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What's the difference: Eikaiwa vs JET? (The Good & Bad of English Teaching in Japan) | Ichimon Japan 65

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On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What's the difference: Eikaiwa vs JET? (The Good & Bad of Teaching English in Japan)

Topics Discussed
  • About teaching English in Japan
  • About working in eikaiwa (English conversation school) in Japan
  • About working on the JET Programme
  • About working as an ALT
  • About the application process for getting an eikaiwa job
  • About the application process for getting into the JET Programme
  • A typical work day for English teachers in Japan
  • The problems with working in eikaiwa in Japan
  • The problems working as an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) in Japan
  • English education in Japan
  • Eikaiwa contracts & work hours
  • About NOVA going out of business About GEOS going out of business
  • About the collapse of NOVA and the aftermath
  • About life post eikaiwa/JET in Japan
  • And much more!
Support on Patreon & Ko-fi

If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy Japanese Plus Alpha.

And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance!

If you would just like to do a one time contribution, then please go to our Ko-fi page.

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Check out the latest episodes of Japan Station.

We Want Your Questions

Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com.

Special Thanks

Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr)

Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R.

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On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What's the difference: Eikaiwa vs JET? (The Good & Bad of Teaching English in Japan)

Topics Discussed
  • About teaching English in Japan
  • About working in eikaiwa (English conversation school) in Japan
  • About working on the JET Programme
  • About working as an ALT
  • About the application process for getting an eikaiwa job
  • About the application process for getting into the JET Programme
  • A typical work day for English teachers in Japan
  • The problems with working in eikaiwa in Japan
  • The problems working as an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) in Japan
  • English education in Japan
  • Eikaiwa contracts & work hours
  • About NOVA going out of business About GEOS going out of business
  • About the collapse of NOVA and the aftermath
  • About life post eikaiwa/JET in Japan
  • And much more!
Support on Patreon & Ko-fi

If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy Japanese Plus Alpha.

And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance!

If you would just like to do a one time contribution, then please go to our Ko-fi page.

Links, Videos, Etc.

Check out the latest episodes of Japan Station.

We Want Your Questions

Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com.

Special Thanks

Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr)

Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R.

Follow Japankyo on Social Media Full Show Notes

  continue reading

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