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• Know whenever any new web pages are added to All About Teaching English in Japan.Com
• Alerts you to any new Japanese lessons we post.
• Helps you keep abreast of any time/money/grief saving tips we come across to make living and teaching in Japan more enjoyable.
• Keeps you up to date with teaching job openings we come across. Both full-time and part-time.
• Saves you money by letting you know when any TEFL course and Japanese courses get discounted.

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Feb 23, 2020

Unnaturally Colored Hair and Interviewing for a Job in Japan



Tremendous site! I'm American and seriously considering applying for English teaching jobs in Japan. I currently have pink hair with blue streaks with

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Feb 19, 2020

Find Teaching Jobs Overseas in Japan. Part-Time ESL Jobs Country Wide



Find Teaching Jobs Overseas and Experience Japan Through a Teacher's Eyes! Big Bustling Cities Like Tokyo or Seaside Undiscovered Gems Like Nikko!

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Feb 18, 2020

i-to-i's February Flash Sale! Get 60% Off Level 5 Courses

i-to-i is running a flash sale offering an EXTRA 10% off their popular Level 5 online TEFL course.

Was $995 now marked down to $398!

Online only. It is a CELTA equivalent course. It includes support and feedback from DELTA qualified tutors. It all raps up on February 25th.









The i-to-i February Online TEFL Course Flash Sale

Feb 18, 2020

Find Teaching Jobs Abroad in Japan. Both Full -Time & Part -Time Work.



Find Teaching Jobs in Japan on our Teaching Jobs Abroad Page. Full-time & Part-time Listings for Jobs All Over Japan. Teaching Jobs added almost daily.

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Feb 08, 2020

ESL Employment With Gaba English School



Gaba English School. If you need flexibility in your ESL career, Gaba might be worth looking into especially if you are new to teaching English in Japan.

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Feb 05, 2020

The Good, Bad And The Ugly - ESL Teaching in Japan



I did my time. I spent 10 years teaching at the university level. So I've seen some stuff in my day. First up is the things I totally loved about teaching

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Jan 30, 2020

Packing Tips: What to Bring to Japan & What You Should Leave Behind



Get Your Career Teaching in Japan Off to a Good Start! Packing Tips, What to Bring and What to Leave Home.

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Jan 26, 2020

JET Program Japan - Essay Tips. How to Ace it.Common mistakes to avoid



JET program Japan - How to nail the essay or SoP. Mistakes commonly made. Tips to write a compelling essay and avoid getting your application rejected.

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Jan 19, 2020

I Hated My First Eikaiwa Job
But Loved My ALT Job



So here is my story. Like most I jumped into the first job I was offered and it was eikaiwa. My manager sucked. He would not accommodate even the slightest

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But Loved My ALT Job"

Jan 15, 2020

Teaching License & TEFL Certificates. How Are They Different?



Hi, I have seen numerous job postings saying that they want a teaching license in addition to a TEFL certificate. What exactly are they looking for in

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Jan 08, 2020

The TEFL Academy's January Level 5 TEFL Course Sale




The TEFL Academy's Level 5 TEFL Courses (168 hours)

Was $530 USD - Now $238 USD!


• 168-Hour Online Level 5 TEFL & Grammar Course


• Free 30-Hour Top-up Course in teaching young learners, teaching business English or online teaching


• 198 hours of TEFL training


• 6-months access to online campus


• Tutor support from EFL professionals and help with finding TEFL jobs abroad.

All for just $238 USD!  (Was $530 USD)   Offer ends 14/01/2020

Jan 05, 2020

Japanese Pod 101 January 12 Month Challenge




Get 45% Off For The Whole Year & Get Your Japanese Smoking!

12-Month Challenge: Get Up to 45% OFF Premium or Premium PLUS.

Are you ready to learn Japanese with easy lessons and guarantee your success in 2020?

With the 12-month Challenge, you get one whole year of Premium access for $99 - it is usually $180.

Or Premium PLUS for $199! It is usually $316. This is for an entire year of access plus you get your own Japanese teacher. That is just $8.25/month and up to $117 OFF. The Challenge Ends January 17th, 2020.

They give you a 100% satisfaction guarantee and you can quit when you want without any hassles.

Get 45% Off For The Whole Year & Get Your Japanese Smoking!

Jan 02, 2020

Zimbabweans & Finding ESL Employment in Japan



Hi, nice site! I have a Diploma in Education and am an English specialist teacher who has taught at an elementary school for the past two years. Do I qualify

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Dec 31, 2019

The Japanese New Year - The Biggest Family Celebration in Japan



The Japanese New Year unlike Western celebrations is rich in tradition and is deeply symbolic. Compared to Western celebrations it is highly family oriented.

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Dec 21, 2019

Christmas in Japan. How It's Celebrated. KFC & Japanese Christmas Cake



Christmas in Japan. Every country has their special spin on this day of unbridled avarice & Japanese are no different. Enter the Japanese Christmas cake & KFC

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Dec 15, 2019

What Degree is Best For Getting a Job in Japan?

I'm currently a US high school student and want to teach (junior) high school in Japan (conversation or grammar) like many of my teachers did. Before going

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Dec 13, 2019

Finding Work as a Non Native Speaker isn't Easy.Tips For Finding Work.



A non native English speaker faces many obstacles in finding jobs in the TEFL field as English teachers. Here are tips to overcoming these obstacles & find work

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Dec 07, 2019

Hi I'm a Teacher With Experience & Level 5 Qualification. I am Very Interested in Working in Japan...



Hello, I have been an English teacher for over fifteen years in England. I have a Cert Ed qualification and a Level 5 English Specialism. I am very interested

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Dec 04, 2019

I Just Bailed. It Just Wasn't Meant to Last Forever



Based off of my personality, I bailed out of the industry. I was a JET and while most of my experience was positive, there were some things I simply did

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Dec 03, 2019

I am 50 years old and plan to work in Japan when I’m 55. Would a CELTA make me more marketable?

Hi I love your site. I am 50 years old and plan to work in Japan when I’m 55. (I’m saving up to quit my current job). I have been told I look much younger,

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Dec 01, 2019

Online TEFL Courses - Higher Paying Jobs, Teach Anywhere, Resume Boost



Online TEFL courses give you an advantage over those without them. What goes into making a good TEFL course? What makes a TEFL course worth your money?

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Nov 14, 2019

A Skype Interview is Often the 1st Step to an ESL Job. Tips to Ace it.



Hiring managers often use a skype interview as the first step to screening applicants. Here's advice & tips to help you ace the interview and nail the dream job

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Nov 08, 2019

English Teaching in Japan - Answers to the Most Common Questions Asked



English teaching in Japan - it is a big step. We've begun listing some of the most common questions visitors ask us.

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Nov 05, 2019

Not so Good 1 year and I'm Out

In my first year, I had to work six days a week. Some months I had only two days off. 2. There was a point where I did 30+ hours of overtime, but I got

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Nov 05, 2019

Stories of Teaching in Japan - A Rant Needs an Edit

My experience here has been great over all for my personal development. I've always been a late bloomer and slightly introverted when on my own. I went

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Aug 24, 2019

Portable-Wi-Fi in Japan vs Free Options to Staying Safe & Connected.



Portable-WiFi in-Japan. Super convenient but definitely not for everyone. Portable-Wi-Fi isn't exactly cheap but worth it if you are a person on the move.

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Aug 20, 2019

What are my Best Options for Moving to Japan as a Married Couple?

Hi there. I am a pediatric nurse in the USA. My husband has a degree in film but is working in Accounts Payable. We both want to spend at least a year

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Aug 12, 2019

Cell phone service in Japan. How to get a phone that works in Japan



Cell phone service in Japan - Tips, links and info. to help you stay in touch with family and friends while teaching in Japan.

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Aug 09, 2019

The JET Programme Interview. What to Expect & Questions Often Asked



The JET Programme interview can be a bit nerve racking. Here is some advice on how to prepare for it. The kind of questions they ask & what you should ask them.

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Aug 09, 2019

Digital Nomad Tips & Some Market Realities of Teaching ESL in Japan



Digital nomad tips and some rather harsh market realities about being a practical nomad traveling around Japan teaching English.

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Aug 09, 2019

ESL Teacher Jobs - Nova. What to Expect. Salary, Housing & Reviews



ESL teacher jobs with Nova. Explore Japan as an ESL teacher for Nova. Gain insights that few have & earn a living while you learn a valuable business language.

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Aug 08, 2019

Australian / Greek ESL Teacher, Jobs in Japan & Finding Affordable Accommodations

Hi there! Your site is so helpful. Congratulations! I am a Greek Australian ESL teacher wishing to teach in Tokyo. I currently work in Addis Ababa Ethiopia.

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Aug 07, 2019

What is Culture Shock? Tips for Dealing With Culture Shock in Japan



What is culture shock? Most go through it when going to Japan. Learn how to understand it, minimize it, cope with it.

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Jul 30, 2019

Burning Desire to Travel to Japan With My Family and Get an ESL Job



Hello, I have 3 small kids and a spouse, a degree, and a burning desire to travel! I am a native English speaker from the US. Is it possible to get an

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Jul 21, 2019

Do I Have to Have a Degree to Apply to a TEFL Program?

Hi Great site! I hope you can help me with this basic question. Will these TEFL programs accept me even though I haven't completed my degree? I have only

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Jul 16, 2019

Tokyo Tourism - Fun and Must Do Top 25 Things to do in Tokyo



Tokyo Tourism -Got some cash and time on your hands? Want to see what Tokyo has to offer? Got a bucket list that needs filling? Check out this video and fill that bucket.

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Jul 13, 2019

How to Pronounce Japanese Words. An Audio to Get You Speaking Like a Japanese.

How to Pronounce Japanese Words. An audio guide and a no-nonsense approach to pronouncing Japanese correctly.

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