How To Become a TEFL Teacher
Are you thinking of moving into a new career? What about becoming a TEFL teacher? As a TEFL English teacher you can find jobs all over the world. You can even move around the world from job to job! Are you considering taking a year off from your studies? Are you eager to see the world? Perhaps university life has got you burned out or maybe you still haven't decided what to study. Taking a gap year off from school to travel and do a little soul searching isn't just a break from the books. It can be a wise investment in your future. Why Teach English as a Foreign Language? It's the most affordable way to travel abroad. International work experience looks great on your resume. There is no[..]
Avoid Unemployment With Teaching Jobs Abroad
The second half of 2009 has seen the worst levels of unemployment amongst young people in 14 years. Over 1,000,000 people aged between 16 and 24 are out of work and that figure is only set to rise as more jobs are cut and young people leave education. The Prince's Trust has worked out that a young person lost a job almost every minute between March and May alone. At the moment the figures suggest that one in every six young people is unemployed and is not in education, an unacceptable figure is how Lord Mandelson the Business Secretary described it. Whilst the government is making promises to get all 18 to 24-year-olds who have been on the dole for 12 months into a job, training[..]
What Do You Need to Be Qualified to Teach English in Taiwan?
Would you like to try your hand at teaching in Taiwan? Not just anyone can teach English in Taiwan. It may have been true that in the past all you needed to teach English in Taiwan or just about any Asian country was a passport from an English speaking country, but this isn't the case anymore. To be eligible to teach English in Taiwan today, in addition to being a native English speaker from the USA/CAN/Australia/New Zealand/South Africa, you must also hold either a Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree with TEFL/TESOL certificate. If you satisfy these requirements, you'll find that getting work in Taiwan is easy. What kind of Bachelor's degree is required to teach English? Does it[..]
The job interview in TEFL/ESL/TESOL is vitally important for so many reasons. You have to prove yourself capable and competent in an increasingly competitive market, you have to find out what kind of establishment your potential employer is, whether or not you can negotiate pay and other conditions, and for many more reasons. As we learn in this article, careful planning and an astute and charismatic approach on the day works wonders. Think now you have applied for a job in a private language institute and have been invited to attend an interview like any other job. So begins the preparation stage to the TEFL/ESL/TSEOL job interview. Getting your appearance, interview answers and[..]
Teach English in Abroad
There are many ways to get experience of foreign culture and environment. If you are interested in taking a daring leap to experience the ways of life of people in abroad, then working as an English teacher is an excellent way to pursue this rewarding and fulfilling path. The teaching abroad experience offers you many benefits. It makes you as stronger candidates and provides management and planning skills for future employment and opportunities. Teaching in another culture makes you think broadly and openly outside the country, strengthens your interpersonal skills, and increases your perceptions. There are more ability and flexibility for job applicants to adapt a good job who have[..]
Advice on Avoiding Teaching Job Scams
I regularly receive emails from teachers asking whether certain teachnig job offers are 'legitimate'. This interconnected world allows scam artists to thrive. As the global economic environment continues to change, the number of employment scams increases. In addition, the scams become much more creative and ingenious with their tactics. I would hope everyone follows a very simple rule when looking at teaching job offers or any type of employment offer: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". Whenever I receive a complaint about an actual ESL TEFL TESOL teaching job posting from an ESL site, I investigate the ad to see if I can find anything questionable. Unfortunately, this[..]
Difficulties and challenges in teaching English as the second language
These days, there is no doubting the fact that the English language is becoming something of a forerunner in global communication. It is the language of choice in most countries of the word. Almost 70% of the Internet is in English. A good volume of the services rendered through the Internet is also in English. Thus, English is playing a very significant role in bringing the world together. Therefore, many people are involved in the job of teaching English to people of foreign origin. In spite of the heightened interest in the English language, teachers often face various difficulties and challenges while teaching English as a foreign language. There are many reasons for this. Let us[..]
Are There Any Recession Proof Careers?
To those who have become accustomed to the daily doom and gloom that we read about in the newspapers and hear on the news about recession, job losses and collapsing industries etc, it will be surprising to hear that there is one industry that is still expanding on a global basis and actually shows no sign of slowing down. Teaching English as a Foreign Language or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages -TEFL/TESOL has now become a massive industry employing tens of thousands of teachers across the globe. With globalisation and changing work patterns having a good level of English has become not just an advantage to have, but a must have in order to complete effectively in the job[..]
Want Speaking Practice - Teach Your English Language Learners to Ask What the Heck is That?
Most EFL or foreign language learners start shouting responses right away. "Our group got 14". "We have 29". "Oh no, we only found eight". I make a game out of it, pitting small groups of EFL learners against each other in an effort to come up with the most. The English as a foreign language (EFL) class group consists of 20 students aged 20 to 22 in their fourth or fifth university semester. Regardless of the faculty from Accounting and Business to Law, Medicine, Nursing or Orthodontics, and even with adult independent student class groups, they all love "the game". In fact, language learners of other foreign languages like Italian, French, German, Japanese and Spanish swear by the game[..]
4 Easy Ways to Learn English Online
When you learn a new language the only way to improve is to practice, practice and practice! However it can often be boring to keep studying from books so I'd like to recommend some interactive learning methods and resources - all using the internet. Chat Your Way to Better English Chatting with others, either native or non-native speakers of English, is a great way to practice your written skills in a stress-free and uninhibited environment. This is a particularly good method if you're shy about speaking English as it will allows you to be anonymous online and will build your confidence to eventually speak the language face to face. By joining a chat room like you can discuss any[..]
TEFL Bingo Cards
An increasing number of non-native speakers of English around the world wish to learn the language. This is no doubt for a variety of different reasons, and includes people who wish to come to a largely English-speaking country (such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland) to live, work, study, or just visit, and people who wish to learn English for professional reasons. The professional demand for English comes from increasing ubiquity of the Internet (as you no doubt are aware, English has become the dominant language for online communications), and English's status as a global lingua franca of business, commerce, diplomacy, science,[..]
Strategies on Concept Mapping and Their Utility in the Comprehension of Informative Texts Zohreh Yousefvand Abstract Concept mapping is a technique that allows students to (a) see the connections between ideas they already have, (b) connect new ideas to knowledge that they already have, and (c) organize ideas in a logical but not rigid structure that allows future information or viewpoints to be included. Thus, learning subject matter content becomes a mental building process, enabling students to actively construct a conceptual framework to which new concepts are added, related, and refined. The purpose of this study is to observe and investigate the effects of concept mapping on the[..]
Which People Or Trends in English Language Learning Have Most Influenced Your Way of Teaching?
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences A broad spectrum of educational innovations, trends, research papers, and other TEFL-related events have inspired me to make tweaks or small adjustments to my teaching in some way. However, the person and approach which has most influenced me is psychology professor Howard Gardner, PhD and his developing theory of Multiple Intelligences (MITs). Initially, I was exposed to this theory while attending a summer session at Harvard University in Boston, MA. Identifying learner strengths and weaknesses, then applying them to the EFL / ESL classroom was so intriguing and successful for me that it rooted itself into my EFL teaching from then on. MITs Research[..]
Grammar Teaching: Implicit or Explicit?
Based on my 15 years of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teaching experience, the statement "grammar teaching should be implicit, not explicit" could be argued both for and against. Whether to teach grammar as an extracted focus of ELT (English Language Teaching) or more passively as an inductive, integral topic has been the theme of countless debates on the part of institutions, professors, grammarians and language researchers for decades. Grammar is the branch of linguistics dealing with the form and structure of words or morphology, and their interrelation in sentences, called syntax. The study of grammar reveals how language works, an important aspect in both English acquisition[..]
Six Super Cell Phone Photo Projects Your English and Foreign Language Learners Will Love
If your learners have any high-tech imaging devices like a cell phone with photo-taking capability, a digital camera or they have a digital camcorder, you can assign them one of these six diverse high visual impact projects to help them explore not only their high-technology devices, but boost their EFL (English as a foreign language) production skills as well. 1. A Scavenger Hunt Assign your English as a Foreign Language learners to get digital photos of from 10 to 20 or so items. Locations of these items should be in or near the classroom and well within the school or institute facility campus. Photos of what, you might ask? Here are some suggested topics:o Close-upso Occupationso[..]
Teaching English In Japan Is At This Instant Easier
In Japan, the necessity for English-speaking citizens has lately risen to epic proportions. With this increase in demand, finding a job teaching English in Japan is easier than ever for foreigners who wish to head abroad. Are you considering teaching English in Japan? If so, there are a few key things you should know before you begin your job hunt. Teaching English in Japan is an adventure makes sure it's not a stressful one Gross Good While Coaching In Japan: Teaching English in Japan is also possible at a more laid-back level. If you're not interested in getting involved with a school, college, or corporation, consider teaching private lessons. Private teachers who travel to peoples[..]
Teach English in Thailand in 10 Days
If are a native English speaker with a college degree in ANY subject you can easily find work teaching in Bangkok within 10 days, just follow the steps below. Before You Leave: There are several things you'll want to have in order before you leave to make your job search easier once you arrive in Thailand. 1. Make several copies of your college degree and pack them along with the original in a protective case. 2. Some employers in Thailand will ask for University transcripts so get several copies to bring along with you. 3. Create a resume specific to teaching abroad before you leave. Make sure it emphasizes any teaching, training or travel experience that you have. Save your resume to[..]
How Do I Become An English Teacher
-- End Ad Box ---> A commonly sighted long term goal for those with a passion for the English language and a love of culture and travel is to become an English teacher to non-native speakers. What's more, there is a constant demand for English as a language to be both spoken and written, and for this reason it is becoming increasingly easy to become a teacher of English as a foreign language. Gaining The Qualifications Teaching English in non-English speaking countries requires some form of qualification, although the requirements are far less arduous than those of English teachers in English-speaking countries. It is important to have a TEFL qualification to stand you in good stead[..]
ESL Game 11 - Mixed Up Sentences
This is another one of those "very easy to learn" ESL Games. This game is similiar to the "Mixed Up Words" ESL Game...but this game is more geared towards more advanced students. When I first started teaching English in Asia... I often found myself in the classroom with 10 - 20 students sitting in their seats; and waiting for me to teach them something fun. In the beginning...I failed horribly! But I didn't give up and when you are standing in front of the class and you have nothing else to teach them... you will quickly make a mental note to: Find some ESL Games that you can play incase you have extra time near the end of class. This is one of those games: First you need to think of a[..]
English Writing Templates - 7 Ways They Can Help You!
English writing templates can help you to accomplish any writing tasks more quickly with fewer mistakes. Templates are meant to make your life easier, as they give you the basic set-up you need for the type of writing you have to do. Here are some examples of what they can do for you. 1. Resumes Resume templates are among the most useful. You choose the template you like and fill it in. This can help you to send out more impressive and professional looking resumes. They can be customized to different kinds of jobs as well. 2. Letter Writing Letter writing templates can help you to send out more polished business letters for any purpose. You can write your letters without having to worry[..]
Phonics Instruction: They Are Essential For Your Kid
Phonics instruction, Phonics Worksheets, Phonics games, Phonics for Kids, Phonics Lesson Plans">Whether you wish your child to learn English, French, or Spanish, just remember one simple fact. The more interesting and exciting you make French or Spanish or English lesson plans, the easier it would be for your kid to learn the new language and its rules. By using informal, yet useful ways of teaching language skills, you can help your child learn to speak, read, and write quickly and easily in that particular language. For instance, if you want to teach English to your child, use phonics games and fun phonics for kids. Phonics games are very helpful in teaching phonics sounds or the[..]
Assimilation and the Necessity for English
Achieving and living the American Dream requires knowing the language we use here. Immigrants who don't learn English, and even our own citizens who don't have a good grasp of the language, never reach their full potential. People who know our language are more successful, earn more income, move into better neighborhoods with better schools and make better lives for their families. Their children, in turn, are more successful and the whole country benefits. In years past, immigrants had to learn English quickly to live and work here. There was almost nothing available to them in their own languages and certainly nothing provided by the government or most businesses. Because of the[..]
Immerse Yourself in the Greek Language and Culture
The Greek language is over 3,500 years old, though it has evolved through the years. Over 15 million people worldwide speak Greek. It is the official language of Greece and Cyprus, and is spoken natively by immigrants living in many countries around the world. The Greek alphabet is considered the first real alphabet, and was a predecessor of the Latin alphabet, and eventually our own alphabet. The Greek language is one of history and passion, and is an ideal representative of the people who speak is fluently. If you are interested in learning a second language, consider Greek. Learning the Greek language might seem intimidating. The alphabet doesn't look exactly like the English[..]
How Online English Courses Benefit All Learning Needs
The benefits of online English courses reach far and wide. With the difficulty of the language posing numerous stumbling blocks even for those with the native English tongue, strong instruction that works is essential. Whether you are taking English as a second language or you need to increase your communication skills to be a better professional, online courses offer you a great freedom as well as a good opportunity. Kids needing additional English lessons can find that these are the classes that get them over the hump. Online courses give you the freedom to structure your classes around your day. Some of us keep some pretty wild schedules. There are few classes that allow you morning[..]
The Far-Reaching Influence of the English Language
As globalization takes hold of our collective society, the English language is quickly becoming the universal language for many reasons. For one, business across borders as well as over the internet, whether it is conducted by small companies or multi-national corporations is largely conducted in English. Global politics and diplomacy are largely conducted in English as well. In fact, English is the world's second largest native language, the official language in 70 countries, and English-speaking nations are responsible for about 40 percent of the world's total Gross National Product. Part of this can be attributed to the USA's status as a major world power in economic, political and[..]
English As a 2nd Language - Learn English
Today learning a second language is important and essential to compete with the outside world. If you have decided to take up learning the English language, then there are some points that you need to consider for learning the language quickly and easily. The basic steps that are required to learn English language are not very hard to put into practice. Hence, go through the basic steps and drill them deep down into your brain, so that you would never forget the basics. The first thing that you need to do is create a healthy environment that would automatically increase your ability to learn the language. Since you have opted to learn English as your second language, a little extra[..]
Several months ago, I covered an event on immigration reform for a local newspaper through which one of the topics discussed was the language barrier that numerous immigrants face plus the isolation that they experience being a result. The discussion looked at various techniques to deal with this problem, and a nun stood up and told the audience that she had been teaching English to be a second language. She told us that she came from a relatively large congregation, using a sizable Asian and Latino population that could either not speak English at all or did not speak it well sufficient to really feel confident when communicating with English speakers. She pointed out that teaching[..]
How Come It's So Hard to Understand the English?
You have been a good student of English as a foreign language. You've worked hard and studied English since you were at school. You have taken courses and passed lots of important English language exams; Cambridge First Certificate and even the advanced level CAE. However, one thing still gets you: as soon as you meet some native English speakers from the UK or the States and they all get talking together, you are totally lost! Why did I spend so much money on English classes when I still can't follow the Brits and the Yanks? Don't dispair! There are some simple and specific reasons for this and plenty of things that you can work on to help make sure that the native speaker fog will[..]
Tips to Help You Learn English Easily
Do you know the difference between these homophones; to, too and two? Even if English is your native tongue, many people have trouble with the quirks of the language. This can make the language difficult to learn. Even if you are taking English lessons in a class or from an audio book, the words can be confusing when they aren't seen and spoken in context. However, if you do choose to study English as a second language, then there are simple exercises that you can do to make learning easier. In this article there are some easy to follow strategies to help you learn English faster. Even if you study English at a language school or via online learning, it doesn't mean you cannot learn[..]
Free Homestays in Brazil
Thoughts of warm beaches and tropical landscapes hit many of us while walking down a slushy road in the middle of a bleak winter day, heading towards a job that we can hardly stand and that barely pays the bills. Making warm weather desires become a reality are not as difficult as once imagined. It is now easy to find a free homestay in Brazil in exchange for some weekly English lessons. The Power of English English is the language of academic papers, business deals, international social circles and world travel. For many, English is the language of power. In a country such as Brazil, knowledge of English is necessary to apply for many jobs. Parents are putting children into English[..]
Insider Tips to Speak English With Proficiency
English can be a difficult language to master even when it is your native tongue because of pronunciation variations and irregular verbs. If you are learning it as a second language, then it can be very frustrating. Whether you are attending its classes or learning the language through a distance learning program, there are easy techniques that can help you to speak English with proficiency. In this article, we will explain a few of these skills so that you can get chatting right away. Learning English language proficiency can sometimes be a challenge because the pronunciation rules are not consistent. Your best study strategy is to speak the language whenever possible. Don't be afraid[..]
How to Improve your Spoken English
How to improve your English speaking skills To improve your English, we recommend you practice all the key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in English. In this article we will focus on some simple ways to improve your spoken English About speaking English If you learned English at school, possibly your ability to read and write English are already O.K. What you really need is to be able to speak REAL English in REAL situations. If you want to improve your spoken English skills, the best way is to practice! Make time to practice with friends If you have some friends who are learning English, too, why not meet up but agree to speak in English for 1/2 an hour a week,[..]
Immersion is the Key to Learning English
English is a challenging language to learn. Those who try to learn English find that the many grammaticall rules are often broken, so the minute you think you have enough knowledge to speak the language well, you come across an exception to the rule. Add to that the fact that people rarely speak English correctly, and you are facing an incredibly tough challenge. The best way to learn English is to immerse yourself in the language. You can use the best online English school, pass every English lesson, and know everything about English grammar, but you will not be able to speak well unless you surround yourself with the language. Surround Yourself with Good English Speakers Even if you[..]
How You Can Benefit by Taking English Courses Online
Since English is the language spoken in the majority of countries in the world and is the language of business in the Western world, it is important for anyone wanting to do business or immigrate to English speaking countries to learn to speak and write the language. According to statistics, almost 100,000 non-English speaking people travel to the schools and universities of the US alone each year to take English courses. With the advanced technology of the Internet, it is now possible to stay at home and take English courses online. Online English courses provide the same benefits as live instruction in classes and can be used to supplement the instruction in the way of providing[..]
Online Phonics Lesson Plans: A Comprehensive Tool For Teaching English Phonics To Kids
Online phonics lesson plans are very useful for parents, as well as teachers who teach English phonics to kids. Complete and comprehensive, the online phonics lesson plans are a convenient and fun way of teaching the sounds of the English letters and the corresponding letters to beginners learning to read the language. For the uninitiated, the online phonics lesson plans comprise hundreds of interesting songs, exciting stories, and interactive games to enable kids to identify the English letters and thereby learn their sounds in a fun and interesting way. The English lesson plans help kids learn vowels, consonants, digraphs, diphthongs, long vowel sounds, silent consonants, ending[..]
Lexical Approach in TOEFL Writing: The Independent Writing Task
Lexical Approach in TOEFL Writing: The Independent Writing Task Part One: Topic Sentences. The lexical approach is an ESL book written by Michael Lewis. It is an alternative practice that is beginning to redefine how ESL teachers instruct ESL classes. Lewis claims English language acquisition is still being delivered by providing complex grammar explanations about fixed language outcomes. Alternatively, the lexical approach is based on the notion that chucks of meaningful, unanalyzed expressions are more effective than the grammatical approach: a belief that the basis of language and that mastery of the grammatical system is a prerequisite for effective communication. However, this[..]
ESL Bingo
Variants of the game of bingo, usually played with bingo cards containing words or phrases instead of numbers, are increasingly popular in educational environments. Many people think of the game as being mainly for K-12 education, for example using sight words (common words that students must learn to immediately recognize in order to read fluently), or math bingo, in which students must write in answers to math problems rather than simply tick off squares. While it is true that bingo is great for K-12, it turns out that the game also works very well in English as a Second Language (ESL) classes too. One thing that many ESL teachers find is that it can take ESL students some time to[..]
What Challenges Do ESL Instructors Face?
Regardless of whether you are interested in hiring an ESL teacher or if you are considering hiring an ESL teacher you should be aware of what are the most common challenges ESL teachers are faced with. The biggest challenges with teaching ESL come early on in a teachers career. Even though most teachers believe that it is an easy task in the beginning they quickly discover that teaching ESL does have many difficulties. The challenges have to do with living and working in a new country, establishing themselves personally as well as professionally as well coming in contact with a brand new teaching environment. For some teachers their first ESL job can even be somewhat frightening. When a[..]
Using Open-Ended Activities in a Mixed Ability ESL Class
ESL teachers (English as a second language) need to use activities that activate as many ESL students as possible for as much of the time as possible. This article provides an overview of activities that can be implemented with fairly large mainstream ELL classes within differentiated instruction. Why open-ended activities? In a mixed-ability ESL class, teachers should aim for full class participation rather than single-student activations such as calling one student to the board, or having one student write a response on a single paper going around the class. One way teachers can facilitate this process is to offer a variety of open ended exercises. Using open-ended activities in[..]
This article will provide you some of the best talking points to use when in a conversation with a teacher. It helps to have structured talking points when talking to anyone and this article will help you in a conversation with any type of a teacher. Things you can say to a teacher in a conversation: 1) "The annual review process that occurs post-tenure can identify performance issues and address them." Stating this in a conversation will help you relate to the issues that surround the teaching profession. 2) "There are many exceptional web sites out there for English as a Second Language (ESL) students like..." Here you should go online and identify a few sites that help teachers teach[..]
Instructional Strategies For Multicultural Education
In today's education system, teachers are constantly being faced with new challenges. In an ever-changing diverse world, teachers must adapt their curriculums and teaching strategies to work in a number of environments. One major challenge that educators face is effectively teaching in a multicultural environment. Teachers must be able to deliver lessons to ESL students while concurrently reaching and benefiting all students. What exactly is multicultural education? It's a field that aims to level the playing field for students from a variety of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. ESL students (English as a Second Language) are in a unique situation when they arrive[..]
The 5 Character Traits Essential For Teaching English in Italy
Are you an ESL teacher? Are you dreaming of "la bella vita"? You could be blissful teaching English in Italy. Or you could be miserable Which will it be? Take a close look at your personality and character before making the decision to teach English in "the boot". 1) Are you flexible? If you answered "no", you might be better off choosing a different country. In Italy, things don't always run smoothly or on time. At the local Trenitalia station in Salerno, it's typical to see trains coming and going off-schedule. Meetings almost always start much later than planned. Your expectations of someone or something (even an employer) may be completely different from the reality. Try to be as[..]
The Future of Online TEFL/ESL Supplementary Resources through Intelligent Handout Matching
Supplementation of TEFL/ESL lessons has always been a time-consuming process, eating into teachers’ precious planning and preparation time. In many language schools around the world, teachers are faced with two starkly opposite supplementation situations. Either they face re-inventing the wheel every lesson with their own self-made handouts and worksheets, or must stare at a whole wall of supplementary books and resource packs looking for the appropriate worksheet. Schools similarly face challenges in what materials from the plethora available to invest their limited budgets in. The future of supplementation in English classes surely lies online. This is primarily for three reasons.[..]
Does the Long Tail Work for ESL?
It was in 2004 that Chris Anderson coined the phrase The Long Tail, which contrary to some people’s expectations has nothing to do with the dog’s anatomy. Actually, it is an entirely new economic model for the media and entertainment industries. In a nutshell, the Long Tail theory claims that infinite online ‘shelf space’ and relatively easy access to potential users make it economically feasible to provide content for niche interest groups. This, in turn, should result in a growing demand for niche content. After reading Mr. Anderson’s book, I asked myself a question: Does this long tail theory work for ESL? Do we - English language teachers - get more varied resources[..]
Online ESL Learning at Home - The Most Convenient Choice
English proficiency provides an edge for many non-native speakers in any profession, whether in their own country or abroad. Thus, many of them continually take lessons at different kinds of English schools, for many years even until their professional years for some. However, the most convenient, inexpensive, and easily accessible of them are online English schools. ESL (or English as a Second Language) instruction is a huge industry in non-native English speaking countries such as Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, China, Russia, and many others. In Japan for instance, it is worth US$316 million in 2007 according to Yano Research Institute Ltd, and it is steadily increasing for other[..]
Why I Like the English Language
> This article on the English language, by certified TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) teacher Barbara Freedman De Vito, discusses the strong points and peculiarities of the English language, and their ramifications for learning English. I really like the English language. I've been speaking it all my life, but it's not until I became an English teacher, teaching English as a foreign language, that I really started to understand how it functions and to appreciate both its richness and its versatility.I believe that, at an elementary level, English is easier to learn than some other languages. A beginner can form good basic sentences without[..]
Teaching English in Greece
Teaching English when you move to Greece seems like an easy option, but what important points should you consider before setting off on this choice of career? The employment situation can be quite uncertain for newcomers to Greece and therefore many people choose to try teaching English as a foreign language, on a full or part-time basis. It can bring in a good income whether it is your preferred career choice, or you wish to do it short-term until another career choice pans out. Qualifications and Experience There are many language schools or frontistiria in Athens and all over Greece, to which you could apply for work. In order to get a job in one of these schools, it is still not[..]
Teaching English in Mexico City: The Zona Rosa Part 3
"body"> We’ll complete the rounds of English language teaching institutes in this final part of the series on working in the Zona Rosa. If you’re still knocking on doors, you can always opt for teaching English in another area of Mexico City. At this point you also want to review your resume and interviewing skills in preparation for that final push. Here we go: EF English First Phone : 514 – 3333 EF Zona Rosa Phone : 514 – 3333 EF Business English Phone : 679 – 6967 EF Coapa Phone : 360 – 1224 EF Satellitewebsite: : For information on opportunities and openings for teaching General English and /or Business English in any of English First’s 4[..]
How To Manage Your Tefl Career In Thailand
Congratulations! You have just finished your TEFL course, probably at TEFL International, one of the oldest and most stable teacher training centers in Thailand. Now you are ready to start that first English teaching job in a school down in Hat Yai or perhaps up in the mountains of Chiang Rai. You’ve got a good starting salary, around 30-thousand baht each month, and you probably have been provided with free accommodations by the school. Your backpack is ready; your bus ticket is bought; and you can’t wait to start immersing yourself in the fascinating culture of Thailand while teaching the people how to speak better English. I envy you! I was in your position not too[..]
Teaching English In China
> Unemployed? On the lam? Get the skinny on teaching English in China by seasoned China expat Tom Carter. Teaching English In China by Tom Carter Having little luck finding an attractive job offer in the U.S. in 2004, I decided to take my skills where they were wanted -- abroad.Enticed by the "Teach English in China -- No Experience Necessary" ads saturating the online classifieds, I emailed my resume with one hand and packed my bags with the other. I had no idea what to expect, but then, the great unknown can be what makes a job like teaching English in the People's Republic so appealing.As the world's largest economy opens to foreign investment, education has become one of China's[..]
Break Out Of The Teaching Rut And Teach English In Hong Kong
ing English is a major priority for the people of Hong Kong. The business world is always moving quickly, and global communication is vitally important. In order to compete effectively, Hong Kong emphasizes English education for everyone from childhood on up. Combine those factors with the fact that there's currently a shortage of native English speaking teachers in the country, and it seems Hong Kong might be the ideal location if you're considering teaching abroad. Qualifications If you've chosen to teach English in Hong Kong, there are a few basic requirements that you absolutely must have. In some countries, you can get away with some form of college degree and not much else. Hong[..]