Being an ALT
Beating the Graduation Blues in 2021
Kids won’t get the graduation ceremony they deserve this year. What can we, as teachers, do to help them finish school on a high?
By Liam Carrigan 7 min read
A Coronavirus Christmas: How Foreign Teachers are Coping Without Going Home for the Holidays
With international travel heavily restricted, how are some of Japan’s foreign teachers coping with the situation?
Types of ALT That Teach English in Japan
Which one are you?
Tips for Teaching After Natural Disasters and Other Trauma
Traumatic events can have a lasting impact on your students. What can you do in the classroom to help?
What to Expect When You Take the JLPT N2
The struggle to comprehend nonsense conversations is real.
Types of Students You’ll See at English Speech Contests in Japan
Hello, everyone! Do you like cats? I have a cat. I love my cat. And I love the Olympics.
How Much Does an English Teacher Make in Japan in 2019?
JET? Dispatch? Eikaiwa? University? Knowing which organizations in the English teaching industry in Japan offer the best pay and benefits can help you make the right decision.
How Payday Works For An English Teacher in Japan
Moshiwake gozaimasen ya broke bimbo.
How to Take Sick Leave If You’re an ALT
In Japan, sick leave is not a statutory right but that doesn't mean you can't take it.
Types of People You’ll See in Every Japanese School Staffroom
What is with that student that always barges in during the meeting?
What Is It Like to Teach English in Japan?
This video about every ALTs first lesson at a Japanese school is so relatable it hurts.
