Gacela20
12-21-2005, 09:45 PM
I've been looking into teaching English as a foreign language abroad. After some research, I realised that because so many people in Asia are interested in learning English, it's become a big business, with many anglophones taking advantage of the chance to see another part of the world and work for 250,000 - 300,000 yen (US$2131 - $2557) plus subsidised housing.
I've pretty much ruled out South Korea for various reasons, but I'm very interested in Japan. NOVA, AEON and other companies basically have institutes all over Japan. The students come from all types of backgrounds - school-aged children, businessmen, housewives, etc. The classes are usually small. Another option is JET (Japanese Exchange and Teaching), but you'd be an assistant to a Japanese secondary school teacher who teaches English. You basically replace the radio and tape recorder in class.
I just wanted to put this out there for those who might've wanted to go to Asia for longer than the usual tourist holiday and make some money as well. And I would love to hear from anyone who has taught in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, etc.
I've pretty much ruled out South Korea for various reasons, but I'm very interested in Japan. NOVA, AEON and other companies basically have institutes all over Japan. The students come from all types of backgrounds - school-aged children, businessmen, housewives, etc. The classes are usually small. Another option is JET (Japanese Exchange and Teaching), but you'd be an assistant to a Japanese secondary school teacher who teaches English. You basically replace the radio and tape recorder in class.
I just wanted to put this out there for those who might've wanted to go to Asia for longer than the usual tourist holiday and make some money as well. And I would love to hear from anyone who has taught in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, etc.