Gap Year Teach English Abroad

Can I teach English abroad in my gap year? There are many reasons why people take a gap year and there is no particular best time to do it. You might have just finished high school or university and are unsure what you want to do next. You might already be in work, but are bored of the daily routine and looking for a break. Whatever your reason for taking a few months, a year, or even longer away from your existing life, it could be the best decision you ever made. After being away for a while you should find you have time to reflect on the past, enjoy your present, and most importantly, make well thought out plans for your future. Why should you teach English abroad during your gap year? Initially many people assume that teaching English during a gap year is simply a good way to earn...  [Read more]

Can I teach English abroad in my gap year? Absolutely. Whether you are fresh out of high school or university, or seeking a break from a routine job, a gap year offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and growth. Teaching English abroad during this time can be incredibly rewarding. Not only does it allow you to immerse yourself in a new culture, but it also provides valuable work experience and a chance to impact others positively. As you navigate this journey, you will gain introspection, cherish present experiences, and set clearer visions for your future. So, considering a gap year to teach English can be one of the most enriching decisions you make. Table of Contents Why should you teach English abroad during your gap year? How should I prepare for my gap year? How do I find a...  [Read more]

Immediate Start Teaching English in Spain Date posted:2017-11-02 | Writer: Meddeas | Email: [email protected] Are you a student or recent TEFL graduate looking for valuable professional experience in Spain? Start immediately until June 2018! Meddeas have some positions left to become a language assistant in a Spanish school. No matter what your background and level of Spanish are, there is a Meddeas’ programme for you. Receive a monthly income, free ongoing training and the opportunity to explore a country. Available start dates: - Now until June 2018 (apply by November 10th). Don't miss out our participants' testimonials on Meddeas Language Assistants' blog. Join us for news and updates on our Facebook and Youtube Channel. PERKS OF THE PROGRAMMES: • Join a Spanish school teaching...  [Read more]

Immediate TEFL Jobs in Spain Date posted:2017-01-10 | Writer: Meddeas | Email: [email protected] Language Assistants in Spanish Schools: Immediate Start (No Experience Required). Are you looking for professional experience in Spain? We have some TEFL positions available to start immediately, as well as programmes beginning in September 2017. Application period open now for students and recent graduates! No matter what your background and level of Spanish, there is a Meddeas program for you. Receive a monthly income, free ongoing training and the opportunity to explore a country. Do you want to live a once in a lifetime opportunity? During 6 months or one academic year, you will enroll a structured program and cooperate with 20 teaching hours a week in one of the 200 educational centres we...  [Read more]

TEFL Courses Hong Kong   Hong Kong - Awe inspiring - A visual feast Our TEFL course in Hong Kong will provide you the opportunity to teach English among one of the world's most visually stunning skylines. With its progressive architecture and its sheer volume of unique high rise structures, you will be inspired every day to think creatively.  You will hustle along to work with a fast-paced, ultra-chic population who are dressed in some of the world's finest clothing. The international appeal of the Hong Kong work experience The people of Hong Kong are primarily of Chinese descent and speak Cantonese.  They are sophisticated and highly educated. As a result of their city's international appeal, Hong Kong locals strongly value the English language and the unique...  [Read more]

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Story of an Alumna’s Personal Teaching Experience Since I was a teenager, I always loved the language of English and always loved to help my colleagues from school. I remember listening to some kids “I hate English” or “English is so difficult to learn”. I never understood those sentences because English had always been easy for me to deal with. So, in High School I started to help the other students from my class, I used to invite them to my place so I could share my knowledge with them, in that time I didn’t realize, but that was the beginning of my career as a teacher because I was teaching them, I was making them my students. Table of Contents Gap Year Changing Point Reasons to Teach Do...  [Read more]

Assistant Language Teacher Needed in Japan Date posted:2021-07-26 | Writer: Heart Corporation | Email: [email protected] Ready for your next big adventure?!Why not help teach English in Japan, as an Assistant Language Teacher!We are seeking enthusiastic teachers and graduates for the 2022 Japanese schools year. We are always looking for candidates who have a passion for teaching and are willing to assist Japanese students in fulfilling the dreams of speaking with you without the fear of making a mistake. They may not know it at first, but your voice will help propel them into the world of English at a young age.Assistant Language Teacher(ALT)The role of an ALT has two main duties: Providing fun and effective English lessons and Internationalizing Japanese youth. Japanese youth...  [Read more]

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Perfectly Imperfect: My Personal Teaching Experience It is true that in life, the road to success is not a clear straight upward path; rather, it is more of an obstacle race. A teacher’s life looks simple from the outside. Why, she just wakes up early, wears her uniform, goes to school, and does what any other teacher does. It looks pretty straightforward, but my personal experience has been anything but. From a teenager unsure of her future to a high school English teacher, my work life so far has been perfectly imperfect. Table of Contents University Years Practice Working in a School Gap Year Teaching Values Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Amazing Back-to-School Ideas for Your ESL Class Listen to this blog post: Schools are starting again and students and teachers flock back to the classroom. Check out these simple and powerful back-to-school ideas and your students will surely remember this first lesson of yours for a long time! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Give a Report 2. Weekly Journal 3. Information Gap 4. My Dream Job 5. Our Class Policies 6. Give a Speech 7. Survey your Classmates Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! 1. Give a Report Have your students write a short report (or let them do it verbally) about something newsworthy that happened...  [Read more]

TEFL in Innsbruck, Austria Date posted:2008-02-12 | Writer: Cole English Centre | Email: [email protected] We are looking for someone with a college or university degree (preferably in English or languages) or a PGCE primary degree (main subject English)or a gap year student with at least an A level GCE in English Language or someone with a full TEFL/TESOL qualification who loves kids and wishes to spend at least a year here in Innsbruck.Please DO NOT apply if you are NOT British with well-pronounced English and excellent written English skills. Every year we need someone who loves working with children and would enjoy teaching them proper English. We have an English Kindergarten in Innsbruck and are looking for someone who would like to spend a year abroad working here together with two...  [Read more]

Immediate Opportunities Teaching English in Spain Date posted:2017-03-14 | Writer: Meddeas | Email: [email protected] Meddas has vacancies for language assistants in Spanish schools: Immediate start (no experience required). Application period about to close! If you are a student or recent TEFL graduate, we encourage you to apply before April 15th. No matter what your background and level of Spanish are, there is a Meddeas programme for you starting in September 2017. Receive a monthly income, ongoing training and the opportunity to explore a country. “I have learned a new level of professionalism and how to be more organized. I have seen how a working environment functions and how to maintain order and progress, and I will take it with me to the future. I also have loved learning...  [Read more]

TEFL Jobs in Belize  EFL Teacher Needed in Belize Writer: Teach Beyond UK | Email: [email protected] Belize Christian Academy is located in Belmopan, Belize, Central America, and counts around 210 students from 20 different nationalities from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. The school is located in a beautiful tropical location with a family atmosphere. Belize Christian Academy serves families of varied faith backgrounds, but are Christian in their values and educational approach. We are currently looking for a friendly new secondary English teacher for an open-ended position. BENEFITS: Competitive Salary Allowance Personal Support REQUIREMENTS: Teaching Degree / Bachelor of Education, TESOL or TEFL certificate required TO APPLY: Please submit the following documents...  [Read more]

Price TEFL Cert Check out tefl tesol about Price TEFL Cert and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts E.L. - Brazil said: Volunteer teaching In some rural areas in thailand, especially in the underprivileged communities, children and young people are in desperate need of assistance with their primary and secondary education and development. Palau is one of these communities. In spite of the beautiful scenery surroundings, waterfall, numerous species of animals; elephants, monkeys, and huge forests ?, many rural Burmese migrants have very difficult lives, and the children do not get the...  [Read more]

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Top 4 Tips For Teaching Classes Containing a Wide Variety of Ages Teaching classes containing a wide variety of ages can be a great challenge. I have recently experienced such challenge. Below I am going to share my teaching experience and how I managed to overcome the difficulties. Table of Contents Difference in language levels Class goals Lower level activities Higher level activities Do you want to learn how to prepare excellent lessons for your students? Listen to this blog post Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Yan Z. In Spring this year, I was asked to teach an English Drama class in a children’s training center. Before the class started, the students were recruited and assigned by...  [Read more]

Opportunities For EFL Teachers in Japan Date posted:2017-06-08 | Writer: NOVA | Email: [email protected] Do you enjoy working with people and helping them achieve their goals? Do you have a passion for teaching? Are you seeking a stepping stone into the education field? Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some valuable TEFL work experience while seeing a different part of the world? Are you interested in pursuing an exciting career path outside of your home country? Are you keen to travel but short on savings? With a minimum commitment of just 6 months, whether for a gap year or a lifetime, teaching with NOVA in Japan could be a perfect fit for you. ABOUT US: NOVA is one of Japan’s leading language school chains with over 260 private language schools all over Japan, as...  [Read more]

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Example Lesson Plan for a Business English Class Knowing an additional language goes beyond the ability to speak it. It connects people, helps in understanding different cultures and has also been identified as a boost to brain function and increase intelligence. Table of Contents Present Situation Example Lesson Plan Lesson: Receptive Skills Engage and Study Phase: Activate Phase: Expected end result: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nagashree C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Present Situation In the present age of expanding businesses, capturing markets across...  [Read more]

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 Zareena Younis Destinations Alumni Experiences The Increasing Need for Continuous Professional Development in the Middle East In western society, continuous professional development (CPD) is part and parcel of most jobs where one will have to undertake regular training and have monthly meetings to see how one's work can be improved. There is the encouragement to develop your skills and certify yourself for better job satisfaction and promotion. Table of Contents Importance of CPD The Increasing need for CPD in the Middle East The benefit of CPD and how it can bridge the gap of education between the Middle East and Western society. Recommendations for educational establishments in the Middle East Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Awesome Ideas for Business English Classes Liven up your business English classes and encourage high student talk time with these fun and creative activities. Table of Contents 1. Negotiations 2. Telephone call role-plays 3. Yearly comparison information gap 4. Business diaries – arranging a meeting 5. Dragon’s Den/Shark Tank 6. Tell me about your company 7. Analyzing charts and graphs Listen to this blog post Do you want to teach business English? Related Articles: 1. Negotiations In pairs students role-play a negotiation. Each side will be given a sheet listing demands and concessions. Each side of the negotiation is awarded points for the type of concessions they get from the other side. For example, if one side...  [Read more]

Native English speaking teacher wanted to teach TEFL in Poland Date posted:2002-10-14 | Writer: The English school of communications. | Email: [email protected] EFL Teacher, Krakow, Tarnow, Nowu Targ, Myslenice, Katowice, Bochnia, Poland Minimum Salary: 20 United States Dollars per Hour Minimum Qualifications: TEFL certificate or equivalent, university degree Contact Address: The English School of Communication Skills ul.Sw. Agnieszki 2 Krakow� 31-068 Contact Telephone: +48 12 422 85 83 Contact Fax: +48 12 422 85 83THE ENGLISH SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION SKILLSGeneral infromation about the school:ESCS is The English School of Communication Skills, a system of private language schools in southern Poland (Krakow, Tarnow, Nowy Targ, My�lenice and Katowice). Our students are highly...  [Read more]

Teach English in Spain Date posted:2016-04-21 | Writer: Meddeas | Email: [email protected]  Do you want to live a once in a lifetime opportunity using your TEFL skills? Becoming a Language Assistant in a Spanish school with Meddeas is a unique experience that will stay with you for your entire life. Application period closing now! Receive a monthly grant, and the opportunity to explore a country. We encourage you to apply before April 15th to increase your possibilities.   During one academic year, you will enrol a structured programme and cooperate in one of our more than 200 educational centres. Moreover, you will add international experience and transferable skills to your CV while discovering a new culture and language and receiving a monthly grant, which is...  [Read more]

Jobs For Dynamic and Professional EFL Teachers in Korea Date posted:2012-10-25 | Writer: YBM Education Inc | Email: [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   I learned this unit speaking and writing are both important in learning English...  [Read more]

Jobs For Dynamic and Professional EFL Teachers in Korea Date posted:2012-10-25 | Writer: YBM Education Inc | Email: [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   I learned this unit speaking and writing are both important in learning English...  [Read more]

Teach Business English in Toronto, Canada Date posted:2018-02-20 | Writer: Learnlight | Email: [email protected] Learnlight, a leading provider of blended language and skills training, is currently searching for an experienced Business English trainer in Toronto to deliver face-to-face language training for one of our corporate clients. Learnlight was founded in 2007 with a dream to bridge the gap between the disparate worlds of education and technology. Our obsession was, and continues to be, empowering talented trainers to create transformative learning experiences, because, at the end of the day, we think people are the real ‘killer app’. Since our early years as a digital start-up, we’ve worked with hundreds of clients around the globe. We have opportunities for online...  [Read more]

Language Assistants Required To Teach English in Spanish Schools Date posted:2017-08-23 | Writer: Meddeas | Email: [email protected] Are you a student or recent graduate looking for valuable professional experience in Spain? Apply before September 8th to start in late September! We have some positions left to become a language assistant in a Spanish school. No matter what your background and level of Spanish are, there is a Meddeas’ programme for you. Receive a monthly income, free TEFL-related training and the opportunity to explore a country. Do you want to live a once in a lifetime opportunity? Meddeas is looking for English speakers willing to live a fantastic experience teaching in a Spanish private school as a Language Assistant for 20 teaching hours a week. This is an...  [Read more]

What are the best countries to teach English in Asia? Embark on an overseas teaching adventure, whether for a gap year or a fresh start in a new career, and Asia emerges as an undeniable contender. With its vast expanse, Asia attracts countless people seeking English teaching opportunities abroad, thanks to a plethora of job prospects and a rich tapestry of cultures to explore. While the requirements for teaching in Asia vary, a strong command of English and a TEFL certification from a reputable provider like ITTT are essential. Among the nearly 50 countries in Asia, we highlight the following as prime options for teaching English right now: South Korea With an exceptionally high demand for TEFL qualified teachers nationwide, South Korea has gained popularity as one of the world's top...  [Read more]

Thu, 21 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Challenges of Teaching at a University in China Over the years, Chinese universities have opened more opportunities for foreign language teaching, especially with the English language. The growth of the Chinese economic market is a relatable reflection and result of these opportunities. As a teacher at a Chinese university, and conveying my expertise, it is visible for me to see many advantages and the disadvantages. Table of Contents Cultural Gap Teaching Methods EFL Teaching as it is Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Barbosa J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of...  [Read more]

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A Short Guide for Preparing Course Materials for TEFL Teaching Course materials are the ingredients of the class, that if implemented effectively, make it taste good. A teacher can be amazing at instructing but the materials are what will help the students apply the lecture and know if they understood it. It reminds me of when I was in class, listening to my teacher, oftentimes I was really under the impression that I understood what the teacher was saying. When I did my homework though, I found it difficult to apply that information to the exercises. This was often the case when the teacher explained things well, but the materials weren’t personalized and came from a textbook that has been out of date for the past 5 years....  [Read more]

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Can Reading Influence Language Acquisition? Spanish is my mother tongue; however, I also managed to learn English and French at a young age. Both of these languages stuck with me even years after I had left the countries where I learned them. Table of Contents Language Exposure Period Modern Technologies Influence of Books Speaking Vocabulary Writing Listening Speaking Grammar Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jorge P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Language Exposure Period Despite staying in those countries for a short time (less than a year), it surprised me how,...  [Read more]

TEFL Certified Teachers Needed Immediately in Japan Date posted:2015-07-15 | Writer: Heart English School | Email: [email protected] Heart English School is seeking new native-level EFL teachers who are available now, or for the next school year. The new school year will start in April 2016, and we will have positions all over the Kanto area starting in April, May, or June. Locations include Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Gunma, Tochigi, Yamanashi and Iwate. The primary positions offered by Heart are Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) and English Teacher. The two major responsibilities of these positions are to provide excellent quality English lessons and to facilitate the internationalization of Japanese students.     Positions are typically 5...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What a Year at Beijing Normal University Taught Me Near the end of my senior year at Oberlin College in America, I was selected to participate in the Oberlin Shansi Fellowship at Beijing Normal University. The main goals of the fellowship were to increase my Chinese language proficiency and to teach English to master’s students in the department of Chinese Language and Culture. Reflecting upon the experiences that I had this past year has illuminated many things that I would like to improve upon as a teacher next year and has reminded me of some of the key moments that inspired me to continue teaching. Table of Contents Start of My Career Change of Approach Why I Decided to Stay Listen to this blog post Do you want to...  [Read more]