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blackrosewitch121



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 3:30 am    Post subject: Closed topic Reply with quote
Thank you.

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happyinshangqiu



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 4:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I am in China and the university I work at hires Japanese language teachers, this isn't the only university that hires Japanese teachers either, drop me a PM and I can help you. Very Happy
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MuscatGary



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 5:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Europe or at least the EU is almost certainly a no-go as they normally only employ EU citizens. An additional problem is that there is no such thing as a two year degree in Europe.
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suphanburi



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 8:25 am    Post subject: Re: Options for an Asian English Speaker? Reply with quote
blackrosewitch121 wrote:
He has a 2 year degree and a TEFL


Therein lies the problem.

A "2-year degree" is not a Bachelor's degree (the requirement for LEGAL work in east or SE Asia as a teacher). An "Associates Degree (2 year degree) doesn't work.

His only real option is to complete his education (get the BA) or work his way around as a "tourist" teacher.

AFTER he completes a legitimate BA then most of SE Asia is open to him as a non-native speaker. He would also need a valid TOEIC/IELTS/TOEFL score.

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spiral78



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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OR even European Options for employment as an English Teacher?


No, not Europe, as pointed out above - wrong passport.
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blackrosewitch121



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 2:16 pm    Post subject: Thanks Reply with quote
Thank you

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blackrosewitch121



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 2:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Why would he need a TOEFL score when English is his first language? He is essentially an american asian with a japanese passport. Also thanks for the help guys.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 2:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Options for an Asian English Speaker? Reply with quote
blackrosewitch121 wrote:
It is his first language as any other white person.

All white people speak English as their first language? Shocked
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rtm



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 2:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Options for an Asian English Speaker? Reply with quote
blackrosewitch121 wrote:
He is not a non native speaker. It is his first language as any other white person. And I know for a fact you can get legal and complete jobs without a 4 year degree, it will just be a bit more difficult. It is a lie to say that.


I would be careful about saying that all white people speak English as their first language.

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He is essentially an american asian with a japanese passport


But, he's not American in a legal sense. He's a Japanese national who speaks English really well.

Eligibility for visas for English teaching work is determined by country of passport in many (but not all) countries (as it's difficult for government agencies to determine native speaker status based on language skill). Often, one would need to have a passport from the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand, and sometimes South Africa and places that have English as a colonial language (such as Singapore) are included, but often not. If his only passport is a Japanese passport, it is likely that he will be treated as a Japanese, non-native speaker for legal/visa purposes. In some countries, he can show TOEFL/IELTS scores to show that he has a high enough proficiency in English to teach it. It should be easy enough for him to take the test and ace it. In some countries, extensive academic qualifications can count instead, but it doesn't sound like he has this. It's an unfortunate situation, but that is the reality.
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blackrosewitch121



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 4:07 pm    Post subject: Thanks Reply with quote
Thank you

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