How To Teach English In Europe

  Europe has long been one of the most popular regions for TEFL qualified teachers as it offers a huge variety of cultures in a relatively small area. Wherever you choose to teach, you will be within striking distance of many fascinating attractions.  [Read more]

Across Europe there are several countries that attract a large number of EFL teachers every year. Some make it hard for foreign teachers to work legally, while others are much more open. By doing a bit of simple research you should be able to find the countries that offer the best prospects for your personal circumstances. Spain has long been one of the top destinations in Europe for teaching English abroad. Thousands of teachers from all over the world head to Spain every year, drawn by the promise of a relaxed lifestyle, a beautiful coastline dotted with sandy beaches, and the opportunity to learn Spanish while living in a modern, international city such as Madrid or Barcelona. If you are serious about living and working as an ESL teacher in Spain, the first thing you will need to do...  [Read more]

  As it can be difficult for non-EU citizens to obtain an official work visa for teaching English in some European countries, many teachers choose to apply for a student visa that allows you to work a set number of hours a week.  [Read more]

For non-EU citizens who want to teach English in Europe it can be a frustrating experience when it comes to getting a work visa. Due to this frustration, many teachers decide to work with only their initial tourist visa in their passport. Although this is technically illegal, it is a widespread practice in some of the most popular destinations such as France, Italy and Spain, and it rarely causes any problems. However, if this approach does not appeal to you, a student visa might be the answer. By enrolling in a local language course, you get to learn French, Italian or Spanish, while also being free to legally work as an EFL teacher for a certain number of hours each week. It is recommended that you allow a minimum of four weeks for the application to be processed. You should also...  [Read more]

  Spain is one of the top destinations in Europe for teaching English abroad and there are various options when it comes to entry visas, depending on your nationality. For some a student visa might be a good choice as it can be arranged before you leave home.  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Alabama? Are you interested in teaching English in De Armanville, Alabama? Check out our opportunities in De Armanville, 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 course aims to give ideas and opportunities that relate to teaching English to young learners. The objectives include; - creating a teaching syllabus; - having an understanding of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Nebraska? Are you interested in teaching English in Anoka, Nebraska? Check out our opportunities in Anoka, 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 highlights the qualities of a good teacher, the roles a good teacher as well as what characteristics that make a good learner. This unit is also about how to identify different language...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Advanced TEFL Course 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: K.S. - U.S.A. said: From this course I have gained the knowledge and confidence to teach english as a foreign language. During this course I learned many key tools to teach and manage classrooms. I also learned how to create and organize a lesson plan. Furthermore I learned the key basics of the english language to give me confidence to be able to break the language down for other’s to understand and learn. I plan to vagabond Europe, Asia, and South America. With the knowledge and confidence that I have...  [Read more]

  TEFL International's TEFL training course in Prague gives you the opportunity to learn how to teach English in one of the most captivating destinations in all of Europe. If you want to find a TEFL job in the Czech Republic, you will find that the demand for certified teachers is high, and you can quite easily find a post soon after you have earned our accredited and internationally recognized certificate. The Czech Republic offers opportunities countrywide, but most jobs are to be found in the bigger cities, especially Prague, Brno and Ostrava. Prague is also a great stepping stone into Central and Eastern Europe. ITTT’s course in Prague runs year round, so you can be sure to find a course that fits into your schedule. Our course location offers some exciting features for those...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Pennsylvania? Are you interested in teaching English in Volant, Pennsylvania? Check out our opportunities in Volant, 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! I have learnt from this unit about different teaching roles which depend on the type of activity in the classroom and the purpose teacher wants the students to achieve. I have also learnt...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Connecticut? Are you interested in teaching English in Torrington, Connecticut? Check out our opportunities in Torrington, 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! It is nice to have a section that addresses common problem situations, and could have been helpful to see a regional aspect to it. Even if it was generalized, there are some things...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Indiana? Are you interested in teaching English in Hanna City, Indiana? Check out our opportunities in Hanna City, 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've learnt what makes a good teacher and what are their roles as well as what makes a good learner .In my opinion a good teacher is someone that loves to teach and is able to...  [Read more]

italy is one of the most attractive countries to teach English in Europe. Every year, hundreds of new teachers come to italy to pursue a teaching career. Our in-class TEFL/TESOL training course in Rome is a great way to kick off your career in EFL teaching abroad. Just like these recent TEFL graduates, you can join our four-week program in Rome and learn how to become a confident English teacher. After the intensive month-long training, you will graduate with an internationally recognized teaching qualification and are ready to live abroad.  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Utah? Are you interested in teaching English in Duchesne, Utah? Check out our opportunities in Duchesne, 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 gave me an overview of the different types of assessments that teachers and language schools can use to evaluate students. Although fairly straightforward, it still gave me valuable information...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in New York? Are you interested in teaching English in Fine, New York? Check out our opportunities in Fine, 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 focused on the different roles a teacher may have in the classroom, and how to navigate each role based on the personality of the class being taught. This unit also focused on the different...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Utah? Are you interested in teaching English in West Point, Utah? Check out our opportunities in West Point, 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 Unit One we learned about what makes a good teacher and the various roles a teacher may play in the classroom. We also learned about what makes a good learner and factors affecting the learner's...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Indiana? Are you interested in teaching English in Sauget, Indiana? Check out our opportunities in Sauget, 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 about the methods of reading. The vary of teaching ways to teach reading and train listening skills. Reading and Listening are not easy for asian students as the language systems...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation TEFL Language 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: D. M. - Poland said: First and foremost I must say that I have thoroughly enjoyed this course. In addition to having learned many teaching skills and adjustment to various english levels, I was also reminded of how rich the english language is. The course was very well structured, and I was given a reasonable amount of time to consume all the information and complete my work in a timely manner. Having been given examples and worksheets with lesson plans have given me the confidence that I will do well;...  [Read more]

The salary for teaching English abroad or online is determined by a number of factors, including your qualifications, previous experience, and the country you desire to teach in. Let's take a look at how much TEFL teachers can earn when teaching English abroad and online. The salary for teaching English in a foreign country varies, but you should expect to make a respectable living. teachers in high-paying countries might earn anything from $2,000 to over $5,000 USD per month. Your TEFL salary is determined by many things, such as the type of employer, your qualifications, your previous teaching experience, and the location of your school. Teaching English abroad can be a lucrative career path, but salaries vary considerably from region to region. First-time English teachers in several...  [Read more]

Although many people choose to teach English abroad for the adventure, to experience a new culture, or to simply leave behind the daily 9 to 5 grind, the financial side of making the move is hard to ignore. While most teachers will have no trouble earning enough to afford a comfortable day to day lifestyle, many teachers actually need to find a job that allows them to save some of their income to pay off student loans or to fund future travel etc. Although Europe is often the number one choice for many TEFL qualified teachers, it is not an easy place to save money. In teaching hotspots such as France, Italy and Spain, you can certainly earn enough to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle that includes nights out and some amount of travel. However, you should not expect to be able to save much of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in North Carolina? Are you interested in teaching English in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina? Check out our opportunities in Dobbins Heights, 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 11 covers the topic of teaching receptive skills, which are reading and listening. There are different reasons for reading and listening. We do so for purpose, like...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Oregon? Are you interested in teaching English in Weatherby, Oregon? Check out our opportunities in Weatherby, 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! Dear Sir/ Madam: First of all, Unit 1 greatly describes the characteristics of a good teacher and different roles of the teacher in class. I totally agree that we should care about our teaching...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Oregon? Are you interested in teaching English in Norway, Oregon? Check out our opportunities in Norway, 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! I learned a variety of assessments, and their advantages for use in the classroom. I have never seen the use of tutorials practiced in the last ten minutes of each week's lesson. It appears to be...  [Read more]

As there is a strong demand for TEFL qualified teachers in many countries worldwide, most course graduates should have little trouble finding a suitable position. However, to maximise your chances of securing the best jobs there are a few things you should be aware of. Where you should look for work, how to apply for jobs, and how to prepare for that all important interview are all covered below. 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...  [Read more]

If you are interested in applying for overseas teaching jobs, you will almost certainly come across something called Teaching English as a Foreign Language, or TEFL, certification. As a result, you are probably wondering if getting a TEFL certification is a good idea. Regardless of your other qualifications and experience, a TEFL certification is always a valuable addition to your resume. Furthermore, it will set you apart from the competition in the eyes of principals and hiring managers all over the world. Even if a TEFL certificate is not required for a specific position, it is always a huge plus and preference. A TEFL certificate opens doors to exciting opportunities in teaching English as a foreign language in countries all around the world. The most common requirement is 120 hours of...  [Read more]

  If you want to teach English as a foreign language, it is important to make sure you are as well prepared as you can possibly be before entering a classroom. It is equally important to have a good understanding of the country and culture you are hoping to make your home while you are teaching. Below we look at some important aspects of etiquette in different countries in Europe. As with most countries English language teachers are expected to dress professionally in Europe, perhaps even more formally than in some hotter parts of the world. While many aspects of behavior and etiquette may seem quite similar, each country has its own particular quirks that should be understood by a visitor. SWITZERLAND Manners/ Behaviour Good posture is important in Switzerland so you should...  [Read more]

Job interviews are notorious for causing anxiety, but if you know what to expect and you prepare accordingly you should find they are not as bad as you are expecting. The essential nature of any interview is to show that you are confident in your teaching ability, keen to get started, and able to fit into the existing workforce. By doing some research and planning in advance, you should be able to demonstrate all of this and land the job on the spot. The worldwide market for teaching English abroad covers dozens of countries and many types of employer. In some situations it is normal to complete the recruitment process before leaving home, including an interview conducted via Skype or phone. However, in many of the most popular destinations employers prefer to recruit their teachers...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Mpumalanga? Are you interested in teaching English in Hectorspruit, Mpumalanga? Check out our opportunities in Hectorspruit, 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 tense is a tense expressing an action that has happened or a state that previously existed. For example, ‘My grandfather was a student in the 1950s. He loved his...  [Read more]

  Once you have completed your chosen TEFL course and have that all important certificate in your hand, you can seriously start to plan the next stage of your adventure. Thanks to the sustained demand for English language teachers right across the world there are plenty of countries to choose from, each with its own unique set of attractions. But how long will you have to commit for when you sign the job contract? Europe The most common contract in European schools is for an academic year that generally runs from September to June. The great thing here is you will have a couple of months off during the summer break to travel or earn some extra cash working with private students or at a summer camp. Summer language camps are very popular across much of Europe and usually run for 4...  [Read more]

If you have decided to pursue a career in teaching English abroad, it is now time to figure out what the requirements are to get you started! While there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to teaching abroad, the most commonly required qualifications to become a TEFL teacher are: Although it may seem self-evident, fluency in English is a prerequisite for TEFL instructors. If you don't speak English well, we recommend looking for another job. Non-native English speakers with fluency in the language can find work in many areas, including South and Central America, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. In some regions of the world, though, being a native English speaker is almost a necessity. If English is not your first language, countries like China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia are probably no...  [Read more]