Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/0:00Transcript2106. Do you need qualifications to teach English privately in Japan?The Free Talk Staffroom podcastPatrick SherriffJan 23, 20262ShareTranscriptIt’s complicated. Or rather, it’s as simple as deciding if qualifications add to your story or not, which isn’t always straight forward. The painting at the start of the video is here: https://artbypatricksherriff.substack.com/p/okada-san. Discussion about this videoCommentsRestacksThe Free Talk StaffroomAdvice for the self-employed English teacher in Japan. Drops every Friday.Advice for the self-employed English teacher in Japan. Drops every Friday.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppSpotifyRSS FeedAppears in episodePatrick SherriffRecent Episodes105. Where you can find more studentsJan 16 • Patrick Sherriff104. Teaching English for yourself to reach your dream salary - the numbersJan 9 • Patrick Sherriff103. Hopes for the New YearJan 2 • Patrick Sherriff102. I'm off the booze Dec 25, 2025 • Patrick Sherriff101. Count the ways to beat burnout as an English teacher in JapanDec 19, 2025 • Patrick Sherriff100. Two things you should do while you're living it up as a self-employed teacher in JapanDec 12, 2025 • Patrick Sherriff99. Should you copy or be original in your teaching?Dec 5, 2025 • Patrick Sherriff