TEFL stands for 'Teaching English as a Foreign Language'. There is no better way to experience the unique culture of a particular country than by spending time with the people and educating them. A great way to do this is to pass on your knowledge of the English language by becoming a certified TEFL teacher and teaching others the English Language.
You can become a certified TEFL teacher within around 50 hours in the classroom, or as is now becoming more popular, you can now take online TEFL course. The amount of study time required for the online TEFL course is around the same as that of the traditional classroom based TEFL course.
When you think about teaching English to non-English speaking students, you are probably thinking that you need to know how to speak the foreign language of the students that you teaching. This is not the case! No foreign language skills are needed in order to become a TEFL teacher, as ALL your classes are taught in English only.
If you are teaching, for example in Thailand, then to know a little about the Thai language might be beneficial, however not necessary for your teaching. It is beneficial because it will enrich your experience whilst staying there, as you will be able to converse with Thai's, outside of the classroom, enabling you to learn more about their language and culture.
TEFL teaching positions are available under volunteer programs and also as paid teaching jobs.
You can become a certified TEFL teacher within around 50 hours in the classroom, or as is now becoming more popular, you can now take online TEFL course. The amount of study time required for the online TEFL course is around the same as that of the traditional classroom based TEFL course.
When you think about teaching English to non-English speaking students, you are probably thinking that you need to know how to speak the foreign language of the students that you teaching. This is not the case! No foreign language skills are needed in order to become a TEFL teacher, as ALL your classes are taught in English only.
If you are teaching, for example in Thailand, then to know a little about the Thai language might be beneficial, however not necessary for your teaching. It is beneficial because it will enrich your experience whilst staying there, as you will be able to converse with Thai's, outside of the classroom, enabling you to learn more about their language and culture.
TEFL teaching positions are available under volunteer programs and also as paid teaching jobs.