English Native Countries

Portugal is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, with miles of unspoilt beaches, a warm Mediterranean climate and some of the best cuisine in the region. The country’s booming tourism industry is one of the main reasons why there is a strong demand for English language teachers as knowledge of English is necessary to find work in what is Portugal’s biggest job sector. Unfortunately, Portugal’s economy is currently quite weak so teacher’s salaries are not particularly high. However, it is the local lifestyle that attracts people to this corner of Europe rather than the pay scale. If you want to teach English in Portugal in any type of school you will need a university degree and a TEFL/TESOL qualification. Most employers also expect at least one years teaching...  [Read more]

Many of the world's biggest and most lucrative markets for English language teachers are typically restricted to native English speakers only. Destinations such as Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, are all great options for native speakers but not for thousands of other qualified teachers whose first language is not English. But don't despair; there are still plenty of exciting destinations all over the world where non-native English speakers can confidently apply for teaching positions. In countries where restrictions on nationalities are in place, the term 'native English speaker' generally refers to teachers from the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Other countries where English may be the first language, such as India or the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Eastern Cape? Are you interested in teaching English in King William's Town, Eastern Cape? Check out our opportunities in King William's Town, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In a multilingual class the students are from various nationalities. Such classes are normally found in countries where English is the native language and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Pennsylvania? Are you interested in teaching English in Altus, Pennsylvania? Check out our opportunities in Altus, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In this unit, I thought explaining the difficulties that beginner to intermediate students face when encountering writing/spelling/pronouncing that they are unfamiliar with. For those of us...  [Read more]

While teaching English abroad you are unlikely to face any type of discrimination from fellow teachers as most are like-minded people who are easy-going and accepting of the world in all its diversity. However, it can be a different story when it comes to employers. In some parts of the world, including some of the most popular teaching destinations, traditional, conservative views and opinions are still commonplace and this can lead to some uncomfortable situations. Many people still have the mistaken belief that all you need to teach English is to be a native English speaker and those that aren’t will never be as good at it. However, this view on teaching couldn’t be more wrong. To be an effective TEFL teacher you need to have a solid understanding of the workings of the language...  [Read more]

Around the world there are always a huge number of EFL teaching jobs waiting to be filled which means there are potential opportunities for almost everyone. So what qualifications, background or characteristics do you require to take a TEFL course? First and foremost, anyone thinking about earning their TEFL certification with ITTT needs to be enthusiastic, motivated and determined as every course requires a considerable amount of commitment in terms of both time and effort. If you are fully committed to becoming an English language teacher, either at home or abroad, then you should have little trouble successfully completing the course and becoming a qualified EFL teacher. In order to be an effective English language teacher you do need to have a thorough understanding of the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Michigan? Are you interested in teaching English in Forester, Michigan? Check out our opportunities in Forester, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! in this unit 19 is about student classes, methodology,advantages,disadvantages . i learnt about types of learner. 1 beginners and their types and mythology to teach them and also knew about...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Missouri? Are you interested in teaching English in Fairview, Missouri? Check out our opportunities in Fairview, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit showed me how relatively complex grammar is considering I don't usually think about it as a native English speaker. I am now thinking more critically and thoughtfully with how I use...  [Read more]

Globalization and the increasing demand for English speaking professionals all over the world, especially in emerging regions, has brought about a new, steadily growing sector: English as a Second Language (ESL). An ESL teacher is, therefore, an educator who works with English Language Learners (ELLs) whose native language is not English. The goal of the ESL teacher is to help the students reach a certain level of fluency in English, on both a spoken and written level. ESL educators are not to be confused with foreign language teachers. ESL teachers do not share the same native language and are specifically trained to offer explanations and directed teaching methods to non-English speakers. This teaching style is mainly focused on repetition, drills, demonstrations, and visuals. ...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Indiana? Are you interested in teaching English in Symerton, Indiana? Check out our opportunities in Symerton, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Past tenses are very simple as it's considered as one of the most common tenses used in the real life, native speakers and bilinguals can hardly get wrong in this module. Of course, in Asia area,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Iowa? Are you interested in teaching English in Delmar, Iowa? Check out our opportunities in Delmar, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! In this unit I learned a lot about speaking correctly. I know a lot about intonation, and stress. However, growing up a native English speaker, I didn't know much about phonemes, and how pronunciation really...  [Read more]

Yes. One of the many benefits of teaching English abroad is that it can provide a great environment for learning a foreign language. It is no secret that being fully immersed in a different culture, where you are constantly surrounded by a new language, is the most effective way to quickly develop your understanding. Throughout your time living and working as an English teacher abroad, you will inevitably have endless opportunities to practice your language skills. As well as using the language as you go about your daily life, there is also a good chance that you will have access to local language courses that are far cheaper than those available in your home country. Another possibility is the network of friends that you will likely make among the local citizens. Often people are more...  [Read more]

  The acronym TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It is commonly used to refer to training courses that almost anyone can take to learn the skills and knowledge required to teach English to non-native speakers in countries all over the world.  [Read more]

  The Central European Teaching Program (CETP) is a scheme run throughout Hungary that places native English speakers in state run or private schools to work as language teachers. Unlike similar programs in other European countries, the CETP requires a placement fee that must be paid in advance.  [Read more]

  Teaching English is a popular way to earn money while living outside your home country. Although there are some countries where English teaching jobs are reserved strictly for native English speakers, there are still plenty of good options for TEFL qualified teachers who don't speak English as a first language.  [Read more]

Among the many attractions of teaching English abroad is the fact that you are free to choose not only the region where you would like to work, but also the specific country or even city. For some teachers the history and culture of Europe appeals most, while others are drawn to exotic destinations across Asia or Latin America. However, before you book your plane tickets you need to be aware that the requirements for foreign teachers vary greatly from one country to the next and these may limit your options. You should do plenty of research on whether any of the following issues apply to your chosen destination. In some cases, language schools are restricted to only hiring teachers who hold citizenship of a native English speaking country. These are generally considered to be the USA,...  [Read more]

  Although it is not a high paying destination by European standards, Portugal still attracts teachers due to the laid-back lifestyle that is common in this part of the continent. However, many employers will only hire native English speakers from EU countries to avoid the hassle of applying for work permits.  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Texas? Are you interested in teaching English in South Padre Island, Texas? Check out our opportunities in South Padre Island, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! English lerners who have the opportunity to live in an English speaking environment while studying have a huge advantage. They are surrounded by the language continuosly and are...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre TEFL Cert and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: T.S. - South Korea said: Although I am a native english speaker, I have learned a great deal about the english language which had either been forgotten or never learned. Most of all I have learned various teaching skills which I believe can be applied to all areas of expertise in the future and not just restricted to teaching english. Ultimately I will use my certificates to continue teaching in various Asian countries. I feel that the course was very well structured and covered the areas which are necessary...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Kentucky? Are you interested in teaching English in Glenview, Kentucky? Check out our opportunities in Glenview, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Unit 8 discussed future tenses and their sentence structures. It reviewed the future simple, future continues, future perfect, future perfect continues, present simple, present continue, and Be...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Wisconsin? Are you interested in teaching English in Polk, Wisconsin? Check out our opportunities in Polk, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This grammar unit is one of the most difficult parts for non-native speakers. Sometimes I find myself learning and studying new phrasal verbs since they are so important and widely used in English...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Indiana? Are you interested in teaching English in Oakdale, Indiana? Check out our opportunities in Oakdale, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Phrasal verbs are the most difficult knowledge point to the un-native English learners. I am wondering if there are some resources about the phrasal verbs would great for me. As most of us are not...  [Read more]

To teach English abroad all you truly need is a strong desire to embark on a new adventure and a teaching qualification that demonstrates to potential employers that you have received some level of teacher training. In this context, the internationally recognized qualification is a TEFL certificate, and these courses typically have minimal entry requirements. Having a strong level of English comprehension is the most fundamental requirement for enrolling in a TEFL certification course. Non-native English speakers are just as welcome as native speakers, provided they possess a solid understanding of written and spoken English. The demand for EFL teachers worldwide is immense, and there is frequently a shortage of qualified teachers in numerous regions. Thanks to this robust...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in North West? Are you interested in teaching English in Christiana, North West? Check out our opportunities in Christiana, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Pronunciation is a tough skill to master for native English speakers and English learners a like. The most difficult part of the variation of pronunciations from country to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Minnesota? Are you interested in teaching English in Hills, Minnesota? Check out our opportunities in Hills, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! The productive skill of writing is usually really easy for ESL students because in their countries they usually practice reading and writing. speaking and listening is harder because they don’t...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Texas? Are you interested in teaching English in Rancho Viejo, Texas? Check out our opportunities in Rancho Viejo, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Business English is a part of English for specific purposes and can be considered a specialism within English language learning and teaching, or a variant of international English. Many...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about College Celta TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: R.K. - Germany said: english as a global language There are over 400 million native english speakers and over 700 million people speak english as a foreign language. It is one of the mostly widely written and spoken languages worldwide. english is the mostly widely learned second language in school. Many countries begin english lessons very early with children. english is used in business worldwide and it is also one of the 6 official languages of the UN. As the world becomes more globalized english is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Onsite TEFL Diploma and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M. D. - Hong Kong said: Why complete a TEFL CourseHave you always wanted to do something that can change your life and the lives of others? In todays world, knowledge of english is becoming increasingly valuable and important. From various facets of life and in professional industries, a persons knowledge of the english language can take them very far in school, work, and in various areas of their life. With opportunities to teach abroad in countries such as China, Korea, vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and thailand,...  [Read more]

Native English speakers teaching English abroad can find themselves working in a wide range of schools, institutes, academies, colleges, universities, camps and other settings. The most numerous opportunities, particularly in Europe and Latin America, are generally found in private language schools. State-run schools also offer a high number of teaching positions, particularly across Asian countries. A significant percentage of all ESL teaching jobs are located in language schools that are privately owned by individuals or independent companies. These can range in size from a single room school with one teacher, to large chains spread across several countries. Many of these private schools provide general English instruction to all ages and abilities, while some may specialize in...  [Read more]

  Whatever your nationality or background, there are plenty of EFL teaching jobs available as the worldwide market for TEFL qualified teachers is simply massive. In fact, the demand is so strong that you can even pick and choose which job you prefer in some areas around the world. Thanks to this demand, non-native English speakers with a TEFL Qualification are in a great position to find employment in many countries. The truth is, of the thousands of trainees who graduate from our courses every year, there are always more non-native speakers than native speakers. As long as you are a fluent English speaker with a good-quality TEFL certificate under your belt, there is nothing stopping you from achieving your goals as an EFL teacher. In reality, non-native English speakers actually...  [Read more]