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    Japan will open
    Kenney Byrd
    • Feb 17
    • 1 min

    Japan will open

    Overseas Candidates, it looks like Japan will open its borders soon. We will have positions not only in April but also in Late April and...
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    Help students understand English Part 2
    Kenney Byrd
    • Feb 17
    • 1 min

    Help students understand English Part 2

    The following statement may cause debate, but ALTs are not teaching students English. We are here to understand English through English...
    49 views0 comments
    Help students understand English Part 1
    Kenney Byrd
    • Feb 2
    • 1 min

    Help students understand English Part 1

    In this 3 part blog, I will talk about the importance of helping students understand English in Japanese schools. Many people describe...
    79 views0 comments
    Majority vs Minority
    Kenney Byrd
    • Jan 11
    • 1 min

    Majority vs Minority

    In industrialized nations, the majority rules. For example, if you are voting. If the majority of the people vote for someone, they are...
    99 views
    Kenney Byrd
    • Jan 10
    • 1 min

    Happy New Year

    With all of the craziness around me, I forgot to wish everyone a Happy New Year!! Happy New Year, everyone. We look forward to finding...
    40 views0 comments
    The Worst things you can do as an ALT.
    Kenney Byrd
    • Dec 15, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Worst things you can do as an ALT.

    Late for School There is nothing more disappointing to schools than having an ALT that arrives late, especially on their very first day...
    127 views1 comment
    What can make you a Super ALT Part 2
    Kenney Byrd
    • Dec 13, 2021
    • 1 min

    What can make you a Super ALT Part 2

    Here are the last four answers on how you can become a super ALT. Ready to Lead When Necessary It is not your job to lead 100% but when...
    113 views2 comments
    What can make you a Super ALT Part 1
    Kenney Byrd
    • Dec 11, 2021
    • 1 min

    What can make you a Super ALT Part 1

    We have new premium ALT positions coming up. I thought it would be a good idea to show the qualification in details what makes ALTs to...
    161 views0 comments
    Alcohol Addiction in Japan
    Kenney Byrd
    • Dec 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    Alcohol Addiction in Japan

    I would like to talk about something serious. Alcoholism is really unpleasant in Japan. Sometimes people in the foreign population does...
    49 views2 comments
    What's new in 2022?
    Kenney Byrd
    • Dec 8, 2021
    • 1 min

    What's new in 2022?

    Lot of new programs that ALTs can do on their off days. Don't worry, it is completely up to you if you want to join it or not. Annual...
    118 views0 comments
    Anxiety Levels
    Kenney Byrd
    • Dec 8, 2021
    • 1 min

    Anxiety Levels

    I know that the overseas candidate's anxiety level is high. Especially for candidates overseas who have been waiting to come to Japan for...
    56 views0 comments
    Medicine in Japan
    Kenney Byrd
    • Nov 30, 2021
    • 1 min

    Medicine in Japan

    Most Japanese medication is in powdered form or tablets and is often considered to be weaker than in many western countries. The powder...
    26 views0 comments
    Blogging
    Kenney Byrd
    • Nov 30, 2021
    • 1 min

    Blogging

    Someone mentioned that I have not been blogging for a while. Sorry all, I have been busy with new projects and my brain has not shifted...
    27 views0 comments
    Your Community
    Kenney Byrd
    • Oct 30, 2021
    • 1 min

    Your Community

    Let’s talk about becoming a regular at an establishment. This is a great way to get involved with your community. You can do it by...
    27 views0 comments
    Japanese Course Online
    Kenney Byrd
    • Oct 13, 2021
    • 1 min

    Japanese Course Online

    I have a Japanese school in Japan willing to help future ALTs and ALTs in Japan with a special online course. They have two lesson time...
    60 views0 comments
    Vaccinations in Japan
    Kenney Byrd
    • Oct 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    Vaccinations in Japan

    The number of COVID cases is dropping rapidly in Japan now. A lot ask why and there is a simple solution: more vaccinations ( 70% have...
    35 views0 comments
    The State of Emergency has ended
    Kenney Byrd
    • Oct 1, 2021
    • 1 min

    The State of Emergency has ended

    The state of Emergency has ended in Japan. FINALLY!! But we are not out of the woods yet. By ending it, they will see how the numbers are...
    56 views0 comments
    Introducing yourself to neighbors in Japan
    Kenney Byrd
    • Sep 25, 2021
    • 1 min

    Introducing yourself to neighbors in Japan

    It’s good manners to go around and introduce yourself to immediate neighbors shortly after moving in (even if you don't speak Japanese so...
    50 views0 comments
    Getting positions and Japanese Lessons
    Kenney Byrd
    • Sep 24, 2021
    • 1 min

    Getting positions and Japanese Lessons

    We are working hard to get positions ready. I have been a bit busy and not able to answer emails quickly enough. Please be patient with...
    81 views0 comments
    Fire Situation in Japan
    Kenney Byrd
    • Sep 11, 2021
    • 1 min

    Fire Situation in Japan

    In Tokyo, roughly 4,000 fires break out annually and it is not due to climate change. Please prepare yourself by learning how to prevent...
    39 views0 comments
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