| Many people choose to escape the winter weather at | | | | If escaping the winter weather is your reason for |
| Christmas by jetting off abroad for a couple of weeks | | | | taking up this role then you need to think about the |
| in a warmer climate however, for some, this is simply | | | | countries that will be hot whilst the UK is covered in |
| not long enough. Many people choose to live their life | | | | snow. Australasia does of course have its summer |
| like a nomad so that they do not have to find | | | | during our winter; you can also find warm climates in |
| themselves in sleet or snow but instead can stay | | | | South America, South Africa and some Asian |
| warm, dry and continuously tanned. To do this | | | | countries. You just need to check that you are |
| however, it requires a large pot in your savings or you | | | | avoiding monsoon season. |
| need to be able to earn an income in every country | | | | When it comes to the actual job you will be |
| that you visit. If you have organised a working permit | | | | performing, it largely depends on the country you stay |
| for yourself in your planned destinations, there are a | | | | in and the institution you teach at. Many schools will |
| number of careers you can choose from. Bar work | | | | teach for a limited number of hours each day, starting |
| and labouring are popular choices, however teaching | | | | early and finishing after lunch or in the early afternoon. |
| English as a foreign language is more reliable and often | | | | This leaves foreign teachers with enough time that |
| more convenient for those sun worshippers. | | | | they can combine their job with exploration and |
| You can take a course in the UK or whilst you are | | | | adventure, relaxation and sightseeing. |
| working abroad that qualifies you to teach English as a | | | | There is demand for teachers of the English language |
| foreign language in state schools and private learning | | | | around the world and this demand is constant |
| institutions. There are a number of TEFL courses | | | | throughout the year. This means that you can do it as |
| available however only a fraction f these are | | | | a job for the whole 12 months and make enough |
| recognized in most countries. For impartial advice on | | | | money to support your travels. If you want to return to |
| becoming a teacher of English you can visit a | | | | the UK then you can teach English as a foreign |
| non-profit website which tells you where the best | | | | language in the schools, prisons and immigrant centres |
| courses are taught. | | | | that put on courses. |