HOW TO TEACH ENGLISH ABROAD?

HOW TO TEACH ENGLISH ABROAD

Step 1: Picking Your Certification Course

As the competition for desirable ESL teaching jobs has increased, language schools around the world are becoming more selective when hiring new teachers. They are looking for individuals who have the training and skills to be successful at teaching English to their students. As a result, a higher proportion of job-seekers than ever before have formal TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification.

Step 2: Getting TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certified

In order to get the most from your chosen course, you must successfully complete all of the requirements. First and foremost, you will be required to attend every day of the course in order to obtain the hours for your certificate. Depending on the type of course you choose to take, there will be various assignments, quizzes, and readings that you must complete.

Step 3: Choosing Your Country

Now that you are certified, you must decide where in the world you want to teach. Researching will allow you to develop a good understanding of potential ESL markets around the globe and where there is a high demand for ESL teachers. Each country has its own minimum requirements to teach.

Step 4: Creating Your ESL-Specific Resume

Now that you are certified and have narrowed down where you would like to teach, you are ready to begin your ESL job search. Developing an ESL-specific resume and cover letter is necessary for applying to schools overseas; these documents offer a crucial first impression of you to prospective employers. It is important to write a resume that sells you to employers.

Step 5: Preparing For Your Interview

Your resume and cover letter have been sent to schools and recruiters and you are beginning to hear back from them. The school’s director will now ask you for an interview. Typically, interviews are conducted via the telephone or Skype. The interview is where you have the opportunity to prove you are a native English speaker or possess the skills of a native English speaker. Practice before the interview so you have time to think about the types of answers you would like to give.

Step 6: Arriving In Your Destination Country

Finally, you have arrived in your destination country! This is both an exciting and overwhelming time, as you are now stepping foot into a new country with new customs, culture, and environment. Make sure you have already pre-arranged a pickup with a representative from the school where you will be teaching.

Step 7: Starting Your First Day of Class

Congratulations! This is the moment you have worked so hard for; your first day teaching in an ESL classroom. Your first day in the classroom can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. As an Oxford Seminars graduate, you are now an organized and confident ESL teacher.