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gfell · Mon 30-Jun-08, 12:07 AM

Glad you like the site 40721752! I'm always trying to bring relevant info to the table.

Yep, Japan sure is a great country. Have had some friends work part-time as a ski-instructor during the season. Actually, I think they were more playing the role of helping out customers on the lifts etc. rather than teaching the fundamentals of skiing.

I think though you have it the wrong way around. You should first come to Japan as an English teacher, establish your base, get a feel for things, and the following year take time off to work in the ski resorts.

Definitely a TEFL certificate will help you get the creamier jobs. I would just start with an online TEFL course by i-to-i or ICAL etc. That will already place you one notch above the rest.

Let me know how you go and I hope all pans out well for you.

Thanks again for your kind comments on the site.

Cheers.

Mon 30-Jun-08, 12:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
gfell Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: Teacher Location: Posts: 654	Re: TEFL/TESL/Degree or a combination? Glad you like the site 40721752! I'm always trying to bring relevant info to the table. Yep, Japan sure is a great country. Have had some friends work part-time as a ski-instructor during the season. Actually, I think they were more playing the role of helping out customers on the lifts etc. rather than teaching the fundamentals of skiing. I think though you have it the wrong way around. You should first come to Japan as an English teacher, establish your base, get a feel for things, and the following year take time off to work in the ski resorts. Definitely a TEFL certificate will help you get the creamier jobs. I would just start with an online TEFL course by i-to-i or ICAL etc. That will already place you one notch above the rest. Let me know how you go and I hope all pans out well for you. Thanks again for your kind comments on the site. Cheers. __________________ English Teacher and Student Site Teach English and Study Abroad! Teaching Community at Teacher Forums ESL Teacher and Student Directory!