What is the best way to start teaching English in Japan?


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karma asked:


I have heard of AEON, NOVA and GEOS. Does anyone know which one is the best to go with? I am interested in teaching English in Japan, but I would like some more information on it. Please let me know if you know. Thanks!
Thank you to everyone who has answered so far. I am looking to perhaps teach there for a year (don’t most contracts work that way?)…
Does anyone know about the JET programme?

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3 Responses to “What is the best way to start teaching English in Japan?”

  1. me ^_^ Says:
    January 19th, 2010 at 1:39 am

    teach them the basics first….
    japanese really don’t know even basic english me ^_^

  2. Gnæus Amator Magnus Says:
    January 19th, 2010 at 5:43 am

    There is a web site, English Teachers in Japan, that may be of help.

    They also have a bulletin board which seems somewhat active:

    My sister taught English in Japan in the early 1990s. She loved the experience. I cannot remember through which organization she got the job. Gnæus Amator Magnus

  3. Shichido Says:
    January 21st, 2010 at 9:48 am

    Unfortunately some of the bigger, more popular schools arent exactly noted for their “good working conditions” and in recent years have been in trouble with the law regarding said conditions.

    You really have to decide what you want to do in Japan and for how long.

    My advice is find any sort of Job and live here for a year then do som e research.

    I strongly advise you to be carefull about companies that hire from your home country and then send you to Japan. They often dont tell the complete truth about the situations you will be put into. Shichido

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