Best Programs To Teach English In Japan

Every year thousands of foreign ESL teachers head to Japan as jobs are widespread in towns and cities across the country. The average salary is enough to live well and still save and the cultural and social aspects of the country are unlike anywhere else on Earth. If you have already decided that Japan is for you, it might not be quite so easy to decide on exactly which part of it to call home. Every city will have plenty of potential options and quieter areas will also offer a change from the normal hectic pace of city life. Although it would be hard to make a bad choice of destination in Japan, we recommend the following options based on the local job market and the experiences of our previous course graduates. It is no surprise that Japan’s largest urban area is at the top of...  [Read more]

There are many different locations available to anyone who is looking to teach English abroad. Some people make their decision based on the potential salaries on offer, while others might be more focused on cultural aspects or lifestyle. There are pros and cons to be considered for every region and individual country, so below we have outlined the most popular options to help you towards your final decision. In terms of job numbers, Asia is by far the most popular region for ESL teachers. This huge continent offers a wide variety of opportunities across all kinds of environments. Jobs are plentiful in major modern cities such as Tokyo, Seoul and Beijing, while those looking for a slower pace of life are equally spoilt for choice in parts of Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, to mention...  [Read more]

Whether you are planning a gap year abroad or looking for something more permanent, teaching English in Europe is certainly an idea that is well worth exploring. Every year thousands of ordinary people just like you pack their bags and head off to this extraordinary continent in search of fun, adventure, and a cultural experience that will stay with them for life. As long as you have a solid understanding of the English language you are eligible, although most employers will expect you to also complete a TESOL certification course before you start teaching. Across the continent there are many countries to choose from, all which have their own benefits to offer. However, to give you a head start we have put together the following list of countries that we think are the best for...  [Read more]

Latin America is a large and diverse region that covers over 20 million square kilometers and around 20 countries. It also provides a huge number of opportunities for ESL teachers in large bustling cities, popular tourist resorts, small country towns, and everywhere else in between. Due to its wide choice of destinations there are countless options for adventure, exploration, entertainment, and relaxation, and the development of lifelong memories is almost guaranteed. However, as this is such a big region, how do you know which countries are the best for teaching ESL? We highly recommend you complete your own research to ensure you cover all the things that are important to you, but we can also offer the following list of destinations that we think offer the best opportunities right...  [Read more]

Opportunities for teaching English in Spain are varied and widespread, with potential job options available in almost every small, medium and large city in the country. However, deciding which one of these is the right choice for you can be difficult without actually visiting the country first. If you have the time and funds it can be a great idea to head to Spain and then decide on a location once you are on the ground, but for most teachers this is not a realistic option. Instead, have a read through the following list to see if anywhere of these popular spots fits the bill. The Spanish capital is home to over 3 million people and there are enough of them learning English right now to ensure that ESL teaching jobs are not hard to find. Public schools and private language centers...  [Read more]

No matter where you plan to teach English, the chances are that there will be a wide range of potential age groups to choose from in your chosen destination. So how do you know which one is best? Put simply, there is no best age group for teaching English as every teacher has their own preference. Many ESL teachers choose to only work with young children as they suit the high energy level and focus on fun that often accompanies this age group. Others prefer to teach adults as the calmer and more academic approach is more to their liking. As we have already seen, English is commonly taught to people of all ages, from as young as 18 months, all the way up to the oldest members of society. This wide range of students is typically broken down into three main groups of learners: Teaching...  [Read more]

Whether your overseas teaching adventure is part of a gap year abroad or you are planning to leave your old life behind and start a new career in the classroom, the huge continent of Asia is hard to ignore. A large percentage of people who decide to teach English outside of their home country choose this region due to the countless potential jobs on offer and the wide range of cultures there are to explore. The requirements needed to teach in Asia vary considerably, but all you definitely need is a strong understanding of the English language and a TESOL certification from a respected course provider such as ITTT. Although there are nearly 50 countries spread across Asia, these are the ones that we think offer the very best options for teaching English right now. South Korea has...  [Read more]

Teaching English in a voluntary role is a very popular choice with TESOL course graduates. There are a wide variety of different options available, located across many countries worldwide. Below we take a closer look at some of the main questions you might have about volunteer teaching, in order to help you decide where the best places to teach English as a volunteer might be. There are plenty of great reasons to volunteer as an ESL teacher and everyone who does it has their own motivations. Some of the most common reasons include: The bottom line is that volunteer teaching programs are available on almost every continent and within dozens of individual countries. As there are too many different options to mention, the best advice is to do an online search of the countries that...  [Read more]

During any research regarding teaching English abroad you are sure to come across the Middle East as it has a very vibrant job market for TESOL qualified teachers. Jobs are abundant in many areas, mainly due to the huge number of immigrants from all over the world who flock here to find work in a wide variety of industries. English language skills are highly prized in many countries and employers are happy to pay some of the highest salaries on offer anywhere in the world in order to secure your services. However, as the benefits are so attractive, the requirements for teachers are usually much higher than in many other parts of the world. If you can meet the criteria expected, the following are some of the most popular countries for teaching ESL in the Middle East. The most...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centres Offering TESOL 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: A.K. – U.S.A. said: The general idea of the ESA structure was very helpful to me. I had only had a vague idea of the need to get students interested in a topic before talking about it and the ESA structure formalized the need to do this. The refresher on grammar was also extremely helpful. I feel much more confident about explaining problems students have with their grammar and showing them solutions. I will use the ESA structure as a guide on how to plan classes from now on and work on making all phases...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about 100 Hour TESOL 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: C.L. – Korea said: I have gained an abundance of information and helpful tips throughout this course. I appreciated the fact that I could practice writing lesson plans for different scenarios and was able to get feedback. I also felt it was necessary to re-learn about english grammar because I hadn’t been taught grammar since high school. A lot of the information really helped me remember and gain more insight on teaching to students from another country, and I hope to use as much of this information as I can,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates Recognised TESOL 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.K. - Japan said: This course has taught me several valuable skills, as well as given me confidence in my own knowledge of english language teaching that I will take with me into the classroom. Through the completion of this course I have become more knowledgeable in the areas of grammar, including tenses, modals, phrasal verbs and conditionals. My confidence in teaching grammar has improved tremendously. I will use my gained knowledge and apply it to the classroom setting. This is a basic skill that...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cheapest TESOL Schools 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.B. - Korea said: I have learned much about organization of activities and exercises and how they can dictate the flow of a lesson. This is particularly helpful for me because I feel that it gives me a workable framework for planning successful lessons. To me this makes the difference between a student having materials presented to them and a student be a participant and integral part of the puzzle. I plan on using many units from this program in my teaching in South korea. Specifically, many of the example...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Distance TESOL Schools 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: O.A. – U.K. said: I have learned a whole of new and useful techniques that I believe that I can put into practice in the classroom when I teach english in japan on the 20th of April 2012. Teachers and Learners: What makes a good teacher? • A good teacher should be kind and patient. • A good teacher should really love teaching. • A good teacher should be lively and entertaining. • A good teacher is able to motivate learners. • A good teacher has a good knowledge of their subject. Parts of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Discount 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: C.I. - Japan said: I have gained a more in depth knowledge of my mother tongue. I am now able to analyze the way I talk, my intonation in speech, and grammar. I have learned how to plan a class to suit different levels, how to troubleshoot difficult classes, how to use a mountain of materials, how to keep the students motivated, how to arrange the class and so much more. Most importantly I learned how to become a good english teacher. I have gained a more in depth knowledge of my mother tongue....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Approved 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: C.P. – U.K. said: First, I have gained a basis on teaching skills which will make my work (as a teaching assistant) so much easier in terms of classroom management, lesson planning and methodology. Secondly, I have also gained many ideas and techniques as well as how to obtain the maximum benefit from our resources in order of develop ESOL lessons. To conclude, the acquisition of awareness about grammar, essential at the teaching english time was really worth and complete for elementary and intermediate levels,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Credible TESOL Classes 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.B. - Saudi Arabia said: This course has provided for me, a more specialized view of how to approach the teaching of ESOL. I think that above all the intonation unit was the most useful because in the past I treated it as process that I gave indirect importance. I allowed osmosis and repetition to be the students’ primary teacher as I understood that only through drilling and student mimicry would this important aspect of communication achieved. I also found it important to see and practice a different...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Distance TESOL Classes 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.K. - Greece said: I have learned a great deal about the english language teaching skills to be applied in the future. I am going to use my TEFL certificate to teach in spain, where I am planning to move, so I can experience the culture in the heart of the country. Overall, I feel that the course was very well structured and covered any areas are necessary to enter a classroom with the confidence to begin teaching. The course led me to language paths, concerning teaching techniques, I was not aware of,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Distance TESOL Lessons 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: E.H. - France said: Firstly, it has been a good revision of points of english grammar that I learned some years ago at school. It has also been interesting to learn new aspects and rules of grammar that I’d not considered before. I think that having learned another language and living in another country has already opened my mind to english and language in general, so I benefited more from learning the grammar now than I did when I was younger. I’ve enjoyed considering the different aspects of teaching...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company Combined TESOL 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: J.O. – U.S.A. said: I have learned there is so much preparation work that goes behind teaching just one lesson. I have learned how to construct an effective lesson plan, as well as, ideas for each of the three teaching stages (engage, study, activate). I gained a lot of insight in regards to the teaching process, what to expect as a new teacher, how to become a good teacher, what I should do to give my students a great learning experience, and basic grammar techniques I didn't think twice about by being...  [Read more]