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The TEFL Academy review, submitted by Lendak. My terrible The TEFL Academy (TTA) experience. I chose to do the TEFL with The TEFL Academy because of all the good reviews online. I couldn’t find any negative reviews! So, I enrolled in their flagship Level 5 TEFL/TESOL course. The first problem began right after I’d paid for the course. I paid and the money was taken from my bank but I didn’t…

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It was soon after when TEFL Online Pro won the Teachers’ Choice Award, 2019, when we first noticed the Reddit and forum posts appearing – attacking TEFL Online Pro with conspiracy theory slings of mud. At first, we didn’t really take much notice of them – they were so ridiculous that we brushed them off as prank posts.

But the false accusations grew over time and it has only recently been the case that we have been able to identify exactly who is behind the publication of this online abuse.

It is actually four schools – four of our Online TEFL/TESOL program competitors:

ESLinsider, ITTT TEFL, MyTEFL, and the TEFL Academy.

As the online attacks originated with Ian Patrick Leahy from the ESLinsider TEFL program, and the other three competitors have simply copy and pasted his misinformation, we will focus on ESLinsider in this article.

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Common Teaching in Korea Questions

Exactly a year ago, an old friend told me about the opportunity to go live overseas, travel often, and make money at the same time. 🌍 I asked, “How long will you be gone? What do you do if you don’t like it there? What will you do with your car?”

After a hundred more questions, tons of research, financial planning, organizing the right qualifications, and knowing myself enough to know if I was truly ready for this experience, here I am.

Here are some of the most common teaching English in South Korea questions that I had and most people may have.

If you have any questions about EPIK program or life in Korea, feel free to comment or message me. 

1. What would be your list of pros and cons?

Cons would be the language barrier and culture work environment is different compared to the US. Preparing to return back home sounds difficult so make sure you continue working on your future career so you don't have a gap on your resume.

2. Tips for the application process?

For the application process, use the Internet and search for possible lesson plans and read others’ experiences of teaching and living abroad. I wasn’t originally a teacher, but I often reflect and remember some of my influential teachers, then apply that to my style of teaching. 

3. Tips for the interview process?

For the interview process, since it will most likely be a video chat interview through Skype, remember that the video chat might be a few seconds of the audio delay, so try not to cut off the interviewer’s talking. You should dress nicely and smile a lot since you’ll be seen as a role model and working with children. Keep your answers to one or two full sentences. Talk confidently. Again, do some research online for example questions and answers.

4. Do I have to take the TEFL if I’m going to major in early childhood education with a concentration in English as a second language? (Very important question)

To teach in Korea, you have to be a native English speaker. To teach early childhood education in Korea, you must have a TEFL certificate and you are supposed to have a real education degree.

5. How can you send money back home for cheap? Is the transfer costs very expensive?

Depending on your home country, for example, if your home country is the US, you could send money back home through an American Citi Bank account for a small transaction fee. Your home country bank might charge extra fees. My personal American bank, USAA, charged me $70 when it received $1,000 home.  

6. What are each of your teaching schedules like? (I know they differ) Do you have free time?

I teach 22 hours or classes per week, I talk more about this in my "What is my job in Korea?" YouTube video. I have to be at work 8:30-4:30 M-F. Besides those 22 hours, I'm sitting at my desk preparing for future classes or whatever I want to do.   

Since I teach about 550 students in my middle school, I only visit the 1st and 2nd graders every-other-week and then I teach the 3rd graders every week. 

7. Where was/are you placed? Do you like it there?

Through EPIK Program, I was placed in an Innocity in Naju in Jeollanam province in the south. I love it. Great food and good location.

8. What are your classes like? Elementary, Middle, High? Big? Small?

I teach middle school in a new city. I have about 550 students in total and about 15 to 25 students in each class. 

I also teach an after-school club class, where we video chat Australian students about Korean culture, landmarks, etc.

9. What is your EPIK apartment like? Is it as small as I’ve seen online? (Not that is matters much about size!) And is your bills pretty cheap?

Before coming to Korea, I was expecting to be placed in an older apartment, possibly with mold or cockroaches. 

Through EPIK, I was thankfully placed in the new Innocity in Naju county in Jeollanam province. I love it here because there are tons of fitness centers, tons of cafes, restaurants, a library, Lake Park, and it's a new city with lots of transportation and modern buildings.

My EPIK apartment is a studio office-tel style, so it's in a massive building where I pay $50 a month for the building utilities and then about $20 for my utilities.

10. How long have you been living in Korea?

I've been living in Korea since June 2018 and I was in the August 2018 EPIK intake.

11. If you can speak Korean, will more employers want to hire you?

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12. Do any of you have a permanent residency visa? If so, what’s it like? Is it less stressful?

I don’t. I’m on the yearly F2 visa. 

After watching Megan Bowen and World of Dave on YouTube, who have been in South Korea for nearly 10 years now, it seems that sometimes people or Koreans still think they're a foreigner.

13. How many vacation days do you get? Are they flexible or not very flexible?

Vacation days are only allowed around the winter and summer camp schedules, Your contract will say you have 25 paid-leave days total (contracts are slightly different depending on the province you're in) in the contract year.

14. What advice would you give to anyone moving to Korea for the first time?

For anyone moving to Korea for the first time, do lots of research online, come with an open mind, don't forget you're representing your country, and remember why you're coming here. You're not coming here to party, coming here to teach and grow.

15. What are your co-teachers like? Are they helpful?

I have 7 co-teachers since I teach at a bigger sized school. They are so kind and helpful. I’m a fairly independent person and haven’t had many issues, so I don’t often “bug” them, but I know they would help me if needed. At work, they don't ask to see my lesson plans or games. After classes, we often talk for a moment as a way to quickly review how the lesson or class reacted to the lesson. We work together when a speaking test is coming up.

16. Do you make enough to live comfortably? And to save?

I live very comfortably. I barely go shopping for clothing or home decorations, since I’m a very minimal person. I just have the essentials. Also, I don't have to stress about repairing my apartment or my car maintenance. 

17. Do you make your own lesson plans or do you have to teach by a book?

My middle school has a textbook where I teach the Listen and Speak sections with my own extra "real life" examples and then we play a review game. 

18. Do you teach at more than 1 school? If so how many? And is it really stressful?

I only teach at one school. 

19. Can you remember all your students' names? What are some fun ways to memorize all their names?

Since I have many students, my first semester was about memorizing their faces, behaviors, and levels of English in class. By the second semester, I asked for a student-list and tried to take attendance before each class. Since I see most of the students every-other-week, it has taken me almost two semesters to learn their names.

If I ever see them outside of the school in my neighborhood, I ask them “How are you, what’s your name again?” as a good way to practice their English too. 

Some students have English names, perhaps from their English hagwon academies. If they don’t have an English name, at the beginning of the semester, I offer them a list of popular English names from their 2006-8 birth years.

I remember their names by remembering somethings similar in English. 유빈 Yoo-bin sounds like "You Bin"

20. Is your commute to work long?

I bought a bicycle from an online Facebook flea market group and then I every day I ride my bike for about 10-15 minutes. I could walk for 30 minutes, or I could take a bus but that'll cost me about 2,000 won every day.

21. What is the most rewarding part of teaching in Korea?

I really like the comfortable life here.

22. What are some culture do’s and don’ts that are important to know?

Culture do's would be to remember it's not your country. Make friends with almost everyone, but remember your boundaries.

23. How do you deal with homesickness and stress?

For homesickness or stress, I often go for a walk or bike ride in nature, which reminds me of my hometown or eat pizza or a hamburger. And catch up with family and old friends via Facebook.

24. How have you changed since living in Korea?

Living completely alone can be difficult and different for some people. I have so much free time here. I think my sense of fashion style has changed too.

25. Do you have a Korean phone plan? How much is it a month?

I pay $70 a month for my 100GB phone data plan for my iPhone bc I often travel around Korea so data is important to me.

You can get the Korean phone plan after you get your ARC number, almost a month after living here. You can easily get a SIM card from the convenience stores or from the airport. 

26. Last but not least, what are some encouraging words you would give to those who want to teach in Korea!? 

Only teach if you actually like kids and are a patient person. If you don't get accepted through EPIK, or JLP, or TaLK, don't forget to apply through hagwons!  

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Online efl teaching - Teaching English Online From Home (or Anywhere): Guide + Pros and Cons

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This is a good option onllne teachers who prefer to work for a few hours a week, although some companies may require a specific number oline working hours. They are open to fluent English speakers from all over the world. DaDa does require 30 days of notice if you want to change your schedule. However, if your available time slot does not get filled and your standing time is greater than 30 minutes, you will still receive half payment for this period.

You can even make changes to your schedule if you notify the Qkids coordination team 24 hours in advance. Do you want to teach adults? Do you want to teach children? Do you want to make a bunch of money? You know you do! Teachers must teach at least 10 peak hours per week within the 10 hours, at least four hours need to be during the weekend.

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Just get website here little more creative and feel comfortable operating in the one-on-one space versus the world of large learning groups. EF is online efl teaching for passionate teachers who want to learn how to teach English online and bring it to life in cyberspace.

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Check out their website to learn about the available online English teaching jobs on their platform. Visit their site. Teach English one on one with Chinese kids from the comfort of your own home.

Disclaimer: only folks eligible to work in the US and Canada can apply. This European-based provider helps students and teachers interact in a virtual classroom.

They are looking for freelancers who are qualified teachers, tech-savvy, reliable, and native English speakers or native speakers of other languages you want to teach. Working hours are completely flexible, online efl teaching wages are competitive.

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There are EF schools in different cities across the globe and they have been running online classes for over 20 years.

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Teaching online with EF offers you the opportunity to teach both adults and kids. Apply here. It operates more like a social media platform than the others on this list and you have complete control online efl teaching you own schedule and how much you charge.

When you sign up there are two options to choose from: Professional Teacher and Community Tutor. VIPKid is a platform focused on providing English lessons to Chinese children between the ages of 4 and Since a curriculum is already in place there is very little prep work involved for teachers.

Cambly is a platform that focuses largely on conversational English practice. Unlike many of the platforms on this list, teachers using Cambly regularly work with students from all over the world, not just in China. The salary is relatively low but work is extremely flexible. One thing teachers seem to particularly love about the platform is that they get online efl teaching have lots of interesting conversations with people from all around the globe.

Teachers can utilise games, different types of media, and various other tools. This is a bit different from other platforms and there can be a bit of a learning curve involved with teaching 4 different students in an online classroom. Palfish is an app with a focus on young learners, but online efl teaching are opportunities to teach older students as well. Because the platform is an app no computer is needed — everything is done on your phone or tablet.

Many teachers report it to be an easy and convienent way of earning money. Requirements: PalFish have two different programmes. Free Talk: open to non-native English speakers, no qualifications required. An accomplished traveler she's visited 40 countries! Since she joined ITA inLynda has become a primary expert on the field of teaching English online. Not only has she published numerous articles on the topic herself, but online efl teaching has worked with International TEFL Academy alumni around the world to produce an entire library of information and content about teaching English online.

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Trusted TEFL Reviews - 2023 Year in Review

2023 Year in Review – Trusted TEFL Reviews Trusted TEFL Reviews – 2023 Year in Review, written by Mia Williams. Trusted TEFL Reviews wishes all of our readers a New Year filled with personal and professional accomplishments. Without you, we wouldn’t exist. Therefore, we want to sincerely thank all of you who continue to support us in our development as the leading independent, not-for-profit…

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The TEFL & TESOL certification course industry is highly competitive.

The competitiveness between TEFL programs has several implications. On one hand, it can drive innovation and encourage institutions to improve the quality of their programs. On the other hand, it can lead to the proliferation of subpar programs that do not adequately prepare graduates for the challenges of teaching English online or abroad.

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TEFL Trainer Reviews

TEFL Trainer Reviews Listen to what our students have to say about us! Review by Christion Wright, July 23, 2019 I had spent a few months in Valencia and I can say that the experience was awesome!. I am now confident as TEFL Teacher thanks to the support from staff as well as online guidance from my tutor. I would recommend TEFL Trainer to anyone wanting to teach English as a foreign language. In addition the online course was simple and straight forward, being a great supplement to prepare me for practical teaching. Many thanks to the team at TEFL Trainer! Review by Jason Cashmore, June 26, 2019 I really I enjoyed my time doing the TEFL course the level of content and the teachers were excellent, it has really prepared me for life as an Auxilliar. I really recommend it to anyone it has changed my life I am now a qualified English teacher living in Madrid.

Review by Ana Savu, June 20, 2018 I am very happy with this experience and the opportunity that TEFL Trainer Spain gave me. As an Applied Languages student myself, this internship was perfectly related to my degree and my learning. Not only did I gain first hand experience in teaching, but the company also gave me the opportunity to obtain the TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification, after completing the internship between the agreed dates, delivering 6 written assignments (400 words each) and passing 6 theoretical exams online. I really enjoyed the programme and I am very happy to have chosen it. Teaching students truly gave me a lot of satisfaction; in addition, it benefited me immensely since it has helped me gain experience in teaching but it also allowed me to become very confident, not only on a professional level but also on the personal one. Review by Sylvie, May 24, 2018 I really enjoyed this online course with TEFL trainer. In two months time I had completed the TEFL Internship with success. It was a challenging and rewarding experience. The online lessons were perfectly dosed, neither too short nor too long with a variety of contents. Moreover it allowed me to work at my own pace without the inconvenience of classroom schedules. As far as I am concerned it has been a positive experience thanks to the support given and the avalability of the trainer. Review by Zoe, April 8, 2018 I completed my TEFL training in January and I absolutely loved it. I worked from September till Jan at the Valencia school and didn’t think I’d ever enjoy it as much as I did. The school is pretty basic in terms of facilities, but the actual teaching course, the people and the atmosphere is great! Made some long lasting friends there and definitely learnt a lot from the experience which will help me in my future – whether teaching related or not. The work is long and can be at times tedious (if you’ve ever marked essays you know what I mean) but I would 100% recommend the training programme, definitely worthwhile. (Missing everyone at "the academy" xoxoxox) Review by Tonie, April 7, 2018 So far my TEFL experience has been extremely valuable. The combination of living and working in a foreign country is a very unique experience, which not many people are able to do. TEFL is a great introduction to teaching and allows you to meet new people everyday. I’m sure it will help me in my teaching career. Julia herself is a very nice yet professional lady who is always quick to respond to any questions or queries you may have. Review by Lorena, April 4, 2018 TEFL course is a flexible and unique way of learning how to teach in EFL classroom. At the same time you are gaining experience that will be useful for your future employment. Living in another country while developing my teaching skills was a memorable adventure for me. I met wonderful people here, mentors were exteremly helpful and the experience of living and working in Madrid is unforgettable. Not only will you obtain a qualification that will undoubtedly benefit you when it comes to your teaching career but you will also profit from evolving as a person. Extracts from: https://www.teflcoursereview.com/tefl-trainer/ Check out our other reviews on Linkedin https://youtu.be/EziJKZpwQqY Read the full article

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Six Easy Steps for how to Teach English Abroad

How to Teach English Abroad

 Six Easy Steps for how to Teach English Abroad

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Have you ever thought about leaving your boring life behind for a new one full of exciting adventures, new people and unique experiences? Maybe in an exotic new country like Colombia or Japan? Teaching English abroad might be for you! With tons of exciting countries opening up their doors to young recent college graduates looking to make a difference in the world while having a great time doing it, TEFL teaching is an incredibly easy field to get into. Here’s how to teach English abroad in six easy steps.

1. Take a TEFL Course

This is perhaps the most important step in becoming an English teacher, becoming qualified. TEFL (along with CELTA/TESOL) is an internationally recognized course that is a requirement by pretty much all employers to work at their schools. One can take the TEFL onsite or online and there are pros and cons to each, but online courses are generally a far better bang for your buck. Not all TEFL courses are created equal though, so make sure to do some research before you sign up! Make sure your TEFL provider is fully accredited and has good reviews online before signing up. Most employers also require at least 100 hours of TEFL coursework, so don’t waste your time with anything less than that.

2. Decide Where you Want to Teach

Now the most fun part of the whole process is deciding where you want to teach! There are many fun and exciting destinations with a high demand for TEFL teachers. Some destinations like China, Japan, and the Middle East pay top dollar for English teachers and are ideal for anyone serious about making a life long career out of teaching English. Other Places like Europe and Latin America pay a lot less and are great for someone looking to try teaching English abroad for a year or two as a way to finance sustainable traveling in a destination they’ve always wanted to see. Whatever place you choose, make sure to research everything thoroughly from climate, to cost of living and expected a salary.

3. Go Through the Interview Process

Once you have decided where you want to live, it’s time to get in touch with your TEFL academy about placement to teach English abroad! Any good TEFL academy will offer placement assistance (steer clear of any that don’t!) and they should be helping you every step of the way until you land your interview. They will help you tailor a resume and cover letter specific to the schools they work with before sending them out to employers. The employers will then get in touch with you to schedule a Skype interview! As the employers will likely be in different time zones, there’s a good chance that your interview will be at a very odd hour, early morning or late at night. Whatever the hour, make sure to look fresh, alert and presentable! Have a shower, drink some coffee and wear a nice shirt and tie (or blouse for the ladies). As long as you have done some research, (the TEFL academy should steer you in the right direction) the interview should go fine and you will receive an acceptance email within a couple of weeks!

4. Paperwork

If deciding which destination to pick was the best part, filling out the paperwork is undoubtedly the worst. Now is the time to look into flights, get criminal record checks, gather documents, fill out forms and wait in long lines at international embassies. Every country is different and your school will send you precise instructions on how to apply for the necessary Visa, make sure to follow them to a T. You will also want to begin the process as early as possible, the bureaucracy can take an incredibly long time and it is very likely that additional steps will be added along the way as thing inevitably go wrong but stand strong, you will get through it eventually with a crisp new visa in your passport to teach English abroad!

5. Wrap up your Current Life

Now that you have a job and visa, it’s time to start putting your affairs in order. You will have to quit your current job and leave your apartment. You will also have a ton of other things to wrap up like perhaps selling your car or putting your possessions in storage.

This is also a time of spending a lot of money. You will be buying your plane ticket for one, but there will be added expenses of traveling gear and appropriate clothes. You will need a new teaching wardrobe consisting of business casual clothing as well as climate-appropriate clothes for when you’re not teaching. Quality luggage is also a necessity, have at least one large suitcase that fits everything as well as a mid-sized backpack for your inevitable weekend and holiday excursions. There’s a good chance you also won’t get your preferred brands of personal care/beauty products so make sure you stock up! Don’t overpack though, you can always buy more stuff when you get there. Another thing to look into is vaccinations. Do your research and speak to a doctor before getting anything, every place has different illnesses and you will need different inoculations depending on where you are going.

6. Get on the Plane

It’s done. All your affairs are in order, your bags are packed and goodbyes said. Get a ride to the airport, check your bags and step onboard, your adventure teaching English abroad begins now!

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Quench Your Wanderlust (And Save Some Money) by Teaching English Abroad

Maybe you’re stuck in traffic on the commute home from a job you don’t like. Or maybe you’re a fresh-out-of-college grad who is hesitant to jump into the corporate world.

Whatever your situation, you’ve probably said this at some point: Something’s got to change.

Blowing your savings on an international trip isn’t the smartest move. Taking a gap year doesn’t sound like a good fit, either. But you know you want to see the world.

If you are a native English speaker, there’s a really practical solution to this dilemma: teaching English abroad. You won’t have to forego a full year of job experience or drain your bank account to do it. In fact, you’ll boost your resume and very likely save hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars while traveling.

I personally saved up to a thousand dollars a month teaching in South Korea, and my case isn’t unique, either. Jessie Smith, an expert in teaching English abroad for the International TEFL Academy (ITA), saved a similar amount each month when she taught overseas.

It all depends on what your goals are, Raneem Taleb-Agha said. She taught English in Spain shortly after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, and said the experience jump-started her career in writing and editing.

“This is your chance to go and see the world and experience life in another country,” she said.

How to Teach English Abroad

If you were born in an English-speaking country, consider yourself lucky. English is the world’s business language, and many countries are scrambling to learn it. That means jobs teaching English are in high demand.

There are a plethora of teaching programs, countries, certifications and jobs to choose from. Below are some of the biggest considerations and steps you can take before booking those plane tickets.

Standard Requirements to Teach English Overseas

When you think of teaching, you might think it requires a bachelor’s or even a master’s degree in the field. That’s because degrees are needed for typical grade school teaching jobs inside the U.S. But because the demand is so high for English teachers abroad, a degree isn’t always needed.

Of course, the requirements vary for each individual job listing, but it’s fairly easy for most U.S. citizens to get into the industry.

To meet basic requirements for international teaching jobs, you must:

Be a native English speaker.

Be at least 18 years old.

Have a high school diploma.

If you prefer to teach in Western Europe, chances are you will need a bachelor’s degree. (Two notable exceptions are Spain and Italy.)

“If you don’t have a four-year degree,” Taleb-Agha said, “I would recommend looking particularly at Southeast Asia or Latin America.”

Even though several countries don’t require a related degree or previous teaching experience, it’s very important to make sure you have the necessary teaching skills for the job.

“Be someone who is going to put in the work, time and effort to give the children a good experience,” Taleb-Agha said. “At the end of the day, their education is most important.”

That’s where certifications come in. And there are a ton of them.

Find the Right TEFL Certification Program

When searching for English teaching programs, you will come across a lot of acronyms, namely TEFL and TESOL. TEFL stands for “Teaching English as a Foreign Language.” TESOL means “Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.”

The terms are often interchangeable, but you’re more likely to see TEFL associated with certifications.This certification is all about practical English-teaching and classroom-management skills.

You can find certification programs, completed mostly online, at universities or through providers like ITA, who offer certification courses and job assistance in the destination country.

The University of Cambridge’s English teaching certification is referred to as the CELTA, short for Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults.

Though it costs more than most TEFL certifications, the CELTA is widely recognized internationally.

“CELTA is the global gold standard,” said Peter Novak, country manager for the U.S. and Canada at Cambridge Assessment English, a nonprofit English-language certification department at the University of Cambridge. “You can hop into any language school and start teaching the next day — and start teaching confidently.”

Not all situations require a certificate from the University of Cambridge, but it certainly won’t hurt. In many cases, it will boost your salary. At the very least, make sure the TEFL program includes a practicum component where you are in a classroom teaching real students.

Both Novak and Smith noted that there are a lot of less-than-reputable, bargain-bin programs, which aren’t accredited.

According to Smith, legitimate TEFL certifications should consist of:

100 hours of coursework.

In-person teaching practicum with a non-English speaker, up to 20 hours.

Curriculum accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, College of Teachers or Training Qualifications UK, or through a university.

Courses taught by a credentialed professor or instructor of TESOL.

Smith said to be wary of Groupo TEFL certifications taught by “TEFL coaches” instead of professors. Any too-good-to-be-true pricing is also a red flag.

“A true university-level TEFL class could not possibly run under $1,000” or so, Smith said. Sometimes, “you’ll see the words ‘self-accredited,’ which — needless to say — means just about nothing.”

Choose the Country That’s Best for You

Ask yourself what type of experience you want.

Do you want to save a lot of money? Break even financially? Travel to a particular region? Learn a certain language?

“It’s important to keep an open mind,” Taleb-Agha said. “Consider destinations that you never thought you were interested in. Go somewhere even if you don’t speak the language.”

It’s also important to consider the requirements of most jobs in the country. Your qualifications are important to determine which country to teach in.

Smith broke it down into a few categories:

For experienced teachers or master’s degree holders, try the United Arab Emirates. She said the pay is high and they really “roll out the red carpet for teachers.”

Fresh out of college? Taiwan, Vietnam or South Korea are great Asian options. Germany and the Czech Republic are top European destinations as well.

For less experienced teachers, there are plenty of options in Latin America and a couple in Western Europe, like Spain and Italy.

Novak said it may be a little harder to break into the English teaching industry in Northern European countries.

“English is so highly integrated in their societies,” he said, noting that they still require English teachers, just at a very advanced level.

And as with all international travel, make sure to check out the U.S. State Department’s travel advisory scale. Countries are rated on a scale of one to four — the higher the worse. A four rating simply reads, “Do not travel.” Pretty self-explanatory there.

Start Your Job Hunt

You’ve done your research and picked a country. You maybe even got a TEFL or CELTA certification. Now you have to find a job.

Some TEFL providers like ITA and Teach Adventures Asia help or even guarantee you employment after you’ve completed the program. Some countries have government-run English teaching programs, like Japan’s JET program or South Korea’s EPIK program, that place you in a public school.

But most of the time, the job hunt is up to you. Forums, Facebook groups, blogs and travel websites are all fairly good ways to find work overseas.

Taleb-Agha found her teaching job in Spain on her own.

“Using Google, I found a lot of helpful blogs,” she said.

If you’re doing the research yourself, she recommends using Young Adventuress and Go Overseas, which offers program and job reviews. She also writes several helpful articles on teaching abroad for Go Overseas as a topic expert.

And once you’ve found a school, make sure to vet it properly. After all, you’re about to move across the globe to work there.

“Request to speak to another teacher on staff,” Smith advises. “That is standard operating procedure.”

If they say no, that’s your cue to keep hunting.

Adam Hardy is an editorial assistant on the Jobs Team at The Penny Hoarder. He previously worked in international education at the University of South Florida and taught English in South Korea to grade-schoolers and North Korean refugees. Read his full bio here, or say hi on Twitter @hardyjournalism.

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How to Make Money While Traveling in South East Asia

It’s not uncommon to hear of people quitting their jobs, selling everything they own, and buying a one-way ticket to a different country. If this is a story you’ve never heard before, then you’ve never been to South East Asia. This region is overflowing with backpackers who quit their day jobs and left everything they knew behind for a new, exciting way of life.

It’s also quite normal for travelers to extend their trip past the original planned length once they’ve gotten a feel for the backpacker life. Experiencing the freedom of exploring a new country is exhilarating and addicting. A taste is never enough.

I am a perfect example of this phenomenon. I left America in 2012 when I accepted an English teaching job in Thailand with a one-year contract. It’s almost the end of 2017, and I still haven’t returned home. Since leaving the States, I have taught English in two different countries, worked as a Divemaster on three different islands, tried my hand at bartending, and become a travel blogger.

I am living proof that the jobs listed below can and do support a person while they follow their dreams and travel the world. Throughout my travels, I’ve seen and experienced many ways to earn a living. In my opinion, these are the 7 best ways to make money while traveling in South East Asia:

1) Work in a hostel in South East Asia

One of the most expensive aspects of traveling is paying for accommodation every night. Even if you stay in the cheapest of the cheap hostels, you’re still dishing out money for food and water multiple times a day.

If you can score a gig in a backpacker hostel, you’ll likely be compensated with free room and board. At first this may not seem like a fair trade, but if you want to hang out for a few weeks (or even months) in a certain city, this is definitely the way to go. With your room and food paid for, the rest of your travel money will stretch much further than originally budgeted. It’s possible to find places that will pay you a small wage, too.

The great thing about South East Asia is that it’s a backpacker’s haven. This means it’s littered with youth hostels and guesthouses that typically see a high staff turnover rate. If you’re feeling the vibes of a place, there’s no harm in asking the front desk if they’re hiring. If you’re not fussy about where you settle for a while, you’ll surely find many establishments looking for help.

2) Become a digital nomad

Online blogging has skyrocketed to unimaginable heights in the last decade or so. Did you ever think you could realistically make a living off your travel tales? In this day and age where pretty much everyone is connected via the internet, it’s perfectly reasonable to expect to make a living off a well-written blog. The more followers you get, the more attention your blog receives, and that’s when the perks start rolling in. Advertise yourself as a blogger and hotels and restaurants will soon be falling at your feet in exchange for a good review on your site.

Can’t be bothered with the upkeep of your own blog? No problem. Certain websites offer a platform where clients and freelancers meet and engage in legitimate and well-paid work. There are many people out there who don’t have the time or desire to maintain their own blogs, and therefore seek talented writers to supply the content work for them. Snag a couple consistent clients who provide stable work and you’ve got yourself a steady paycheck.

Bonus: There are tons of digital nomads living in South East Asia because cost of living is so affordable. When you’re just starting out in this realm, it may take some time before you see some real cash. Hanging out in countries where you can live for a couple hundred dollars a month is key. You’ll also likely discover the local digital nomad community and meet a few others doing the same thing.

3) Teach English

This is a major money-maker for those native English speakers, especially those living in South East Asian countries. English teachers are always in demand, and if you’re lucky enough to be American, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, or British, you have an extremely high chance of scoring stable employment.

Pay in South East Asia is not always ideal, but if you find an international school or private academy with full-time work you could score big. Working part-time or as a freelance teacher will earn you money, but not nearly as much as a full-time job will net.

Once hired, you will typically enter a one-year contract, which covers two semesters in a school. South East Asia usually has plenty of holidays and most employers offer their teachers loads of time off. Sometimes it will even be paid. This is one of the best perks of the job, and many people use this time to travel to neighboring cities and countries.

Bonus: places like Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, do not require you to have any experience or training as a teacher. If you have a degree from a four-year university, many schools will happily accept you. It will further help if you have some sort of Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate (also known as a TEFL), which can easily be obtained online in just a few weeks.

4) Snag a laid-back gig in the entertainment industry

If you’re into the social, nightlife, and party scene then working in a bar or club could be a great way for you to make some extra pocket money. Bars and clubs in South East Asia love to hire westerns to promote their business.

This comes in several forms. If you’ve got some bartending experience or a knack for mixing up killer cocktails, you’ll likely score a spot behind the bar. You can also negotiate working your way up to this position by offering to bus tables or run drink orders. The bonus of working in a bar or club is you usually get free drinks, a free meal during your shift, and maybe even a free place to crash. If you’re lucky, you may get paid a small wage (this depends on where you work), but it won’t be much. The main compensation for this job comes as perks and free “stuff.”

The same applies to club and bar promoters. These are the people you see handing out fliers on the street. They are probably receiving the same (or maybe even fewer) benefits than those actually working in the establishment. However, if you’re looking for an easy job that allows you to stay in a place without spending much money, this is it.

TIP: Cambodia is a great place to find a job like this. Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, and Sihanoukville are crawling with foreigners working in entertainment.

 5) Become a yoga or scuba diving instructor

If you have the passion and the talent for yoga or scuba diving, then it’s possible to turn your favorite hobby into your dream job. In South East Asia, this is not unheard of; in fact, it’s almost common!

All it takes to become a yoga or dive instructor is training, practice, and desire. Do you dream of being able to practice yoga on a bamboo deck overlooking the glistening Andaman Sea in Thailand? Or perhaps you’d prefer to be surrounded by those azure Indonesian waters while you dive to depths you never thought imaginable.

Whatever your passion, it’s much easier and cheaper to become an instructor in South East Asia. There are a plethora of places offering yoga training where you can get the necessary hours and certificates and look for work.

It’s possible to become a scuba diving instructor even if you’ve never dived before. It’s called “zero to hero” and – as the nickname suggests – you literally start at the bottom and work up. You can train to become a Divemaster (the first level of professional scuba diving) almost anywhere you find a dive shop. It’s definitely possible to find work as a Divemaster, but there’s better money in instructing. Instructor courses are not everywhere, but there’s usually a couple happening a few times a year in whatever area you find yourself. Dive in!

6) Working Holiday Visa

The working holiday visa is a great option for those who want to move to another country and settle for 6 months to a year. Sometimes it can be a bit of a process and wait to get the visa approved, but once it is you are admitted into the country and eligible for legal employment.

This type of visa is especially popular in places like Australia and New Zealand. Many people use the money they’ve saved in these places to travel for months on end in nearby countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It’s quite common to run into young backpackers who have just finished a year or two in in one of these countries and are enjoying the fruits of their labor!

7) Housesitting

This is an interesting gig that’s really helpful to budget travelers who are looking for ways to trim costs. Housesitting provides free accommodation right off the bat, and while not all gigs are paid (you do get a free crash pad in exchange for your services), it is possible to find paying jobs.

How does this work? Usually, locals will advertise their need for a house-sitter online. You’ll have to do a little research on what websites provide this service in your area, but Facebook is a good place to start. Search for local community groups, like Bangkok Locals or Bali Backpacker Community, for example. Introduce yourself, advertise as a house-sitter, ask the other members for advice, and monitor the site for responses and posts.

This is a great way to live comfortably and for free. Once you break into this community, it’s likely that you’ll find multiple clients and be able to hop from place to place.

TIP:  Housesitting gigs sometimes come with pet-sitting gigs as well. If this happens, use this to negotiate paid compensation or a higher rate!

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Once you start looking for ways to make money, the opportunities will start to pile up. There’s a full spectrum of employment opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a full-time, professional, well-paying job or a part-time, laid back gig with fewer responsibilities, you will find something in South East Asia that fits you perfectly!

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