Teaching English Russia
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Irene Said:
At 39, am I too old to get a job teaching English in Japan or Russia?We Answered:
My Dad was looking into TESL, and he found out that they're actually looking for older people. More younger people do it, but programs prefer middle aged people because they take it more seriously.Jon Said:
Can I get a job teaching English in Russia or the Ukraine for three months with no teaching experience?We Answered:
Depends.1. If you get the TEFL certification, and can get a TEFL school to send you, yes.
2. If you want to teach during the summer 3 months, no - as nobody (including private schools) teach during the summer months.
3. If you want to teach K-12, no. A teaching certificate (from their countries) is required to teach these students.
4. If you can get a teaching scholarship, like the US Fulbright, then yes - but you generally have to apply a full year in advance and they will assign you to a University. (I have a friend who is doing this).
5. During the school year, many private English schools will hire native English speakers to teach English for them. They usually pay 35$ US per week, if you teach a full schedule (I've done this).
6. You can sometimes get a University to hire you to teach English, but they will not pay you (it would be an experience only).
Peter Said:
I am looking to teach English or Law in Russia or Ukraine?We Answered:
To teach in Ukraine, you must speak Ukrainian.Loretta Said:
How much money can you make teaching English in Russia?We Answered:
It depends on the place where are you going to work.The salary in Russia is poor comparing with Europe or the USA.
the salary also depends on the region. I'll speak about Moscow.
about "official work": you can work in the university, college or school. ypur salary wouldn't depend on it. if you have no practice of teaching and have a barchelor degree, then your salary for the first years will be 435 (13 000 rubles) dollars in a month without bonuses. Bonuses can be about 150 dollars in a month (5 000 rubles). This money you'll get for 18-19 hours of lessons+ planning+ checking up of exercise books and work with documentation.
if you have master's degree, then your first salary will be about 470 dollars in a month.
if you have no degrees it is also possible to work somewhere in educational sphere. because you're a native speaker and Russia is a very strange country. Your salary will be about 430 dollars in a month too.
Now about "non-official work" or private teaching. it's better. there are a lot of private teachers, because parents can't help their children - the majority of them don't know English. And you can work not only with children, but with adults too. They also need foreign language to be more successful in their career. the hour of private teaching for you as a native speaker will be about 18-23 dollars (500-700 rubles)
in other regions of Russia the situation is not good at all. In St Petersburgh, Kasan, Nizhny Novgorod the situation is like in Moscow, maybe slightly worse. But, for example, in Omsk (Big city in Syberia) you'll get only 170 dollars a month (5000 rubles) for your work.
Hope it'll help.
Monica Said:
teaching english in korea, japan , russia?We Answered:
Three very different countries. For all three you'll need you'll need a degree (although there are still possibilities if you do not have this) and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate to get a visa and work. The TEFL certificate can be taken either in-house or online at your own pace which is a much cheaper option.Getting work there varies, but in general you'll either find a job advertised online or you can use an agent. There's a good guide to getting into teaching English overseas here: http://icalweb.com/cms/index.php?option=…
Leona Said:
Can you earn a decent salary teaching English in Russia?We Answered:
I have spent more that 16 years teaching English at a University in Russia. All I felt was a constant lack of money and respect. If you do not have a PHD, you are doomed to recieve a pitance for all the hard work you do and countless hours you spend at work. I used to get about 2.500 a month (roubles!)Only private tutoring can get you good money.
It also depends where you live. Moscow and St. Petersburg governments help their residents by paying them some extra bonuses. But in small provincional cities (like the one I used to live and work in) - you are destined to look for several part-time jobs to survive.
That's why whe I finally left it all behind I felt somewhat relieved.
Lillian Said:
Are gay english teachers welcome in Russia?We Answered:
I think it would be a real shame if you didn't go to Russia. It's a fascinating place, especially if you already have an interest.However, It's true that Russians on the whole are not a liberal bunch when it comes to homosexuality. It's not something to advertise too strongly. That said, like any other country, there is a gay population. If you go to Moscow or Petersburg, there will be a gay community, and you wouldn't be short of opportunities to express your sexuality. In the big cities there is always a space for everyone.
Going abroad is about experiencing a different place, not the same place with a different language. "Risk" is what you make of it. Unless you're dead against keeping your sexuality a little low on the radar (and some people are, and all power to them), don't think too much about it.