ESL

Bei Maniago asked:

If you can speak and write good English, an ESL job is right for you. You can take your pick of countries all over the world. There are websites on the Internet that can help you launch your ESL career. ESL job seekers and schools hiring English teachers as a second language can visit the sites for reliable ESL jobs sources.

Getting to reputable sites can help English teachers secure positions in schools and companies in Asian countries and in other exotic non-English speaking communities world wide. ESL jobs offer top-notch English teachers good pay and premium positions.

Through these sites, schools can select the right candidates without having to sort through a pile of applications. Applicants seeking ESL jobs will be confident that they get the right jobs immediately without spending so much time seeking the right placements. Both sides get the needed advantage.

Finding ESL jobs through networking is faster than looking up newspaper classified ads. You get immediate results, the right posting, and the location where you want to work! You can choose exotic Middle East countries, European settings, or Asian communities.

Wherever you wish to go, you can have the best of everything, a good job and the opportunity to see the world is at your fingertips when you course your application through creditable ESL jobs sites in the Internet.

It is an advantage to have a resume ready. Once a school needs to hire a new ESL teacher, they inform the sites. Your resume is immediately sent to the right school authority and does not have to pass through endless channels or bureaucratic red tape. Referrals for ESL jobs through the reputable sites will eliminate the thousands of dollars that will cost you in relocation.

To find more information about ESL jobs, you can visit http://www.esljob.org, this site will help you get a secure position in China, Japan, or Korea. You can also get more information especially about ESL jobs in Korea at http://www.esljobkorea.org. So before you log on, have your resume ready. It pays to be prepared with all the requirements. So log on now and check out lucrative ESL jobs. You get to see the world while sharing your expertise.

Stephen Stocker asked:

There are times of the day when special activities such as ESL classroom games are very appropriate. Although the daily school timetable varies from country to country, it is usual for children aged five to nine to have a playtime break during the morning. They stop for lunch around noon and return to class for a time during the afternoon. Regardless of the schedule, many will likely be able to stay on task until the first break but there will be some who sit and dream and others who disturb their friends. The class time directly after the morning break is good learning time. It’s a good time for the teacher to introduce the more difficult parts of the program. The last half hour before lunch, however, is a tired, very low energy time, a time when ESL classroom games can help. The afternoon follows a similar pattern to the two morning periods.

We can assume that in most countries the school day has about three low energy times that everyone feels: children feel it, and teachers feel it. It doesn’t matter if you are teaching the same children in an ESL class all day or if you are seeing them for a short period of time in an English Foreign Language class in their home country. These low energy times are the most challenging for teachers. ESL classroom games can help teachers and students learn through these times.

For children who are beginning to speak English, here is an ESL classroom game that you can prepare. Find pictures of things you have been talking about in the program you are using or in a magazine. Cut them out and you are ready to play!

ESL Classroom Game 1

Give each student a small piece of paper. Hold up one picture and ask one child to name it. (You might want to review the names of all the pictures you are going to hold up before you start.) If the child is right, let them have the picture on their desk for the duration of the game and stamp their small piece of paper with a picture or draw a star on it. If the student is wrong then put the picture behind the others in the pile. Continue with the other pictures. Pay particular attention to the children who are insecure. Ask them about pictures that you think they will know. As they gain confidence they’ll be more successful. Sometime the fear of making a mistake overwhelms them. Another approach is to have the children answer in pairs. A good follow-up activity for this ESL classroom game is to give each child one of the pictures and have them draw it on their small piece of paper and print its name under it.

ESL Classroom Game 2

Give one or two pictures plus a small piece of paper to each student. They should all be given the same number of pictures. They are to listen while you say a sentence about one of the pictures. The student who has the right picture holds it up and gets a stamp or star on their paper of book. This can be followed by having them draw the picture on their small piece of paper and print a sentence or word about it.

Amelie Mag asked:

If you’re a native English speaker from the US, UK or Canada and have an English teacher degree, you’re perfectly qualified for an ESL Korea job. By teaching English in the beautiful country of South Korea you’ll have the opportunity to become familiar with a new culture, travel and make new friends from all over the world. English teachers are on high demand in Asian countries so you’ll have no trouble at all in locating a suitable job. At myesljob.com you can find a variety of ESL jobs Korea, depending on your preferences.

Accepting an ESL Korea job means opening up to a whole new world of opportunities. Asian countries are now hiring native English teachers to work with their children and thus encouraging a much better understanding between cultures. Middle and upper class families in South Korea enroll their children in schools where they’ll be able to get a proper English education as a second language. Even employees of major corporations are now recommended to take English classes, for better international business relations. With such a high demand for English teachers in the Asian world, obtaining an ESL job isn’t at all difficult. Myesljob.com provides a great number of ESL jobs Korea and guidance to working and living in a foreign country.

There are many reasons why taking up an ESL Korea job is a very smart move. First of all, if you have an English teaching certificate but haven’t obtained a position in your native country, teaching abroad is a good solution. You can also obtain a job that is more satisfactory in an Asian country than in your country of birth. Another reason why you should consider teaching English abroad is the travel opportunity you’ll be given. Just think about it, you practically get paid to travel in an exotic Asian country. The opportunities are endless and you can learn many exciting new things about the South Korean culture. For the best ESL jobs in Korea, don’t hesitate to visit myesljob.com

Some people accept a teaching abroad opportunity to escape their daily routine back home. Others are interested in traveling and learning about different cultures. And some are simply looking to jet start their English teaching career. No matter what your reasons are, taking up an ESL Korea job can turn out to be very rewarding on all levels. South Korea is renowned for its beautiful landscape so you’ll have the opportunity to travel in wonderful locations. Furthermore, Koreans are very friendly and you’ll be able to make new friends and learn about their lifestyle. Check out the latest ESL jobs Korea at myesljob.com

Are you a graduate in an English speaking country? Have you always wanted to travel to Asia but never quite had the means or opportunity? Now, by applying for a job as an English teacher in South Korea, you’ll get your chance to travel, work and learn about a new culture. Myesljob.com offers a wide variety of ESL jobs Korea so don’t hesitate to contact us.

Bei Maniago asked:

Have you imagined yourself as one of the ESL teachers in another country and being well paid for it? The jobs in ESL offer you the chance of getting good compensation as well as residing for a spell in another country. So you get two birds with just a stone. You need not have teaching experience, but you need a Bachelors degree to qualify for a teaching post. But of course, you must have loads of patience and determination to succeed.

To get going, seek a reputable site like esljob.org to post your teaching resume. You must have TEFL certificates to back you up. Chances are you will get immediate responses. Soon you will be on your way to the place of your dreams. It is easy and convenient to post your resumes on the site. Prospective employers all over the world have posted their announcements for jobs in ESL.

To register for jobs in ESL online, you will complete a form and fill up all the required fields. Your information will be publicly displayed for potential employers. You will also have to provide a brief description about yourself. Provide the necessary information that you believe will give you an edge. You will also be required to fill up your highest academic degree and identify your teaching certificate and your other qualifications.

ESL employers will also have to register on the same site. This will be convenient because they can immediately access resumes of applications. When an ESL employer in Japan wants to check out applications, he can get a filtered list. Only applications for ESL teachers in Japan will be reviewed by the employer, so he saves time too.

When ESL employers register online, they also have to fill up the required fields for the name of their school or company. They have to provide a description of the schools too. Both applicants and employers have to agree to the terms stipulated in the site.

To find more information about jobs in ESL, you can visit http://www.esljob.org. For resumes of ESL teachers go directly to http://www.esljob.org/esl-teachers.php.

Michael G. Hines asked:

You have decided on being an ESL/EFL/TEFL teacher so you are off on the job search. Aside from the obvious considerations such as what country to work in and what training/qualifications (TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/DELTA) to obtain; there are other things a teachers should consider when looking at potential job offers.

 

There are many factors a teacher considers which will affect whether they accept a teaching position. The most obvious factor would be the content of the position (i.e. what is going to be taught). What is the school asking of you as a teacher? You must ask yourself if the ESL/EFL/TEFL job is interesting and fits into your career plans as a teacher. The person and ESL/EFL/TEFL school you will be working for is also an important consideration so you must take the time to talk to them either via email or phone. It would also be beneficial to ask to speak to other teachers from the school to find out their impressions. Knowing what the job is and whom you will be working with are the first step in deciding whether to pursue it further.

 

Some may say that the most important consideration would be salary and benefits but these should be a secondary consideration to what you want to do and who you will be working with. Regardless of the salary paid, most people will not stay at a position where they feel unsatisfied or have no growth. In addition, the people you work with or for have an enormous impact on your job satisfaction. However, when considering salary and benefits, do not focus as much on the starting salary but rather on the potential for growth and increases. Does the school have growth potential for you as a professional? Do they spell out cost-of-living increases and meritorious raises? Benefits are other areas that can supplement a position where the starting salary is not as good as you would have wished. Get a list of benefits from the company and formulate any questions you may have regarding them so that you can better discuss the position with management and other teachers at the school.

 

Another factor that may come into play with many teachers when evaluating a position is the ESL/EFL/TEFL resources provided by the school for the teacher to prepare their lessons. Teachers spend a large majority of their time preparing for upcoming classes. This requires readily available resources such as teacher edition books, computer, printer, internet access, and preferably a reference library. In addition, there should be a work area set aside at the school for teachers to plan and prepare. Whether the school already has a set curriculum/syllabus for the class to be taught and ESL/EFL/TEFL student books because the teacher may be asked to help to create these resources (i.e worksheets) for your school year if they are not provided. I have known many teachers that have felt the need to move on because of the demands of planning for a school year without adequate resources.

 

To help you find that perfect (or near perfect) ESL/EFL/TEFL teaching job, you should ask these questions to all prospective employers/schools:

1. What is the salary?

2. How many months is the teaching contract?

3. Do/Can you sponsor me for all paperwork, including teacher’s license, work permit, and visa extension?

4. How soon can you get this paperwork processed?

5. How many hours will I be teaching per week?

6. What kind of medical/travel insurance is on offer?

7. When are the starting and ending times for being at the school regardless of whether there is a class?

8. About how many school or community events a month are teachers required to attend outside normal working hours (teachers’ meetings, parents’ meetings, school festivals, seminars, etc.)?

9. Does the school have/provide ESL/EFL/TEFL student books or will I be required to make my own worksheets?

 10. Does the school have whiteboards or chalkboards?

11. Does the school provide all teaching materials needed? What are the items provided?

12. Does the school require that I attend/teach a summer camp?

13. Is there a discipline policy? What is it and how is it enforced?

14. What are the details of the teaching contract “extras” such as:

a. Resigning bonuses

b. Biannual or annual plane tickets to visit home

c. Housing allowances (if no housing allowance then ask about help finding accommodations along with cost in the area of the school)

d. Internet access both in and outside the school

e. Raise schedules

 

Searching for an ESL/TEFL/TEFL teaching position is difficult. After spending many hours on a search, making a careful decision regarding a job offer is important. Getting a job offer does not necessarily mean you should take the job. Most schools will not expect you to make a decision on the spot. You will probably be given a few days to a week to make up your mind. If they are unable to provide you with the time to make a decision then you should not consider this teaching job as a viable position. On the other hand, if you decide to go with a school without finding out the proper information, don’t blame the school when the position turns out not to be what you expected or wanted. Weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the job will help you make a more informed decision, rather than deciding on impulse.

 

When considering where in the world you want to teach, the big 3 for ESL/EFL/TEFL jobs are:

Asia: Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia are the popular spots because they have so many ESL jobs available but there are always positions coming up infrequently in places like Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia though you must be a qualified teacher to obtain these. You may even find positions for Cambodia and Laos but you should look at the reputation of employers carefully due to lack of a solid legal system for recourse. Life can become very difficult “off the beaten path”.

Europe: Everyone dreams of teaching in Greece, Italy, France or Spain but unless you are an European Union (EU) citizen it is difficult to obtain these positions. The more frequent positions are available in Eastern Europe in places like Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine and Russia. These positions don’t pay very well compared to the cost of living in some of these countries but they provide lot’s of opportunity for travel while not teaching.

The Middle East: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates (UAE) are the most common with Bahrain, Yemen and Qatar occasionally having openings. Now there are also more teaching positions available in Iraq. The Middle East is popular for the money paid for teaching positions but don’t expect much of a social life due to cultural restraints.

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