Teaching English in Japan | ALT| Expectation VS Reality
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2017
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DISCLAIMER: This video is made out of my own personal experience teaching in Japan. My honest opinions and views might differ from other ALTs who work here in Japan.
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Hello everyone!
I am back with a new video. I am very sorry for not uploading last week. I got so busy and my internet has been very slow so I couldn't upload on schedule.
Anyway, I hope you like this new vlog and find this very helpful. If you have any questions please comment down below I'd be glad to respond to each of them.
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The part that they are not really that polite is so true. My boyfriend is a Japanese and according to him, that in order not to hurt your feelings they will really sugar-coat things (this goes for some race as well). Being polite, for some of them, is just an obligation because they're trained and expected to act like one.
Am I making any sense?😂
This is kinda what I realized living in the U.S. too. At first they were really nice but then I notice how some of them are fake and don't really mean what they say. Guess it's the same for every country.
oh girl, i'm so glad that someone else agrees with me that japanese people are not really THAT polite!!!
Karina Law honne and tatemae
It’s just that in reality they’re no more polite than people from any other country. Everyone is different and has their own personality, after all. The difference is the culture of “consideration” and having to consider other people’s feelings before your own, which is something ingrained into Japanese people from childhood.
In a way it’s nice, but it also makes it a little tricky to know who your true friends are.
@@zoozbuh gagoka
So basically they're like everyone lol
for introverts, it's not a big deal 😍😍😍😍
Sounds like a dream for introverts
Bruh
Exactly! 💕
yes!!!..im more on the introvert side! japan is a good idea for me
Yeah...haha
Thank you for your video and advice - it's different to other accounts I've heard but it's good to be prepared for a variety of situations.
I am a college student and is currently studying the education course. Since I'm planning to be an ALT in Japan after I graduated, so this video really helps a lot.
What major are u in?
@@toritaro3098 English, typically.
Goodluck!
Joining you soon🌚
Hey How are you doing now?
Culturally speaking, the Japanese like being vague and indirect but the 'real' meaning is already implied. I wouldn't really call it not being dishonest, it's just a culture thingy. But yes it could be hard for a foreigner to get the implied meaning, making it sound like they're sugar coating everything
I can vouch that this is very honest and mostly accurate. No country is perfect... and the English education in Japan DEFINITELY isn’t perfect. There will be many frustrations while getting used to a different culture, but there are much, much worse countries to live in. I find the more Japanese you speak, the smoother and easier everything gets. If you can explain your feelings and communicate a little better, there’s much less awkwardness. But even if not, the experience is what you make of it! It seems like you’re realistic but positive. Your advice to “smile” was so valuable- makes such a difference to be bubbly and approachable, no matter how sad you might feel at first. That kind of thing transcends language 👍🏽
I loved your video. Thanks a lot. Very honest but totally encouraging. The right doze of reality
Great information. I hope your experience has grown to be more fulfilling. Thank you for this video. Keep going!!!!!!!!
I really appreciate your sincerity and honesty in this video. I used to work in ESL school owned and managed by a Japanese and with regards to teaching, yes you are right. I have plans in applying for ALT soon after this pandemic and by the way I am currently in Bangkok teaching kindergarten. I will take your advises for sure. Thanks! :)
plans TO apply, advice is a noncount noun
Very informative, as always. Thank you very much :D
Kenwood Jularbal you're welcome! part 2 of the alt process will be up hopefully next week :)
It's not "sugarcoating" it's what they call as tatemae, that's how they behave publicly. It helps in establishing harmony.
Glaiza Ganaba I agree.
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Respect right?
To someone who doesn’t know a lot about Japanese culture, I’d say “sugarcoating” is a near-enough equivalent in English. It’s something that’s ingrained into the culture, but some Japanese people (especially younger people) aren’t as rigid with it, and say what they really feel a little more.
@@zoozbuh tang INA mo
Very informative! Thank you Sensei!! 💕
We are so proud of you 😊.. Indeed, you're such a good speaker.
Thank you! This is so helpful.
Thank you ms candy! For sharing your experiences as an englosh teacher in japan
Hi! Im really happy i stumbled upon your channel! Im planning to apply as an ALT soon and your videos are super helpful!
Cody thanks for watching! more videos coming up!!
Thank you Candy! You helped me a lot..
I love this!! This is really helpful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I never ever believe Japane coworkers and bosses whatever they say, just leave it, and don't take it personal. Japanese people are not that polite and love patronizing others, and discriminate non Japanese. When you settle here, you'll find them all.
Snowflake
Thank you for this vlog Ma'am. I really enjoyed watching this. Hopefully I could see you in Japan soon.
I think it's a first world country behavior - where your workmates don't really become your close friends or "family"... this feeling of isolation, I find this very common in those places.... just my opinion
exactly, lalo focus lang sa work.
Wow I love that! I'm highly introverted. I love that work is work. I love that i don't get invited etc. Too friendly and close relationships at work really burdens me. Now I'm considering Japan. Thanks for this ❤
Japan is really introverted. Rare would be someone that approaches you. Most of the time you are left to your devices kind of how she said... sometimes ostracized as a foreign weirdo.
You said it all and honestly!
Great video! 🇯🇵🌸 Thank you!
Wow! So glad I got to watch your video. First time watching vlogs about teaching in Japan (Filipinos). Thanks for this vid. Looking forward to more tips.
Thanks, very informative 😊
Oh my gosh. This made me feel better. I thought I was the only one experiencing those realities. Yup, it would help a lot to make yourself busy after. I got a part-time job.
Thanks for this invaluable information.
Thank you very much for this informative video! I'm planning to teach in japan
Hi Ms. Candy, you got a new subscriber here! I've watched and liked this video as I found your content very informative and helpful for someone considering applying to the JET Program. Thank you Ms Candy for creating this video, will watch your other videos as well. God bless you even more :D
I live in Mississippi and I always hear about Southern Hospitality. Everything you've said about hospitality I've heard about the American south. It's true it's lip service and it's "fake nice," but IMO it could be so much worse. I'd rather a culture of people attempting to be polite, ya feel?
yeah... I agree
me too... rudeness is just stressful sometimes
Also keep in mind the cost of living depends greatly on where you live within Japan and how frugal you are with money.
Thanks, very informative. I felt the same when I was teaching in SG and I thought it will be better in TH but it's still the same haha. But I am still interested in applying as an ALT. Thanks for this vid :)
This was helpful, thank you!
Hi Candy!
I don't know but I find you funny :)
Anyways, thank for your vlog it's really helpful. I'm planning to apply this 2020. Hope everything will run smoothly.
saan po kayo mag-aapply? Goodluck po!
I like how she talks while looking around as if someone might be listening
Wow...I love your video...this is one that I am looking for...
Thank you for making this video! I am planning to apply for 2022 JET program.😇
I am so glad I get to see this video. I am planning to go to a seminar for this and I am a nervous wreck. But seeing this and hearing your experiences makes me feel better, knowing that I have an idea of what I am getting into. Instant subscriber.
I like it when you said, you just smile :) coz there were times or often I dont smile when i get too serious at work :)
Big help thank you for the information. Just applied in ALT I hope I’ll pass the job.
Thankyou for this video. ♥️😘
you're welcome! :D
I came across your vlog, I'm currently teaching in an Eikawa here in Japan and been thinking to switch to from an eikaiwa to ALT BUT I've been hearing lots of negatuve things too. This video helps :)
Hello,I am interested to apply as an Eikawa teacher. If you don't mind, what's your dispatch company? Thanks
I agree with that sugarcoating thing when it comes to emotions. That is called "tatemae" and usually happens in my classes (I teach Japanese online).
really great video. i am thinking about teaching english in japan after spending 3 weeks vacation here and this educated me quite a bit
Thanks for your video, very informative! :) And I have subscribed your channel! ^^
thank you! stay tuned for more :D
I really wamt to teach english in Japan. This video of yours Maam gave me motivation. ❤️❤️ thank you so much
Have you found a job teaching English in Japan?
Im expexting so much from japan thqt after i graduate my college next next year... i was thinking to go there and be one of you ALT. 😊your video helps me a lot.
Great video an good info!
Thanks for watching! :D
Listening to you Miss has really made me picture out what it would feel like to work in Japan as ALT. I plan on submitting an application this year and I feel that I should save your video for future reference. Thank you so much! 🥰
BTW, I have a question. Is being fluent in Japanese a primary requirement to be an ALT in Japan?
True yan sis. Honest sila.
I have a serious question I would like to ask, if that's okay? I would like to become an ESL teacher in Japan however, I have been curious as to the dress code. I love to dye my hair, wear dangling earrings, and I have a sleeve tattoo. The earrings I can obviously change to studs if allowed and hair, I'll just have to deal with not being able to dye my hair fun colors. However, I can't change the fact I have a tattoo that isn't easily hidden. I am okay with wearing long sleeves as I'm a freeze baby and get cold easily, but I have a little bit of it on the top of my hand. I could conceal it with makeup if I must. I would love to know what the dress code (clothes included) at your work place. Are they strict?
Wow! Basically described my first alt year here.
I guess there are a lot who emphasizes that all Japanese people are polite forgetting about some factors like culture norms, etc. 🤔 Thank you for this honest video. 💕
Maam, do you have a choice on what type of vehicle the agency will provide to you? Let us say that my drivers license is exclusively for driving motorcycle, will the agency provide a motorcycle instead of a car?
Hello there teacher!;) I enjoyed watching ur vid from start to finish.
It's quite enlightening so thank you so much.
I can tell that you're a wonderful person.
I am an English teacher just like u and I've been meaning to apply for a job in Japan. My background is teaching ESL to children and adults but this time I'd like to focus (mainly) or continue my career dedicated to teaching preschoolers. Advice naman jan teach.:)
Hi Ms. Candy! Just wanna ask where did you get your tesol/tefl/esl certification? And is there a specific agency here in PH where i can apply for ALT post? Thanks in advancs! Stay Blessed.
Hi. Just new to your page. I love your content! Very nice way of explaining stuff about being an ALT. Can I just ask something? Do you recommend your job (being an ALT) to us, Filipinos?
Thank you so much!!😊
HI! Can I ask if its possible to work as a teacher in Japan even though Im not an education gratuate? But currently Ive been tutoring Japanese students online and as a real estate agent I also work for Japanese clients. Would that be possible to still apply?
"In their hearts, they're not as polite as you think they are." I agree.
Just go with the flow...I lived here in Japan for almost 3.5 decades and I like it here. .Miss reality you should expect the unexpected when you go from one country to another. First of all you have to learn about their culture and language.Stop being judgemntal but try to win their hearts and you will never regret it.
you are amazing, I really your hard work
Hiiii poooo. I'm gonna be going to Japan to work as an English teacher too. So this is really informative. Thank you so much 😭 But I have a question. How much Japanese do you need po to know or speak to be able to work there? I only know really basic Japanese (although I'm self studying) so I'm a bit nervous and scared. Thanks so much in advance po and thanks for this video!
Hello I'm a senior high school student, specifically STEM student.
I want to ask on what course you took on college? Is it Education Major in English or a course that specifies learning just English?
I just found your channel and has been searching for infos about English teachers in Japan because i might be taking BSEd Maj in Eng this year in my freshmen college
Ate, hello. May i know what are the medical exams you went through that are required for this job? Also i miss you videos. You might be very busy but im reallllly looking forward for your new ones. !
subscribed! :)
With Japan's toxic work culture, do you think it's still worth it learning Japanese (for career opportunities after JET) given that it'd take 2-3 years to reach the intermediate level? :( What do you advice?
Hi, Ms. Karla. When did you know that you'll be assigned in Nagano? How long was it after you submitted your application for COE?
Hello, I knew about my placement a few days into training, so I was already here in Japan. I came here (initially) not knowing where I'll be assigned. It was tough but thank God, He placed me here! :)
Hi! I'm so glad I watched your videos. I am dreaming to become an English teacher. 😊
I like your Chanel dont stop
Hello pretty, did you teach kids when you were still an ESL teacher in Cebu?
Can you please tell us the qualifications we need to be an English teacher in Japan..as i'm also interested in this
hi, what degree or course did you take to be able to teach? is AB english enough or do you need to take an education english degree?
thank you so much for this! I am planning to go to Japan as an English teacher. Where do I apply for the job?
Hello, thanks for the informative video. Question: how many Alts are in each school? Are you the only one? I'm thinking of teaching one day in Japan and my husband wants to also. What are the chances of the agency sending us to the same area? Thanks.
Hello, usually one school has one ALT. big schools in the greater Tokyo area have two. Yes, I think you can request the company and talk about your situation. But again, there is no guarantee :D
I wanted to apply for ALT position, what companies do you recommend?
I am a filipina living in japan now~
I'm not a teacher, i just finished 2 years course computer technician, do you think I can teach or apply in ALT? I'm a resident in Japan do you think i can work with them?
Hi Candy.. Do ALTs get school holiday? And how many days of holiday do they get?
could u please make a video on how to improve english comm skills.
Hi Ms. Candy can I ask what is you dispatch company?
Hi mam. What company do you recommend? can you comment the link please?
hi ma'am candy! just followed you on instagram! pinoy here :)
been working in a nursing home while studying japanese since 2018 up to now here in japan and I would like to teach english here someday too! actually, my nihonggo sensei also wants to learn english but I am just not that confident enough to reach out at teach them but maybe after I get some tips, pieces of advice or techniques, I could do it.. lol. that's why I'm here on your YT vid! and thank you because by watching this video, I have learned a lot 😀 are you still teaching here in japan? take care and God bless! :
I thought only native English speaker who is eligible to teach in Japan..but you prove it wrong...thank miss
Do you teach English in Japan now?
This content is very informative. Your experiences are treasures.
What is your part-time job? (if you don't mind)
Hi! Is it possible to apply as an ALT without a BSE degree? Can it be done by any four year degree holder?
Hello Teacher! I am a Marketing Management graduate. Is it not possible to me to apply to Chesham as an ALT since I took a Business course? Thank you!
Hi, do you think it's alright to get a toefl certificate online?
Is being a youtuber okay for an ALT? 😊
Sensei... in applying do u need to be fluent in Japanese?
To be honest, I don't see any problem with being polite out of obligation. If it creates a better and more comfortable working environment so be it. It's just me though because I think that having a peace of mind in your work place or anywhere is better than being constantly bothered why they're so mean to you. I guess more than respect we can also call this professionalism. Though I do understand it'd be much better if everyone was truly nice to you. Also, it''s not like we have to be friends with everyone, anyways.
totally agree with you👌
Being polite is different from being two faced.
@@ryokohonda4619 just because your being ‘polite out of obligation’ doesn’t necessarily mean you’re two faced. It’s still a case to case basis.
It becomes a problem when it prevents them from giving you any feedback or constructive criticism to help you improve. That's the main problem I had with my JTEs as an ALT. They would never hove any useful feedback to anything I did, and I know my lesson plans weren't perfect. Fast forward to two years later, my foreign manager comes to observe a lesson and he gets furious at me after the lesson, saying I was so bad and one if the worst ALTs he had seen. And all that maybe could've been prevented if anyone had given me any useful feedback at all, but nope. This is why is it's important to be direct in certain situations, and not withholding all thoughts just for the sake of "keeping the peace".
Hello!! I’m re-watching your videos in 2018... and I found it so relatable! Thank you for answering my queries before, while I was processing ny application. More powers to your channel 🙂
Thank youuuuuu! I'm glad to be of help
Which company did you do your course and travels through?
Is it a long term job? I'm inspired by you po. I'm on my 2nd yr in college taking up BSED ENGLISH ☺
Hello! Just wanna know how did your interview go? Like, do you have tips on what and what not to do, say or wear? Did you had your interview in Japan? Thanks
Hello, I have a video about that in one of my videos (if you haven't seen it, please check it out) I also gave my tips there. I had my interview in the Philippines
fantastic
When I was still working in Australia my normal is 60 hours a week. Sheez 29 hours work is like giving me an early parole in jail. Thank you for sharing your insight.
Hello. Do you need any certificates? Like TESOL or alike
?
Is it really needed to have this ALT certification to work as an ALT in Japan?