Charlotte Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Does anyone know anything about this? My family in Poland are always suggesting I do this whilst living with them and I've been looking at various websites and boards with suggestions of the way forward for teaching english as a foreign language abroad. Although I'm currently continuing my Journo studies I suppose I'm looking for a quick fix to travel abroad and work at the same time. The money really depends on what country you choose. So....anyone done anything similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I have quite a few friends here who teach English, I don't know a lot of what is involved, but I know there is a course you can do called Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) see links here which may help. http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=tefl&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 A friend of mine teaches English in Japan, he loves it. I think he works for the embassy out there. He was a teacher in Sheffield, then I believe he got headhunted for the Jap job. He has been out there for a few years now. Another guy I know lives just outside Lisbon teaching English for Siemens. He loves it as well, ex pro windsurfer living by the beach and earning good money. If you want I can find out how they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 i have a friend that teaches english in india. but the uni that she went to helped her out and got her the placement etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Local colleges should run courses on TEFL. There is quite a considerable need for people in the Arab states at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Local colleges should run courses on TEFL. There is quite a considerable need for people in the Arab states at present. True, one of my dad's friends teaches english at an army base in Saudi. He is out there most of the year, but the money is very good and he has a good lifestyle out there. From what can tell he spends most of his time water skiing. There is security considerations though, especially lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 My missus' best mate went off to Italy to do just that, which was a real shame, 'coz she has massive...sorry, back on topic. She's degree qualified in pure mathematics, took a teacher training course, and spent a couple of years teaching GCSE level maths in England before going abroad. Teaching maths in Italian obviously wouldn't be practical since she's not fluent, but she had the background to be taken on for teaching English. I don't know the recruitment process she went through though, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Thanks guys. Seems like the TEFL certification is the way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cainhead Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I taught English in Singapore about 6 years ago. I was working for the Thai youth hostels association on a summer camp. It’s where they send there kids to English speaking countries to put them in the right environment. Singapore being the closest to Thailand. You do not need many qualifications as you’re not in a classroom all day teaching about the language itself. These camps get the kids out into the community speaking the language. Most of them have a basic understanding of English. If you want to just dabble into teaching abroad this is a good way to get started. It’s also a nice way to learn a bit about that countries culture whilst your there. Check out the YHA (youth hostels association) for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 are you polish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 are you polish? No, my dad re-married a Polish lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 she's hot... you'd like her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaoriFan Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 one of my friends who is from Arizona teaches English in a school in tokyo. has a great time doing that and loves the country, has a good standard of living. he got this sorted out semi-privately, even though there was the JET program. he just needed a degree that was all. it's definitely worth thinking about teaching English abroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 she's hot... you'd like her... dont talk to me about 'supposed' hot polish women (i was dissapointed with the one that came to mine after you lot made it sound like there was no way id be gutted) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 dont talk to me about 'supposed' hot polish women I thought all Polish women were hot? all the one's I've met are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I thought all Polish women were hot? all the one's I've met are... thanks for that information, just so you know not all Polish women are hot lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 thanks for that information, just so you know not all Polish women are hot lol You've only met one! Fancy coming with me on a trip there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Come to Leeds. There are hundreds of polish people up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 You've only met one! Fancy coming with me on a trip there? im ok thanks me and best mate decided we need a holiday so gonna go to aiya napa party time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 im ok thanks me and best mate decided we need a holiday so gonna go to aiya napa party time I didn't ask how you are. Aiya napa...good luck with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Just came across this one http://www.russianeuro.com/Member_Profile.cfm?ID=33390&First_Name=Irina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Just came across this one http://www.russianeuro.com/Member_Profile.cfm?ID=33390&First_Name=Irina 'I'm looking for an attractive man aged 28-35 for a deep knowledge' Yeah I'm sure you are love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-san Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Charlotte, a few friends of mine have done this in Japan, and have either come back with mixed stories or continued to stay on till this day, three years later. The general concensus on teaching is fine, although the money can be inadequate especially, especially in Tokyo. That said, if you're willing to commute it gets better. The one that stayed on is now teaching privately, having built his network through teaching at a college. He tells me that it's creatively rewarding and you're as flexible as you like that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I didn't ask how you are. Aiya napa...good luck with that. what u mean good luck, know something i dont? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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