Teaching English in Japan and Russia (so far) like anything else, have their similarities and differences that are rooted in culture. Of course, I can’t comment on teaching English in Russia the way I can about teaching English in Japan after 5.5 years, but after nearly a week, so far so good. 
I hope that I will be able to answer any questions about teaching English in Russia the way I did in my interview with The Broke Backpacker, for which I’m still doing my Tigger bounce!
So far, I can confidently make these comments/observations about my new life and teaching English in Moscow:
- I get to hang out with expats far more.
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Teachers are paired together as roommates, which helps a lot. Sadly, my roommate is leaving the company in the near future. ![:(]()
- Overall, Russians are fantastic students who are obsessed with grammar.
- There is such a big demand for IELTS.
- Most people are kind and civilized. For example, people usually hold the door for people behind them. This is especially true when people are walking in and out of subway stations. The doors are thick, heavy, and they swing violently.
- However, people can be really inconsiderate when it comes to apartments. The standard of living isn’t nearly as high as Japan; it’s uncommon for people to leave their apartments filthy and disgusting for the next tenants. More on that to come in the future!
- Food and clothing are expensive, but most other things are cheap/affordable.
- Furnished apartments are the norm, unlike in Japan where you’ll have to buy everything except your stove and toilet. Yes, that means you’ll have to buy lights! The exception is if you live in a place like Leo Palace, where you’ll just have to buy things like bedding, dishes, and hangers. Click here to see my old Leo Palace apartment.
- For the most part, staff members, including superiors, are good, supportive, laid back people. They’re very down to earth in the sense that nobody is perfect, and they’re happy to help. A wonderful staff makes all the difference in the workplace.
Great view from a classroom window, isn’t it?
My interview with The Broke Backpacker about teaching English in Japan covers topics like finances, jobs, students, living, and more. I’m looking forward to being able to give the world the same kind of insight to Russia!
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