Is there a future in TEFL teaching? Can I make a proper career out of it in Spain?

Answer 1

TEFL (actually, its only TEFL in the U.S., it'd be TESOL if you went abroad to teach it) has a future... its just not a well-paying future in Europe. I myself plan to teach English and western-style Management in Shanghai once I complete my Masters degree- China is practically the new world superpower all ready, and it would be good to have contacts in the country... perhaps learn a little Mandarin so that you have the edge when they finish building their infrastructure... seeing as how they practically bought out U.S. debt (meaning that U.S. taxpayers will be sending their money to Beijing for the next century or two). TEFL has a bright future in a world trying to compete in today's market, China knows it, and is spending a whole lot of money to teach its students the language of international trade and business. However, it won't last forever.

Most people in Spain worth a dime can all ready speak English, and well. Unfortunately, prospects aren't quite as great there.

Answer 2

I'm studying English as a Seconday Language (ESL) in Puerto Rico. Here in Puerto Rico there's a lack of great English teachers and theres a lot of demand on this field.
The only con is the pay.I dont know about Spain but in Puerto Rico Public School teachers have an income around $1,200 - $1,800, very little compared to most schools in the US. Private school teachers have lower incomes.

Answer 3

Probably one of the most useful qualifications you can get for yourself in this day and age. There are 100's of language schools here in Spain and you could find yourself a job very easily. Not sure how far you can go in terms of "career" though.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

There is, and there will always be. Although I don't know about Spain, I think you can have a good career in ELT in most parts of the world.

Answer 6

I've had a long career of teaching of English in Latin America. It isn't a very good way to get wealthy, but it is a good living.

Answer 7

As English is still widely use, I think there is still a market for it. However the market share might be getting diluted as there are more and more graduates joining in.

Answer 8

I'm an ESL teacher, and the good news is.....Yes, you can! And the beautiful thing is you can work in any country you choose.
Here are links for jobs in Spain, and I didn't search for very long
http://www.eslemployment.com/country/esl-jobs-spain.htm
http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=12484
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/esl/spain.shtml
http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=12415
http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=12250
Good luck!

Answer 9

Do it for the love, not the money. Be very careful where and what you sign too.

Answer 10

yes .. i think it is great .. you should try the one in egypt . egypt is charming too .
http://teflinternational.org/egypt_alexandria.htm