Finding a job (page 2)
Job hunting, under-the-table work and sending documents home.
Teach In Puerto Rico With Sapientis
Sapientis is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of public education in Puerto Rico by training outstanding university graduates and existing teachers in leadership and…
Branching Out: Other Work For EFL Teachers
It can be lucrative or at least interesting to branch out from teaching work to other outlets, but it usually takes a lot of initiative and time to build up contacts.
Working For A Chain: Westgate In Japan
If you’re considering working for a chain , particularly in Japan, Westgate may offer an interesting opportunity to check out the EFL scene in Japan with a less-than-twelve-month commitment.
What If I Don't Get Paid?
One of potential EFL teachers’ fears is not getting paid – is this concern realistic? My opinion is that yes, it happens, but not to the extent that people worry about it.
Working For A Chain: English First
If you have looked into working for a chain , English First , which is a language school and not to be confused with the organization campaigning to make English the sole official language of the US,…
Top 10: Cities To Work In If You Fancy A Bustling Metropolis
Are big cities the same everywhere? Yes and no. No and yes. Get yourself a job in one of these world cities and find out. Also get a preview here with the help of Travelistic and Tefl.com. 1.
Working For A Chain: Berlitz
If you've brainstormed some potential language school chains to work for , no doubt Berlitz has come up.
Top 10: Countries To Teach In If You Love The Sun
Looking to experience another culture AND soak up some sun while you work? Here are the TEFL Logue's Top 10 sunny countries with links to relevant job listings and blogs. 1.
Working For A Chain: International House
International House is one of the best known “ chains ” of English language schools throughout the world .
Becoming An Examiner
Many EFL teachers have prepared students to take the Cambrige or other exams, like the IELTS or TOEFL...but have you considered becoming an examiner?
Working For A Chain: NOVA In Japan
**Update**As of October 2007, Nova schools are not operating; read about Nova's bankruptcy and the teachers it left hanging here .
Working For A Chain: AEON In Japan
If you’re thinking about working for a chain , you have probably come across AEON , which operates in Japan.
More On LanguageCorps: Cool Feature No.1
One feature of LanguageCorps , the TEFL Logue sponsor, which sticks out to me is the role of the Corps Advocate.
Does My Age Matter (If I'm Not So Young)?
I’ll leave the definition of "not so young" up to readers. Once again, as far as getting a job, age may well be less a factor in TEFL than in other fields at home: you won't be getting real benefits…
Emerging Trend: Workplace English In The US
This article from the Naperville Sun describes an English language program which exists in this growing Chicago suburb.
Does My Age Matter (If I'm Young)?
As far as getting a job, I’d say age probably matters less in TEFL than it does in other fields at home. First of all, what is young? I’m going to set the arbitrary “end of youth” at 25.
Working For A Chain
Some of the largest employers of EFL teachers are chains of language schools such as AEON, GEOS and NOVA in Japan, and English First, International House, and Berlitz in a number of countries.
Does Your Accent Matter?
My short answer is no, but read on for a more detailed explanation. Schools do want teachers who their students will be able to understand.
Where Might You Fit Best In TEFL?
By TedKarma (This is the latest in a series of posts by EFL teacher TedKarma , who has worked in Korea and Saudi Arabia , and is currently located in Thailand.) Finding Your Special TEFL Skills Most…
Top 5: Tips For Assessing Job Postings
1. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This maxim holds true for many things in life, and TEFL is no exception. 2.
Should I Use A TEFL Recruiter? (Are They All Crooks?)
By TedKarma (This is the latest in a series of posts by experienced EFL Teacher TedKarma. He has worked in Korea and Saudi Arabia , and is currently in Thailand) Tough issue.
Working In Asia: An Overview
Conditions Conditions will vary considerably, probably more than in Europe, depending on country, city size and employer/school.
Is Teaching English Overseas A Real Job?
by TedKarma (This is the third in a series of posts by experienced EFL teacher Tedkarma, who has worked in Korea and Saudi Arabia , among other places, and is currenly located in Thailand) Can I take…
The Decision To Use A Placement Organization
The main advantages of using a placement organization, in my view, are that you are likely to have at least a little additional help with arranging things and that you don’t have to worry about not…
Online Resource: The British Council
The British Council , which is registered as a charity or non-profit organization and has offices in 109 countries , explains its purpose as “to build mutually beneficial relationships between people…
Teaching English In Saudi Arabia
By TedKarma (This is the second in a series of posts by experienced EFL teacher Tedkarma) If you want to save some serious money - give it a shot.
"Under The Table"
Working illegally, or getting paid "under the table", does happen frequently in the TEFL world, and often teachers and schools are not caught.
Working In Europe: An Overview
Conditions Conditions in schools are generally good; you will have what you need to teach, or will be able to find it relatively easily.
The Hermit Kingdom: TEFL's Largest Single Job Market
By TedKarma (This is the first in a series of posts experienced EFL teacher TedKarma will contribute to TEFL Logue) The first stop for many new EFL teachers is Korea – a land of incredible Buddhist…
Is It Looks That Count?
This article from the People's Daily Online – which I’m looking at as more of a starting point for a discussion than as the basis for a debate on its own merits - caught my eye, in part because it’s…
Volunteer Resource: The Peace Corps
If you’re from the US and interested in making a two-year commitment in exchange for the opportunity to volunteer abroad with the support of a large well-known organization, consider the Peace Corps…
Volunteer Resource: VSO
If you’re an experienced teacher with a recognized qualification and are looking for a challenge in a far-flung destination, check out VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) or VSO Canada, which works with…
Top 5 Destinations For Saving Money in TEFL
While you are not going to get rich teaching English, the countries most commonly considered good for saving money are: 1.
JET Program
One of the more popular TEFL placement programs is JET (the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme), organized by the Japanese government.
Finding a TEFL Job The Old Fashioned Way
When I started my search for TEFL jobs in 2002 and thought I might work in Croatia, I sent cover letters and resumes via regular old mail to eight schools I found listed in Teaching English Abroad.
Schedules
Some questions to ask a potential school about scheduling: How many contact hours will I teach?
Teaching Privately
Teachers gravitate towards private one-to-one lessons for a number of reasons. They are financially lucrative if you take students privately.
Resource: Teaching English Abroad, 7th Edition
Teaching English Abroad and its sidekick, Work Your Way Around the World, are full of practical information, stories, and tips for people interested in working abroad.
Work Permits
The details of work permits will vary, perhaps greatly, from country to country, but basically, a work permit is “permission” for an employer to employ you, a foreigner.
Choosing Your Location
One of the biggest decisions you will make as as an English teacher abroad is where to teach.
How To Find a Job: The Basics
Through the school where you do your course Many if not most schools offering tefl courses are also language schools, and who better to hire than people you train yourself.