ITA Alumni Answer 9 Burning Questions about Teaching Abroad
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ITA ALUMNI answer 9 burning questions about teaching
abroad!
…and here’s what they have to tell you!
Where do I even start?
-Denise L., South Korea
Do lots of research in advance and make sure to speak with an ITA Advisor.”
“Read more about Denise’s time in South Korea here!
Do I need to know another language to
teach abroad?
-Erin L., Italy
I would recommend brushing up on the language of the country before you go, even if most people speak basics English. Don’t let the language scare you off though- you will pick it up a lot when you get there!”
“Read more about Erin’s time in Italy here!
What do I need to know about finances?
-Samantha S., Italy
Although I am making enough money to live, there is so much to do here and between you and the friends you make, you will end up spending more money than expected so save lots of money from working and also BUDGET!”
“Read more about Samantha’s time in Italy here!
Gustavo O., Japan
Before deciding to pack up everything and leave, give yourself plenty of time to plan ahead and save enough money for the move and the first couple of months of living expenses.”
“Read more about Gustavo’s time in Japan here!
How do you make friends abroad?
-Michelle G., Japan
Remember to keep active and take advantage of what the country has to offer. I told myself that I would try to meet new people or do something exciting every weekend. I followed this and soon found myself with many friends and great memories… and I’m a shy person!”
“Read more about Michelle’s time in Japan here!
Do I need to be TEFL certified?
-Erin L., Italy
I would not have been as confident in my teaching or as prepared for what to expect if I did not have my TEFL training. It is definitely a must if you are going to teach English abroad.”
“Read more about Erin’s time in Italy here!
-Colin B., Spain
The online TEFL course helped me review English grammar which was necessary before I started to teach the subject to others. Having English as your mother-tongue does not necessarily mean you know its construction and grammar rules.”
“Read more about Colin’s time in Spain here!
Do you have any advice on
interviewing for teaching positions?
-Cynthia M., Malaysia
Remember in your interviews that the school is interviewing for you as well, not just you for them. Ask them how long their teachers stay at the school on average. Ask what kind of a support network you will have. If they’re not sympathetic to your concerns in the interview, then they may not be willing to help you once you are working for them.”
“Read more about Cynthia’s time in Malaysia here!
What are your students like?
-Shannon E., Ecuador
My students are constantly asking me about where I am from: it is also your job to open their eyes to the ways of the world and to help them form an acceptance of other people and cultures.”
“Read more about Shannon’s time in Ecuador here!
How do you acclimate to a new culture?
-Kelsey C., Italy
DO AS THE ROMANS DO! Watch how Romans live and mimic what they do-I haven’t had a real culture shock and I owe it all to trying hard to acclimate to the culture. Leave your old habits behind.”
“Read more about Kelsey’s time in Italy here!
-Sarah F., Republic of Georgia
Be open-minded and experience a culture that can be very different from your own. Some things that you think are rude or weird might not be abroad and vice versa.”
“Read more about Sarah’s time in Georgia here!
-Jacqueline D., Slovenia
Leave your expectations about life in your home country. Embrace all of the differences abroad and living in a new culture, and try to immerse yourself in local activities and learn the language.”
“Read more about Jacqueline’s time in Slovenia here!
Any last words of advice?
-Emmie J., Peru
Be open minded and don’t forget you are the foreigner...living and working in a country with different ways, beliefs and ethics. We are not just teachers; we are students too.”
“Read more about Emmie’s time in Peru here!
-Jason F., Costa Rica
If you want something that badly you will get it. I never gave up and now I live life the way I want. Slicing pineapple by morning, teaching by day, surfing by afternoon, and drinking rum by sunset.”
“Read more about Jason’s time in Costa Rica here!
-Tamie A., Germany
Do it! Don’t allow yourself too much time to second guess it, because you will always find a way to make excuses as to why it shouldn’t be done.”
“Read more about Tamie’s time in Germany here!
-Mitch A., ThailandHave fun- you are living someone’s dream - yours!!”“
Read more about Mitch’s time in Thailand here!
For more alumni insight, check out these alumni articles, interviews & videos!
Want to learn more about teaching abroad?
Visit us at:www.InternationalTEFLAcademy.com
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