Posted 30 Dec 2009
Those who have taken TEFL courses and are now considering which country is best for teaching English abroad may appreciate some advice from one website on the subject.
Shelter Offshore, an online hub for expats, has outlined some of the factors those hoping to settle down in another country should consider before choosing a destination.
Climate could be a good marker for how well a person will enjoy a certain country, it advises, and this decision is made simpler if they have a preference for cold, mild or hot temperatures.
How often you will want to visit your home country is something that could also be a deciding factor, according to the website, as if a person needs to visit relatives often, far-flung destinations may not be ideal.
Considering whether you would be willing to learn another language and the difficulty of various tongues could also help to decide on whether a country is for you.
Additionally, other considerations such as the cost of living and quality of life could make or break a persons’ experience of living and working abroad, it concluded.
Meanwhile, those worried about the cost of keeping in touch with their loved ones while teaching English abroad could use free options, such as Skype and webcams, the website recommended earlier this month. 
Category: Moving Abroad
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