for thoughs who have worked for nova...

snakeskin · Sep 13, 2004, 21:30

a few quick questions.
1. How do they get in contact with you, after the interview?
2. How long does it take ?
3. Whats more important: having a good interview or having a B.A.?

PopCulturePooka · Sep 13, 2004, 22:14

Originally Posted by snakeskin

a few quick questions.
1. How do they get in contact with you, after the interview?

Took them a week or two for me. By mail if I recall corretly.

2. How long does it take ?

My interview was in Jan or Feb, left April 22.

3. Whats more important: having a good interview or having a B.A.?

BA for VISA requirements, good interview helps.

But not too sure. Honestly dude you're worrying a lot. Too much. If you had even a mildly good interview, you have a BA and you're a native speaker you're in.
Nova is piss easy to get into. I've met some absolute clowns here in NOVA that I was INCREDIBLY surprised passed an interview. I don't want to get your hopes up but I'd be surprised if you don't get this job. In fact I've heard the biggest danger to getting into NOVA is actually BEING a teacher or HAVING Japanese ability. Because of some f'ed up conditions in NOVA they'd prefer people not have qualities or skills etc that make it easier for them to find other employment in Japan.

snakeskin · Sep 13, 2004, 23:54

Thanks Chief, That Helps

TwistedMac · Sep 14, 2004, 00:35

i don't wanna be an a**hole or anything, but let's face it, I am.

you're gonna teach those kids English and you put "thoughs" instead of "those"?

Suddenly it is very clear to me why the Japanese don't get any better at english even though they study it like crazy.

snakeskin · Sep 14, 2004, 00:59

my bad, I was using speak-text option on my pc.

PopCulturePooka · Sep 14, 2004, 01:01

Originally Posted by TwistedMac

i don't wanna be an a**hole or anything, but let's face it, I am.

you're gonna teach those kids English and you put "thoughs" instead of "those"?

Suddenly it is very clear to me why the Japanese don't get any better at english even though they study it like crazy.

Not that it matters.

I've been told numerous times that written grammar and spelling is not important as a NOVA teacher.

I in fact got in trouble for trying a spend part of my lesson teaching the difference between your and you're.

TwistedMac · Sep 14, 2004, 01:22

Originally Posted by FirstHousePooka

Not that it matters.

I've been told numerous times that written grammar and spelling is not important as a NOVA teacher.

I in fact got in trouble for trying a spend part of my lesson teaching the difference between your and you're.

that's crazy....

PopCulturePooka · Sep 14, 2004, 01:23

Originally Posted by TwistedMac

that's crazy....

Well it IS a 'conversation school'.

Heh

King of Tokyo · Sep 14, 2004, 07:21

I think there should be one Official Nova Thread.. Where all these questions can go.. I have seriously seen like 20 Nova threads in the last 2 months, and they were all basically the same..

Ewok85 · Sep 14, 2004, 18:18

How about we start a sticky thread? "Common Nova Q&A's"

Mike Cash · Sep 14, 2004, 18:19

Originally Posted by snakeskin

my bad, I was using speak-text option on my pc.

Pooka is right. It doesn't matter. I was constantly amazed and dismayed at the poor English displayed by the "teachers" I met at Nova.

I'll never forget one who, as he walked out of the teachers' room to teach a class on pronouns, asked me what pronouns are.

PopCulturePooka · Sep 14, 2004, 18:46

Originally Posted by mikecash

Pooka is right. It doesn't matter. I was constantly amazed and dismayed at the poor English displayed by the "teachers" I met at Nova.

I'll never forget one who, as he walked out of the teachers' room to teach a class on pronouns, asked me what pronouns are.

I had too ask my room-mates what a verb and adjective was.

That stuff isn't taught in QLD schools after 5th grade anymore.

Ewok85 · Sep 14, 2004, 20:56

How can you teach a language if you dont have a solid grasp of it yourself?

King of Tokyo · Sep 14, 2004, 21:02

Originally Posted by Ewok85

How can you teach a language if you dont have a solid grasp of it yourself?

I think mikecash and others have made that answer clear-

-By working for NOVA.

Heh.

PopCulturePooka · Sep 14, 2004, 22:42

Originally Posted by Ewok85

How can you teach a language if you dont have a solid grasp of it yourself?

Wing it.
Lie.

Eikaiwa's 'grasp of english language' = speaking it.

Mike Cash · Sep 15, 2004, 02:27

Originally Posted by Ewok85

How can you teach a language if you dont have a solid grasp of it yourself?

Your question in based on a mistaken assumption. Who said eikaiwa teachers teach English?

Sep 13, 2004, 21:30	#1
snakeskin Junior Member Join Date: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 17	for thoughs who have worked for nova... a few quick questions. 1. How do they get in contact with you, after the interview? 2. How long does it take ? 3. Whats more important: having a good interview or having a B.A.?

Sep 13, 2004, 22:14	#2
PopCulturePooka Go to shopping Join Date: Jul 8, 2004 Age: 28 Posts: 652	Originally Posted by snakeskin a few quick questions. 1. How do they get in contact with you, after the interview? Took them a week or two for me. By mail if I recall corretly. 2. How long does it take ? My interview was in Jan or Feb, left April 22. 3. Whats more important: having a good interview or having a B.A.? BA for VISA requirements, good interview helps. But not too sure. Honestly dude you're worrying a lot. Too much. If you had even a mildly good interview, you have a BA and you're a native speaker you're in. Nova is piss easy to get into. I've met some absolute clowns here in NOVA that I was INCREDIBLY surprised passed an interview. I don't want to get your hopes up but I'd be surprised if you don't get this job. In fact I've heard the biggest danger to getting into NOVA is actually BEING a teacher or HAVING Japanese ability. Because of some f'ed up conditions in NOVA they'd prefer people not have qualities or skills etc that make it easier for them to find other employment in Japan. __________________ Do you know stuff?

Sep 14, 2004, 00:35	#4
TwistedMac 夜露死苦! Join Date: Mar 4, 2004 Location: orz.eu Age: 27 Posts: 2,044	i don't wanna be an ahole or anything, but let's face it, I am. you're gonna teach those kids English and you put "thoughs" instead of "those"? Suddenly it is very clear to me why the Japanese don't get any better at english even though they study it like crazy. __________________ 夜露死苦! www.orz.eu I find affence at your post as I ware eyeglass and have lmited site. Sankyuu~! http://japan.orz.eu** - A site for my trip to Japan.

Sep 14, 2004, 01:01	#6
PopCulturePooka Go to shopping Join Date: Jul 8, 2004 Age: 28 Posts: 652	Originally Posted by TwistedMac i don't wanna be an a**hole or anything, but let's face it, I am. you're gonna teach those kids English and you put "thoughs" instead of "those"? Suddenly it is very clear to me why the Japanese don't get any better at english even though they study it like crazy. Not that it matters. I've been told numerous times that written grammar and spelling is not important as a NOVA teacher. I in fact got in trouble for trying a spend part of my lesson teaching the difference between your and you're.

Sep 14, 2004, 01:22	#7
TwistedMac 夜露死苦! Join Date: Mar 4, 2004 Location: orz.eu Age: 27 Posts: 2,044	Originally Posted by FirstHousePooka Not that it matters. I've been told numerous times that written grammar and spelling is not important as a NOVA teacher. I in fact got in trouble for trying a spend part of my lesson teaching the difference between your and you're. that's crazy....

Sep 13, 2004, 23:54	#3
snakeskin Junior Member Join Date: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 17	Thanks Chief, That Helps

Sep 14, 2004, 00:59	#5
snakeskin Junior Member Join Date: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 17	my bad, I was using speak-text option on my pc.

Sep 14, 2004, 01:23	#8
PopCulturePooka Go to shopping Join Date: Jul 8, 2004 Age: 28 Posts: 652	Originally Posted by TwistedMac that's crazy.... Well it IS a 'conversation school'. Heh

Sep 14, 2004, 07:21	#9
King of Tokyo The Funky Homosapien. Join Date: Dec 7, 2003 Location: Torontokyo, Japanada Age: 6 Posts: 704	I think there should be one Official Nova Thread.. Where all these questions can go.. I have seriously seen like 20 Nova threads in the last 2 months, and they were all basically the same.. __________________ America, land of opportunity, mirages and camouflages - more than usually Speakin loudly, sayin nothin, you confusin me, you losin me Your game is twisted, want me enlisted - in your usary Foolishly, most men join the ranks cluelessly Buffoonishly accept the deception, believe the perception

Sep 14, 2004, 18:18	#10
Ewok85 Cute and Furry Join Date: Nov 14, 2003 Location: Saitama/Tokyo Age: 24 Posts: 2,343	How about we start a sticky thread? "Common Nova Q&A's"

Sep 14, 2004, 18:19	#11
Mike Cash Delusions of Adequacy Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: Japan Posts: 5,417	Originally Posted by snakeskin my bad, I was using speak-text option on my pc. Pooka is right. It doesn't matter. I was constantly amazed and dismayed at the poor English displayed by the "teachers" I met at Nova. I'll never forget one who, as he walked out of the teachers' room to teach a class on pronouns, asked me what pronouns are. __________________ Kiva: Loans That Change Lives

Sep 14, 2004, 18:46	#12
PopCulturePooka Go to shopping Join Date: Jul 8, 2004 Age: 28 Posts: 652	Originally Posted by mikecash Pooka is right. It doesn't matter. I was constantly amazed and dismayed at the poor English displayed by the "teachers" I met at Nova. I'll never forget one who, as he walked out of the teachers' room to teach a class on pronouns, asked me what pronouns are. I had too ask my room-mates what a verb and adjective was. That stuff isn't taught in QLD schools after 5th grade anymore.

Sep 14, 2004, 20:56	#13
Ewok85 Cute and Furry Join Date: Nov 14, 2003 Location: Saitama/Tokyo Age: 24 Posts: 2,343	How can you teach a language if you dont have a solid grasp of it yourself?

Sep 14, 2004, 21:02	#14
King of Tokyo The Funky Homosapien. Join Date: Dec 7, 2003 Location: Torontokyo, Japanada Age: 6 Posts: 704	Originally Posted by Ewok85 How can you teach a language if you dont have a solid grasp of it yourself? I think mikecash and others have made that answer clear- -By working for NOVA. Heh.

Sep 14, 2004, 22:42	#15
PopCulturePooka Go to shopping Join Date: Jul 8, 2004 Age: 28 Posts: 652	Originally Posted by Ewok85 How can you teach a language if you dont have a solid grasp of it yourself? Wing it. Lie. Eikaiwa's 'grasp of english language' = speaking it.

Sep 15, 2004, 02:27	#16
Mike Cash Delusions of Adequacy Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: Japan Posts: 5,417	Originally Posted by Ewok85 How can you teach a language if you dont have a solid grasp of it yourself? Your question in based on a mistaken assumption. Who said eikaiwa teachers teach English?

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