[Housetek]

yes it matters very much.

why?

They would like to know that you have a full understanding of the words and correct pronunciation and can be able to answer any questions that may arise.

Plus out of the many applicants for english teachers, they will hands down always choose a native speaker over any one else.



Many people get fed lies about how easy it is to get a job as a english teacher in Japan and stuff.

Truth is the line to get those jobs is VERY long.

and only the most highly experienced and qualified are picked for premium spots.


many people find them selves tryin to get a job teaching in Japan, usually end up HOURS away from major cities.

I've met many people who came to see the busy life style of tokyo and japan only to be sent into the country side teaching english hours away from all the things they want to see.


gaijinpot mainly tries to set you up with very low paying jobs working as assistants and or as a private tutor.

Although some of the jobs they DO offer say they are in Tokyo, but usualy what that means is the main office is in Tokyo and your gona be sent into the country side.

OR it IS in Tokyo but its a very low paying no frills private tutor job, that will not be enough money for you to live in Tokyo.


also the jobs are NOT secure and if the person hiring you for private lessons decides he no longer needs you at any time... then you are out of a job in a very expensive city.

if you want to be taken seriously in the language teaching field.

i recommend getting certified with JET, and ESL, and having some teaching experience.

people think teaching english is a easy way to experience tokyo.

turns out many spend their time bored out of their mind in the country side only visiting exciting parts of Tokyo on their days off where they blow a huge chunk of their wages.

if you want to visit Japan cuz you want to experience, save up and take a month vacation.

if you truely want to be a English teacher, then study hard and go thru the process, and get some leverage in this competitive field.

i've personally been through it, and its a very long and frustrating process.

i have friend teaching 3-4 hours away from the city for 2 years and have only seen tokyo twice =P

i dont want to burst any ones bubble, but they take languages very seriously.

Schools dont plan on giving any one a job who is more concerned about traveling and seeing japanese culture then teaching.