Fancy working abroad this summer?
Have you always wanted to spend your summers doing something
more than just the usual routines of visiting family and nights out with
friends? Then why not challenge yourself to working abroad next summer. If you
can’t quite cope with waking up praying that another summer’s day isn’t spoiled
by a Great British downpour in the middle of July, then, why not?
A great way to get out of the country, travel, and work to
get paid and give yourself a financial bumper for the winter months, is to
teach English abroad as a foreign language. Having the choice to either find
work teaching children or adults, traveling to countries such as France, Italy,
China, and many more, there’s sure to be a destination waiting just for you to
spend your summer doing something amazing.
How can I do it?
The first thing you will need to attain is a certificate of
T.E.F.L, or CELTA, to enable you to gain employment and learn valuable skills
that will help you. There are many to choose from, but choose wisely, as some
may be more appropriate for the type of work you want than others. The majority
of placements across summer months ask for a minimum of 100 hours’ worth of
T.E.F.L training, which sounds a lot, but dedicating just one hour each day
will see you complete it in less than six months.
Is T.E.F.L something I can really do?
The first thing to understand is that teaching any age group
of people a new language requires patience, enthusiasm, and dedication. The
majority of days will cover a working span of over 12 hours, often with none
stop attentive care and conversation, especially working with children. This
can be extremely exhausting, but what you are deprived of in rest is made up
for in reward. Being able to wake up and teach a class, or a range of
activities and sports, singing songs, and partaking in improvisational
sketches, are just some of the things required as part and parcel of the job.
Each company and country can offer you something different, so bare this in
mind when applying for a job you think you may want.
How do I apply and choose where to go?
The majority of online courses have links, associates, and a
directory of companies that look for hundreds of applicants each year to go and
work for them. The most difficult part can be choosing which one will benefit
you the most, and what you will gain the most satisfaction from. Each place can
have its own appeal, whether it’s purely teaching in a classroom in China,
sporting activities and camping in Spain, or being in the Alps in France,
Austria, or Italy whilst working; there are so many different destinations that
can offer you much more than just a job for the summer.
How much does it cost?
The courses can vary in price depending on how many hours
you do, and what company you go with. A rough guide price for a 100 hour
certificate could be anywhere from £100 - £250. Look out for special offers,
and student discount. The majority of offers run in the start of the New Year,
which will also allow you enough time to start and complete the course before
the summer starts. A lot of companies start their recruitment processes around
February/March time, so start looking as soon as you are underway with your
course to see what’s available.
The Qualification itself
T.E.F.L qualifications last a lifetime, although it is
always good to renew your skills and learn updated training methods. The high
majority will allow you to teach anywhere in the world where there is a need
for the job. It can open doors to spend months or even years working in other
countries, travelling around, and meeting new and exciting people. Not to
mention the fact of being paid to do something amazing and so rewarding. It is
a fantastic statement to place on a C.V, and an achievement to be able to teach
new skills and make lifelong friends.
So what are you waiting for? Next time summer is here, make
sure you’re not left wishing you had done something different.
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