Introduction

Advice for Becoming Certified to Teach English Before You Leave for a Foreign Country

If You Want to Teach English Abroad, Here's What You Need to Know

Teach English Abroad - Online TEFL Programs

Teach English Abroad - 10 Tips When Seeking TEFL Jobs

Teaching English Abroad: 3 Tips for Taking an Online TEFL Course Versus an In-Classroom TEFL Course

Teaching English Abroad - Opportunities for Everyone

Teaching English in Japan

Teaching English in Mexico: Cuautla Part 1

Teaching English in Mexico: Cuautla Part 2

The Pros and Cons of Teaching Abroad

By Larry Lynch

With increasing frequency I receive e-mails with questions from people interested in dropping out of the “rat race” and into a more interesting, rewarding way of life. They want to teach English, their native or first language, as a foreign language in another country. Their reasons are as varied as the people themselves; executives who want stress-relief, bored homemakers, divorcees, retirees looking for new purpose where they can apply their hard-won experience and knowledge, recent grads who want some fun and adventure under their belt before “settling down” to a more permanent career. Then there are the travelers who can “see the world” – for free - by working their way around the planet as they see fit. (They hope) Finally, there are teaching professionals who simply wish to ply their trade on foreign soil while soaking up as much local color in the process as possible. They often become career expats, like me.

Are you interested and curious about the prospect of teaching English as a Foreign Language in a foreign country? What do you need to know? How do you get started? Do you have to know a foreign language? How can you choose a good training program? Where can you go to teach? How much can you earn? Will you be able to travel? How about health and other benefits? This second article of a series will continue to help answer these and other questions, and hopefully, keep you pointed in the right direction to get going in this fascinating, rewarding field.

About the Author
Prof. Larry M. Lynch is a bi-lingual copywriter, expert author and photographer specializing in business, travel, food and education-related writing in South America. His work has appeared in Transitions Abroad, South American Explorer, Escape From America, Mexico News and Brazil magazines. He now lives in Colombia and teaches at a university in Cali. Want lots more free tips, help and information on language learning, public speaking, article writing and mental skills development? Then go now to: http://bettereflteacher.blogspot.com