Would you like to travel to and work in exotic places?

Would you like to experience the wonderful diversity of

the worlds  culture, cuisine, and language?

Would you like to meet people with different different

backgrounds, different beliefs, different values, different

outlooks on life, different opinions of world politics and religion?

Would you like to see the all the different landscapes,

environments and climates the earth has to offer?

Would you like to get out of your nine to five grind

dead end job?

Do you want to do something really different, exciting,

and rewarding?

Then maybe teaching English over seas is just for you.

But you ask- are there really jobs out there that offer all this and more? The answer, of course, is YES!

Where are these job?

There are numerous of English teaching jobs available just about anywhere- Asia, Europe, South American, North America, Russia, the Middle East.

Just one thing to keep in mind if you are interested in teaching specifically at hotels- many don't advertise. Thousands of job listing can be found on ESL, TEFL, or TOESL sites, but usually for schools, universities, and language institutes. Because of the number of applicants hotels can receive, they generally only advertise locally- not on the international list sites. So for those jobs- check out the local newspapers or just drop off your resume.  

What are the requirements for these jobs?

That, of course, depends on the country and the specific employer. Some employers require advanced degrees (master and doctorate degrees), some require bachelors degrees (but not necessarily in English education or education), some require a high school diploma, and some employers may require only that the teachers be native speakers.

Do teachers need special training?

Not necessarily- but, of course, it helps. A person with a TEFL or TOESL certificate may have better opportunities, but in many places this is not an absolute requirement.

What kinds of places employ English teachers?

Universities, high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, public and private language institutes, companies and corporations, and individuals.  

What kinds of students are taught?

All kinds- young and old, school age (from pre-school to university), company employees, government employees, beginning students, intermediate students, advanced students, and the almost fluent.

What aspect of English is taught?

Again, it depends on the employer. Many language institutes offer classes primarily in conversational English. In a university job, a teacher may be providing instruction in all phases of English education- speaking, reading, listening, writing, and grammar. A corporate job may focus on improving their employees writing and conversation skills.      

Are jobs limited to native speakers of British or American English?

No. Some employers prefer to hire only British or American native speakers, but certainly not all. Teacher can come from all over- Canada, Britain, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, America, South America, South Africa- just about anyplace that speaks English as the primary language. 

Where, besides elementary schools, are teaching jobs available?

The answer to this question is hotels. But why teach at a hotel?  Good question. After all, there are hundreds of jobs at schools, universities, businesses, and language institutes all over the world.

      What are the advantages of teaching at a hotel? 

        Working at hotels teaching English has many advantages

        over teaching at more traditional places, such as schools,

        universities, or language institutes. To find out more go to

        Hotel English.

For more information about teaching English to non- native speakers over seas click on the links below. They have a wealth of information about teaching English.

Other Useful TEFL Links

Yada-Yada English

 An English conversation language site for students and teachers

focusing on English expressions used for various functions

and situations.

TEFL Daddy 

Frank and friendly advice written by an experienced
EFL teacher & former Peace Corps Volunteer:
working overseas since 1989

TEFL Boot Camp

Free Online TEFL Training

What you need to know to start

Teaching English Overseas

TEFl Temp

TEFL Temp is your short-term EFL jobs directory:

Short-term English Teaching Jobs around the World

TEFL-ebooks

 TEFL eBooks featuring Country Guides, ESP Manuals

                   and other publications written by experienced teachers

who have spent significant time overseas.

The Ultimate Peru List

A guide for people living or planning to move to Peru

The Latin American Job List

Find work as an English teacher in the Caribbean,

Central America and South America. With The

LA Job List you’re given access to hundreds of

Latin American schools, institutes and universities

that need English teachers like you.

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