teachers
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Students are students. I’m going to go out on a limb here and assume the country you’re from has teenagers. Honestly, it’s not much of a stretch to assume that. So when you’re thinking about your junior high students here in Japan, it’s easy to make the comparison. Are there differences? Certainly! Maybe in your…
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Being an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in Japan comes with its fair share of surprises, challenges, and opportunities to make a real impact in the classroom. Whether you’re just starting out or have been teaching for years, these five key strategies can help you become a more effective and memorable ALT. 1. Make Yourself Invaluable…
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Some people find it easy to complain about being a teacher in Japan. I see it all the time on YouTube, TikTok, Reddit, and Twitter/X. Videos and posts flood the internet with titles like “The Ugly Truth of Teaching in Japan” or “The REAL Reason Teaching in Japan Sucks!” While it’s true that Japan’s English…
Higgins In Japan 