Guide to Japan and Teaching in Japan

TEACHING IN JAPAN
	Former ELT News editor Michael Chan wrote this comprehensive guide to teaching English in Japan. It covers just about any question you might have, from the kind of qualifications you need to the differences between the different kinds of schools. Read the Teaching Guide
JET PROGRAM(ME)
	Thousands of people come from all around the world to work on the JET Program every year. Most work as Assistant Language Teachers, but there are also many positions at municipal offices. This guide by former JET Ryan Olson tells it all, including the pitfalls to watch out for. Read the JET Guide
UNIVERSITIES
	Working at a university in Japan is considered by many to be one of the best teaching positions you can hope for, with great pay and long holidays. Well, it's not quite that simple and things are changing quite radically in third-level education. Read the Universities Guide
LIVING IN JAPAN
	One of the most daunting prospects for a newcomer to Japan is having to deal with how differently things are done here. This added to the difficulty of the language can make the first few months very stressful. Our guide will help you deal with some of those issues. Read the Living Guide
ACRONYMS & JAPANESE ELT WORDS
Do you know your TOEIC from your TOEFL? Do you have any idea what LCCIEB stands for? How about the difference between EFL and ESL? Acronyms are thrown around a lot in the ELT business (see?!), but our handy little guide can tell you what they stand for and point you to relevant web sites. If you work in a school here in Japan, you'll come across a lot of Japanese words related to teaching or the school environment. If your Japanese is not up to scratch, you can make life a lot easier, and avoid a lot of confusion, if you can remember at least these few words. Read the Living Guide

• JET (5)
• Living in Japan (12)
• Teaching in Japan (11)
• Terminology (4)
• Universities (1)

• Handpicked Links
• Acronyms A-D
• Acronyms E-L
• Acronyms M-Z
• Japanese ELT-related Words
• A Guide to the JET Program - The Application Process
• A Guide to the JET Program - Metropolis or Rice Paddy?
• A Guide to the JET Program - Pre-departure: Gifts to give and things to leave behind
• A Guide to the JET Program - The First Class
• A Guide to the JET Program - Japanese Students: Maybe Not Quite What You Expected!