Why We Want To Teach English In Japan

  In a time of such global commerce, English has become one of the most widely used, influential, and empowering tools for any businessperson seeking to further their opportunity in today's world. Throughout our travel experiences, we have noticed the importance of bilingualism, the ability not only to communicate, but to express our individualism, and to understand the cultures and social structures within the foreign countries we have been able to visit.  The importance of not just saying hello, but how are you?  During our recent trip to Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala, we continuously sought the opportunity to enjoy a cultural exchange with native citizens in these countries, specifically a chance to step into a foreign classroom if only for a day of foreign language instruction.  However, due to our time constraints we could not find the right occasion to satisfy our desires to teach, despite contacting a number of schools.  We feel that we would truly enjoy a much longer-term experience and after talking to a number of friends who have had the chance to live and teach abroad in Japan, feel that this might just be the opportunity we have been looking for.  A place where we can settle in and really put our best efforts towards both instruction and learning.
  A second hope that we share is our goal of a truly two-way cultural exchange.  When we say this, we mean that at heart we are students of society, of culture, and of modernity, constantly seeking to continue our education.  We both feel that there is no better manner of achieving this than by complete immersion of oneself in a foreign setting.  As our study-abroad experiences have proven, this immersion is stand alone the best way to gain a better knowledge and understanding of another culture, especially in terms of learning a new language.  During our time outside the classroom, we hope to explore the abundance of cultural festivals and enjoy time to travel around the country, from cities, to mountains, to the coast.
  We appreciate your consideration and would like to thank you very much for your time.