| Some people just don't get along with children - it's a | | | | cover the same topics - including English grammar, |
| fact. And if you're one of them, the idea of teaching | | | | reading, writing, speaking and listening. But remember, |
| abroad might not be so tempting. But don't worry, a | | | | it's more difficult for older students to pick up a new |
| love of children isn't necessary to have a fun and | | | | language than children, so you'll have to be patient. |
| rewarding teaching placement... | | | | Teaching business English |
| Working with kids could be better than you think | | | | One of the reasons English language skills are in such |
| I know, I know - you don't like kids, but what if you | | | | high demand is their use in business. So don't be |
| gave it a chance? Children are without a doubt the | | | | surprised if your students are after very specific skills. |
| most rewarding people to teach. They are enthusiastic, | | | | Many adult language schools offer lessons specifically |
| quick to learn and really keen on games - which | | | | for students looking to develop business English skills. |
| makes teaching that little bit more entertaining. And if | | | | So you'll need to swot up on business vocabulary |
| you're teaching kids, you'll have a lot more jobs to | | | | before you start teaching. |
| choose from, which makes securing a position much | | | | Marketing, tourism, finance - you name it, your students |
| easier. It might not be for you, but it's worth bearing in | | | | will be doing it. Luckily, you don't have to be an expert |
| mind. | | | | in all these areas. If you happen to have a qualification |
| You can always teach adults | | | | in business, then that's great, but you certainly don't |
| Children aren't the only people who need English | | | | need one. You will, however, need to put your lessons |
| language skills. So if you don't want to teach kids, you | | | | into a business context. This is easier than it sounds |
| really don't have to. Adult language schools are | | | | and you can get specialist books to help you do it. |
| available all over the world and if you're looking for this | | | | Take a look at the Books to consider section for a |
| type of work, they're the best place to start. | | | | couple of recommendations. |
| Alternatively, you could apply for an adult teaching | | | | You might also want to consider getting a specialist |
| position in a language school that offers lessons to | | | | qualification in Business English. This will help you |
| both children and adults. You'll probably find it a little | | | | prepare for everything your new job has to throw at |
| more difficult to get work, but with a little time and | | | | you - and it'll look great on your CV. Remember, finding |
| effort, you should be able to secure a position. | | | | adult teaching positions isn't as easy as finding |
| The job itself is pretty much the same. You'll still be | | | | conventional positions - you'll be competing with |
| preparing and giving lessons, just the audience will be | | | | teachers who are happy to teach children or adults, so |
| different. A lot of the adults you'll be teaching will be | | | | an extra qualification can come in really handy. |
| learning English for the first time. So you'll have to | | | | |