| Teaching English in Taiwan can be one of the most | | | | more. If this is the case, then what is the benefit of |
| unforgettable experiences a person can have. You | | | | teaching in Taiwan if your wage is the same as what |
| might be wondering why anyone would want to teach | | | | you already earn back home? The difference is in |
| English overseas, let alone in a small country like | | | | what you can save. The cost of living in Taiwan can |
| Taiwan. Teaching overseas has numerous | | | | be much lower than what many people from the USA |
| advantages and while it is not for everyone it is | | | | and England are used to (especially if you live in |
| definitely a great way to earn some money and | | | | London or New York). The cost of living in Taiwan is |
| experience a completely different way of life. With the | | | | the number one reason you are able to save so much |
| recent economic troubles many countries are facing | | | | money. Apartments typically cost $150 USD for one |
| now, teaching is an easy way to ride out the | | | | bedroom to $450 USD for a four bedroom per month. |
| economic troubles until things return to what they | | | | Low rent makes saving money in Taiwan for a |
| were. Teaching is also a great way to take a break | | | | teacher very easy to do. |
| from the rat race that you may find yourself in. If you | | | | Another reason you may want to consider teaching |
| need a break or just a change of pace from your | | | | English in Taiwan is just for a change of pace or a |
| current life, then teaching is one of the best ways to | | | | completely new experience. Taiwan, while a |
| clear your mind and experience something completely | | | | developed country, is still much different from what |
| different than what you may have been used to. | | | | many people may imagine. Having Chinese cultural |
| Teaching in Taiwan is a great way to save up some | | | | roots, it is a great place to experience Chinese New |
| extra money. As an English teacher you can expect | | | | Year and many other Chinese festivals that many |
| to earn about $18.50 - $20 USD per hour when just | | | | major cities around the world celebrate today. You'll |
| starting out. For some people, this may already be | | | | get to see Chinese culture and the Chinese way of life |
| more than they are making. For many people, they are | | | | first hand. There are a wide variety of new foods to |
| already making this and some may already be making | | | | taste and many different kinds of teas to enjoy. |