How to jump the teach English abroad learning curve

July 30th, 2010 by admin

Most people who start to teach English abroad make mistakes. The learning curve is made all the more steeper by the fact that for the vast majority it is a complete career change. Choosing the right country where you will be able to find work and enjoy living as a local is not the sort of thing you want to do by trial and error. The same goes for signing a 12 month job contract with an employer you may have doubts about. Lastly, can you and will you even like teaching English if you have never done it before?

 

There is a way that you can get round these issues and jump the learning curve. There is a new guide called Teach English Abroad that is aimed specifically at ESL newcomers. This guide contains 3 books and a website. Unlike other teaching English as a foreign language resources it cover all the major aspects that need to be addressed to launch a successful career.

 

The main part of the package is Teach English Abroad – Guide to Jobs. This book show you not only how to find and get a great ESL job but also covers training and qualifications, the different types of work available, private classes, preparing to move abroad and more. Some readers will find the final chapter of special interest where 10 teachers from around the world tell their stories and offer advice.

 

To find the right country and location the Teach English Abroad – Guide to Countries reviews over 60 of the best countries to teach ESL. You’ll find info on salaries, finding work locally, red tape and other important factors that may influence where you decide to go. The Members Website is a directory of all the best links and resources available online. These have been carefully arranged by country and category so you can find what you need in seconds instead of conducting long internet searches.

 

The final part of the package is the book on How to Teach English as a Foreign Language. Not intended as an alternative to a full TEFL course, the book will nonetheless give you practical advice on teaching the language. For anyone looking to teach English abroad this guide is not be missed.

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