So you have decided you want to teach English abroad.
ESL English teachers help students from non English speaking countries to gain experience and confidence in written and spoken English. An English teacher needs to have patience for those trying to learn a new language. It is also important for ESL teachers to have different teaching methods as every learner will differ and what may work for a particular student, could not work for the other.
Step 1 Do i need TEFL certification?.
The more qualified you are is of course better, and you can expect better salary packages than you can expect from teaching ESL. Most ESL teaching jobs are only open to native speakers or fully fluent English speakers. While you may still be able to find jobs teaching English in foreign countries simply by being English speaker, better, more competitive jobs will need you to have TEFL/TESL certification.
Because of this, it is recommended that you complete a CELTA/TEFL degree to prepare you for Teaching English. The course will teach you lesson planning, class preparation, games and activities, etc, which will benefit you in your future ESL classes.
The learning English as a Second Language population is growing very quickly, meaning there will be a long term increase in the demand for ESL teachers and the potential for this career is really good.
2 Where to find TEFL Jobs.
Looking for ESL job teach positions abroad is easy, check job listings on popular esl job sites such as esljobs.biz, dave's cafe, esljobsonline.com, and so on. If you prefer full-time jobs at international schools, there are certain recruitment companies that offer access to their job databases with job listings and salary packages at schools in countries around the world. Another good place to search for esl jobs is at universities.
Step 3 Best places to teach English.
In general the best places in Asia to work are 1. Universities or colleges, 2. Public middle or high schools, 3. Private schools, 4. Language institutes, or 5. Kindergartens.
Many international universities that have classes in English have a preliminary ESL program to aid incoming students adjust to using English for academic purposes to be sure that it is a well-established school and free from any scams.
Lastly, you will most likely be required to get a visa. Your school should provide this for you. Be very careful of any school that asks you to work on a non working visa, as this is most likely against the law in most countries. Be sure to check online with the country that you will be working in.
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