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How to teach English abroad

by Cambridge English, 22/10/2019
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How to teach English abroad

Teaching English is a rewarding profession that can enable you to live and work in fascinating places all over the world. It will give you the opportunity to learn valuable skills, such as problem solving, communication and flexibility. As well as developing your professional skills, you also get to experience different countries and cultures. You may even get a chance to learn a new language too!

If you want to teach English abroad then a great way to start is with initial training and a good qualification. CELTA, for example, will give you the essential knowledge and hands-on teaching experience that you need to start teaching.

There are thousands of English teaching jobs available around the world each year. You should research the opportunities in that country when deciding on where you would like to work. There will be more opportunities in some countries than others, so you may need to be flexible. It may be more competitive in certain countries, so having a qualification and teaching experience will give you a better chance. There are lots of websites that list job opportunities to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). These include TEFL.com, teflSearch.com, eslbase.com plus many more.

Can I teach English abroad without a qualification?

In some countries it’s possible to teach English without a qualification, but it depends on where you choose to work. In most countries you’ll need a qualification to teach English and in some countries you’ll also need a degree. In some countries, like the UK, they specify a particular TEFL qualification such as CELTA. Three out of four teaching jobs require a CELTA, including at leading employers such as the British Council and International House.

Why teach English overseas?

Teaching English is a rewarding profession that can enable you to live and work in fascinating places all over the world. It will give you the opportunity to learn valuable skills, such as problem solving, communication and flexibility. As well as developing your professional skills, you also get to experience different countries and cultures. You may even get a chance to learn a new language too!

Where to teach English as a foreign language

You can teach English as a second language in as many as 100 countries around the world, including South America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Over 1 billion people globally learn English and the demand for English language teachers is growing. The requirements for each country will differ, so if you are TEFL certified and have teaching experience, you will have more options.

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