April 19, 2019
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ49.mp3 This week Jonathan drops in to tell us all about the business he just started in Japan, how he decided that Japan was the place […]
April 14, 2019
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ48.mp3 This week Jason from Digino drops in to explain another option for those wanting to get into teaching, those looking to make a few bucks, […]
April 5, 2019
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ47.mp3 This week Tyson makes his second appearance to talk about his new venture, Japan Switch. After starting 7 English schools, Tyson has opened his first […]
March 29, 2019
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ46.mp3 This week I talk with Direct Hire Danny about how he landed his position, his teaching style that earned him a direct hire job, and […]
March 22, 2019
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ45.mp3 This week I talk with David from TESOLJapan.com about how important the TESOL is in 2019, what it can do for your teaching career in […]
March 15, 2019
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ44.mp3 This week I talk with Graeme, a two-time passer of N1, 30 year translator, and all around driven dude. I wish I had half as […]
March 12, 2019
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ43.mp3 This week I explain what NHK and the “NHK man” really are and what your options are if and when they come knocking on your […]
March 3, 2019
You don’t have to go back home to get a CELTA qualification – you can do it while having an amazing time travelling in a beautiful […]
March 2, 2019
Smoking indoors and in public spaces has recently become more of an issue in Japan because of concerns like passive smoking. Leading up to the 2020 […]
March 1, 2019
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ42.mp3 This week I talk with Peter from JobsinJapan about what he learned at the latest ETJ expo from employers in Japan, and we also talk […]
February 22, 2019
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ41.mp3 This week I talk with Amanda, creator of the awesome Facebook Group Tokyo Expat Network, an awesome resource for foreigners living in Japan. We talk […]
February 15, 2019
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ40.mp3 This week I talk with Andy, a person that started as an ALT with Interac and has done much more through his many steps up […]
February 8, 2019
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ39.mp3 After I talked with the person that places this ad, I knew I had to learn more. After doing so, I knew she would be […]
February 1, 2019
My personal teaching philosophy is to put a strong focus on the development of a student’s self-awareness during the learning process. The reason this is useful […]
February 1, 2019
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ38.mp3 This week I talk to sake brewer Andrew, about how he got his job, what each day entails, and what its like to work for […]
January 25, 2019
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January 18, 2019
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ36.mp3 Rafael stopped by this week to regale us with his tale of multiple jobs in Japan, both teaching and non-teaching, and eventually deciding Japan wasn’t […]
January 11, 2019
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ35.mp3 We start off 2019 with an interview with voice actress, actual actress, and all around creative-type Laura. We talk about how she got into the […]
January 9, 2019
So you’ve decided that this year is the year you get your Japanese up to a decent level. Well done! You’re already ahead of most foreigners […]
December 21, 2018
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ33.mp3 This week professional job hopper Mitch comes in to explain why (and how) he has jumped from non-teaching to non-teaching job while also making some […]
December 17, 2018
For many teachers and professionals living in Japan, December is a time for reflection on growth and choices in the past year. In fact, most full-time […]
December 14, 2018
http://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ32.mp3 This week HR person Kyoko and Trainer Carlos come in to explain what it’s like to work at the unique “school”, that is known as […]
December 9, 2018
Out of the ways to come to Japan is to be an English teacher, with one of the largest categories being that of an ALT (Assistant […]
December 8, 2018
The Diet passed a bill that will allow more foreign workers into Japan. With the ageing population and lack of labour force in a lot of […]