Overview
There are innumerable slices of the American pie and the country’s most visited destinations, like New York and Florida, only go some way towards characterizing this world superpower. Covering 6 times zones, 50 states and all the major climate zones from tropical to polar, America feels like several countries rolled into one. The thrill of seeing such iconic imagery as New York yellow taxis and the Hollywood sign up close is matched by discovering parts of the country and its people that are among its best kept secrets.
- Lots of jobs for IF you're able to work here
- Vast country with lots to see and do
- Huge variety of students
- Easy to get around
- Less of a culture shock
Things you might not know about Teaching English in the United States
- It is estimated that a quarter of all Americans have appeared on television!
- Tomatoes were once thought to be poisonous and were 'put on trial' in 1820’s New Jersey when a man had to eat a whole basket of tomatoes to prove they were safe!
- The middle name of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president, is simply 'S'! His parents couldn’t decide between Shippe and Solomon, so they plumped for the single letter!
- The original London Bridge actually stands over Lake Havasu in Arizona.
