| So you’re not sure you like the idea of teaching | | | | language schools. |
| English as a foreign language? Perhaps you envisage | | | | This is both a highly profitable and growing area of |
| it as being slightly boring, and quite frankly, a classroom | | | | English teaching and a real opportunity to utilize |
| teacher in a language school is not a job you consider | | | | previous business experience you may have gained. |
| yourself cut out for. | | | | Teaching business English concentrates on formal |
| If so, think again! There are many rewarding TEFL | | | | English and teaches skills such as writing letters, |
| jobs, and not all of them are located in the seemingly | | | | answering the telephone and negotiation. You should |
| sterile environment of the language school. Choose | | | | also be prepared to explain specialized business jargon |
| carefully, and you can bring your experience and | | | | and talk about business etiquette. |
| personality to the role, and find a teaching job abroad | | | | You need to be flexible for this role, and find out |
| that you are really suited to! | | | | exactly what the business requires you to teach. |
| So if you are thinking of teaching English abroad, or | | | | Dress for a corporate environment, and be confident, |
| need to earn some money whilst travelling, there are a | | | | and professional. Above all, you will need to have a |
| variety of opportunities to choose from. | | | | good working knowledge of grammar and the English |
| The Conversationalist | | | | language. |
| Not the academic type? Do you just love to talk? If | | | | The Nursery School Teacher |
| you dislike the idea of a formal school, then try a | | | | So you like kids, but can't hack the ones who are |
| language school with an alternative approach to | | | | almost as big as you are? No problem. There are |
| learning English. If grappling with grammar frightens you, | | | | many nurseries abroad that will jump at the chance to |
| and endless preparation of lessons is not your cup of | | | | employ enthusiastic, certified TEFL teachers. If you |
| tea, then language schools such as Greencafe in | | | | enjoy playing games, singing songs and dancing, then |
| Japan may present an attractive solution. | | | | this is the job for you... and no English textbooks |
| These English schools are simply tables in cafes, for | | | | required! All you’ll need is plenty of children’s |
| conversation-based lessons on a one-to-one basis. | | | | books, songs and action games to keep the little ones |
| These schools suit Japanese people who dislike the | | | | occupied. And, let's not forget, plenty of energy! |
| formality of language schools, and instead prefer to | | | | The Primary/Secondary School Teacher |
| learn conversational English in a relaxed social setting. | | | | There are many private and state schools around the |
| Yes that’s right... English schools will pay for you to | | | | world that employ English speakers both as teaching |
| speak English and drink coffee! | | | | assistants and TEFL teachers. Sometimes you will |
| This isn’t as easy as it sounds. You’ll need a | | | | have sole responsibility for the English lessons you plan |
| wide range of interests, and to like talking to all kinds of | | | | and teach, however, you will often be required to work |
| different people. You also need to be good at listening, | | | | with another teacher. |
| enthusiastic and friendly. But if this all sounds familiar, | | | | A certain degree of cultural sensitivity is helpful here, |
| you could fit the bill! | | | | as the teacher may have fixed ideas about your role |
| The Businessperson | | | | in the classroom. But with a little patience and |
| Do you want your resume to stand out? Afraid your | | | | enthusiasm it can be a rewarding partnership, and |
| stint teaching English abroad will seem frivolous to | | | | provide you with a valuable insight into the culture of |
| future employers? Teaching business English provides | | | | the country you are working in. |
| the perfect opportunity to gain experience in a | | | | There is a variety of opportunities out there, so think |
| corporate environment, which should impress future | | | | carefully before joining the first language school you |
| employers. Many large, multinational companies, such | | | | come across. This may be the easiest option, but not |
| as Coca Cola, employ full-time English teachers. | | | | necessarily the right one for you! Look at ESL forums |
| They're great places to work as the classes are | | | | such as Dave’s ESL Cafe and talk to different |
| usually small and you can expect higher pay than in | | | | teachers before deciding. |