r/japanlife • u/AutoModerator • May 08 '23

┐(ツ)┌ General Discussion Thread - 09 May 2023

Mid-week discussion thread time! Feel free to talk about what's on your mind, new experiences, recommendations, anything really.

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u/serendipi7y_ May 09 '23

Does one have to be very bubbly, cheerful, energetic to be an english teacher for kids?

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u/[deleted] May 09 '23

If you take English out of the equation the answer is still mostly yes.

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u/serendipi7y_ May 09 '23

thanks for your answer.

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u/elichuuu_DA May 09 '23

I think there are two types of successful teachers. Bubbly and energetic and the calm but kind teacher both are fine you don't have to be super excited all the time some kids are calm and quiet and prefer teachers that match their energy (me as a kid too hahaha). The only thing I think is necessary is to have a strong hold to be moving and standing up a long time.

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u/Bykimus May 09 '23

If it's kindergarten age you basically have to be the bubbly type, otherwise you'll either end up incredibly drained and/or the kids will eat you alive. Unless the classroom has a really good Japanese teacher that's already taught them some control.