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denisehoja
Joined: 25 Nov 2009
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 Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:43 am Post subject: Non-native or near-native teachers? |
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What are my chances of finding a job in Japan or Korea as a near-native or non-native teacher? Here is my story:
I am a 25 year-old female, originally from Turkey but I have lived in Australia from the age of 12. I have CELTA and I have been teaching English at an accredited language school in Turkey for almost 2 years. I don't have an Aussie accent but my pronunciation is clear with no obvious 'migrant' accent. And yes, I have a degree in Asian studies and I am an Australian citizen. So, how hard is it for me to get a job there?
Thanks in advance... |
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EmilyG27
Joined: 25 Jun 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:50 am Post subject: |
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As far as I am concerned ... all you need is a passport from a native speaking country. You shouldn't have a problem finding a job at all. They don't have to know that you were born in Turkey, and they will not know the difference. You have a passport from Australia and that is all you need. You also have some good experience.
Are you in the process of looking for jobs now? I am currently looking for a replacement, and if you would be interested in finding out more information, you could email me and I'd be happy and try to help you out.
Good luck with your job search!
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blackjack
Joined: 04 Jan 2006
Location: anyang
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| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:17 am Post subject: |
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They don't ask for a birth certificate, so as long as you have an aussie passport and a degree from australia (and don't mind the shame of putting Australian as your nationality  ) Then there should be no need to mention place of birth. (could be wrong there but it has been nearly two years since I filled out my last E2 paperwork).
You might also want to skip over any mention of being born in Turkey in any interviews, don't lie just say you are Australian. i.e "where are you from?" I'm Australian |
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storysinger81
Joined: 25 Mar 2007
Location: Daegu
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| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:37 am Post subject: |
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If you mention your country of birth, public schools might make you "prove" (as they do with kyopos--Koreans-Americans/Australians/Canadians, etc.) that you've attended English language schools since middle school. But if you have a passport and a university degree from Australia, you should be alright.
I agree with the others who advised you not to mention it unless asked directly. |
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