The benefits of teaching English as a foreign language 🗣

It’s common for employers to favour those with relevant work experience so it can be tough to stand out from the crowd if you’re only just starting out.

One of the many great things about a teaching English as a foreign language career is that there are so many entry-level jobs, which is great for first-time teachers who aren’t majorly disadvantaged for lacking experience.

Of course, more competitive positions and some employers will favour previous experience, but the point is that finding work without teaching experience is not an unrealistic expectation.

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Digital nomads work anywhere and everywhere – an internet connection is their key to making wherever they are a makeshift workspace.

So, if you’re keen on travelling as widely as you can, teaching English as a foreign language online will enable you to do that!

But keep in mind that adhering to your schedule and being prepared for classes at all times should always be a priority, despite whatever travel plans you have.

Typically, the wages of an ESL teacher will be relative to the cost of living in that particular country and allow you to live fairly comfortably.

There are some teaching English as a foreign language jobs in certain countries with more attractive salaries and employee packages, but it’s also important to remember that such jobs will be more competitive too and likely to be an option once you have some level of teaching experience behind you.

It’s well-known that there’s a worldwide interest in learning English.

The growing number of learners creates a constant demand for English teachers.

Not many jobs allow you to work almost anywhere!

Popular places to teach English as a foreign language include South Korea, Japan, Spain, Mexico and Vietnam, but life as an ESL teacher is what you make of it.

Anywhere you go has the potential to be a fulfilling experience.

You’ll have the luxury of deciding where you teach English as a foreign language, provided that you fit employer and visa requirements.

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There’s no one way to teach English as a foreign language.

You could teach English as a foreign language in the UK, teach English as a foreign language online or teach English as a foreign language abroad.

One qualification opens up a lot of doors.

Teach a variety of age groups; young or mature learners.

Apply your knowledge and expertise to specific types of English classes like Business English or English for interviews.

You could work in a school, language centre or at a summer camp, intern for a teaching organisation, or seek out opportunities with an online teaching company and eventually become a freelance teacher.

Or you could work for a translations services company if you would like to gain new experiences. The options are there!

As a recent graduate, it’s likely you’re still figuring life out.

If you are looking for teaching English as a foreign language opportunities then you don’t necessarily have to commit to full-time office hours.

As we’ve mentioned, there are a diverse range of job opportunities involving long and short-term contracts.

For example, you could work at a summer camp for 3 months, commit to a full year teaching abroad in a school, or choose to create your own schedule as an online teacher.

You don’t have to relocate to teach English to non-native speakers.

Teaching English as a foreign language from home can be a great way to boost your income and get a sense of what type of teaching suits you.

By working for an online teaching company from home, you have just as much flexibility as a digital nomad – and the potential to save a lot more money!

As long as you have a laptop, an internet connection, and a quiet place to conduct lessons then you have everything you need to get started.

Teaching English as a foreign language may not be directly related to the subject you’ve graduated in.

However, that’s not to say that the experience you’ll gain won’t be valuable to any career path you follow.

Living and working abroad shows a willingness to adapt, learn, and push yourself out of your comfort zone.

Teaching in itself will build your confidence and leadership skills, as well as make you a better communicator, but that’s just to name a few of the many transferable skills you’ll gain.

There’s no better way to learn a language than being totally immersed in it.

Outside of your teaching hours where you’re expected to only speak English, there’s nothing stopping you from improving your own language skills.

Whether that’s taking language classes or simply befriending locals and taking every opportunity to practice.

You’ll become a more understanding teacher – one who knows the dedication language learning requires – and it’ll help you settle in, too.

And not to forget that another language looks great on a CV!

Anywhere and any way that you decide to teach English as a foreign language full-time job or teach English as a foreign language part-time, you will have the potential to make a difference.

As a teacher, it’ll be your responsibility to create a positive learning environment for your students.

Once you’ve witnessed how your teaching has positively impacted a student’s approach to learning you’ll feel a great sense of achievement that you’ll never forget.