Here are the latest teaching jobs from around the world as of August 8, 2011. Bear in mind that this represents only a small portion of all the jobs out there. This list is from one source of many:
Current Database Status (country/jobs):
Australia[1], Azerbaijan[1], China[38], Czech Republic[2], Estonia[1], France[3], Georgia[1], Germany[5], Greece[2], Hong Kong[1], India[1], Indonesia[4], Iraq[1], Italy[22], Japan[1], Jordan[1], Kazakhstan[2], Kuwait[1], Kyrgyzstan[1], Malaysia[1], Nigeria[1], Oman[1], Poland[5], Portugal[1], Qatar[1], Russian Federation[11], Saudi Arabia[11], Singapore[1], Slovakia[1], South Korea[9], Spain[29], Taiwan[1], Thailand[1], Turkey[10], Ukraine[1], United Arab Emirates[3], United Kingdom[60], Vietnam[6], Worldwide[19]
Wherever you want to go, teaching jobs are likely available but it is harder to get hired in some places. Western Europe is a tough nut to crack. Eastern Europe has many opportunities as does South America. Still atop the list of areas that desperately need a host of English teachers is Asia. It is tougher to get a teaching job in Hong Kong and Japan but South Korea, Thailand, China and Indonesia offer many opportunities. Be flexible and prepared to go where the jobs are to gain experience.
To be considered for most teaching jobs, you will need a degree (any discipline) and a TESOL certificate.
Go here to get your TESOL
Don't have a degree but serious about wanting to teach? Go here
Monday, August 8, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Critical Need for ESL Teachers!
Here is the latest posting of ESL Teaching positions. There are over 400 jobs here and remember that this represents only a small portion of the available jobs:
Current Database Status (country/jobs):
Austria[1], Azerbaijan[2], Bhutan[1], Brazil[1], China[41], Czech Republic[2], France[2], Georgia[1], Germany[3], Greece[3], Hong Kong[2], Indonesia[4], Italy[22], Japan[1], Kazakhstan[4], Kyrgyzstan[1], Malawi[1], Malaysia[1], Mexico[1], Myanmar[1], Oman[1], Poland[6], Portugal[3], Russian Federation[7], Saudi Arabia[14], Singapore[1], Slovakia[1], South Africa[1], South Korea[7], Spain[34], Tanzania[1], Thailand[2], Turkey[3], Ukraine[2], United Arab Emirates[2], United Kingdom[118], United States[1], Vietnam[6], Worldwide[14]
The country with the most critical need for teachers is China. It is a great place to gain some experience, learn a new culture, perhaps the language, make new friends and come away with a much better understanding of China and its people. All you need is a degree in any discipline and a TESOL Certificate. You can earn your TESOL in a month or so and be on your way to China or another country almost right away. If you have your degree already, a TESOL Certificate is the only thing preventing you from a whole new experience.
Robert Taylor
Current Database Status (country/jobs):
Austria[1], Azerbaijan[2], Bhutan[1], Brazil[1], China[41], Czech Republic[2], France[2], Georgia[1], Germany[3], Greece[3], Hong Kong[2], Indonesia[4], Italy[22], Japan[1], Kazakhstan[4], Kyrgyzstan[1], Malawi[1], Malaysia[1], Mexico[1], Myanmar[1], Oman[1], Poland[6], Portugal[3], Russian Federation[7], Saudi Arabia[14], Singapore[1], Slovakia[1], South Africa[1], South Korea[7], Spain[34], Tanzania[1], Thailand[2], Turkey[3], Ukraine[2], United Arab Emirates[2], United Kingdom[118], United States[1], Vietnam[6], Worldwide[14]
Robert Taylor
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Hugs make it all worthwhile
As a teacher, we see many students. As they move on, we hope that while we were teaching them, they learned what they need to know to move successfully onto the next phase of their life. Most times, we never see them again but occasionally we are lucky enough to run into them.
One day, my wife and I were in the food court of a major shopping mall. I noticed one of my former students, Cindy, with her dad. I had not seen her for a couple of years. She noticed me as well and came running over to say hello and give me a big hug. Nice to be remembered.
I had another student who had earned a scholarship to study in English in a Japanese university. She was s tutorial student and needed to learn essay writing. After our lessons were over, she renewed for another session. At the end of that she went to Japan to begin her tertiary studies. A few months later, she she was back on a school break, she made a point of coming to see me to thank me for instructing her.
It is gratifying to know that, as a teacher, you can make a difference in the lives of many children and adults.
I have had students who have gone on to become successful popstars.
I had a student who went on to win the title of Miss Tourism Thailand.
I mourned a student who, along with five friends, died in a car crash.
As a teacher, these are things that touch your heart.
One day, my wife and I were in the food court of a major shopping mall. I noticed one of my former students, Cindy, with her dad. I had not seen her for a couple of years. She noticed me as well and came running over to say hello and give me a big hug. Nice to be remembered.
I had another student who had earned a scholarship to study in English in a Japanese university. She was s tutorial student and needed to learn essay writing. After our lessons were over, she renewed for another session. At the end of that she went to Japan to begin her tertiary studies. A few months later, she she was back on a school break, she made a point of coming to see me to thank me for instructing her.
It is gratifying to know that, as a teacher, you can make a difference in the lives of many children and adults.
I have had students who have gone on to become successful popstars.
I had a student who went on to win the title of Miss Tourism Thailand.
I mourned a student who, along with five friends, died in a car crash.
As a teacher, these are things that touch your heart.
A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.
Monday, June 27, 2011
421 New teachers needed!
The latest database of new ESL teachers needed, and remember, this is from one source only, shows 421 jobs available:
Current Database Status (country/jobs):
Austria[1], Bahrain[1], Bhutan[1], Cambodia[1], China[37], Czech Republic[1], France[1], Georgia[1], Germany[4], Greece[2], Hong Kong[2], Indonesia[4], Iraq[1], Ireland[1], Italy[17], Japan[1], Kazakhstan[2], Kuwait[1], Kyrgyzstan[1], Malaysia[2], Mexico[1], Oman[1], Poland[4], Portugal[3], Russian Federation[10], Saudi Arabia[14], Singapore[1], South Africa[1], South Korea[7], Spain[28], Taiwan[1], Tanzania[1], Thailand[3], Tunisia[1], Turkey[4], Ukraine[3], United Arab Emirates[2], United Kingdom[138], United States[1], Vietnam[5], Worldwide[15]
Worried about applying to a country where you know nothing about the language? Not to worry. Once there, you will find that the management people you deal with will be able to speak English - perhaps not perfectly but enough to be understood. Within a short while, you will begin to pick up some of the language anyway. As you are teaching your students English, they will teach you some of their language.
This will come in handy later when you can use that new knowledge to determine whether or not students are making mistakes because they are directly translating from their language into English. This does not work. Students have to be taught the need to think in English. It takes a while but once they know how to do that, learning English will come a lot quicker.
Current Database Status (country/jobs):
Austria[1], Bahrain[1], Bhutan[1], Cambodia[1], China[37], Czech Republic[1], France[1], Georgia[1], Germany[4], Greece[2], Hong Kong[2], Indonesia[4], Iraq[1], Ireland[1], Italy[17], Japan[1], Kazakhstan[2], Kuwait[1], Kyrgyzstan[1], Malaysia[2], Mexico[1], Oman[1], Poland[4], Portugal[3], Russian Federation[10], Saudi Arabia[14], Singapore[1], South Africa[1], South Korea[7], Spain[28], Taiwan[1], Tanzania[1], Thailand[3], Tunisia[1], Turkey[4], Ukraine[3], United Arab Emirates[2], United Kingdom[138], United States[1], Vietnam[5], Worldwide[15]
Worried about applying to a country where you know nothing about the language? Not to worry. Once there, you will find that the management people you deal with will be able to speak English - perhaps not perfectly but enough to be understood. Within a short while, you will begin to pick up some of the language anyway. As you are teaching your students English, they will teach you some of their language.
This will come in handy later when you can use that new knowledge to determine whether or not students are making mistakes because they are directly translating from their language into English. This does not work. Students have to be taught the need to think in English. It takes a while but once they know how to do that, learning English will come a lot quicker.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Consider teaching in Asia
In South Korea, you have to be careful where you go and which school you choose. Before accepting a position at a school, try to speak to a foreigner who already works there or used to work there. You may be able to find them through teacher forums. Most schools are fine and you should have a great teaching experience but occasionally there is a bad one.
I haven't heard of anyone who has had a bad teaching experience in China. Huge numbers of English teachers are needed at any given time.
Thailand is another country that always needs ESL teachers and I highly recommend it. (Thailand is where I taught for many years and still consult there). You just have to avoid the four southern-most provinces. In the other 72 provinces, teaching is a delight, the food is delicious and the people are wonderful and friendly.
Japan also needs ESL teachers but it can be harder to get a position. Same with Hong Kong.
Malaysia and Indonesia are also good places to teach.
Asia has many cultures for you to explore. Once you are there, think of the vacation possibilites and remember that teachers usually get more holidays than anybody! Most people don't realize how vast Asia is. Do you know it is a six-hour flight from Tokyo to Bangkok? That's like going to Europe from North America!
You need a degree (any discipline is fine) in most Asian countries though many language schools will accept you without a degree as long as you have a TESOL certficate. You may not be able to get a one-year visa and may have to do a 'border-run' every three months or so but that's another experience for you.
Don't have a degree but really want to teach? Watch for my next post!
Robert
Monday, June 20, 2011
Latest Overseas Teaching Jobs
Here are the job postings for the week:
Current Database Status (country/jobs):
Austria[1], Bhutan[1], Cambodia[1], China[33], Czech Republic[3], Estonia[1], France[1], Georgia[1], Germany[4], Greece[2], Hong Kong[3], Indonesia[3], Iraq[1], Italy[11], Japan[3], Kazakhstan[3], Kuwait[1], Kyrgyzstan[1], Mexico[1], Oman[2], Poland[2], Portugal[2], Russian Federation[11], Saudi Arabia[11], Singapore[1], Slovakia[1], South Korea[7], Spain[27], Taiwan[1], Thailand[3], Tunisia[1], Turkey[3], Ukraine[2], United Arab Emirates[2], United Kingdom[135], United States[1], Vietnam[5], Worldwide[16]
Remember, these are just a small sampling of the ESL teaching jobs that are available. At any one time there are literally thousands of jobs on the go. What a great way to gain some international experience in a new culture and do some travelling at the same time. All it takes is a degree and a TESOL Certificate. You could be on your way to a new country within weeks!
Current Database Status (country/jobs):
Austria[1], Bhutan[1], Cambodia[1], China[33], Czech Republic[3], Estonia[1], France[1], Georgia[1], Germany[4], Greece[2], Hong Kong[3], Indonesia[3], Iraq[1], Italy[11], Japan[3], Kazakhstan[3], Kuwait[1], Kyrgyzstan[1], Mexico[1], Oman[2], Poland[2], Portugal[2], Russian Federation[11], Saudi Arabia[11], Singapore[1], Slovakia[1], South Korea[7], Spain[27], Taiwan[1], Thailand[3], Tunisia[1], Turkey[3], Ukraine[2], United Arab Emirates[2], United Kingdom[135], United States[1], Vietnam[5], Worldwide[16]
Remember, these are just a small sampling of the ESL teaching jobs that are available. At any one time there are literally thousands of jobs on the go. What a great way to gain some international experience in a new culture and do some travelling at the same time. All it takes is a degree and a TESOL Certificate. You could be on your way to a new country within weeks!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Teaching Positions this week
As always there are many good ESL teaching positions waiting for enthusiastic and adventurous people who want to experience a foreign culture - maybe even learn a new language. If there are two things that look good on a resume, they are - teaching experience and international experience. Most companies have international dealings these days and are always looking for good people to progress into well-paying management roles. Whether or not you choose to remain in the teaching field or try the corporate route, the experience of teaching in another country will give your resume (CV) a healthy boost for the future.
Here are the jobs this week. Remember, these are from one source of many:
Current Database Status (country/jobs):
Bhutan[1], Bulgaria[1], Cambodia[1], China[35], Czech Republic[3], Estonia[1], France[3], Georgia[1], Germany[4], Greece[3], Hong Kong[3], Indonesia[5], Iraq[1], Italy[6], Japan[4], Kazakhstan[2], Kuwait[1], Kyrgyzstan[1], Malaysia[2], Malta[1], Mexico[1], Oman[4], Poland[2], Portugal[1], Russian Federation[8], Saudi Arabia[9], Singapore[1], Slovakia[1], South Korea[9], Spain[33], Taiwan[1], Thailand[4], Turkey[4], Ukraine[2], United Arab Emirates[1], United Kingdom[144], United States[2], Vietnam[7], Worldwide[11]
All you need to apply in most non-English speaking countries is a degree (in any discipline), a TESOL Certificate and a willingness to learn and sometimes accept other cultures as they are.
Robert
Here are the jobs this week. Remember, these are from one source of many:
Current Database Status (country/jobs):
Bhutan[1], Bulgaria[1], Cambodia[1], China[35], Czech Republic[3], Estonia[1], France[3], Georgia[1], Germany[4], Greece[3], Hong Kong[3], Indonesia[5], Iraq[1], Italy[6], Japan[4], Kazakhstan[2], Kuwait[1], Kyrgyzstan[1], Malaysia[2], Malta[1], Mexico[1], Oman[4], Poland[2], Portugal[1], Russian Federation[8], Saudi Arabia[9], Singapore[1], Slovakia[1], South Korea[9], Spain[33], Taiwan[1], Thailand[4], Turkey[4], Ukraine[2], United Arab Emirates[1], United Kingdom[144], United States[2], Vietnam[7], Worldwide[11]
All you need to apply in most non-English speaking countries is a degree (in any discipline), a TESOL Certificate and a willingness to learn and sometimes accept other cultures as they are.
Robert
Monday, May 30, 2011
New Teaching Jobs Every Week
The number of teaching jobs that are available around the world seldom dips. There are always good jobs out there. The secret though is to be flexible. And, if you think you might like to try teaching in a certain country, here are some things you can do:
- read up about that country
- talk with someone who comes from that country. You can find people through an embassy, consulate or local community association.
- see if you can find someone who has or is teaching there.
- email some schools and see what feedback you get from them. See waht they are offering. Some things you can ask for include: settling in allowance, return airfare, contract completion bonus, free internet, meals, housing allowance, language lessons and medical insurance.
Once you've done these things, you will probably get a good feel for the country and its people. Now, here are the jobs this week. Remember, these are from only once source:
Belgium[1], Bhutan[1], Bolivia[1], China[39], Costa Rica[1], Czech Republic[1], Estonia[1], Georgia[1], Germany[3], Greece[2], Hong Kong[3], Indonesia[5], Iraq[1], Italy[12], Japan[4], Kazakhstan[4], Kyrgyzstan[1], Malaysia[3], Malta[1], Oman[3], Poland[3], Portugal[1], Qatar[1], Russian Federation[12], Saudi Arabia[7], Singapore[1], Slovakia[3], South Korea[8], Spain[23], Taiwan[1], Thailand[4], Turkey[4], Ukraine[2], United Arab Emirates[1], United Kingdom[157], United States[2], Vietnam[8], Worldwide[16]
Jobs in Europe or North America are harder to get. Be willing to go where the jobs are and you will land a job quickly. It is nice to feel wanted and needed! All it usually takes is a degree and a TESOL certificate.
- read up about that country
- talk with someone who comes from that country. You can find people through an embassy, consulate or local community association.
- see if you can find someone who has or is teaching there.
- email some schools and see what feedback you get from them. See waht they are offering. Some things you can ask for include: settling in allowance, return airfare, contract completion bonus, free internet, meals, housing allowance, language lessons and medical insurance.
Once you've done these things, you will probably get a good feel for the country and its people. Now, here are the jobs this week. Remember, these are from only once source:
Belgium[1], Bhutan[1], Bolivia[1], China[39], Costa Rica[1], Czech Republic[1], Estonia[1], Georgia[1], Germany[3], Greece[2], Hong Kong[3], Indonesia[5], Iraq[1], Italy[12], Japan[4], Kazakhstan[4], Kyrgyzstan[1], Malaysia[3], Malta[1], Oman[3], Poland[3], Portugal[1], Qatar[1], Russian Federation[12], Saudi Arabia[7], Singapore[1], Slovakia[3], South Korea[8], Spain[23], Taiwan[1], Thailand[4], Turkey[4], Ukraine[2], United Arab Emirates[1], United Kingdom[157], United States[2], Vietnam[8], Worldwide[16]
Jobs in Europe or North America are harder to get. Be willing to go where the jobs are and you will land a job quickly. It is nice to feel wanted and needed! All it usually takes is a degree and a TESOL certificate.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Listing of current ESL Teaching Jobs!
This is the hot season for new jobs in Asia. Spring in other areas of the world hails the beginning of the new school year in Asia. Depending on the country, the new year begins anywhere between March and June so now is a great time to get qualified and begin your jobsearch. Here are current jobs from one source (of many!):
Belgium[1], Bolivia[1], China[34], Costa Rica[1], Czech Republic[3], France[1], Georgia[1], Germany[1], Greece[2], Hong Kong[4], Indonesia[4], Ireland[4], Italy[8], Japan[4], Kazakhstan[4], Lebanon[1], Malaysia[3], Malta[1], Mexico[1], Oman[1], Poland[4], Portugal[1], Russian Federation[9], Saudi Arabia[11], Singapore[1], Slovakia[3], South Korea[8], Spain[31], Taiwan[1], Thailand[4], Turkey[3], Ukraine[2], United Arab Emirates[2], United Kingdom[143], United States[2], Vietnam[7], Worldwide[12]
Monday, May 9, 2011
ESL Teaching Jobs Worldwide
Current Database Status (country/jobs) as of May 9, 2011:
This is only the tip of the iceberg, but just look at the wide assortment of countries where schools are actively seeking ESL teachers:
Bolivia[1], China[33], Czech Republic[1], France[1], Georgia[1], Germany[2], Greece[1], Hong Kong[1], Indonesia[5], Italy[10], Japan[4], Kazakhstan[4], Latvia[1], Malaysia[4], Oman[1], Poland[6], Portugal[1], Russian Federation[11], Saudi Arabia[8], Singapore[1], Slovakia[1], South Korea[10], Spain[20], Taiwan[1], Thailand[5], Turkey[3], Ukraine[1], United Arab Emirates[1], United Kingdom[144], United States[2], Vietnam[8], Worldwide[13]
All it takes is a degree and a TESOL certificate . Most schools will even reimburse your airfare!
Remember, these are from one source only. I can tell you there are hundreds of teaching jobs available.
Why not get started today? You could be teaching in one of these countries within a few weeks. Such is the demand that students are often hired even before they complete the TESOL course!
With a university degree and a TESOL Certificate, you can start applying to teach overseas immediately - and be prepared to move quickly. Many schools URGENTLY need teachers and they may want you there yesterday! Do a little research first and see what you can find about the school. Have them email you a contract so you can check it out. Ask me for a copy of my eBook Introduction to Teaching Overseas.
Bob Taylor
This is only the tip of the iceberg, but just look at the wide assortment of countries where schools are actively seeking ESL teachers:
Bolivia[1], China[33], Czech Republic[1], France[1], Georgia[1], Germany[2], Greece[1], Hong Kong[1], Indonesia[5], Italy[10], Japan[4], Kazakhstan[4], Latvia[1], Malaysia[4], Oman[1], Poland[6], Portugal[1], Russian Federation[11], Saudi Arabia[8], Singapore[1], Slovakia[1], South Korea[10], Spain[20], Taiwan[1], Thailand[5], Turkey[3], Ukraine[1], United Arab Emirates[1], United Kingdom[144], United States[2], Vietnam[8], Worldwide[13]
All it takes is a degree and a TESOL certificate . Most schools will even reimburse your airfare!
Remember, these are from one source only. I can tell you there are hundreds of teaching jobs available.
Why not get started today? You could be teaching in one of these countries within a few weeks. Such is the demand that students are often hired even before they complete the TESOL course!
With a university degree and a TESOL Certificate, you can start applying to teach overseas immediately - and be prepared to move quickly. Many schools URGENTLY need teachers and they may want you there yesterday! Do a little research first and see what you can find about the school. Have them email you a contract so you can check it out. Ask me for a copy of my eBook Introduction to Teaching Overseas.
Bob Taylor
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Where would you like to teach?
Below is the latest list of ESL teaching jobs on offer. Bear in mind that this is from only one source but it will give you a good idea of the wide range of possibilities.
Current Database Status (country/jobs):
Afghanistan[1], Algeria[1], Bolivia[1], China[36], Czech Republic[1], France[2], Germany[2], Greece[1], Hong Kong[1], Indonesia[9], Italy[8], Japan[5], Kazakhstan[3], Kuwait[2], Kyrgyzstan[1], Latvia[1], Malaysia[4], Oman[1], Poland[5], Portugal[2], Romania[1], Russian Federation[10], Saudi Arabia[8], Slovakia[1], South Korea[8], Spain[12], Thailand[3], Turkey[5], Ukraine[2], United Arab Emirates[1], United Kingdom[142], United States[1], Vietnam[7], Worldwide[13]
Where it says China [36], for example, you can easily multiply that number by 10 or 20. Same with South Korea. The main thing to keep in mind when considering working in a foreign country is that it is just that - a foreign country and foreign culture. You may not always agree with how things work there so you have to be prepared to 'go with the flow' if you want to survive and enjoy your stay.
The first year can either be a totally delightful learning experience or a nightmarish experience you'd just as soon forget. Most often it's the former and the sooner you meet new people, make friends and learn about the culture, the easier your transition will be.
With a university degree and a TESOL Certificate, you can start applying to teach overseas immediately - and be prepared to move quickly. Many schools URGENTLY need teachers and they may want you there yesterday! Do a little research first and see what you can find about the school. Have them email you a contract so you can check it out. Ask me for a copy of my eBook Introduction to Teaching Overseas.
Bob Taylor
Current Database Status (country/jobs):
Afghanistan[1], Algeria[1], Bolivia[1], China[36], Czech Republic[1], France[2], Germany[2], Greece[1], Hong Kong[1], Indonesia[9], Italy[8], Japan[5], Kazakhstan[3], Kuwait[2], Kyrgyzstan[1], Latvia[1], Malaysia[4], Oman[1], Poland[5], Portugal[2], Romania[1], Russian Federation[10], Saudi Arabia[8], Slovakia[1], South Korea[8], Spain[12], Thailand[3], Turkey[5], Ukraine[2], United Arab Emirates[1], United Kingdom[142], United States[1], Vietnam[7], Worldwide[13]
Where it says China [36], for example, you can easily multiply that number by 10 or 20. Same with South Korea. The main thing to keep in mind when considering working in a foreign country is that it is just that - a foreign country and foreign culture. You may not always agree with how things work there so you have to be prepared to 'go with the flow' if you want to survive and enjoy your stay.
The first year can either be a totally delightful learning experience or a nightmarish experience you'd just as soon forget. Most often it's the former and the sooner you meet new people, make friends and learn about the culture, the easier your transition will be.
With a university degree and a TESOL Certificate, you can start applying to teach overseas immediately - and be prepared to move quickly. Many schools URGENTLY need teachers and they may want you there yesterday! Do a little research first and see what you can find about the school. Have them email you a contract so you can check it out. Ask me for a copy of my eBook Introduction to Teaching Overseas.
Bob Taylor
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Teaching Jobs as of April 25, 2011
If you have a degree in any discipline, a good understanding of the English language including pronunciation and a TESOL Certificate, you can teach overseas. Here are some of the teaching jobs available.
Current Database Status (country/jobs):
Afghanistan[1], Algeria[1], Bolivia[2], Brazil[1], China[33], Czech Republic[2], France[1], Germany[3], Greece[1], Hong Kong[1], Indonesia[7], Iraq[1], Ireland[1], Italy[8], Japan[5], Jordan[2], Kazakhstan[2], Kyrgyzstan[1], Latvia[1], Macau[1], Malaysia[2], Oman[1], Poland[4], Portugal[1], Romania[2], Russian Federation[13], Saudi Arabia[7], Singapore[1], Slovakia[2], South Korea[8], Spain[13], Taiwan[1], Thailand[4], Turkey[3], Ukraine[1], United Arab Emirates[2], United Kingdom[142], United States[1], Vietnam[6], Worldwide[12]
To gain teaching experience, you should be prepared to go where the jobs are. Sure you may want to teach in a certain country but if jobs there are few, start in China, Korea, Thailand or other country where English teachers are in demand. It will be easier for you to gain experience and you can improve your education at the same time as you experience a new culture.
Current Database Status (country/jobs):
Afghanistan[1], Algeria[1], Bolivia[2], Brazil[1], China[33], Czech Republic[2], France[1], Germany[3], Greece[1], Hong Kong[1], Indonesia[7], Iraq[1], Ireland[1], Italy[8], Japan[5], Jordan[2], Kazakhstan[2], Kyrgyzstan[1], Latvia[1], Macau[1], Malaysia[2], Oman[1], Poland[4], Portugal[1], Romania[2], Russian Federation[13], Saudi Arabia[7], Singapore[1], Slovakia[2], South Korea[8], Spain[13], Taiwan[1], Thailand[4], Turkey[3], Ukraine[1], United Arab Emirates[2], United Kingdom[142], United States[1], Vietnam[6], Worldwide[12]
To gain teaching experience, you should be prepared to go where the jobs are. Sure you may want to teach in a certain country but if jobs there are few, start in China, Korea, Thailand or other country where English teachers are in demand. It will be easier for you to gain experience and you can improve your education at the same time as you experience a new culture.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Teaching Jobs as of March 7, 2011
Here are the latest teaching jobs as of March 7, 2011:
Belgium[1], China[28], Czech Republic[1], Ecuador[1], France[3], Germany[2], Greece[1], Hong Kong[2], Indonesia[8], Iraq[1], Italy[6], Japan[3], Kazakhstan[1], Kuwait[1], Macau[1], Malaysia[3], Oman[4], Poland[1], Portugal[1], Russian Federation[5], Saudi Arabia[16], Singapore[1], South Korea[8], Spain[10], Taiwan[1], Thailand[5], Turkey[4], United Arab Emirates[2], United Kingdom[119], Vietnam[7], Worldwide[6]
Where would you like to go? All it takes is a degree, a TESOL Certificate and, of course, good command of English. You could be on your way to a foreign country, a new cultural experience and a life-changing adventure within a few weeks. I've seen it happen often.
Bob
Belgium[1], China[28], Czech Republic[1], Ecuador[1], France[3], Germany[2], Greece[1], Hong Kong[2], Indonesia[8], Iraq[1], Italy[6], Japan[3], Kazakhstan[1], Kuwait[1], Macau[1], Malaysia[3], Oman[4], Poland[1], Portugal[1], Russian Federation[5], Saudi Arabia[16], Singapore[1], South Korea[8], Spain[10], Taiwan[1], Thailand[5], Turkey[4], United Arab Emirates[2], United Kingdom[119], Vietnam[7], Worldwide[6]
Where would you like to go? All it takes is a degree, a TESOL Certificate and, of course, good command of English. You could be on your way to a foreign country, a new cultural experience and a life-changing adventure within a few weeks. I've seen it happen often.
Bob
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Adding Resources to your Teaching Arsenal – Part 1
Teaching truly is a learning curve. Your knowledge of the ins and outs of the English language will improve dramatically the longer you teach. Your students will ask many questions to which you will need to search for an answer. You will pore over grammar texts, Internet ESL websites and discuss many points with colleagues.
All in all, this will make you a much better teacher.
A really good grammar text is indispensable. There are countless texts out there. Betty Azar’s Fundamentals of the English Language is a very good American English set – Student Book, Workbook and Teachers Book. Get them all. Be prepared to spend a little money on these resource texts. Don’t think of it as a one-time expense. These books will stay with you for years and you will refer to them often. Similarly, spend the money and get a good, big dictionary such as Oxford Advanced Learners. Advise your students to do the same.
A good dictionary is a language learner’s best friend!
Return to Sunbridge Institute of English website
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
New Advanced TESOL Diploma
Teachers abroad generally find themselves teaching in one of four categories:
- Teaching in a regular school or tutoring
- Teaching Kindergarten
- Teaching adults, tutoring
- Teaching in a business setting
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is the first course you should take. This gives you a broad range of methodologies and techniques to apply in most teaching situations.
Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) is specifically aimed at people who want to teach kindergarten or early primary. It takes a certain ability to do this and teaching strategies are quite different.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults (TEFLA) is aimed at teaching in post-secondary students. It may be Conversational English, Grammar for University Entrance, Essay Writing or basic business English.
Teaching Business English (TBE) is aimed at teaching in a business situation. Many businesses need English to converse with overseas customers, suppliers, head office or subsidiary managers and can be for supervisory level, management and senior management. (Link coming soon!)
Sunbridge has introduced a new Advanced TESOL Diploma that covers all four critical areas. This is an opportunity for anyone who wants to teach overseas and wants to get well prepared for all situations.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Want to teach but don’t have a degree?
We regularly receive enquiries from people who would like to teach overseas but who have not completed a bachelor's degree. In the past it was quite easy to teach in many countries without a degree, however that is changing and it is becoming more and more difficult. It is not only a school requirement. Immigration authorities require a degree in order to grant you a visa to remain in their country for the duration of your contract with a school. In some countries, such as Thailand, you need to pass through three government ministries:
- Immigration grants a visa for the duration of your contract,
- Labour grants a work permit, and
- Education reviews your education documents and authorizes the other two ministries to proceed.
Your school will facilitate this, but you do have to have all your documents, including a degree and a TESOL certificate to ensure you meet the requirements of most countries.
Sunbridge Institute of English has teamed up with Interfaith Academy to assist those people who want to teach overseas but are hampered by not having completed a bachelor's degree.
Thanks to our agreement with Interfaith Academy, you can now have your Sunbridge Advanced TESOL Diploma credited towards their Bachelor Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. Assuming you meet their other requirements, they will confer a Bachelor Degree. InterFaith Academy is a non-profit, educational ministry and academy, incorporated in the State of Delaware, USA.
This is exciting news!
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Teaching Jobs of the Week
Current Database Status (country/jobs) as of February 21, 2011:
This is only the tip of the iceberg, but just look at the wide assortment of countries where schools are actively seeking ESL teachers:
Afghanistan[1], Belgium[1], China[29], Cyprus[1], Czech Republic[1],
Georgia[2], Germany[2], Greece[1], Hong Kong[1], Indonesia[8], Iraq[2],
Ireland[1], Italy[5], Japan[2], Kazakhstan[2], Kyrgyzstan[1], Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya[1], Malaysia[2], Malta[1], Oman[3], Poland[1], Portugal[1],
Qatar[1], Russian Federation[4], Saudi Arabia[16], Singapore[1], South
Korea[7], Spain[13], Switzerland[1], Thailand[3], Turkey[4], United Arab
Emirates[4], United Kingdom[107], Vietnam[3], Worldwide[5]
All it takes is a degree and a TESOL certificate. Most schools will even reimburse your airfare!
Robert
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Benefiting from Local Experience
As a new teacher in an overseas school, here are some things you need to find out:
- What classes will you be teaching?
- What is the level of comprehension of the students?
- What textbooks will you be using?
- Is there a Teacher’s Book with the text?
- What support equipment does the school have? CD/DVD Player? TV? LCD projector and large screen? Computer access? Internet access?
- Additional resources?
- Will the school pay for some additional material if needed? They may not but it’s worth asking when you get there.
Also, see if you can get a copy of last year’s lesson plan.
Speak with another English teacher if there is one.
Where can you find additional, local resources? Book store that carry English books?
Is there a local English newspaper?
How about a special newspaper for students? Some cities have them. Bangkok has at least two plus two English newspapers!
This will give you a lot of information. You may not use it all right away but it will be helpful once you have had a chance to get to know the classes and figure out what else you could use to teach.
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Using local names and events
I have found that unless an ESL textbook was developed locally, it will usually be for children who have moved to an English country so all of the names will be Billy, Susie, Mary, Joey, etc. Similarly, places such as London and New York mean very little to an eight year old in Thailand of China.
Unfortunately, texts that are made locally are often dreadful. Bad spelling and grammar make them unusable and the problem is often compounded when local teachers who have never been outside the country attempt to teach English using those books.
The internet is full of great ESL websites. I like to take these articles, exercises and quizzes and adapt them for local children. It’s easy enough to change children’s names in stories to march local names (or even children in your class) and local money, local, holiday, local places…you get the idea.
This helps children to relate to your topic. If it is not relevant to the children, it won’t make sense. They won’t understand it and will tune out. When that happens, they stop listening and look for something more interesting to do – such as playing with a Rubix Cube under their desk!
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