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Teaching Abroad

Teaching English in China

With such a rich culture, so much to do and a society that’s going to make a big impact in the future of the global village, what a great place to spend a year or two teaching. But are there opportunities for you as an English teacher?

Five or six years ago, you would be hard-pressed to find a teaching job in China over the Internet. Now, finding a job is beyond doubt. Look at the statistics. There are more than 1.3 billion Chinese learning English at this moment. There are over 150,000 foreign English teachers there teaching them.. and it’s still not enough. In the past 10 years, there has been an explosion of private language schools and public school English programs have opened their doors to native speakers throughout China. With China’s accession to the World Trade Organization and the approaching Olympics in 2008, it is now more than ever that young Chinese are seeking to learn English. Not only that, but in the last ten years there has been a great evolution in the service sector and China is now eager to attract foreign investment and improved trade.

Teaching English in Egypt

Acquiring a teaching job in Egypt is tougher nowadays than in the past. Private K-12s, where the language of instruction is English, now annually produces graduates fluent in both English and Arabic who go on to take positions formerly occupied by native speakers. It is advantageous, if you are specialized in English and computers since most adult students want to know enough English to understand business and acquire computer skills.

You can come on a tourist visa and must have enough money to see you through two or three months. You can take your time looking around, before finally settling for the right job.

Teaching English in France

Research suggests that there is a load of work available for English teachers in France. It’s just not as easily advertised as many other countries. Or as easily to fall into. You won’t see dozens of job advertisements for work like you do for Greece, Italy or Spain. But the work is there. English is the language of Europe and it’s the language used for business. The French, business-savvy that they are, know this quite well. In fact, it is a legal requirement for companies to offer a fixed number of professional training time to French workers. Medium-sized companies often do this in the way of English classes and business English teaching makes up the bulk of the EFL market in France. In fact, the demand in Paris for a qualified and experienced English teacher is actually quite high, there are many schools and some say a shortage of English teachers.

Teaching English in ITALY

Students at Italian universities are not duty-bound to spend a year overseas, which means that their knowledge is often academic and their pronunciation poor. Apparently, this is a shortcoming if they want to become language teachers. As a result, there is a high requirement for competent native English teachers in the state system. The demand for English teachers starts with the optional Scuola Materna for children from 3 to 6 years. With the exception of several border regions, including Varese bordering Switzerland and Alto Adige bordering Austria, learning English is compulsory from the Scuola Elementare onwards. The Scuola Elementary is for children aged between 6 and 11. Then there is the Scuola Media (11 - 14) and the Scuola Superiore from 14 to 17, 18, or 19 depending on the type of school chosen.

Teaching English in South Korea

Interested in teaching in Korea. The Republic of Korea is among the countries with the lowest illiteracy rate, so you can see that Koreans attach great importance to education and it is almost a privilege to provide children with the best education possible. Due to this high pressure to perform well in school, private tutors are customary in every family.

Basic education begins at the age of six, which lasts for six years, followed by three years of middle school and three years of high school.

Teaching English in Spain

Working in Spain is easier than most western European countries. There’s plenty of work and since many have paved the road before you, the process is much easier. A European passport, a teaching certificate and English fluency can pretty much guarantee you a job if it’s the right time of year. Along with Italy and Greece, Spain has the highest number of residents studying English and it’s greatest source of income is tourism. Thus the demand for teachers is greater than the supply in private English education. In fact, it’s said that out of the more than 5 million residents in Madrid province, at least 10,000 are English teachers (either full or part time).

Teaching English in Thailand

Have some questions about Teaching English in Thailand? Have a look at our Teach in Thailand Guide and FAQ. This guide should give you a general idea about living and working as an ESL Teacher in the Land of Smiles. Have some more specific questions? To get all the answers! Check it out.

Teaching English in Vietnam

If you’re contemplating about teaching English in Vietnam, you need to keep yourself abreast with what you should expect. Vietnam has a rich culture and heritage and people are greatly influenced by it. Teaching English is a unique experience especially in Vietnam.

Teaching English in Brazil

Being the largest country in South America, and it’s geographical proximity to the United States, as well as their trade agreement with North America, makes speaking English a very important asset for Brazilian citizens. Brazil is naturally a major destination for those looking to teach English in a foreign country, and this will be an enriching experience.

Teaching English in Czech Republic

There is a vast demand for English teachers in the Czech Republic. Being a native speaker is not good enough any more. Language schools in Prague are now demanding all applicants to have TEFL course certificates. Any additional qualification will be beneficial.

Since the Czech Republic has joined NATO and is moving towards the European Union, English competency is required for everyone from soldiers to babysitters.

As a result, in some parts of the Czech Republic (notably East and North Bohemia and North Moravia) virtually any native speaker with a little common sense can make a living teaching.

Smaller towns are almost guaranteed to be in need of native English speakers, and they tend to be friendlier toward foreigners than the larger cities.

Teaching English in Philippines

The most of the population in Philippines can speak and understand English. Children enjoy and benefit learning English from a native speaker.

Teaching English in Taiwan

There’s an immense demand for living and teaching English in Taiwan. You’ll come across plenty of teaching opportunities and as a teacher you will get a chance to observe Taiwanese culture first-hand and besides teaching English here can be quite lucrative. Here’s all you need to know about securing a job in this small island-nation.

Teaching English in Greece

For newcomers to Greece, the employment situation can be quite doubtful. So, many people prefer to teach English as a foreign language on a full or a part-time basis.

Teaching English in Japan

Japan has been utilizing fluent English speakers to teach English at schools since the 1950s and the market boomed during the 1980s. After a recession in the 1990s it is once again booming and there is a great desire for the Japanese to learn English.