So today I birth a new realm of reality in the adventurous life of George. I will share with you the story of why I teach, how you can teach, and the successes and epic fails associated with the decision making process related to a new life, traveling the world and teaching English.
There are many blogs out there, some are funny, some are informative, some I think, "why are these people teaching." There are even some fascinating video blogs about Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
But the main reason for the creation of this blog is not only to shamelessly promote my upcoming TEFL book on how to get certified to teach English, but to articulate that this life is not for everyone. Sure, it's transient, provocative and lucrative, but it comes with daily struggles, challenges and let's just call them fun adventures adjusting to each new teaching contract.
In my book, currently under construction at the Equal Hearts Publishing house, Plc., I will elaborate on who should become a teacher, why you should become a teacher, how to look for the right job, and how to be fee to live your life without geographical challenges.
There are teaching jobs available right now, thousands of them, for citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Ireland that require no university degree, no certification, and no experience. Of course that don't pay very well, but are you bored of your dead end job and always wanted to travel? I can direct you to a new future, and there are a few programs that will even fly you from your home city for free. Dust off your passport, pack a bag, and off to Central Asia for you! Poof!
Of course there are the majority of contracts with government schools and universities that require you first to be a citizen of a native English speaking country (India, Philippines and Singapore are not native speaking countries). They require a four year University degree (in any major), a TEFL diploma, or equivalent and teaching experience. These government school contracts are coveted by all, offering a standard teaching year, in a classroom at a government institution, with public and school holidays paid, full insurance, free housing, and the highest salaries.
Each job opportunity is as individual and unique as the people who teach. Which job is right for you, is totally up to you. Are you interested in a year traveling the islands in Thailand and Indonesia, teaching in a store front after school language academy or a long term high school contract at a public school with guaranteed hours, pay, housing and holidays? These are things you have to determine when choosing where to go in this new career.
First, and foremost, I am going to encourage you to get certified to teach English as a foreign language. In tomorrow's blog posting, I will give you the specifics on how to get an online TEFL-C, the most coveted diploma on the market today, the easiest way to get the knowledge to prepare you for a new career teaching abroad. I will explain the registration and learning process, the external proctors that read, assess and evaluate your performance, and ultimately welcome you to a wonderful new career.
University degree, or not, TEFL-C is your first achievement that you can use to land your first dream job, anywhere on the planet that you'd currently rather be.
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