Search

ELT Times Search
  • Tips about teaching English overseas December 22, 2009
    By Michiel Van Kets If you’re thinking about a career in teaching English you are choosing a great profession. Not only do you give your valuable expertise to others but it is also possible to teach English in other countries not just at home. You can do this as a long term option or just take [...] […]
  • Making money in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL/ESL/TESOL) December 14, 2009
    By Will Pearson First some context about the TEFL/ESL/TESOL labour market to think about. The market for English language learning in the world is booming. Compare the world now with that of twenty years ago. Communism in Russia and Eastern Europe is in its death throes, China is beginning the transition to capitalism, South America is [...] […]
  • Teaching English in Taiwan – Do I need a TEFL degree to teach? December 7, 2009
    By Creztor Tessel If you are thinking of moving to Taiwan to teach English, you might be surprised at just what kind of qualifications are required. Teaching English doesn’t actually require any special kind of degree or papers. Many people make the assumption that TEFL or similar degrees are required to teach English. While this may [...] […]
  • What is TEFL? December 3, 2009
    By John Harley TEFL is in all simplicity, Teaching English as a First Language. What this means is that if you are a native English speaker, your first language is of course English and as such, your teachers were in fact TEFL. On the other hand in the event that you are learning English as a [...] […]
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language – FAQs December 1, 2009
    By Rosana Hart If you are thinking of teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in a non-English-speaking country, no doubt you have questions. What’s it really like to do this? Here are some of the common questions would-be teachers have, with answers. [1] What will my students be like? They are unlikely to be children, as whatever [...] […]
  • Getting Your Dream Job November 29, 2009
    November at the Times has been dedicated to a series of articles from Sharon K Couzens de Hinojosa, the creator and writer of TEFL Tips, The LA Job List, and The Ultimate Peru List. There’s always someone with a great job. Maybe they only work 12 hours a week, 3 days a week. Or have 3 [...] […]
  • Teaching English in Singapore: Lucrative and rewarding jobs await November 19, 2009
    By Will Pearson For too long Singapore has been dominated by its larger cousins in the global market for TEFL/ESL destinations. It is natural to head to Thailand and Vietnam, completing ignoring this inspiring compact island. No more should the Lion City just be a refuge to teachers from Thailand looking for some civilisation while on [...] […]
  • Testing / Assessing Students November 15, 2009
    November at the Times is dedicated to a series of articles from Sharon K Couzens de Hinojosa, the creator and writer of TEFL Tips, The LA Job List, and The Ultimate Peru List. Although tests and an exam are a necessary evil of classes, there are things that you can do to make them easier for [...] […]
  • Book review – Linguistics: An Introduction by William B. McGregor November 12, 2009
    Linguistics is a fresh and contemporary introductory textbook for all students of linguistics and language studies. Firmly based around taught courses and catering directly to student needs, it addresses all of the topics that a student will need in their initial and subsequent study of language. With key terms, further reading, questions at the end [...] […]
  • Teaching in Latin America November 10, 2009
    November at the Times is dedicated to a series of articles from Sharon K Couzens de Hinojosa, the creator and writer of TEFL Tips, The LA Job List, and The Ultimate Peru List. Unlike places like the Middle East and some parts of Asia where you can save a lot, here in Latin America, you might [...] […]

Is an Overseas Teacher an Indentured Servant?

By Kelly Blackwell
You may be holding back form seriously seeking an overseas teaching contract because you are afraid of getting trapped abroad. This rarely happens. When teaching abroad you will be expected to sign an employment contract covering 1-2 years and in return you will receive a plethora of benefits and the unique experiences the [...]

Get Adobe Flash playerPlugin by wpburn.com wordpress themes