I used to live in Tokyo, and am recently married and am now living in London. I miss Japan so much. My husband and i want to go to Japan to teach english together for a year. Is this a good idea?
2007-02-28 03:03:12 · 9 answers · asked by ~♥~mama-to-be~♥~ 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Konnichi wa!
It sounds like a great idea, go for it!
I would too but my health is a problem.
2007-02-28 03:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by mesun1408 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look basically, all over Asia need English teachers not just Japan. You need a degree to teach or some sort of teaching qualifications. The money isn't to bad. I am teaching English now in Japan at a junior high school, you get about £350 a week, but the tax you pay is next to nothing. The teachers are here to provide the Japanese children with a foreign experience, it's good for the children and the Japanese culture.
2016-03-29 04:04:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, go for it if you think it is best for both of you.
After all, you don't have intention of staying there for good, do you?
I presume you are still young and there are something you can do only when you're still young. As you might know, finding some places to teach English in Japan is relatively easy. It would be more preferable for both of you to have a certain qualification to teach English.
Another thing you should think about carefully before you make your final decision is whether you want to stay there for a few years or a relatively long period, say a couple of years.
One more tip.
Personally I don't think Tokyo is such an ideal place to go and settle. Both rent for the housing and commodity's prices are high and the position for both of you could be rather competitive to get. I would think carefully which part of Japan I would go if I were you.
In any case, I don't think you should be so hasty about making the final go. Please think all factors carefully.
Good luck.
2007-02-28 12:34:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds great, if both of you really want to go, and you can find a school that needs two teachers. I taught in Korea myself and had a blast. The only thing I would keep in mind is that no place is ever quite like you remember it - if you expect the same experiences and feelings that you attached to the place to apply now, when the circumstances are vastly different, you'll be disappointed. It's not really a bad thing, though - new delights always come up for those who are open to them - but for people looking to relive the past, just physically going back is not a course likely to bring satisfaction.
2007-02-28 03:17:02 · answer #4 · answered by ithyphallos 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why not if you miss it & have lived there before so you already know what it is like? The only thing is that you must be having some doubts about it or you wouldn't be asking the question. Only you can figure out if this move is right for you. Write down a list of the pros & cons with your husband so that you can weigh it up.
2007-02-28 03:17:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son taught English in the Geos school near Uji, near Kyoto, for four years. I visited him twice and I love the place. Hes back now, but I think he's started to regret it, Japan is just such great place. Do it, if you have the opportunity, GO! and Kyoto is much much nicer than Tokyo, I think.
2007-02-28 03:10:38 · answer #6 · answered by myfavouritelucy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a great idea. I have a friend who did that for a year, and she loved it.
2007-02-28 03:10:23 · answer #7 · answered by dennisjohns23 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds good!
2007-03-01 03:28:43 · answer #8 · answered by *Kiyomi* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can do wat u want and woteva makes u happy
2007-02-28 03:37:33 · answer #9 · answered by Frihah Anti-Milanist 4lyf! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋