I'm at a standstill in life after finishing school, and am thinking of taking up a course in teaching English as a foreign language so I can see some of the world. I'd be really grateful to hear from people who've done it or something similar, or are even just thinking of doing it! Cheers!
2006-09-13 14:35:31 · 2 answers · asked by Moo 1 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
There are many opportunities for teaching English as a second language around the world. Eastern Europe and Korea are hot right now. I've been teaching English in Japan for 20 years, and I love it. Expect the unexpected! Most countries in the world are not like the US (Thank God, some of us say!). You will miss family and friends, foods that you are accustomed to, TV & movies. You will be expected to behave differently and sometimes in ways that make you feel uncomfortable. But, if you're young, adventurous and anxious to experience life as an expat, by all means give it a try!
Try these links for more info:
http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=toefl&l=&from=rss
http://www.jobmonkey.com/teaching/html/teaching_for_toefl.html
http://www.jobsabroad.com/listingsp3.cfm/listing/16824
http://www.eslemployment.com/dcforum/DCForumID8/283.html
http://www.iatefl.org/
2006-09-15 02:42:29 · answer #1 · answered by peter_lobell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son, fresh out of college with a degree in English and having spent a semester in London and traveled a bit in Europe, thought it to be a great idea and looked into teaching English in Japan. He had second thoughts, however, when the offer came back describing the village where he would be sent as being only 2 miles by bicycle to the nearest recreation center.
This opened his eyes a little to the realities of the world, which by the way, he still has a long way to go to learn. If you are up for the trip, do not expect things to be as easy as they were in school. The only thing you can count on is the appreciation of your students at the successful completion of your course.
So if that alone will satisfy your desire to go, then go. You will probably learn more about the country you go to from the your students than you will ever learn by being a tourist.
2006-09-13 22:10:04 · answer #2 · answered by Delaware Dan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋