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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
What are ALTs’ Rights During the Coronavirus School Closures in Japan?
Assistant Language Teachers are still entitled to a percentage of their pay if their schools are closed during the shutdown.
How Will Japan’s New “Equal Pay” Law Affect ALTs?
This April, many Assistant Language Teachers will have a very different contract. Here are the pros and cons.
7 Weird Questions Female ALTs Get Asked While Teaching English in Japan
Yes, I have a boyfriend Shota-kun. No, I will not marry you, Shota-kun!
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?
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.
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!
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.
