Teaching English in Japan After 50: Strategies for a Fresh Start in Kansai
Finding a teaching job in Japan can feel like a numbers game. When you are over 50, even with an impressive CV, the silence after sending applications can be discouraging. One experienced teacher recently shared a familiar frustration: still active, packed with qualifications, and worried that recruiters only see a date of birth. This teacher has two decades of EFL experience, a CELTA, a DELTA, a ...[Read More]
Beyond the Janken Game: What Makes International Exchange Actually Work?
International exchange events should feel like doors opening. Instead, many end up feeling like a scripted classroom lesson: self-introductions, a quick game, a forced presentation, and everyone heading home without having truly connected with anyone from another culture. One event in Japan found this out the hard way. The first session was packed. The second? Barely a dozen people showed up. The ...[Read More]
What a ride this course was. I…
What a ride this course was. I honestly didn’t think I’d enjoy the intensive part so much, but here we are. The lessons on grammar were a bit dry, but the practical stuff really stuck with me. I’m pretty stoked about my new skills. My love for languages feels totally rekindled, you know? It was a great fit for my schedule, and the price was right. I’d tell anyone thinking a...[Read More]
Finishing up the 200-hour dipl…
Finishing up the 200-hour diploma was a good feeling. I liked working through the modules on my own time. The grammar sections were tough, but ******* explained things in a way that made sense. I’m hoping to teach in Spain next year and meet some new people. It felt like a solid program.
Finishing this certificate rea…
Finishing this certificate really worked out well for me. The self-paced setup meant I could take my time and actually think things through. I just wanted a way to travel and do some good. It was a solid choice.
I just wrapped up the 100-hour…
I just wrapped up the 100-hour program last week, and honestly, I’m pretty happy with how it all went. The lessons were straightforward and easy to follow, even after a long day at work. It feels good to be encouraged by their progress checks along the way. My main push was wanting to see the world and teach, not just sit at a desk. This course gave me a solid starting point for that, and I ...[Read More]
I just wrapped up the 100-hour…
I just wrapped up the 100-hour certificate program with them. Honestly, it was a decent enough experience for the price. I felt pretty happy with how it went overall. The main thing I got out of it was feeling encouraged by my own progress, which was nice. My whole motivation was to go live abroad and meet new people, so this felt like a good first step. It wasn’t perfect, but it did the job...[Read More]
I felt really excited the whol…
I felt really excited the whole way through. I wanted to see new places and just chat with folks from all over. The videos and pictures made everything click for me. It was a great pick for my first step.
I just wrapped up the 100-hour…
I just wrapped up the 100-hour program last week and honestly it was a solid choice for me. The lessons were straightforward and I never felt lost. I’m kinda excited to start using what I learned. It got me back into loving languages again which was nice.
Finishing that certificate rea…
Finishing that certificate really opened my eyes to what’s possible. I’m just so happy I took the leap. Honestly, the whole thing felt like a solid first step. The main reason I did it was to see the world and make some new friends along the way. I’m feeling pretty inspired to actually book a flight now. The course itself was fine, not perfect, but it gave me the push I needed. Yeah, it was a good...[Read More]
I just wrapped up the course a…
I just wrapped up the course and honestly, I’m feeling pretty good about it. The whole reason I signed up was to teach abroad and meet some cool people. I’m really grateful for the skills I picked up along the way. It was a decent refresher for me, even if a few parts felt a bit basic.
I just wrapped up the certific…
I just wrapped up the certificate and honestly, I’m feeling pretty good about it. It was a real challenge for me academically, which is what I wanted. I think I’m ready to start applying for teaching jobs now. The whole thing was a solid experience overall.