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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 17 MIN

101. Count the ways to beat burnout as an English teacher in Japan

from The Free Talk Staffroom · host Patrick Sherriff

It’s not all milk and honey teaching in Japan. Here are (probably 10?) tips to make it through as a self-employed English teacher when you’re feeling like you can’t go on. But if you’re earlier in your career, or know someone thinking of teaching English as a career, may I recommend The Tower English Way, a summary of what I know about setting up shop for yourself. It’s on Amazon Prime so would make it in time for Christmas. Details here: https://freetalktefl.substack.com/p/the-tower-english-way-how-to-startThe thumbnail picture is one of mine, details here: https://artbypatricksherriff.substack.com/p/teganuma-drama This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freetalktefl.substack.com

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