| When considering TESOL teaching abroad, many | | | | together such as festivals and celebrations. This can |
| people automatically think of teaching in large and | | | | foster a sense of community that is easily missed in a |
| densely populated cities such as Seoul, Istanbul, or Rio | | | | larger urban setting. Teaching ESL in smaller rural |
| de Janeiro. Of course, it is true that a great many | | | | towns and villages may offer a chance for someone |
| TESOL opportunities can be found in big urban | | | | who normally prefers busy cities to experience a |
| centers, but there are also a great number of | | | | different kind of life. For these people, adjusting to the |
| opportunities to teach English as a second language in | | | | quieter and slower paced life may take time, but it can |
| out of the way places that are off the beaten path. | | | | be a deeply fulfilling experience that is both challenging |
| This can mean teaching in places that are as diverse | | | | and richly rewarding. |
| as small coastal villages, sparsely populated | | | | It is important to know and understand the differences |
| mountainous regions, and rural farming communities | | | | when you are trying to decide between, for example, |
| among others. The experience of teaching English as | | | | a teaching position in Tokyo and one in a small |
| a second language in such a place is likely to be vastly | | | | Japanese fishing village. It is also important to realize |
| different than that of teaching in a large, crowded city. | | | | that the quiet and slow pace of ESL teaching in a rural |
| For example, the experience of teaching English in a | | | | town or village may become lonely for teachers who |
| major city almost always means that you will have | | | | are accustomed to being around a large number of |
| access to a lively and active nightlife that includes | | | | people or who prefer the energy of a big city. |
| numerous restaurants, clubs, and entertainment options. | | | | Ultimately, deciding which sort of situation will be best |
| On the other hand, smaller rural areas are not at all | | | | for you is a matter of knowing yourself and being |
| likely to offer this kind of variety. | | | | aware of the kind of environment that will allow you to |
| Instead, you will find that nights can be much more | | | | thrive and will give you a chance to completely enjoy |
| quiet and peaceful. You may also find that the | | | | every aspect of TESOL teaching abroad. |
| members of smaller communities participate in events | | | | |