Teaching English in the Far East

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Spoke to a cousin this weekend and she mentioned that a friend of hers had gone to Japan to teach English. She didn't need to know any Japanese, and only needs 'a' degree to go out to do it. No specific training, no teaching experience, just be western and have a degree in anything. This is interesting, as it's clear she's made a fortune in two years and was able to buy a house on her return to Canada. She also had a bit of extra curricular work (curricular in the loosest sense of the word, you don't need to make any lesson plans or take any work home apparantly) where she would meet a group of business men on their lunch and just basically make idle conversation in order to improve their English. Same sort of thing in the mornings going to wealthy families and speaking english while they eat breakfast. She'd pick up equivalent of £50 for 30 minutes chat.

If I did it I'd want to learn Japanese aswell but it's nothing more than a bit of thought at this point. Anyone done it/know anyone who's done it?
 
Balddog said:
She bought a house with the money she earned? You sure you heard right?

Not outright, but saved enough for 3 months backpacking in SE Asia and a down payment on a house on her return to Canada.

Cheers for the link Ukadder, and anything other info your mate can pass on thebrasso would be great, thanks :)
 
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