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Originally Posted by peterguevarra 1) Is it easy to be accepted into ECC? |
If you have the qualifications, it's easy to be accepted into just about anywhere. As a bare minimum, you will need a Bachelor degree and passport from a native English speaking country before the big chain schools will even look at you.
The chain schools will prefer you to be single, under 35 and looking forward to immersing oneself in Japan. Show them you have this keen interest to learn more about Japan!
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Originally Posted by peterguevarra 2) A website I visited 'www.letsjapan.org', had nothing but negative comments about teaching english not only in Japan but all of Asia. It seems that everyone who goes over there with one of the big chain schools doesn't have a good experience. Is this generally the case? Can you please tell me why so many people would have a negative attitude. |
Ahh.... people just love to complain. Don't let this scare you off. For every person that complains, am sure there are many more that have a wonderful experience. If you get to Japan to teach, and find yourself homesick, don't be quick to point to finger at others for your unhappiness. If you go with ECC and find yourself not happy, then be proactive and find another job. In life, not everything goes as clockwork.
Just had a look at
Let's Japan.org - Devoted to debunking eikaiwa and think their whole website is a load of crap. I quote from their site:
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Originally Posted by www.letsjapan.org Why? As an English teacher, contrary to what you may believe or have been told, you are an entertainer and salesman. You are the official English-speaking person. You are the Norman Rockwell, rosy-cheeked, blonde-haired, blue-eyed, apple-pie eating, product of the suburbs - a pet gaijin to some Japanese. |
Sure, there are these type of English teachers, but I know many that are professionals at what they do, and actually educate students rather than performing tricks and dancing for them. Teachers that entertain rather than educate only do so as they do not know how to educate.
Do yourself a favour and ignore this website.