Teaching English In Egypt
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Luis Said:
Is it true that as a female American I could easily find a job teaching English in Egypt?We Answered:
Yes and no, yes you can find a job teaching english easily, lots of private schools need english teachers. I don't know about the US embassy though.And no, you won't be looked down upon, because even though it's against our religion and our beliefs for Muslims and chrisians alike. You are not Egyptian nor Arab. So it's understandable. However if you are willing to rent an apartment, some people(landlords) being religious or conservative might say no. But it won't be a very frequent occurance.
Pamela Said:
I'll be teaching English in Egypt, I have a q about language schools?We Answered:
It depends on the kind of the school. I used to work in a language school, but is a "public school" , so the level of English wasn't that great. "Mine isn't too"There are also private language schools. They are a bit higher than public schools. Things are better there but still . It is not suitable for someone like you who got her degree from America.
Now, the last kind is International schools. Those which use the American system and the British system. I have never worked there because I am not that good, but that is the place for native speaker and those like you who got their degrees from America.
So, the question is : what kind of schools are u going to work in ? I can help u if u r going to work in one of the first 2 kinds cuz I have experience in working there Although I don't recommend working there cuz I think it is so much beneath you.
Bill Said:
Teaching English In Egypt and need topics?We Answered:
You can talk to them about some of the following topics:1- Divide them into three groups. One of the groups pretend that they have relatives or friends who live abroad. They are looking for the best way to communicate with that relative. They are confused between two things "the internet" or the "telephont". One of the other groups pretend to be representatives of an internet company who are trying to convince them to buy an internet connection. The other group is a telephone company "or a cell phone" company. These two teams need to compete in order to convince the customers to buy their services. The discussion should be about which service is cheaper, which is more convenient and so on. This should give them something to talk about for at least 20 minutes.
2- Many Egyptians have to work and live in countries outside Egypt. They have to take their families with them. This means that the kids grow up outside Egypt.
Talk to them about that. Ask them about how they feel.
Some of them will say that it is a good thing because the parents are working and earning a lot of money. Then, you can ask them about the feelings of the little kids who get to see their relatives only once a year, and some times they never see them at all. Also discuss with them the fact that the kids lose their Egyptian identity with time.
If you are not Egyptian, then there are millions of things you can talk about. You can ask them about marriage traditions in Egypt. What they are like. You can ask them about Egyptian festivals. Egyptian customs. And so on..
Kristin Said:
Teaching English in Egypt?We Answered:
First: Pull top grades and participate in community volunteer activities while in high school so you can get into a top notch American university. A ho-hum community/city college won't give you entree into most foreign school systems. Definitely you should be considering a Masters degree following your Bachelors.Second: If you haven't already started studying one or two more languages, start now. Once you learn 2 more languages you will find most of the rest to be relatively easy to pick up. Languages are sort of like math... in fact if you are good at math you will be good at languages and music - same side & part of the brain governs. And you have to study the grammar. It's not enough to just do conversational whatever.
Third: The more you travel now, the better able you will be to adapt to different cultures. This is the time to talk to your parents about your ambitions. If they can afford it, start traveling on all your school breaks. Investigate organizations and clubs that have foreign travel, internships, foreign aide as part of their programs. Join and participate. If $$ are a problem, alternate between working and saving one year & traveling the next.
Fourth: Once in college INTERNSHIPS (paid and unpaid) and teach/learn abroad programs are the name of the game. From the beginning start ferreting them out. Parents again -can they afford for you to take something unpaid?
Fifth: Educate yourself about the countries you are initially interested in. Can you live under their rules? You mentioned Egypt. Can you handle the weather, the social constraints on Americans working there, the religious constrains, the requirements for how you must dress, attitudes to females, and so on? I have a daughter who is an OR nurse in Saudi Arabia. She has stuck it out but it has not been easy. On the other hand,my nephew who taught computer science in Turkey for 6 months, had a brilliant experience although he was disappointed that the work load was such that he did not get to travel around as much as he had planned.
And lastly, pursue a career you will enjoy. If that's teaching, that's great! And with the right qualifications and usually an advanced degree you can work in many fields abroad.
I wish you the best of luck in your future.
Marcus Said:
I want to teach English in Egypt?We Answered:
I took the TEOFL course in Egypt and found the best resources for jobs was the TEOFL program staff. If you are currently taking the class, normally they will help you find area positions. I will say, TEFL jobs are not as lucrative in Egypt as in Asian countries (Japan, Korea, etc.), but it is very rewarding, and you can live pretty cheaply in Cairo. That said, I doubt you will get a school willing to pay a relocation allowance. I loved the Egyptian people and long to go back someday. There are a lot of websites I have used before in my TEFL job searches, which include, but are not limited to the following:http://tesljobs.com
http://www.transitionsabroad.com
http://www.esljobfind.com