In which countries are ESL teachers in most demand?


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Support HR 1207 asked:


It will be a few years before I finish my degree and I have a lot of anxiety over job prospects. Should I quit being anxious?

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2 Responses to “In which countries are ESL teachers in most demand?”

  1. Sara the Slytherin Says:
    August 12th, 2009 at 8:35 am

    Hey Relax,

    Ironic name, considering your anxiety. I understand why you’re scared, but worrying won’t help. Change what you can, but don’t worry your life away over stuff that’s out of your hands.

    I’m glad you asked because I’m preparing to teach English as a Foreign Language as well, have done some research, and perhaps it will help you.

    I think what you’re interested in is EFL (English as a Foreign Language). EFL is the term for teaching English in a country where the native language is not English. ESL is the term for teaching English to immigrants or non-native speakers in an English-speaking country (USA, Britain, Australia, etc.)

    I have a book for you. Check out “Teaching English Abroad,” by Susan Griffith. It’s like the Bible for ESL/EFL teachers.

    Also, check out. Look in the “Education” category, or type “Teach English Abroad,” in their site search engine.

    If you’re an American, then your best bet would be Asia or Latin America. It IS possible to get an EFL job in other countries, but these two regions are the most auspicious. Some parts of Asia are very beautiful and Asian culture is exciting, but I’ve got my heart set on a latin country because I speak Spanish and have ties to Latin America.

    Suppose you have your heart set on Europe?
    If you have a parent or grandparent who was Irish or Italian, then you may be able to chase the papers that will grant you a European Union work permit, which would facilitate things for you.

    The best thing I can suggest is to check out Susan Griffith’s book, the Soyouwanna.com site, and… oh yeah…

    How could I forget? Transitions Abroad!

    I hope my advice helps! If you decide you want to work in a Latin country… and you beat me down there… and you want to thank me for my help… would you find a boyfriend for me? :) I LOVE Latin men!
    (Guiño, guiño)

  2. Astray A Says:
    August 12th, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    What Sara didn’t tell you that if you have Irish or Italian parent or grandparents that if your claiming dual citizenship. It won’t help you to get a job teaching in Europe. The only way you get a job in the EU if an employer offers you a job. But he/she would have to advertise the job in all 27 EU countries before taking someone from outside the EU. Too much paper work and red tape. Asia is the the place if your a non EU citizen to get teaching jobs.

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