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5 Reasons Why Teaching Abroad is Better Than Studying Abroad - TEFL Blog
Fri, 11 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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5 Reasons Why Teaching Abroad is Better Than Studying Abroad
Do you want to live abroad and experience a new culture? Studying abroad is a wonderful opportunity for university students to do just that - but it's not the only way! Many students are eager to head overseas to study at a foreign university because they think if they don't they will miss out and never have another chance of living in a foreign country. This is simply not true. The worldwide demand for qualified English teachers is through the roof giving everyone who wants to teach abroad the opportunity to find a position. Here are 5 reasons why teaching abroad is better than studying abroad.
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6 Questions About Teaching Abroad - TEFL Blog
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 Jon ITTT
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6 Questions About Teaching Abroad
Whether you want to teach as a volunteer in the depths of the jungle on the Thai-Myanmar border or as a business English instructor to corporate high-flyers in São Paulo, Brazil, you will need most likely need to meet some form of minimum requirement to get the dream job you are looking for.
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Do I need to speak the local language?
Are you ready to teach English abroad?
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The How-To Guide to Prepare for Your Teaching Job Abroad - TEFL Blog
Mon, 04 Jun 2018 Jen Bunce
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The How-To Guide to Prepare for Your Teaching Job Abroad
So, you have been thinking about going abroad and are trying to figure out a way to support yourself while traveling and seeing the world? Teaching English as a second language is certainly a solid financial option for native and non-native English speakers, as well as a career that is high in demand around the world. Anyone that has a love for travel and wants to learn about other cultures, while also helping people, should seriously consider teaching English as it can fulfill all these desires.
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2. Does the Country You Want to Teach in Require a Bachelor's Degree?
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How can I get a TEFL job abroad if I don’t have any previous teaching experience? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How can I get a TEFL job abroad if I don’t have any previous teaching experience?
09/16/2021
hi guys hello hi and welcome to another live session my name is linda and this
live stream is hosted by itt the international tefl and tesol
training uh welcome back again this week uh we go live every week so if this is your first
time watching hello and welcome if you've watched before welcome back
thanks so much for joining again this week and this week's topic is
teaching english abroad without any experience how you can do it all the tips and tricks and everything that's
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Live TEFL/TESOL Q&A: Ask Us Anything!
Welcome guys, Linda here from ITTT for another live session. I'm so happy to be here today, the weather is great today, the lighting is good. If you were watching last week it was pretty much like the end of the world weather here, but today it's great, I feel good. If you can see me and hear me please drop a hi into the comments. We are live on Facebook and also on YouTube and if you're listening to this as a podcast episode thanks for the download. We always turn our live sessions into podcast episodes and you can find them on all major podcast platforms like iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts etc. It's called the TEFL and TESOL Podcast by ITTT.
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Can over 50s teach English abroad?
Absolutely, age shouldn't be a barrier to pursuing a career in teaching English abroad, even if you are over 50. While many TEFL opportunities target younger demographics, individuals over 50 often bring a wealth of life experience and maturity to the classroom. These attributes can be invaluable in the teaching profession. Not only does teaching abroad offer a chance to explore new cultures and environments, but it also provides an avenue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. So, if you are in your 50s or beyond and yearn for adventure combined with purpose, teaching English abroad might be the perfect next chapter.
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