Teaching English As Second Language
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Sally Said:
Can I get a job teaching english as second language abroad?We Answered:
To teach English abroad you are expected to have a degree and a T.E.F.L Dip/Cert. If you are a non EU citizen you find it hard to get work in any of the 27 EU countries. The reason is under EU law an employer has to advertise the job in all 27 EU countries before hiring someone from outside the EU. Too much paper work and red tape. He/She would have to prove that they couldn't get anyone from anyone from the 27 EU countries to do the job. Most T.E.F.L teachers in the EU are British/Irish both EU citizens and no visa or paper work involved. I think it's two years to get a degree USA.Marie Said:
What kind of degree should i get If i am interested in teaching English as a second language?We Answered:
It really depends on where you plan to teach. I know many highly qualified ESOL teachers who have a wide variety of teaching degrees and simply added on an ESOL certificate by taking classes.You may want to contact the school district in which you plan to teach. They should have a phone extension or web link for the ESOL department. Good people are always needed! :) Good luck to you.
Darlene Said:
I am developing my CV and am interviewing for my first teaching english as a second language postion. Should IWe Answered:
Besides your ESL diploma your second strong point is that YOU ARE a native speaker. Yes by all means add it.Tommy Said:
Tips on teaching English as a second language please?We Answered:
yeah, choose authentic topics, from every day experiences (like going to the mall, to a restaurant, to a supermarket). include some grammar in every lesson, show them videos and songs and tell them to discuss something in particular. they need to talk so make them talk about stuff which relates to the American culture and which they need to use in their everyday living. Good Luck.Ramona Said:
Where can I get a degree teaching english as a second/foreign language?We Answered:
Where are you in Michigan?EMU has a good program, but the program wasn't a good fit for me.
I completed my MA-TESOL at Madonna University (in Livonia). Very good program!! I would highly recommend it. They offer the MA program (with K-12 endorsement), or just the ESL endorsement (if that's what you're looking for). www.madonna.edu
If you plan on teaching in Michigan (K-12), you do need at least the ESL endorsement. You can't get this online.
If you plan on teaching in Michigan (higher ed), you'll need an MA. I just don't want you to waste your time/money with some crappy online course.
Wilma Said:
What is it like teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) overseas?We Answered:
I'm certified to teach ESL and did it for a while (I taught in China) I know many others who have done the same mostly in Asia.Things have changed a bit in that, maybe 20 years ago you could pack up to Japan and find lots of work but these days it seems having a TESOL or similar ESL certification is a must as it's not only about being a native English speaker, it's about lesson plans, dealing with school administration, etc.
Being a native English speaker and having a University degree is a must and what many people seem to do, in Japan at least, is get on with a school initially and when that's done, move on to other schools, private tutoring to students or businesses, special "cram" schools, media jobs, etc. So it's definately an eye-opener living in another country and some people stay for years and get really attached to it.
As with anything else, you get out of it what yout put in. Some complain that the schools they work for are too restrictive, i.e. memorization and traditional instruction instead of the communicative, student-centred methods that are taught in TESOL (or any kind of teaching). Depending on the level, teaching ESL can quickly become babysitting and playing games and in some Asian cultures, the popularity of the teacher seems to be the main criterion. There are a few things to get used to like contracts with the school, special wage deductions depending on the country, etc. It may help to find out a bit more about the particular school or country and there are many websites like: http://www.transitionsabroad.com/ that might be informative.
Don't mean to put you off though. It's a great way to travel, meet people and experience other countries in a way that's impossible as a tourist so take it for what it is, a unique opportunity.