Being an ALT
Vote in Your Home Country if You Live in Japan
Moving to Japan doesn’t deprive you of a say in the running of your home country — make your voice heard!
By Liam Carrigan 9 min read
These Are Some of the Craziest Questions ALTs Of Color in Japan Get Asked
Yup, your sweet student really did just say that.
The Write Stuff: English Literacy Skills for Elementary Students in Japan
Reading and writing ability is often overlooked in the ALT's classroom. Here’s how to change that.
New Elementary School English Curriculum for 2020 Rolling Out in Japan
Improved and expanded English teaching materials are being adopted in Japan. Here’s a first look.
Pay It Forward: Finish the Japanese School Year with Motivated Students
Give your final lessons of the year extra spark and keep kids eager to better their English.
Decision Time 2: Direct Hire ALT or JET Programme
The JET Programme has its pros and cons but how does it compare to a regular ALT teaching job?
8 Ways for English Teachers to Save a Bad Class
Even the best instructors can have a class that just doesn’t work. Get things back on track with these tips.
5 Tips to Ensure Your Resume Gets You the Interview in Japan
Stand out from the other job applicants with this practical advice for crafting your CV.
6 Things to Know Before Teaching Company English Classes
No kids in the classroom means no problems, right? Wrong!
Decision Time: ALT or Eikaiwa Instructor
When it comes to teaching in Japan, where would you rather be — at an eikaiwa or in a school classroom?
Direct Hire: The Quest for the Assistant Language Teacher’s Holy Grail
Direct hire jobs are rare, but these 5 tips will help you find one.
Taking Control of English Classes at Japanese Schools
Promoted English teachers will need to master some tricky Japanese phrases to lead the class.
