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Originally Posted by TrainOfThought
Thanks for the replies! More questions coming up!
1. That's good to hear.
2. It seems you do not agree on that one.
Do you know how easy/difficult it is for a foreigner to get a job like that in general? What if they were in need of a preschool teacher, and I come along. Do you think there's a possibility that they wouldn't hire me just because I'm not a native? I'm not talking about racism, but more like them worrying about cultural differences (which I would totally understand).
Are there any other jobs apart from teaching English that foreigners usually go for?
3. Well, I think my English is pretty much fluent.
I do make some minor grammatical errors and silly spelling mistakes every now and then, but I've noticed that my English is actually better than the English of quite a few native English speakers (I don't know if you'll agree on that one lol).
From my understanding you pretty much need to come from a "native English" country to teach English in Japan, but could being fluent in English make a difference if I were to apply for other jobs?
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2. Yes, I think it is a possibility they wouldn't hire you if you are not a native speaker.
3. It doesn't matter if your English is perfect, if you applying to be a teacher, chances are you need to be a native speaker. The exception would be if you are being evaluated by a native speaker... a rare luxury.
For other jobs, like programming, English and a certain level of Japanese will likely be a must.