Monday, December 20, 2010

International jobs for Americans, Get paid to teach English as a foreign language. Nice article at http://bit.ly/egRaLZ

Interested in teaching English abroad? Learn more about TESOL Certification!

Here are some things to know about teaching English internationally:

  • You don’t necessarily need a degree to land a post teaching English in another country; though in some countries it is an advantage.
  • Getting qualified in an internationally recognised certificate is also not a necessity, although to do so is relatively inexpensive and can open many doors.
  • Unlike many professions, initial training to get qualified, should you choose this route, is usually short, typically a few weeks
  • Many countries worldwide are filled with language schools and people looking to pay for private lessons.  This desire to learn English is driven by the need people in these countries have to upgrade their skills.
  • In many countries that offer opportunities to teach English, most Americans would find it very difficult to gain the level of security that teaching English can provide.
  • Outside of landing yourself a fixed position, there are often may opportunities to earn more by giving private lessons to individuals or groups.
  • There are many opportunities to change jobs in countries where demand is very high should you land a position that doesn’t suit.
  • The skills and experience you gain in Teaching English as a Foreign Language are very relative when looking for another position in the same, or another country.
  • Many people Teaching English as a Foreign Language report high levels of job satisfaction. Living in a new environment where your skills are appreciated is motivating.
  • The job climate and growing lack of security in more industrialised western countries make this opportunity worthy of a lot of consideration.

Read more: http://jobs.ezinemark.com/international-jobs-for-americans-get-paid-to-teach-english-as-a-foreign-language-7d2cb82ca489.html#ixzz18f8ssTJg 
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