A nice video about Thailand. Music is kind of cheezy but oh well.
Can you really make money teaching English overseas?
While working as a recruiter in the EFL industry, a very common question/comment I used to get from prospective teachers was whether this was some sort of a scam. I encountered many people who simply thought that the benefits that come with teaching abroad seemed too good to be true.
While it's quite understandable why people would be skeptical, the truth is that there are thousands of people teaching English overseas while making a great living.
The majority of such teachers have no formal teacher training and often little or no experience. Yet they are hired by schools that pay for their flight to the country, provide free housing, and pay a good salary.
The reason that these schools offer such great benefits to these teaches is that in many parts of the world, learning English is one of the most important things a person can do to ensure a successful future.
With continued globalization, many companies throughout the world value and seek out employees who can speak English. This in turn has fueled the English as a Foreign Language industry and thousands of public and private schools in foreign countries are in desperate need of native English speakers to come and teach their students.
While it's true that you won't become a millionaire teaching English abroad, there are many opportunities throughout the world that will allow you to travel the world while saving up quite a bit of money.
Whether you want to experience teaching abroad for just 1 year or enjoy several years of traveling the world, teaching English can be your ticket to the world.
To learn more about how you can obtain the best teaching position overseas, visit http://www.allaboutteachingabroad.com
David DeRoos
http://www.AllAboutTeachingAbroad.com
http://allaboutteachingabroad.blogspot.com
While it's quite understandable why people would be skeptical, the truth is that there are thousands of people teaching English overseas while making a great living.
The majority of such teachers have no formal teacher training and often little or no experience. Yet they are hired by schools that pay for their flight to the country, provide free housing, and pay a good salary.
The reason that these schools offer such great benefits to these teaches is that in many parts of the world, learning English is one of the most important things a person can do to ensure a successful future.
With continued globalization, many companies throughout the world value and seek out employees who can speak English. This in turn has fueled the English as a Foreign Language industry and thousands of public and private schools in foreign countries are in desperate need of native English speakers to come and teach their students.
While it's true that you won't become a millionaire teaching English abroad, there are many opportunities throughout the world that will allow you to travel the world while saving up quite a bit of money.
Whether you want to experience teaching abroad for just 1 year or enjoy several years of traveling the world, teaching English can be your ticket to the world.
To learn more about how you can obtain the best teaching position overseas, visit http://www.allaboutteachingabroad.com
David DeRoos
http://www.AllAboutTeachingAbroad.com
http://allaboutteachingabroad.blogspot.com
Recent Events in Korea
In light of the recent news coming in from Korea, I though it a good time to remind teachers abroad to register their contact information with their embassies so that should any emergency occur, the embassy can reach them quickly.
Following is a list of embassies in Korea:
US Embassy in Korea
http://seoul.usembassy.gov/
Canadian Embassy in Korea
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/korea-coree/index.aspx?lang=eng
British Embassy in Korea
http://ukinrok.fco.gov.uk/en/
Australian Embassy in Korea
http://www.southkorea.embassy.gov.au/
New Zealand Embassy in Korea
http://www.nzembassy.com/korea
South African Embassy in Korea
http://www.southafrica-embassy.or.kr/
Hoping for continued peace on the Korean peninsula.
David DeRoos
http://www.allaboutteachingabroad.com/
Following is a list of embassies in Korea:
US Embassy in Korea
http://seoul.usembassy.gov/
Canadian Embassy in Korea
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/korea-coree/index.aspx?lang=eng
British Embassy in Korea
http://ukinrok.fco.gov.uk/en/
Australian Embassy in Korea
http://www.southkorea.embassy.gov.au/
New Zealand Embassy in Korea
http://www.nzembassy.com/korea
South African Embassy in Korea
http://www.southafrica-embassy.or.kr/
Hoping for continued peace on the Korean peninsula.
David DeRoos
http://www.allaboutteachingabroad.com/
Teaching English in Korea - What is a Hagwon?
South Korea remains one of the most popular destinations for native English teachers for a variety of reasons and most teachers in Korea find themselves working in what are called Hagwons or Public Schools. In this article, I'd like to talk a bit about Hagwons.
Hagwons, also spelled as Hakwons, are private tutoring centers where children in Korea go outside of their public schools for additional schooling. Education is highly competitive in Korea and many if not most students attend one or more Hagwons. As such, private education is a very big business in Korea and countless Hagwons in Korea seek out native English teachers who will come and teach English to their students.
Typical contracts in Hagwons are for 1 year and include paid roundtrip airfare, monthly salary, rent free apartment, medical insurance, severance pay (equal to 1 month salary), and pension plans.
One of the biggest benefits of working at a Hagwon is that in many cases, you will be working with other native English teachers at the same school. Having coworkers who speak the same language as you can be a very important factor when evaluating an opportunity especially if this is your first time teaching overseas.
There are however some things you'll want to look out for when evaluating a Hagwon. As mentioned earlier, the private education business in Korea is very competitive, schools often start up and close down very easily so you'll need to make sure that the school has been around for a while and is financially stable. You'll also want to make sure that the owner of the schools is honest and treats his/her employees well.
If you'd like to learn more about how to find the best Hagwons jobs in Korea, visit http://www.AllAboutTeachingAbroad.com
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/career-management-articles/teaching-english-in-korea-what-is-a-hagwon-3714114.html
About the AuthorDavid DeRoos
http://www.AllAboutTeachingAbroad.com
http://AllAboutTeachingAbroad.blogspot.com
Former EFL Recruiter and author of All About Teaching Abroad- A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching Overseas that will teach you everything you need to know in order to find the best English teaching jobs in the world.
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Hagwons, also spelled as Hakwons, are private tutoring centers where children in Korea go outside of their public schools for additional schooling. Education is highly competitive in Korea and many if not most students attend one or more Hagwons. As such, private education is a very big business in Korea and countless Hagwons in Korea seek out native English teachers who will come and teach English to their students.
Typical contracts in Hagwons are for 1 year and include paid roundtrip airfare, monthly salary, rent free apartment, medical insurance, severance pay (equal to 1 month salary), and pension plans.
One of the biggest benefits of working at a Hagwon is that in many cases, you will be working with other native English teachers at the same school. Having coworkers who speak the same language as you can be a very important factor when evaluating an opportunity especially if this is your first time teaching overseas.
There are however some things you'll want to look out for when evaluating a Hagwon. As mentioned earlier, the private education business in Korea is very competitive, schools often start up and close down very easily so you'll need to make sure that the school has been around for a while and is financially stable. You'll also want to make sure that the owner of the schools is honest and treats his/her employees well.
If you'd like to learn more about how to find the best Hagwons jobs in Korea, visit http://www.AllAboutTeachingAbroad.com
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/career-management-articles/teaching-english-in-korea-what-is-a-hagwon-3714114.html
About the AuthorDavid DeRoos
http://www.AllAboutTeachingAbroad.com
http://AllAboutTeachingAbroad.blogspot.com
Former EFL Recruiter and author of All About Teaching Abroad- A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching Overseas that will teach you everything you need to know in order to find the best English teaching jobs in the world.
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What is the JET Programme?
If you've been considering teaching abroad for any time, you may have come across something called the JET Programme. In this article, I'll explain what it exactly is and describe the pros and cons of the program.
The JET Programme (The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme) is a Japanese government program that recruits college graduates from other countries (mostly English speakers) to work as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) to work in their public schools.
It has been and remains as one of the biggest language exchange programs in the world and every year thousands of new teachers are recruited from throughout the world.
Pros:
* The JET Programme is run by the Japanese government and is very organized and stable.
* Competitive Salary and subsidized housing.
* You'll be part of a large international group of alumni.
* You'll be a part of the local Japanese community and experience Japan from the inside and not just as a
visitor or tourist.
* Having been a participant in the JET Programme will look great on your resume.
Cons:
* The JET Programme attracts quite a large number of candidate teachers. Becoming a JET participant is a highly competitive process and there are no guarantees that you will be placed.
* You may not find out where in Japan you will be placed until the last minute. You don't have much choice about where in Japan you want to teach.
* Your housing expenses can be quite high depending on where you are placed.
* The JET Programme has set schedule for the hiring process as well as specific dates that the program starts and ends. There are no exceptions regardless of your situation.
If you're looking to teach English abroad, Japan is an excellent choice and the JET Programme is a wonderful option you'll want to explore. Keep in mind however that many other options exist in Japan and you'll want to learn about them as well before making a choice.
To find out more about the JET Programme or other teaching opportunities available in Japan, be sure to check out http://www.allaboutteachingabroad.com/
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/career-management-articles/teaching-abroad-what-is-the-jet-programme-3688370.html
The JET Programme (The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme) is a Japanese government program that recruits college graduates from other countries (mostly English speakers) to work as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) to work in their public schools.
It has been and remains as one of the biggest language exchange programs in the world and every year thousands of new teachers are recruited from throughout the world.
Pros:
* The JET Programme is run by the Japanese government and is very organized and stable.
* Competitive Salary and subsidized housing.
* You'll be part of a large international group of alumni.
* You'll be a part of the local Japanese community and experience Japan from the inside and not just as a
visitor or tourist.
* Having been a participant in the JET Programme will look great on your resume.
Cons:
* The JET Programme attracts quite a large number of candidate teachers. Becoming a JET participant is a highly competitive process and there are no guarantees that you will be placed.
* You may not find out where in Japan you will be placed until the last minute. You don't have much choice about where in Japan you want to teach.
* Your housing expenses can be quite high depending on where you are placed.
* The JET Programme has set schedule for the hiring process as well as specific dates that the program starts and ends. There are no exceptions regardless of your situation.
If you're looking to teach English abroad, Japan is an excellent choice and the JET Programme is a wonderful option you'll want to explore. Keep in mind however that many other options exist in Japan and you'll want to learn about them as well before making a choice.
To find out more about the JET Programme or other teaching opportunities available in Japan, be sure to check out http://www.allaboutteachingabroad.com/
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/career-management-articles/teaching-abroad-what-is-the-jet-programme-3688370.html
Is teaching English abroad right for you?
One of the most common questions I get from people day in and day out is whether teaching English abroad is right for them.
As often as I’m asked this question, I still have a hard to giving an answer. The reason is that while on one hand, I strong believe that anyone and everyone will benefit from teaching overseas; I realize that it may not be for everyone.
So I’ve come up with some questions you need to ask yourself that will help you determine if teaching abroad is right for you!
1) Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world?
2) Does the thought of having an adventure excite you?
3) Do you like working with people?
4) Can you be patient with people?
5) Can you handle new situations and surroundings?
6) Are you open minded?
7) Are you willing and able to accept other cultures and other ways of looking at things?
If you answered yes to all the questions above, teaching English overseas may just be the right opportunity for you.
Truth is, teaching English overseas requires a special type of person, a kind of person who can handle new and unfamiliar situations. A person who loves working with people and is open minded enough to attempt understanding people with different points of views.
The benefits of teaching English abroad are many and I believe strongly that anyone who teaches abroad will return a different and ultimately better person.
As often as I’m asked this question, I still have a hard to giving an answer. The reason is that while on one hand, I strong believe that anyone and everyone will benefit from teaching overseas; I realize that it may not be for everyone.
So I’ve come up with some questions you need to ask yourself that will help you determine if teaching abroad is right for you!
1) Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world?
2) Does the thought of having an adventure excite you?
3) Do you like working with people?
4) Can you be patient with people?
5) Can you handle new situations and surroundings?
6) Are you open minded?
7) Are you willing and able to accept other cultures and other ways of looking at things?
If you answered yes to all the questions above, teaching English overseas may just be the right opportunity for you.
Truth is, teaching English overseas requires a special type of person, a kind of person who can handle new and unfamiliar situations. A person who loves working with people and is open minded enough to attempt understanding people with different points of views.
The benefits of teaching English abroad are many and I believe strongly that anyone who teaches abroad will return a different and ultimately better person.
Why teach English abroad?
If you’re anything like me, as a child you always dreamed of traveling the world, having adventures, and living a life that was anything but typical.
Reality however is that for most people, these childhood dreams remain simply dreams and the “harsh realities of life” simply won’t permit us to live life the way we had imagined. Responsibilities such as paying off the school loan, paying off the car, paying rent, etc. unfortunately keep many people from living life the way they had dreamed about.
Good news however is that there really is a viable way for you to fulfill your dreams of traveling the world. In fact, thousands of people every year take off on their adventures and are able to travel the world for free while earning and saving quite a bit of money!
The secret to their success is none other than their ability to speak English! That’s it! Simply because they can speak English fluently, they are able to travel the world for free while making a good salary.
If you are able to teach English, you are a hot commodity in many parts of the world and many schools will pay for your flight to their country, provide you a free apartment, and pay you a high salary!
Teaching English abroad will allow you to fulfill your dream of traveling the world all while earning and saving a lot of money!
By teaching English abroad, you will also make a difference in the lives of others. English is the language of the world and for many people in different countries, their ability to master English will often determine what kind of jobs they can get and how much money they can make.
When you teach English abroad, you are helping others fulfill their dreams while you fulfill yours.
David DeRoos
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