Hi everyone, I’m wondering if it’s possible to get a teaching job in Vietnam that pays just about the same as a native speaker would earn? I would consider myself a native speaker having not lived in my own country since birth, and going to international schools growing up and having a degree from the UK. I’ve got an American accent but a few people I know have told me that regardless of what I sound like and my experience, it will all be down to my passport, and that this will be used to negotiate my salary lower. I’m wondering if anyone here has a similar background to me, and what their ex ..read more

I am an experienced English teacher from the UK. I came to South Korea just before Coronavirus started, and I have been here ever since. I spent a large part of that time at a large hagwon (language school), teaching 5-7 year-olds in the mornings, and some older kids in the afternoon. I gained some satisfaction from that job, although there were occasionally issues. That job ended. Now, I am at a different kindergarten. I am teaching 9-5, whereas, I taught from 9 to 6 before. In some ways, it is a lot easier at the new place. However, sometimes, rules are less clear. The question I have is ab ..read more

Hello. I am going to start my TEFL course so that I am prepared to go teach abroad this summer after I graduate college. Bridge offers two 60 hour TEFL courses to teach English to Young Learners. My question: Is this equal to one 120 hour TEFL course- which I have seen is the standard? https://bridge.edu/tefl/courses/specialized/teaching-english-to-young-learners submitted by /u/Pleasant-Fact8866 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hi all, Has anyone here successfully applied for a student visa from within Spain while applying for a TEFL program here? If so, how long did it take ? Were you able to return home for the summer with a regreso? I'm considering applying for a student visa from Spain as I currently live in Madrid, teaching through NALCAP, but switching to a TEFL program for the upcoming school year. Some say the visa process can take 6 months here. From the U.S., the decision is faster after an appointment with the consulate, but I'd have to do another round of FBI fingerprints, apostille, and the medical exam ..read more

hi! I'm an undergrad linguistics student unsure what I wanna do with my degree. I've thought about becoming a teacher for a few years now since I do really like helping people and explaining things, but lately I've been considering the relationship I want to have with my career in addition to my interests. I don't wanna live to work, I wanna work to live, and the idea of having to bring my work home with me and spend extra unpaid hours grading? Sounds awful! Already I miss when I took a gap year to work, when I was able to clock out and do whatever I want with the rest of my day. So basically ..read more

Hi TEFL, So I'm currently working for EF in China since I landed Feb 27. Unfortunately I did my research via websites reviews on EF pre-covid which seemed to say good for a first timer to get your foot in the door with training provided. And good support getting you over here. That part I confirm is true. But a lot has changed post-covid and if I didn't know then, I do now – I am not suited for a language center environment. So yes OP is stupid, she should have consulted with Reddit. Right now I am trying to change to a public school or university (not kindergarden though) Aug/Sept. What advi ..read more

I am a student in college that is graduating in July (NOT and education major). I am looking to go teach abroad afterwards. I will have my TEFL certificate by then, and have teaching/tutoring experience as well. I was in contact with a recruiter over WhatsApp. I sent them an introduction video, and even spoke to her over skype. She has sent me this offer- and as someone with 0 experience teaching abroad, i'm curious if things are up to snuff! I will copy + paste the message in the picture: We are urgently looking for teachers to fill the following position: Primary School Teacher in Hangzhou ..read more

I’ve been told by the manager that my contract won’t be renewed - when I’m nowhere near the end of the contract. I’m not even halfway through. He also said the company and the country are not a fit for me. I can’t help but feel dejected and unwelcome. Like I’m being pushed out. I can’t help but think why should I stay? (apart from losing my deposit and being poor).” It just sucks because I’ve been with this company for more than a year (on my second contract) and so it was renewed for a reason. And it feels this manager is using my personal bereavement against me (this manager is different fr ..read more

I often see many people saying x or y country is great in your 20s and Im trying to make the most of my youth. So id like to choose a country that I could go to while young that might not have the same appeal if i had waited until my late 30s to live it. Bonus points if its a country easy to land an entry level job with a US college degree but no prior tefl exp submitted by /u/Ok-Explanation5723 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Has anyone done the CELTA/TESOL in Ireland ? I'm a non-native speaker but have an English degree. I wanna go for the CELTA/TESOL in the blended version if possible. Anyone in the same situation ? Or has anyone on here done it in the same conditions ? edit: I was tired submitted by /u/maloushkaa [visit reddit] [comments ..read more