Is 30 Too Old To Teach English Abroad

Is 30 too old to teach English abroad? Gone are the days when individuals followed a linear path from school to university to a lifelong career. Today, it is common for people to explore multiple job opportunities across different fields throughout their working lives. When individuals reach a point where they crave change in their careers, teaching English online or abroad offers an ideal avenue to embark on a new and fulfilling path. Becoming an English teacher and acquiring the necessary qualifications can be accomplished relatively quickly. The jobs available after completing the training are diverse and open to nearly anyone. All that's required is a solid command of the English language and the determination to make a change. The best part is that age is almost irrelevant. As long...  [Read more]

Is 30 too old to teach English abroad? In the modern era, career trajectories are no longer linear, with many branching out into varied professions at different life stages. Teaching English abroad has emerged as a popular choice for those seeking a refreshing career pivot. With the right qualifications, which can be quickly attained, opportunities in the TEFL world are vast and inclusive. The prerequisites mainly include a strong grasp of English and the zeal to make a meaningful impact. Age, in this context, is largely inconsequential. Whether you are 18, 30, or even older, teaching English overseas remains a viable and fulfilling option. To directly address the query: 30 is by no means too old to embark on this enriching journey. Table of Contents What's the typical age of an English...  [Read more]

Teaching Positions Available in Japan from October/November Date posted:2022-07-30 | Writer: Tamaki TEFL Recruitment | Email: [email protected] At Tamaki TEFL Recruitment (TTR), we represent one of the top language schools in Japan. This is a private language school position so the class sizes are much smaller than what you would find in a public school. The teaching style is very active and the use of songs, flashcards, games are all part of the lesson. If you have a lot of energy, this is the right match for you!This role is teaching young learners from the age range of 2 years to 15 year olds, but the majority of the lessons would focus on 6-12 year old students. There will also be some lessons with children that are 1 years old and for these lessons the parents would...  [Read more]

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information 6 Things You Will Miss Out On If You Don't Teach English Abroad Teaching English abroad is one of the most interesting career paths one might take up. You get to move to a new country and even get paid for it! However, too many people are unsure whether teaching EFL is right for them. This article highlights 6 things you will miss out on if you don't teach English abroad. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Trying new things Meeting new people from all over the world Seeing things from a different perspective Enjoying Freedom Gaining Independence Change of routine Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: Trying new things When routine becomes a ball and chain, you know it's time for...  [Read more]

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 Prachi and Morgan from AlienEating Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching English in South Korea - Should You Teach in the Countryside or City? Teaching. It's frustrating, exhausting, and a whole lot of kid wrangling. Table of Contents City Teaching Rural Teaching Related Articles: It's also rewarding, eye-opening and will give you more patience than you ever thought possible. I had no idea how much went into this job. One day when I'm in Forbes 30 Under 30, I'm going to personally send a tower of Ferrero Rocher to every teacher in the world. This job is a huge responsibility and it's more difficult than I ever imagined. I urge everyone to dip a toe into the teaching world at least once. I've taught English in South Korea for two years now in both the open...  [Read more]

Teach English in Taiwan (5) Date posted:2017-02-23 | Writer: Shane English School Zhunan | Email: [email protected] Shane English School Zhunan, Taiwan, is looking for two EFL teachers to start work mid-April, 2017. Applications open until April 1st. We're a franchise cram school striving to both improve and maintain our environment of creativity, fun and modern educational practices. We are a franchise of Shane English School and firmly believe in its ideals of professionalism, English immersion and learning through play and yet we are also quite unique; our school has a football pitch, a 4-storey climbing wall, an X-box games room and a multi-discipline playroom hosting creative play classes. We have been open for 10 years, but in September 2016 we begun a new stage in our...  [Read more]

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 ESL Classroom Halloween Decor Ideas October is here and Halloween isn't far away! Whether you teach in your country or abroad, this festival is exciting as it has specific cultural features. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Theme inspiration: 1. Halloween Porch Decor 2. Halloween Window Decor 3. Halloween Ceiling Decor 4. Halloween Desk Decor 5. Halloween Learning Center Decor Are you ready to start your own teaching adventure? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! In this blog post, we share five fun Halloween decor ideas for your ESL classroom. Get inspired, and feel free to encourage your students to help you decorate the classroom!...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why English is Unique Linguistically and Geographically English, like any language, is first and foremost the mother tongue of a person. Languages often are influenced by or entirely derive from migratory groups of people. The original native tongue of France, for example, was Gallic. The Latinized French we know today was only born after centuries of Roman occupation and assimilation. More confusing still, the nation takes its name from the Franks, who were themselves a Germanic tribe which conquered the territory from Rome. Despite this, their native German tongue had an only minor influence on French, as Roman Gaul had a quite large population. Table of Contents From the history of English English in teaching Germanic Group Do...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching English in the Kindergarten Setting: Principles and Challenges English has become a worldwide language, leading to early learning of English in the school context is becoming more common nowadays. It has been suggested that children should master their mother tongue before moving on to their second language. However, if you learn a language after the age of seven, you can never turn it into your mother tongue. You should learn it as soon as possible. After that age, they won't learn it the same way as they do their native language. This is the reason why there are more and more kindergartens teaching English and what does a teacher need to put in mind when teaching EFL for children? Table of Contents Body language challenge...  [Read more]

Employment teaching TEFL in Taiwan Date posted:2006-12-04 | Writer: EUGrowth | Email: [email protected] 10 Full Time Cram School Positions in Taiwan Schools in a big franchise system are looking for full time English teachers from January till February; and from May till September of 2007. In average, there are 25 teaching hours a month. The salary is NT$55, 000 plus provided accommodation; or NT$60, 000 a month. Additional hours can be arranged from NT550~ NT$600 an hour. One way airfare, work permit and ARC are provided too. Salaries are varied slightly and can be increased according to the geographical location. Other benefits are negotiable based on a teacher?s qualification. Positions are available throughout Taiwan. If you are interested, please email to [email protected] with...  [Read more]

Full time teacher required to teach TEFL in Costa Rica Date posted:2005-11-01 | Writer: Ingles Empresarial, S.A. (IESA) | Email: [email protected] Costa Rica: 3-5 Positions Available Now and in January, 2006. Full-time & Part-time positions in Beautiful, Tropical Costa Rica! Skip the cold back home and come on down during the nicest time of the year ñ ´¨e dry season! Come to beautiful Costa Rica NOW or in January, 2006 for immediate work teaching adults at a variety of multinational businesses. Enjoy living, working and experiencing one of the isafesti Latin American countries ñ ƒ¯sta Rica! This is a great place to get your feet wet with international travel/teaching ñ ¯² to take a break from a more ñ ressfulî ¨or chillier) job posting. Enjoy teaching at...  [Read more]

Enthusiastic teacher wanted to teach TEFL in Costa Rica Date posted:2006-03-01 | Writer: Ingles Empresarial, S.A. (IESA) | Email: [email protected] Full-time & Part-time positions in Beautiful, Tropical Costa Rica! Skip the cold back home and come on down during the nicest time of the year - the dry season! Come to beautiful Costa Rica NOW for immediate work teaching adults at a variety of multinational businesses. Enjoy living, working and experiencing one of the safest Latin American countries - Costa Rica! This is a great place to get your feet wet with international travel/teaching - or to take a break from a more stressful (or chillier) job posting. Enjoy teaching at what teachers have voted the best on-site language training company to teach at in the country...  [Read more]

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Short Attention Span: ✅ How to Deal With it in an ESL Classroom Sometimes, it can be challenging for most of us to focus on specific tasks. It's normal to find your mind wandering when you should be focused on a particular thing. According to a 2010 study 1 by Harvard psychologists Matthew A. Killingsworth and Daniel T. Gilbert, we spend nearly 47 percent of our waking hours thinking about something other than what we are doing. Table of Contents What is ADHD? Ways to work with ADHD students: Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate MANEL R....  [Read more]

Wed, 05 May 2021 Federico Riva TEFL Information Live TEFL Q&A: We Answer All Your TEFL/TESOL Questions Hi, I am back for another live session this week. My name is Linda from ITTT. I took a break last week, I was traveling a little bit in Korea, not too far but I got to enjoy the cherry blossoms. That's why there was no live session from me last week. But I'm back this week and I'm super excited. Today we're going to have a Q&A session, so you guys can ask me questions about TEFL and TESOL, teaching abroad, teaching online, whatever you want to know about. So something a bit more casual, let's have a chat. I would like to get to know you guys better and you can get to know me, ITTT and TEFL. If you can see me and hear me please drop a hi or something into the comment box so...  [Read more]

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Budget and Salary TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 7 Easy Ways to Make Money Online as an English Teacher Online English teachers have been in as high a demand as never before. The great thing about working as an online English teacher is that you don't even have to leave your home to make money. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Work as an Online English teacher 2. Sell Online Courses on Udemy 3. Sell Teaching Materials on Teachers Pay Teachers 4. Provide a TEFL Coaching 5. Run a YouTube Channel 6. Record a TEFL Podcast 7. Become an Affiliate You can become an ITTT affiliate right now and makeup to 30% on commissions! Are you ready to become a TEFL expert? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Check out what...  [Read more]

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Top Tips for Online ESL Classes with Younger Students In the past few years, teaching English as a second language on the internet has gained a lot of reputation for English teachers around the world. The convenience of only needing a stable internet connection and a computer to go to work sounds far more pleasing than going to a school or other institution to teach a couple of hours per day. Additionally, online teaching provides opportunities for English teachers to travel to new destinations while still being able to work as a freelancer. Consequently, teaching English to children online, in different parts of the world, must be one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. However, many obstacles need to be overcome to be a...  [Read more]

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Child Development and Piaget’s Theory - a Brief Summary Child development is an extremely complicated process that can be broken down into many different and well-defined stages. When attempting to further examine and analyze these, countless internal and external factors need to be taken into account. Most (evolutionary) psychologists and biologists would agree that child development involves the prenatal period and the life of children that extends all the way to the end of their adolescent years (those being 18 and/or 19). Table of Contents The Main Stages of Child Development The Conflicting Theories of Child Development Piaget the Pioneer Piaget's Main Beliefs Piaget's Four Main Categories of Child Development Criticism of...  [Read more]

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Observing Practice: Pros and Cons What if students don't like me? What if I forget my planning and ruin the whole lesson? What if I trip and fall flat on my face? Table of Contents Your First Lesson 1. Observe and being observed 2. Center of Attention 3. Observer Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lizelle K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Your First Lesson What if this and what if that, these are the type of questions that go through a new teacher's mind before they enter their first classroom. Stepping into a classroom for the first time can be overwhelming and a...  [Read more]

Live TEFL Q&A: We Answer All Your TEFL/TESOL Questions   Hi, I am back for another live session this week. My name is Linda from ITTT. I took a break last week, I was traveling a little bit in Korea, not too far but I got to enjoy the cherry blossoms. That's why there was no live session from me last week. But I'm back this week and I'm super excited. Today we're going to have a Q&A session, so you guys can ask me questions about TEFL and TESOL, teaching abroad, teaching online, whatever you want to know about. So something a bit more casual, let's have a chat. I would like to get to know you guys better and you can get to know me, ITTT and TEFL. If you can see me and hear me please drop a hi or something into the comment box so that I know that everything is working well. ...  [Read more]

TEFL Positions in USA Date posted:2016-01-07 | Writer: Ardmore Language Schools | Email: [email protected] Ardmore Language Schools are experts in providing educational travel courses to students from all over the world and have occasional opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers. With over 25 years of experience, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality courses including language, cultural and specialist sports programs in our residential centers. Each summer, we employ over 200 residential members of staff at the most prestigious universities and colleges throughout North America (non-residential positions are also available). Ardmore staff members live and work together in our residences to oversee all aspects of our courses in a lively and fast-paced environment....  [Read more]

TEFL in Guangzhou, China Date posted:2004-05-25 | Writer: Peizheng Commercial College | Email: [email protected] Altogether 100 foreign teachers will be needed! Brief introduction of benefits: 1. monthly Salary various from 5000-7500RMB 2. Free medical Insurance 3. International Air Fare reimbursement: a round trip ticket. 4. Free accommodation and water on campus. 5. Free two travels in Guangdong Province 6. Free multiple-entry work visa and residence permit. 7. Free Chinese lessons. 8. Free email service in the office; free internet access in apartment 9. Free volunteer help from the school. 10. 10 days leave for the Christmas/New Year Holiday. 11. Very convenient transportation to downtown. Requirements: 1. English native speaker 2. a photocopy of your passport (the page with your...  [Read more]

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 Federico Riva TEFL Information 7 Misconceptions about TEFL Uncovered Teaching English abroad is a career more popular than ever. However, with so many options and resources about TEFL available online, there is a lot of false information out there. This post uncovers the seven most common misconceptions about TEFL and clears up any confusion! Table of Contents Misconception #1: You need a degree to teach English abroad Misconception #2: TEFL is only for young people Misconception #3: TEFL doesn't pay well Misconception #4: You need to speak another language Misconception #5: It's really hard to find a job teaching English abroad Misconception #6: You don't need a TEFL qualification if you're a native English speaker Misconception #7: You have to teach kids Listen to...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information The Best Countries to Teach ESL When You're 50+ The international EFL market is increasingly looking towards hiring seniors. This means it's a now-or-never chance for many people of 50 and older around the world to change their lives completely. Take a TEFL course in an exotic location (or at home online) and start your teaching career abroad. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Teaching in the Czech Republic Teaching in Ecuador Teaching in Malaysia Teaching in Mexico Teaching in South Korea Teaching in Thailand Seniors—Teaching English abroad is your new calling! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Yes—You can teach English abroad when you're 50's+...  [Read more]

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information The Best Countries to Teach ESL When You're 50+ The international EFL market is increasingly looking towards hiring seniors. This means it's a now-or-never chance for many people of 50 and older around the world to change their lives completely. Take a TEFL course in an exotic location (or at home online) and start your teaching career abroad. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Teaching in the Czech Republic Teaching in Ecuador Teaching in Malaysia Teaching in Mexico Teaching in South Korea Teaching in Thailand Seniors—Teaching English abroad is your new calling! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Yes—You can teach English abroad when you're 50's+...  [Read more]

The Best Countries for Teaching English in 2023 12/09/2022 Hi, welcome Linda here. Back this week with another live session for ITTT today. We're going to talk about the best countries for teaching English abroad in 2023 next year. It's already December, it's December 9th today here in South Korea. It is 10:30 a.m. where I am. So, the new year is approaching fast. Time flies. So, that's what we're going to talk about. Where are the best countries to teach next year? What are some predictions also for the EFL industry (English as a foreign language industry) for next year? What are some things that we see? What are some things that we can expect? And yeah, that's what we're going to talk about today. So, thank you so much for being here. Thank you so much for joining. If you can see me,...  [Read more]

Live TEFL Q&A: Ask Us Anything! 03/31/2021 hello hi i am back for another live session this week my name is linda from itt over here and um yeah hi i took a break last week i was um traveling actually a little bit of traveling in korea not too far um but yeah i enjoyed the cherry blossoms so that's why there was no life for me last week but um yeah i'm back this week i'm super excited to be back and um yeah today we're just gonna have a um you know q and a session so you guys can ask me questions about tefl and tesol and everything uh teaching abroad teaching online whatever you want to know about tefl and tesol and all that good stuff um so yeah that's what i'm here for today so something a bit more casual um let's have a chat i like to you know uh get to know you guys better you...  [Read more]

Top Tips for Teaching English to Young Learners 02/18/2023 hi welcome Linda here from ITT back this week with another live session I hope you're doing well thank you so much for joining me today I'm happy to see you if you can see me and if you can hear me clearly if everything's working please just leave a high in the comment section and uh maybe also let me know where you are right now where are you watching from today what time is it there how are you doing let me know in the comments we are live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time and we also always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes so if you're listening to this as a podcast thank you so much for the download and thank you so much for listening we really appreciate that don't forget to like And subscribe um so...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Problems of Teaching English Online At its core, teaching students online offers positive and negative consequences. Children are often at home when they take these classes. It means that they do not have to travel to a specific location to learn English. They can learn in an environment that is already comfortable for them, perhaps mitigating some of the anxieties they might feel. While its convenience is the main appeal for most people, it offers challenges that can detract from a student's potential to learn and fully understand the English language. It is important that when a teacher decides to begin teaching online classes, he or she be aware of these problems as well as ways to combat them to ensure that the students have...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 May 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What It’s Like Teaching Kindergarten in Thailand - My Personal Story Having spent more than 20 years as a marketing consultant, I decided to change career, to become an English language teacher. Hence, I took up the 120-hour TEFL course with ITTT, along with a specialised course in teaching young learners and another one in teaching business English. Even before I finished my TEFL course, I was offered a teaching job with a private school in Bangkok, Thailand. I have since been teaching kindergarten kids for about 8 months. Table of Contents My Typical School Day Planning and Preparation Lessons I Have Learned Since Starting My New Job My Plans for the Future Do you want to teach English in Thailand? Related Articles:...  [Read more]

Teaching English Without a Degree: Opportunities and Strategies for Success 10/22/2022 Hello! Hi, Linda here from ITTT. Back today with another live session. As you can see, this is today's topic: teaching English without a degree. Yes, you can. Yes, it's possible. Let's talk about it. So, we're going to talk about how to best prepare yourself for a teaching job abroad and online if you don't have a degree. And also, where the best places, countries, and regions are for teaching English abroad without a degree. And also, the best platforms for teaching English online without a degree. So, that's what we're going to talk about today. I'm also going to show you a little bit of a couple of the TEFL courses that we recommend for people without a degree if you want to teach English abroad or...  [Read more]