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Q. Can I find TEFL jobs while in Japan?

Category: Asia » Japan » Living in Japan

A. Answer:

Of course! Scan through classified ads in some of these English language magazines/websites as they often have ads for English teachers. Just be wary of employers who ask you to work on a tourist visa.

 

www.kansaiscene.com/current/html/home.shtml

www.kfm.to

www.whynotjapan.com

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