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Originally Posted by RobinMask
I'm actually planning to do what quite a few people here wish to do or have done, which is teach English as a foriegn language in Japan. I won't be able to get a visa until I get the degree certificate itself (or so I've been led to believe), so I'll have a few months until then free, where I'm planning to intensively study the language properly.
I'm hoping my degree subject, an intermediate understanding of Japanese and my mild teaching experience will give me some edge. I know it's a competitive field at the moment, but I have faith that if I work hard enough and apply for enough jobs that I'll be able to find something  It'll just be for a year at first, to experience the culture, language, teaching as a career and other things . . . if I love it then I'll stay, and if not then I'll rethink my options and head back home. If finding a job is too difficult, then I'll get a TEFL and try again |
HI ROBIN that sounds a good plan. I hope it will happen for you-- especially after all your hard work.
I used to have a penfriend from Pakistan-- a very wise person indeed, and he taught English Literature in Pakistan. He had a wonderful calmness and serenity about him. He used to send me CD's of Indian Music-- which I love.
Now with all the troubles out there-- I fear for him.
Good luck in your chosen career. to travel is to open ones eyes to the real world isn't it/ With EFL or similar skills you can teach almost anywhere in the world I believe. go for it!!!!!!!!!