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Just Finished my Interac interview February 02 25
California Language Institute January 30 25
Moving to Japan December 29, 2011 5
Private Teaching in Japan? November 29, 2011 6
Interac Interview suggestions? November 21, 2011 12
Travel around India then to Japan for TEFL work November 07, 2011 3
California Language Institute Japan Warning November 03, 2011 45
Jobs in Japan - recruiting in Sydney in November October 11, 2011 1
Any good internships out there? September 27, 2011 2
Questions about getting Visas August 19, 2011 2
Will a Diploma/associate Degree do...? August 06, 2011 5
Interac August 05, 2011 4
Trying to land my first job in Japan August 04, 2011 6
State of ESL teaching Jobs in Japan? July 21, 2011 3
Kancho: is it a risk? July 20, 2011 2
Getting a job in Japan July 13, 2011 5
Where to live in Japan? July 05, 2011 4
Making the big decision, making friends and making a new life- the highs and lows? June 30, 2011 8
BEST WAY TO START TEACHING IN JAPAN June 22, 2011 29
Do I have any chance ? June 21, 2011 2
Japan vs South Korea May 25, 2011 1
Japanese Healthcare May 16, 2011 3
GABA Advice Needed May 16, 2011 1
Teaching without degree May 16, 2011 34
Jobs in Japan - recruiting in Melbourne and Sydney Australia in May May 05, 2011 1
Feedback on Westgate? April 27, 2011 3
INTERAC Online Application April 20, 2011 8
Does Japan have an age limit for TEFL teachers? April 11, 2011 12
Anybody else plagued by scammers? April 11, 2011 8
Would I be accepted? April 09, 2011 6
Earthquake in Japan March 19, 2011 10
Need some advice March 11, 2011 4
Age and Visa Requirements February 25, 2011 2
Contract lengths and payments February 24, 2011 3
Teaching in Japan July/August/September? February 07, 2011 2
FA simple Q February 04, 2011 12
JET Programme January 21, 2011 5
Possible or not. January 16, 2011 2
Interested in hearing from TEFL teachers in Japan January 13, 2011 28
Teach in Japan January 12, 2011 3
Electronic devices January 08, 2011 1
Update on Interac January 08, 2011 1
teaching english for non-british citizens January 01, 2011 5
How to get a permanent visa January 01, 2011 5
Is English going to be mandatory in Elementary/Primary school starting April 2011 December 14, 2010 2
JOB OFFER! December 08, 2010 1
Spanish to work in japan December 02, 2010 1
Teaching Job In Japan (Jet Programme or other?) November 29, 2010 2
Gaba November 16, 2010 5
Where else to apply? November 16, 2010 2
Schools in Japan November 16, 2010 8
Teaching Business English in Japan November 06, 2010 4
finding work September 14, 2010 6
Price of stationary/art materials? August 21, 2010 2
Interac August 10, 2010 10
Short term contracts ? August 10, 2010 6
Holla to the house August 08, 2010 2
ECC Melbourne interviews - Who else is going? July 31, 2010 1
NEED HELP!!! July 29, 2010 1
Snowboarding & TEFL in Japan July 21, 2010 3
Accommodation in Japan July 10, 2010 4
Interac + impatience July 10, 2010 3
American Dreaming of Japan June 14, 2010 8
Canadians thinking of Japan!? June 02, 2010 1
What's up? March 24, 2010 6
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Recent Blog Posts

The Fountain of Truth - Japan! - Part 1

Toilets in Japan Yes! This post will hopefully lift the lid and reveal the truth behind plumbing (or lack of) in Japan. Now there comes a time, in everyones TEFL life, when you have to go but are confronted with the problem of "How do I use THIS toilet?" Surprisingly Japan actually has an array of toilets, from squatters to ones that wash and dry you! Of course, there are still the little boys (and...
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Introducing….. Marcus! From Shrewsbury to Australia to Vietnam.

Introducing….. Marcus! From Shrewsbury to Australia to Vietnam. We caught up with this i-to-i graduate as soon as he touched down in Asia and battled through ‘perhaps the worst jet-lag ever experienced.’Take a look at our TEFL Ireland Blog to find some pearls of wisdom from a TEFL teacher who has been there, done that and loved every minute of it…                                 
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Light up Japan!!!

Lights in Japan! Japan is known for all its wonderful, and sometime strange, devices that can become a fad or everyday necessity. Now, I'm sure you have all heard of the toilets that wash you with warm water and if you are lucky will blow dry your down below areas. - if not, more on that another time! For now, I want to introduce you to the world of Japanese lights! The most common of...
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Summer job search

Ok.  So the end of college life is approching fast, and I assumed throughout the year that I would simply stay in Ireland working in my usual pain-in-the-rear-end job as a shop assistant selling overpriced jeans to rude people and make money in order to run really fast from this country come September. But the thought has suddenly crossed my mind, why wait until then? So I have started looking for summer jobs teaching English....
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I'm staying!!!

So, here in Japan - at the start of the year - everyone is asked "are you staying, leaving or transfering?" For me, I wanted to transfer to Osaka area... I had discussed this with my manager - discussed it with my friends - discussed it with my family... and it seemed like it was the best choice. We're now in February - I hadn't heard anything from my company except that they were working...
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Teaching in Japan - Episode 2 - TEFL, TESOL and CELTA

i thought i had posted this before but obviously hadnt

Added April 11, 2011 by PDixon

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Earthquake and tsunami in Japan

This is Tsugaruishi (miyako) and yamada after the tsunami damage

Added March 29, 2011 by PDixon

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Japanese apartment in Yamada after tsunami

see the original tour here - http://youtu.be/JiERhShpxbI

Added March 29, 2011 by PDixon

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Gas / Petrol line in Japan

People waiting for gas/petrol in morioka

Added March 29, 2011 by PDixon

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Miyako - Friday 11th - Tsunami and Earthquake

this is friday night after the earthquake and tsunami that hit miyako... me and a friend were attempting to get back to my apartment to see the damage

Added March 29, 2011 by PDixon

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Teaching in Japan - Ep1 - ALT, JTE, NS

First episode in a series about teaching in japan Episode 2 - coming soon!

Added December 28, 2010 by PDixon

Recent Travel Guides

Four Really Good Reasons to Get off Your Bum and TEFL

If you’re reading this, there must be a little bit of you that thinks it’s the right time to do something a bit more interesting with your life. We know how tricky it can be to take the plunge, so we’ve come up with these four very good reasons to get off your bum and get yourself a TEFL job abroad.

Category TEFL
Date 30 Jun 2010

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7 Things You Won't Learn on Your TEFL Course

TEFL courses are a great ‘nest’ for you to grow in, but as with anything it’s when you build up the guts to get the heck out of the nest when you will truly start learning! But the question is, will you fly in the classroom or will you die an awkward death to the delight of your students? Here are a few tips to trick death and at least make it to land with only a few cuts and grazes….

Category TEFL
Date 16 Jun 2010

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6 Things Your TEFL Course Provider Should Be

If you’re thinking about getting TEFL certified, there are a bewildering number of TEFL course providers out there, all trying to get their hands on your hard-earned cash. To help you make sure your TEFL certificate is worth the paper it’s printed on, here’s what your course provider should be:

Category TEFL Advice
Date 14 Jun 2010

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Don’t Forget the Chocolate: Essential Items to Preserve Your Sanity While Teaching Abroad

So, it’s the day/week/month before you head abroad to teach… you’ve either got all your worldly goods strewn all over your bed, or a very neat list of things to take with you. Either way, to preserve your sanity while trying to teach abroad, make sure you find space to cram the following things into your suitcase:

Category TEFL
Date 09 Jun 2010

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Take Your Degree Abroad

Forget waiting around at home for a job to land in your lap - get out there and see the world!

Category TEFL Advice
Date 19 May 2010

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Improve Your CV and See the World

Teaching English as a Foreign Language after graduation can improve your job prospects and give you loads of transferable skills that are in demand in the domestic jobs market. So, even if you’re not thinking of teaching as a long-term career, spending time teaching abroad can be really beneficial to your future career.

Category TEFL Advice
Date 18 May 2010

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Group Description

Intriguing culture, gleaming hi-tech skyscrapers and delicious food – oh, and did we mention that it’s one of the highest paying TEFL destinations out there?

Are you thinking about heading to Japan to teach English, or maybe you’re already there? Tell us all about it here!

You can also check out TEFL jobs in Japan with i-to-i here: http://www.onlinetefl.com/tefl-jobs-abroad/tefl-japan.html

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