
Learn how I've spent years teaching in Asia, South America, and Eastern Europe, all without TESOL certificaiton.
Let's face it: the internet is full of happy fluff about how great teaching overseas is. And it CAN be, with the right preparation and attitude, but it's best to know what you're getting into. I'll give you a warning...er, overview of some potential issues you may encounter, as well as tips on how to avoid, ignore, or deal with them (if you must).
What's in it for you? Lots, as it turns out: learning about different cultures, paying off debt, building savings, adventure, independence, and lots and lots of delicious food. (And drinks!)
What's all this about TEFL certification? (How) do I get a work visa? Do I really have to take these malaria pills?
Here's your comprehensive guide to websites, organizations, job boards, programs, and other resources that might just hold the perfect job for you.
This is different from "how" (above) - I offer recommendations about various types of EFL jobs, broken down by country/region. Which places pay the most? Which have the most jobs? What ages/levels suit you best? And what kind of cultural experience do you want to have?
Sounds easy, right? Now the hard part...and the most fun.
All cultures respect teachers...right? RIGHT? Yes, but sometimes in wildly varying ways. Earn respect on Day #1 by showing that you understand what students expect from you, as well as their own learning goals.
Sometimes "Because that's just how we say it" isn't the most convincing answer. Here's your secret toolbox of terminology and behind-the-scenes workings of the English language that you can rely on to help clarify odd rules, irregularities, or things that are nearly impossible to explain.
Understanding the principles and purposes of active listening can make your classroom discussions much richer and more rewarding. Watch them make progress by following these strategies.
What's the difference between previewing, skimming, and scanning? Find out how these methods can make reading easier and more fun for your students (and for you).
Learn ways to get your class to enjoy writing, and and why you do NOT have to correct every error students make (in fact, you shouldn't).
Follow these sample lessons and methods, and you'll have far less trouble getting your students to speak in class than getting them to be quiet.
Asking and telling time, getting and giving directions, dating, family relationships, eating in a restaurant, cooking, greetings and farewells, pets, friends, holidays, idioms and metaphors, jokes, shopping, business, and all sorts of "real world" English.
Helping students identify individual (and cultural) error patterns, and why "correcting" them may not be the best approach even if they really, really, really, really want you to. How to grade student writing without banging your head against a wall.
"Cheating" means different things in different cultures. Navigate these tricky waters with care, and turn plagiarism into a teaching moment.
You're ready to start your adventure! Go look at the job boards and websites, find the one that appeals to you, and start packing!
Please note: the price for this course will increase to $79 on Jan. 21, 2015.
Do you dream of seeing the world but have no way to finance it? Would you like to experience the adventure of a lifetime while making enough money to pay off your debt or build your savings? Do you speak the most in-demand language in the world…English? If the answer to these is yes, then a job teaching English as a Foreign Language is the key to getting your dreams off the ground at last!
No, you don’t need to be a career English teacher or a grammar expert. In fact, the demand for native English speakers is so high that 100,000 EFL teaching positions will open all over the world this year…and there aren’t enough teachers to fill them!
I've taught in South Korea, Bolivia, and Lithuania, all without having TESOL/TEFL certification or a specialized degree in English as a Foreign Language. What I did was find opportunities and seize them...and it'll be even easier for you. This comprehensive 2 1/2-hour course includes a basic toolkit of international teaching job resources, lots of information on specific types of jobs in different countries, a guide to essential EFL terms and concepts, ideas for planning and delivering lessons, lots of sample lessons, handouts, activities and games, and occasional silliness. No quizzes, no homework – but be sure to pay careful attention to the videos and slideshows, take notes, bookmark websites, and get ready to take off on your journey into teaching abroad!
·Because nearly half of all English teachers abroad will leave their position and return to their home country at the end of each year, this means more than 100,000 positions for English teachers abroad become available each year:
All of this means that schools and language institutes are constantly facing a need to hire new teachers.
Now is your chance – whether you're just finishing school, looking for a mid-career change, or want the ultimate retirement experience. I've met people of all ages and backgrounds who heeded the call to an international teaching and travel adventure. The one thing they all had in common was the courage, the creativity, and the caring to be excellent teachers. You can do it too.
Go ahead and enroll NOW to make your dream of teaching, traveling, and earning a reality in 2015! You have a 30-day money-back guarantee...what have you got to lose?