Teach English In Portugal
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Ron Said:
I want to study abroad in Portugal?We Answered:
I'd imagine that the central university in Lisbon would have the most English speaking professors, the most experience with foreign students, and would also give you the best educational experience.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_…
Here's the link if you'd like to check it out.
Carlos Said:
Where did Luis Figo learn english?We Answered:
I would say that he learned English in school. I know that he was a bright student and cared very much about education. And, not only does he speak Portuguese and English fluently, but he also speaks Spanish and some Swedish! He is talented in many areas and is known as "THE PRIDE OF PORTUGAL!"He will be sadly missed by many of us!
Gladys Said:
Teaching English in Italy ..?We Answered:
Hey! I wouldn't necessarily search too hard by location at first (although it's a major factor in deciding when to get a job). What I would recommend is look for programs initially that offer great benefits such as housing, airfare, etc. Check the background of the school to be sure it's reputable (esl teachers can be easy targets for scams). Try teaching in semi-remote places for awhile in France or Italy (for example Nice) and you can easily find a job with a Tesl certificate. The more experience you have, the more you can branch out into major cities later on like Paris or Rome where you can get paid pretty well (around 2000 euros a month or more) but you may have to pay your own housing or utilities(or at least a portion). Your Tesl course should put you in contact with local jobs toward the end of finishing your course. ESL teachers are in HIGH demand right now so being in Italy is one advantage and speaking Portuguese is another. I would recommend anywhere in Europe to work except Spain because unless you're an EU passport holder with a valid drivers license, they tend not to hire you. Poland is a hot place right now, but I don't know if you want to work there. Ok, sorry it's long but I'm an ESL teacher getting ready to leave Asia and go to Europe, so I've done my homework a little. Ok, good luck!Lois Said:
Teaching abroad?We Answered:
To teach in a private language school (for-profit) you would need a Bachelor's degree and a TEFL certificate. In Europe, the biggest name in TEFL is the CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults). A Bachelor's degree is not a legal requirement for Portugal, but it's almost essential to be competitive in the job market (especially if you don't have prior experience).To work in a public school you would need an undergraduate degree and teaching certification (either a PGCE or a B.Ed, depending on where you're from). It would help to have some experience working with ESL learners in a public school environment.
To work in a university you would need an undergraduate degree and a Master's degree in either TESOL or Applied Linguistics. Experience working at the university level would also help, of course.
If you're looking into for-profit schools, check the first link. I would apply to an IH school before any other, personally. I would also suggest doing your CELTA in Portugal, as you'll have more opportunities to network and you'll be available for any immediate job openings. Inlingua (third link) or other similar schools like Berlitz would not be my first choice, but Inlingua often has openings in Porto.
Tim Said:
Are there any english speaking universities in Portugal?We Answered:
I know of one in lisbon which teaches international business management but I can't recall the name, try search for it. There'ss also a hotel management school in the algarve which gives lessons in english. good luck!Scott Said:
what are the qualifications asked to teach nglish in Portugal? I have the TESOL certif and College of teachersWe Answered:
I do know that Portugal, compared to the other European countries, is poor, so I don't know about how much you will earn there. You can always apply, but in the meantime, why don't you do sub work first while you wait? That will give you some experience.Dora Said:
Are there any job ideas in Lisbon Portugal for americans that does not envolve teaching english?We Answered:
It all depends if you can speak Portuguese and your qualifications. I suggest tourist guide or translator.Too bad you don't want to be a tutor, there are several schools that need English native speakers.