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Teaching English to Children

Free videos to support teachers of young learners I am making a series of short videos on teaching young learners. The videos integrate psychological theory with practical classroom teaching methods. Here are links to the latest videos Psychology in the … Continue reading

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About Me

About Me by Kevin Burns(Machida, Japan) About Me and why I Made How to Teach English in Japan.com My name is Kevin Burns, and I have written all of the articles here, unless otherwise credited. I have taught in Japan … Continue reading

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Teach in Japan

Teach in Japan -Want to Teach for a Large School in Japan? How to get hired to teach english in Japan Teach in Japan: Business English Classes Teaching business English can be rewarding; not only monetarily, but the students are … Continue reading

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Greenlist of English Schools F-P

English School Japan The Greenlist F – P English School Japan, if you want to teach in Japan, be sure to check all of our lists at the Greenlist (on the left of our navbar). Teaching English in Japan can … Continue reading

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Riding the ALT Rollercoaster

“I saw a documentary on NHK recently and it said that if the foreignteacher is allowed to teach and the Japanese teacher assists, then theclass will go well. But if the Japanese teacher insists on teaching ina Japanese way and … Continue reading

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Advice on How to Teach English in Japan

1. Slow down your speech (you already know this! but I’ll just mentionit to remind you) 2. Give students more time to formulate a response. This includes alllevels of students. Don’t worry about there being an un-naturally longsilence between you … Continue reading

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Teaching English in Japan

TESOL Standards Teaching English in Japan, It has been a challenging year! –I Thought I was going to die in the earthquake, then nuclear fallout, and last but not least, the challenge of raising two teenagers! It is all relative … Continue reading

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Alternatives to Getting on the Sinking Ship

What are some alternatives to getting on the slowly sinking ship, which is Teaching English in Japan? One alternative is to be a travel writer. But what pitfalls should you avoid as a travel writer? What are some pitfalls to … Continue reading

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How to be a Travel Writer

What is an alternative to teaching English in Japan? Becoming a travel writer can be an exciting and fulfilling career path. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, here are some general steps you can take to become a travel writer: … Continue reading

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The Best Methods for Teaching Japanese Students English

Teaching English to Japanese students can be challenging, but there are several effective methods that can help make the process more successful. Here are some of the best methods for teaching English to Japanese students: By incorporating these methods into … Continue reading

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