| Teaching English as a foreign language is possibly one | | | | may not should like much by western standards but |
| of the greatest ways to meet and interact with local | | | | should be more than enough to live quite comfortably |
| people. It will certainly challenge you at times but the | | | | in Thailand where a pint of beer and an evening meal |
| skills you learn and people you meet will reward you | | | | costs less than £2. |
| for a lifetime. English teachers are highly sought after | | | | Commitment |
| throughout the world and you could find yourself | | | | Most programs will ask you to commit to one school |
| working anywhere from Peru to China. The world | | | | year but with the benefit of long school holidays, and |
| really is your oyster! So if your looking for an | | | | free weekends, you should have plenty of time to |
| interesting job with lots of travel then a teaching | | | | explore your surroundings. |
| career overseas could be ideal. | | | | Requirements |
| Salary | | | | Whilst it is not mandatory, it will certainly be easier to |
| Salaries can vary drastically depending on where and | | | | find employment if you have completed a (Teach |
| for who you choose to work for. They range from | | | | English as a Foreign Language) TEFL qualification. In |
| voluntary positions with no salary to jobs in Saudi | | | | addition, completing a TEFL course will provide you |
| Arabia with private institutions earning around £2000 | | | | with the skills and confidence to begin your first |
| a month tax-free. Sounds tempting? Well money | | | | teaching post. There are now numerous providers |
| should not be the sole deciding factor in your decision, | | | | who are willing to train you for a fee and some |
| jobs in Saudi Arabia might sound good financially but | | | | guarantee to find you a job afterwards. Prices vary |
| you should remember that alcohol and virtually all | | | | depending on how many hours of instruction you |
| nightlife is prohibited there. On the other hand English | | | | require but you could get your qualification for as little |
| teachers in Thailand earn around £700 a month. This | | | | as £200. |