TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL), AN AWESOME OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL, HAVE FUN AND MAKE MONEY

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Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a tried and tested way for people to see the world while earning a living. If you're interested in doing TEFL, here's what you need to know.

  Choosing a TEFL course – what to look out for

A TEFL qualification gives you a knowledge of English grammar and the classroom skills you need to teach effectively. I have also found out you don't need the certification to get some jobs abroad.

TEFL qualifications and standards

Try to choose a course that leads to a recognised qualification like the Cambridge/RSA Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). Or there's the Trinity CertTESOL (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). It’s also important to check if the course is recognised as having met certain standards (otherwise known as being ‘accredited’).
Follow the link below to find out about TEFL accreditation on the Guardian website

Getting qualified quickly

There are a lot of programmes on line with varying cost, just type TEFL courses in Google and it all comes up.

Looking for a TEFL job

You can look for a job in the Education Guardian, Times Educational Supplement, EL Gazette or on TEFL websites. Jobs are typically in private language schools or state schools.
As speaking English is key to career progression in many countries, you will find jobs across the globe, including Europe, Asia and Latin America. Big recruiters include the Japanese government which advertises its Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) scheme every autumn.
If you're feeling adventurous, you could look for a job in your chosen country while there. If you do this outside Europe, you will need to check the visa situation beforehand.
Most contracts are for a minimum of a year. Some jobs include free flights or subsidised accommodation. Salaries vary greatly, depending on the cost of living in each country. You may be teaching children or adults and the job may involve early morning or evening work. Check your contract for the total weekly teaching hours and annual holiday entitlement.

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Is TEFL right for you?

Ask yourself whether you would enjoy teaching.
Some questions to ask yourself:

• are you sociable?
• can you imagine standing in front of a class of children or business people?
• will you enjoy doing lesson preparation?
• are you a good listener?
• are you looking to gain confidence and classroom technique by doing a TEFL course?

Spending a whole year far from home is not for everybody. Try to find out as much as you can about the location and culture you'll be living in. For example, whether you'll be based in a village or city, and how easy it will be to meet people.

FINALLY MY BRETHREN A GRADUATE IN NAIJA EARNS AN AVERAGE OF N40,000 A MONTH WITH ALL HIS DEGREE, WITH A TEFL CERTIFICATION OR NOT YOU CAN EARN AN AVERAGE OF N200,000 A MONTH TEACHING ENGLISH, THIS ENGLISH WE SPEAK FREELY, NOT ONLY THAT YOU TEACH ABROAD, WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEAVE THIS COUNTRY AT LEAST FOR A YEAR, WHAT COULD BE BETTER. IN SOME CASES YOUR VISA FEES, FLIGHT TICKET AND ACCOMMODATION IS TAKEN CARE OF.

N/B ANY SITE THAT OFFERS YOU A TEACHING JOB FOR A FEE, ABEG RUN NO BE ME SEND YOU, THERE ARE MILLIONS OF GENUINE JOB OFFERS FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE.

any suggestion or comments is welcome, open your mind to endless opportunity. I WOULD BE LISTING SOME OF THE JOB SITES, SOON.