Every country is different, I'd love to hear about the downsides that come with each country you've been to and of course what upsides have kept you there. Best! submitted by /u/komnenos [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

So I am currently enrolled in a TEFL course and my original plan was to work in Spain. I already researched a few programs, I am fairly fluent in Spanish, and I have some relatives from Madrid. In March I went on a solo two week European trip where I started off in Paris and to make it brief, I ended up meeting a guy and falling for him, and he tagged along for the rest of my trip. Since I came back we have talked everyday and are basically dating. I was hoping that I could use my TEFL to find work in Paris, or at least somewhere close, but I am seeing it is a lot more difficult than Spain. T ..read more

I'm not delusional, I realize they will pose an issue. When I was younger I pleaded guilty to two felonies, one for drugs and one for guns. Since it was a first offense, I was able to avoid conviction after completing probation, so technically I've not been convicted of any felonies. As a result, they don't show up to the public but American (and presumably other countries' LE) can still see them. I figure some of the stricter countries like those in the EU, Australia, and Japan are probably out. But let's talk (hopefully) less strict countries. Where do you guys think China, South Korea, and ..read more

for non europeans who have a bachelor's degree in english , and are thinking of doing their tefl, well speaking for myself actually, do teaching jobs in France actually help with the visa process? Or is my tefl not really much help to the visa process? Also is it better to get the online tefl via premiertefl or tefl.org? submitted by /u/hthr2222 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hi all, I need a break from the rat race of the corporate world. I’ve considered teaching abroad for a few years now and decided to just pull the trigger and do it. My sister is finishing her Bachelor of Education and we would like to pursue this opportunity together. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Legal Assistant Diploma. I am debating getting a TEFL certificate but have been reading mixed reviews. In my opinion, I think it would be an asset where my degree isn’t in Education or English and I think the teaching portion of it would be valuable. But then others say it does ..read more

Hi teachers, I have signed up for a CELTA course, and have a couple of months to do some reading before it starts. I have looked at their recommended reading, and done some searching for reviews, What I have seen only inclines me to buy "Learning Teaching" by Jim Scrivener, and to give the other books a pass. So I thought I would ask here, if you did a CELTA course, did you find any of the books helpful? Anyone who didn't do a CELTA, what books would you recommend to a new teacher with very little experience? Thanks for any feedback. Cheers submitted by /u/laughing-dreamer [visit reddit] [co ..read more

I’m looking Into multiple program and I’m trying to narrow it down to 5! Also open to outside of the US Edit: I already have my Bachelors and TESOL certificate and I am teaching in Vietnam currently and would like to get my masters with some of the free time I have. I want to also teach at university in different parts of Asia and Central America but I am not certain about going home, I would like to get 20 years of experience before I even consider going home and my PHD in one of the countries I am teaching at not in my home country. submitted by /u/Seonie [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hello all! I would like to teach english in China/Korea/Japan. I know these are hotspots for english teachers, but I also know that some teachers end up breaking their contracts, either because they were planning on bouncing around anyway or simply because it turns out they do not actually like teaching! I am a first time teacher, and have never lived in any of those three countries but have always been fascinated with all three culturues and just looking for a complete change in life. That said, I would feel sorry breaking a teaching contract if having commmitted to a year. But seeing as I'm ..read more

I'm wondering if anyone else is currently preparing for the Delta Module 1 exam in June, and would be interested in forming some kind of study group? submitted by /u/adamteacher [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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