Teach English In Germany
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Ana Said:
Teach English in Germany?We Answered:
Do you speak German? Because, if you do, there's a chance to be an English native speaking teacher in almost every city. If you don't, things will be more difficult, and the job will be less paid, but still, there are chances. Don't expect too much, however. German school teachers usually go through a university education and are state-employed ("Beamte"). Private teachers don't earn much money and sometimes have a hard time finding employment.Esther Said:
What qualifications would I need to teach English in Germany?We Answered:
German schools will expect a high level of professionalism; in general you'll need a degree and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate to get work. The TEFL certificate can be taken either in-house at a local school for 4 weeks or online at your own pace and this is fine for an entry level job.Speaking Germany helps a lot so you could perhaps take a short course? Often jobs are found by being there in person - you can often see them advertised on the ToyTown forum which is for expats in Germany.
Sue Said:
I want to teach english in Germany in my home. Would you help me write an ad to post in local stores?We Answered:
Sure. Give me some details.Audrey Said:
How can I teach English in Germany?We Answered:
My suggestion would be to look online. The Yahoo! search engine is good, but you can also try Google or my personal favorite, ask.com, for different results. Most school websites will have a contact email for their dean (or equivalent, i.e. headmaster, president, etc.). Also, try your school's guidance counselor! I'm a senior way out in the sticks, but our guidance counselor was able to provide very good information on British schools for one of my friends.If you go the contacting-the-dean route, prepare a letter in advance that says who you are, why you want to go to school there, what you plan to do, etc. and have a couple of your teachers read it for you. You want to be persuasive! Show them why you are an asset to them. They owe you no favors - you have to show them why YOU will be good for THEM. And DON'T forget to provide your own contact information! (When you're excited, it's easy to do, trust me.) You'll want to provide a home address or P.O. Box number, telephone (provide a cell phone, also, if you have one), and email. And if you can, try to send it snail-mail - it makes a better impression.
I'd be glad to give you a few more tips if you'd like, just email me (living_in_a_bell_jar [at] yahoo [dot] com). Also, I can ask one of my German friends if she could help you - she's in university right now, so maybe she knows a few things I don't!
Marsha Said:
If I do a degree in German, could I teach English in Germany?We Answered:
If you become fluent in German, you can figure out a way to work in Germany. If you get a certificate to teach English, you can teach English in any language.But you have to be able to get work in the EU. NOT an easy prospect! Check into the laws on that...cause they change periodically. Right now, you might want to find out if YOUR version of English is preferable...I think for the most part, British is more preferred than American.
Douglas Said:
how do i get certified to teach english in germany?We Answered:
You may want to search online for programs that will allow you to teach English in Germany (like, conversation English to younger students) just to get your foot in the door. For many of these programs you don't need certificaiton. Then, as you teach uncertified to young students, you're in Germany with a staff of certified instructors and you can find out and get help from them. Worth a shot? Good luck.