello, Doing research about phonics teaching in elementary school and doing background reading. Does anyone have any recommendations…
Student Constantly Showing Up Late
I have a student who I am dedicating my lesson planning slot for and he comes late every…
TravelGrad Reviews
I am considering applying through TravelGrad to work as an ALT in Japan but am a little sketched…
How to study conversational English alone
As the title suggests, my JHS students have been asking me how to study English conversation alone that…