Thursday, March 5, 2020

Inglês online Comece a escrever!

Inglês online Comece a escrever! Estamos todos aqui, online, partilhando este espaço maravilhoso onde conhecimento, diversão e ócio se misturam e se transformam em algo novo, interessante. No momento em que nos encontramos conectados, estamos em contato direto com uma miscelânia de culturas, acabamos por ser cidadãos virtuais de uma aldeia global e falar em Inglês online faz parte.No entanto, quando começamos a falar sobre qual será a melhor forma de comunicar na internet, surgem algumas questões. Aquela na qual irei focar é o uso do Inglês por falantes que não são nativos. Isto, porque o ambiente na internet pode ser bastante hostil para quem prentede passar uma mensagem, mas não tem ou se esquece de usar as ferramentas linguísticas adequadas.Embora usar o Inglês online seja uma ótima forma de treinar, é preciso ter alguns cuidados básicos, que por vezes são esquecidos, por estarmos tão habituados a comunicar em Português de forma automática. Por exemplo, na maior parte das vezes que escrevem os algo na nossa língua materna, não pensamos se estamos a escrever determinada palavra corretamente ou se estamos a conjugar o verbo da forma certa, porque são detalhes que já fazem parte de nós, do conhecimento que adquirimos ao longo dos anos e que usamos todos os dias nas mais variadas circunstâncias.Por outro lado, quando estamos tentando passar uma mensagem em outra língua, como o Inglês, hesitamos em detalhes simples, como qual verbo será o mais indicado para determinada frase. Isso pode causar algum desconforto, até porque a internet não é propriamente o lugar mais amigável do mundo para quem comete erros gramaticais (como podemos ver pelo meme acima), mas é uma excelente maneira de vencermos o medo de comunicar em outra língua, que é uma questão recorrente entre muitos estudantes de idiomas.A questão da utilização do Inglês por quem não domina o idioma perfeitamente é certamente debatível. Contudo, sem praticar aquilo que é aprendido nas aulas é mu ito mais complicado conseguir usar o idioma naturalmente. Por isso, não importa se no início você vai cometer alguns erros, todo mundo já errou. Inclusive, há muitos falantes nativos de Inglês que escrevem errado, tal como há brasileiros que inventam o seu próprio Português, de tantos erros que cometem.Acredito que estudantes de Inglês devem aproveitar todas as oportunidades para perder a vergonha de se exprimir nessa língua, aprender com os erros, próprios e alheios, e ler bastante, de forma a enriquecer o vocabulário. Apesar de ser possível (e provável) que erros sejam cometidos, se você se esforçar por usar os conhecimentos adquiridos e aproveitar essa experiência para entender quais são as áreas com as quais tem mais dificuldades, com certeza será algo positivo para o seu aprendizado.

How much can you save as an English teacher in Japan

How much can you save as an English teacher in Japan Teaching English in Japan has one of the most attractive salaries for ESL teachers while still giving you heaps of opportunities to save and travel. The cost of living can vary depending on where you live but the salary offered will more than cover any expenses you might have. And that’s without even considering the benefits. Japanese schools will typically include your flights, accommodation allocations, settlement allowances, health care and of course, there’s the minor benefit of unlimited access to Japan. But never mind that…we’re here to talk about the saving potential Japan has to offer! How much can I save while teaching English in Japan? Like with everything else, there’s no real concrete number when it comes to savings in Japan. It will ultimately depend on what kind of lifestyle you have. Teachers can easily save about $10,500 USD in a year. With a little effort, there’s no reason why you wouldn’t be able to bank upwards of $15,000 USD. It’s worth looking for things to do close to where you live so that you spend less on travel. Perhaps cooking some of your meals rather than always eating out, and being conservative with some of your utilities. Basically, employing the same sort of money-saving tactics you might use at home. The biggest mistake new teachers make is going mad with their first few pay cheques and leaving it too long before they start pocketing those extra dollars. One way of preventing this is to send a chunk of money home every month. If it’s sitting in another bank account, you won’t be as tempted to spend it (hopefully!) How much is it actually possible to save per month teaching in Japan? Saving about $1,000 per month is easy enough when teaching in Japan. This amount will leave you plenty of “fun” money while making sure your bank balance remains healthy. The cost of getting set up as an ESL teacher in Japan When you’re teaching English in Japan, it’s important to plan for how much it’s going to cost you initially. It’s advisable to have a small chunk of savings to get you to your first pay cheque. We’ve summarized the expenses you’re going to face in the early months so that you’re fully prepared. Knowledge is power…or at the very least an incentive to start saving for the first leg of your Japanese dream. With any luck, you won’t end up relying on packet-ramen for all your meals! Some of the programs will pay for flights up front, but not many. Usually, this cost is on you (and they will reimburse you once you’ve arrived). Flights can get expensive. We recommend scoping them out a couple of months in advance and using sites like Skyscanner to make sure you get the best deal. You can get cheaper flights if you choose longer flights with layovers. The cost of getting there will depend on your willingness to put up with discomfort. Most positions for teaching ESL in Japan come with a housing allocation. This means your first month might entail an apartment search. The cost of getting your foot in the door of a simple studio apartment will cost you anything from $1,500 2,800 USD a month (this includes deposits, key money, handling fees, gift money (!) and 1-2 months of rent). Your actual monthly rent after that will only be between $280 and $780 (depending on location and the kind of apartment you go for). Aside from that, you may want to budget for a phone and well…a month of feeding yourself! Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. The average cost of living in Japan (based on Tokyo - the most expensive city) Japan has a reasonable cost of living (despite the rumors). It’s the land of ramen after all. We’ve done some calculations so you can plan for the different costs that might affect your budget. Average cost/USD Utilities Basic (electricity, heating, air con, water, garbage) $93 per month (but some people pay a lot more…it depends what you use) Cell phone/data plans About $28 - $40 per month for a decent plan Food drink Average monthly budget for food $250 - 300 should feed most people Meal in a McDonalds $7 Meal in a Japanese restaurant (inexpensive) $11 Meal in a Japanese restaurant (mid-range) $25 Cappuccino (regular) $4 Okay, so how easy is it to get a job teaching English in Japan? Qualifying for teaching jobs in Japan isn’t the easiest. Because it’s so competitive, they tend to favor candidates with some classroom experience. As far as requirements go, a TEFL certificate and a bachelor’s degree will be more or less mandatory. Read this: How to land an English teaching job in Japan Ready to save big teaching in Japan? Wahoo! It’s time to start browsing jobs boards. Why not head over to our teaching jobs board and see what teaching jobs are currently available in Japan. Get your application in and who knows? Maybe you will be waking up in Japan in a few months time.