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[princevince45]

hi everybody

sorry if this has already been discussed but I cannot find it anywhere

I am interested in being an ALT for Jet but it says on the website you have to have functional Japanese?

is that just one of those things that's really flexible or are they really strict with that? because I have nothing when it comes to Japanese language.

thanks

[surendra]

I think you are referring to the CLT position. I believe that one needs a relatively high level of Japanese to be considered for.

[Rooster.]

[RustyShackleford]

Just seconding what's been said. Although, in certain areas such as the one I used to live in, some Japanese ability is viewed as an unspoken requirement. Not a lot, but enough to do more than order at a restaurant.

[pnksweater]

When you download the application you’ll see that it asks for your experience in three categories: teaching, Japanese language, and experience abroad. You don’t have to have all three, but having something in each section would be better. If you have the time, consider a little self study or signing up for a summer course at the local community college. Something is better than nothing.

People get on the program all the time with zero Japanese. These days they are certainly in the minority. However, even people who have a few years of university level Japanese under their belts will find that they have plenty of room for improvement.

[rxk22]

[fat_chris]

[rxk22]