Teaching English Abroad : Talk Your Way Around the World!

by Susan Griffith

• ISBN13: 9781854582751
• ISBN10: 1854582755
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2002-12-01
• Publisher: Vacation-Work

Summary

This is the definitive guide to short and long term opportunities around the world in the blossoming field of teaching English as a foreign language. Updated and revised, there are more than 70 countries covered where teaching English is a major industry with expanded sections on China, Argentina, Russia, Australia and many others.

Author Biography

Susan Griffith is the author of many of Vacation Work's leading books including Work Your Way Around the World. Canadian born Susan now lives in Cambridge with her family.

Table of Contents

PART I INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Some Definitions	9	(1)
Scope of Opportunities -- Who is eligible to teach? -- What employers are looking for	10	(3)
Motives for Teaching English	13	(1)
Red Tape	13	(2)
Rewards and Risks	15	(1)
Training
The Value of ELT Qualifications	16	(1)
Range of Courses	17	(1)
Certificate Courses -- Cambridge -- Trinity College London -- Choosing a Certificate Course -- Other Recognised Qualifications -- Introductory Courses -- Distance Learning -- Training in the US	18	(8)
Directory of Training Courses	26	(56)
Cambridge Certificate (CELTA) Courses in the UK	26	(12)
Cambridge Certificate (CELTA) Courses Abroad	38	(14)
Trinity College London Certificate (TESOL) Courses	52	(9)
Academic & Other Recognised Courses -- Distance Learning Courses	61	(5)
Short Introductory Courses -- Training Courses in North America -- Training Courses Abroad	66	(16)
Finding a Job
Advertisements -- Interpreting Adverts	82	(2)
The British Council	84	(2)
Recruitment Organisations -- International ELT Organisations -- Commercial Agencies -- Voluntary, Gap Year and Religious Organisations -- Opportunities for North Americans -- Certified Teachers	86	(13)
Speculative Job Hunt -- Applying in Advance -- Interviews	99	(4)
On the Spot	103	(1)
Freelance Teaching	104	(1)
TEFL Websites	105	(2)
Preparation
UK Summer Schools	107	(3)
While You're Waiting -- Contracts -- Health & Insurance -- National Insurance Contributions, Social Security and Pensions -- Tax -- Travel -- Maps and Information -- Learning the Language	110	(6)
What to Take -- Teaching Materials -- Recommended Bibliography	116	(6)
Problems
Problems at Work -- Problems with Pupils -- Problems with Yourself -- Problems with Employers	122	(7)
Problems Outside Work -- Culture Shock -- Loneliness -- Coming Home	129