The pros of being a TEFL teacher
Posted by Kiva Richard - 09:50 on 13 June 2012
You won’t hear anyone say they regret their time as a TEFL teacher or that they didn’t learn and experience new things. TEFL teaching is a great career options at any stage of your life. Whether you are jetting off on your gap year or retiring abroad, TEFL can be your ticket not only to a foreign land but into a local community. Maybe you fancy a change from your boring 9 – 5 job? If getting paid to see the world is your thing, TEFL is for you! Find out more about the pros of being a TEFL teacher.
Making a difference
English is in great demand in many parts of the world. As a native English speaker and qualified TEFL teacher your skills are highly prized and you are in a great position to make a difference to the many people’s lives. The ability to speak English can greatly improve many people’s job prospects and future. There is also a high job satisfaction in seeing your students get to terms with and grasping the language. Watching near beginners’ progress to a conversational level will give you a great buzz.
Learning new things
On your accredited TEFL course you will be trained in the skills and expertise you need to teach English as a foreign language. Our interactive classroom courses teach you how to deliver a lesson and elicit answers. Even if you have never taught before, your official TEFL Scotland certificate will give you the confidence to do so. You will also continue to learn from your students once you are teaching English in the classroom. Culturally you may come across differences in the way students work and behave. As you gain experience in the classroom you will also be able to develop your own teaching style to build on top of the skills you learnt on your TEFL course.
Getting paid to see the world!
For me that says it all really. There are not many other chances you will get offered to get to travel to somewhere exotic and get paid. TEFL teaching is a great way to experience a foreign country as you become integrated into the local community. Talking to locals (who are often desperate to test out their English in you) will allow you to learn about their culture and customs. With some of the money you earn from your TEFL teaching make sure you use your time outside the classroom to travel and explore the country and let your sense of adventure take you off the “beaten track” and get to see some of the “real” country.
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