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Japan's strict border controls prompt more than 300 foreign nationals to decline teaching jobs

National Jan 11, 2022

Japan's strict border controls prompt more than 300 foreign nationals to decline teaching jobs

The withdrawal comes as prospective language instructors remain in limbo over Japan's strict immigration policies since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

What's next for English-language education in Japan?

National | EXPLAINER Jan 4, 2022

What's next for English-language education in Japan?

by Tomohiro Osaki

English has been at the heart of discussions over nationwide university entrance exams amid growing frustrations that few Japanese students learn to speak the language fluently.

What to expect as a 'teacher of color' in Japan

Issues | LEARNING CURVE Sep 6, 2021

What to expect as a 'teacher of color' in Japan

by Farrah Hasnain

Every situation is different. As a nonwhite instructor in Japan, it helps to know others facing the same challenges you are.

Language support budget for non-Japanese children to double

National Sep 4, 2020

Language support budget for non-Japanese children to double

The move aims to reduce the number of would-be students not attending any form of school.

Stockpiling food and keeping up appearances in Hokkaido's schools

Issues | LEARNING CURVE Mar 9, 2020

Stockpiling food and keeping up appearances in Hokkaido's schools

by Patrick St. Michel

English teachers in Hokkaido, which apart from the Diamond Princess cruise ship has been hit hardest with coronavirus cases in Japan, struggle to make sense of measures taken at their schools.

Some areas short of Japanese-language teachers for foreign youth

National Mar 4, 2020

Some areas short of Japanese-language teachers for foreign youth

Some areas in Japan are struggling to secure enough public school staff to teach Japanese to children with foreign roots, amid a recent surge in the number of such students in the country, a Kyodo News survey showed Wednesday. The city of Yokohama, Saitama Prefecture ...

With the coronavirus canceling classes, what are English teachers to do?

Issues | LEARNING CURVE Mar 3, 2020

With the coronavirus canceling classes, what are English teachers to do?

by Patrick St. Michel

ALTs and English-language school employees are reporting confusion over what role their employers should play in a possible pandemic.

Japan-run language school that saw stock surge 1,093% last year eyes expansion

Business Jan 9, 2020

Japan-run language school that saw stock surge 1,093% last year eyes expansion

by Min Jeong Lee and Shingo Kawamoto

A Japan-run language school that saw its stock soar almost 12-fold last year is planning to expand into new business areas as its chief executive officer tries to keep the rally alive. RareJob Inc., a Tokyo-based online English conversation school, or eikaiwa, that uses teachers ...

A better way to teach kids foreign languages

Commentary / Japan Aug 18, 2019

A better way to teach kids foreign languages

by Robert D. Eldridge

To get results, language learning should be fun, eye-opening and meaningful.

Surge in arrests of foreign teachers reported as China pushes to clean up education system

Asia Pacific / Crime & Legal Aug 13, 2019

Surge in arrests of foreign teachers reported as China pushes to clean up education system

by Cate Cadell

Arrests and deportations of foreign teachers in China have soared this year, lawyers, schools and teachers say, amid a broad crackdown defined by new police tactics and Beijing's push for a "cleaner," more patriotic education system. Four law firms told Reuters that requests for representation ...

What makes a good teacher? It depends on who you ask

Issues | LEARNING CURVE Aug 4, 2019

What makes a good teacher? It depends on who you ask

by Heidi Wiltamuth

When considering your role as a teacher it is best to think about what your students and employer want, and don't forget to take cultural differences into account.

Nationwide test results highlight Japanese students' poor English speaking and writing skills

National Aug 1, 2019

Nationwide test results highlight Japanese students' poor English speaking and writing skills

by Magdalena Osumi

In the speaking section, many students struggled with improvised speech on randomly chosen topics.

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