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Teaching English in Asia
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Teaching English in Asia
Opportunities
• Learn new language and culture
• Experience personal growth
• Travel while earning money
• Asia is great place to teach English
• Demand for English teachers is high
Experience New Culture
• Asia is great place to teach English
• Demand for English teachers is high
• Gain international experience
• Make a difference in lives of others
• Interact with new and interesting people
New Experiences
• Combine work and travel opportunities
• Participate in fun and rewarding experiences
• Support yourself
• Travel to interesting destinations within Asia
Locations
• Opportunities to teach English exist in the following locations:– China– South Korea– Taiwan– Thailand– Vietnam– Japan – Indonesia– Singapore
Regions of Interest
• Choose area or region that is of interest to you and find out everything you can
• Research before choosing country:– Type of government– Religion– Language– Cost of living
• Research job opportunities
Research Before You Go
• Visa requirements/immigration policies
• Travel restrictions
• Vaccinations
• Ease of travel within country
Choosing Employment
• Consider and enquire about the following:– Monthly salary/benefits– Hours worked per week– Health insurance– Housing assistance– Travel expenses/return air fare included– Vacation/sick leave
Job Requirements
• Research the following:– Contract requirements (12 months)– Bonus upon completion – Visa/work permit needed– University degree or TEFL certification– Native English speakers only– British or American English
Latest Information
• Search for latest information concerning:– Immigration laws– Salaries and exchange rates– Visa requirements– Education/experience mandatory
• Information changes frequently
Contact Employees
• If possible, contact current or former employees via website or blog– Their experiences may be invaluable to you
when making a decision about where to teach– What kind of support were teachers offered
once hired?– What are the positive and negative aspects of
teaching there?
Types of Teaching Jobs
• Variety of teaching possibilities:– Public or private schools– Government schools– Language schools– International Schools– Corporate training
Requirements
• Look for detailed job requirements
• Education/Certification necessary– TESOL certification increases chances of
getting hired
• Previous experience
Prepare for Interview
• Perfect your resume• Be prepared for interview
– Practice answers to possible questions concerning your background, education, experience, educational philosophy
• Do your homework concerning institution– Know what they are looking for in employee
• Dress for success if interview is in person– First impressions are important
Teach and Learn
• In addition to teaching, you are also learning about:– different cultures– new languages– yourself as you experience personal growth
Travel Destinations
• Travel destinations and sights vary from:– tropical rainforests– beautiful islands and beaches – resorts – ancient temples
Explore New Lands
• Besides visiting sights you will:– sample local food– meet and develop relationships with locals as
well as expatriates
Be Prepared
• Be prepared to face possible problems and disappointments that may arise because of:– difficulties with the language– misunderstandings due to differences in
culture– adjustments to be made to new surroundings
and job
Expect Unexpected
• Expect the unexpected
• Realize you are in a different country with different ways of doing things
• Be adaptable and keep an open mind
• Understand you will experience culture shock and that it will pass as you adjust
• Keep a sense of humor
Adjustment Period
• To ease adjustment period try to do the following:– Learn local language
• Even basic language skills are better that none at all
– Learn your way around the area– Make an effort to make friends– Try new foods– Stay in touch with family and friends back
home
Adjustment
• Give yourself time to adjust; be patient
• Learn all you can about local customs, beliefs, religion, and be respectful
• Bring small gifts or souvenirs from home to give away as gesture of good will
• Remember you are a guest in the country– you are not in Kansas anymore
Advantages
• Remember the advantages of living and working abroad greatly outweigh the disadvantages
• Experience gained working in another country results in cross-cultural understanding and adaptability
Eligibility
• Depending on the institution, employers seek:– recent graduates– employees who seek to change careers– experienced adults who want to work abroad
before retirement
Conclusion
• Working and living conditions are different from one country to another
• Conditions vary greatly between big cities and provinces within a country
• Be informed before you make a decision where to live and work
• Have a sense of adventure and try it