teach English abroad

Of all the things I swore I’d never do, going back to school as a teacher was one of them- wasn’t all those years of being a student bad enough?! But my love for travelling and for learning languages (and not really having many other talents) has translated into a hobby of helping others learn English.

It’s not a complete pipe dream either. I taught English in Siberia, both in public school and privately. This January I briefly volunteered in English classes for hospitality workers in a small coastal town in Nicaragua. During my last semester of uni, I earned credit as a Spanish language teaching assistant. And I’ve been tutoring a bright Japanese woman in English for over a year now through the local literacy council. There’s no doubt in my mind that I could easily land an overseas teaching gig….the only roadblock is convincing <3 Denis <3 to come along on the ride with me!

Sounds Interesting

I want to teach English in Europe so I need a certificate, but the classes are $2300 for the CELTA! Is it worth it?

I have started the TEFL course and my application is in the system. Now I’m waiting for confirmation of a job in China and a departure date…scary stuff!

lucrative, rewarding personally and professionally, a great temporary job (though i know some who have made it their career)

I really want to teach english to those in 3rd world countrie…those who live in poverty and who dont have very good schools…I think it would help them a lot

first i need to get a TEFL certificate… think that costs around £200 so il start saving now!!!!! then il go to spain or china!

It will be quite a few years before I do this!

First I have to obtain a degree, maybe get a TEFL certificate of some sort, and I’ll do it!

And who know where I will decide to go?!

I taught English in China for a year under very difficult conditions. 2000 students, five grade levels, no set curriculum, working in 33 different classrooms, little help from coworkers, few materials, technology issues, major discipline problems, etc. Everyone I’ve talked with agrees that that’s the craziest teaching job they’ve ever heard of.

I’ll be moving to South Korea in a few weeks to teach at an elementary school there. My classes are only supposed to have 10 – 20 students and I think there is a set curriculum, so I hope it will be much better.

After months of research and preparation, I will be going to Seoul, South Korea. I leave in 3 weeks, and will be there for one year! I’m nervous and excited, but I think it will be a good experience overall, and will also give me a chance to travel around Asia.