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10 Things to Remember When Living Abroad
3 Ways to Learn the Local Language While TEFLing
While speaking the local language while you’re teaching English abroad isn’t a must-have, getting at least a basic understanding of it can really enrich your experience of living and working in another country – it’ll be easier to make new friends, get around, not to mention avoid getting ripped off! Here are 3 ways to make learning that local language easy:
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5 Fantastic TEFL Resource Sites
Whether you require inspiration, lesson plans, resources, pictures or advice on how to teach a grammar point - have no fear…there are plenty of resources available for free on the internet!! It’s important to remember to adapt the things you get from the net to suit your classes needs – remember no two classes are the same! Here are my top 5 websites that I have found useful:
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6 Things Your TEFL Course Provider Should Be
If you’re thinking about getting TEFL certified, there are a bewildering number of TEFL course providers out there, all trying to get their hands on your hard-earned cash. To help you make sure your TEFL certificate is worth the paper it’s printed on, here’s what your course provider should be:
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7 Top Tips For Teaching Kids
Without a doubt, teaching children is totally different to teaching adults. Many teachers are reticent to take the plunge and teach these height challenged students. However, have no fear – once you have a few tricks up your sleeve, you will be as illusive as a magician…with your students in the palm of your hands. What’s more…teaching children is rewarding and great fun! Having your students walking into your classroom in eager anticipation for your lesson is payment in itself. But how can you transform yourself into this magical teacher? Well….
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Do I Need to Speak Another Language to Teach Abroad?
The simple answer is no. You really don’t need to have a full grasp of the local lingo to be an English teacher overseas. In fact it’s kinda frowned upon for English teachers to speak the local language when they’re in the classroom. And because you’ll probably be working in a language school or institute, there will be lots of people around who speak English.
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How Do I Teach with No Curriculum?
Whereas some schools will give you detailed instructions of what you must teach, others do not. For some teachers this is good news (great I have no restraints!) and for others this is an absolute nightmare. It’s often a scary prospect knowing how to even begin, so here are some pointers
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How Much Money Do I Need to Teach Abroad?
Relocating to another country may initially sound ruinously expensive... but you may be pleasantly surprised. However, there are a few initial costs to take into account:
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How TEFL Can Boost Your Career
Teaching English abroad isn't just a great way to experience new cultures and fund travel - it can give your resume a boost too!
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How to Cope With Culture Shock While Teaching English Abroad
Immersing yourself in new cultures, experiences, tastes and sounds on your TEFL adventures can be life-enriching, but beware – it can also lead to a spot of culture shock!
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