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Originally Posted by Sangetsu
If you are interested in other jobs outside teaching, then your Japanese ability will become important, as well as having a relevant degree/work skills. The job market in Japan is becoming increasingly tight lately, and the newest crop of university graduates are having a hard time finding work.
It is not schools which require language teachers be native speakers, it is the law. You can find this information at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. You must be a native speaker, or have lived at least 12 years in an English-speaking country.
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Learning how to speak Japanese is something I really,
really want, but the thing is I haven't a clue about what to do after I'm done using the program that I've been using up until now. I guess buying some kanji flash cards would be a good idea, but then what..?
I know it's different for everyone, but do you think 5 years would be enough to reach the level of skill required for a job like that?
The job market is really bad around here as well. Over 12% of the people living in this particular area are unemployed, and the number is even higher for people aged 18-25. It's crazy!
I see. I didn't think I'd be able to teach English to begin with, but now I know for sure. Thanks!