The host institutions will offer you beddings, cooking utensils, TV, furniture, etc. for free. And clothes are much cheaper in China. You only need to take about one-month change of clothes. If you have extra room in your 2 suitcases, you may put in a few more pieces.

Native English speakers are preferred but not required as long as you have a good command of the English language and do not have much of a foreign accent. There are many teachers in China who were not born in but educated in English speaking countries with not much of a foreign accent. There are many ESL/EFL teachers in China who did not educate in English speaking countries but have taught very well.

No, you don't have to. The Chinese Culture Center offers on site training in Columbia, South Carolina. If you are not in Columbia, SC, you may take your training online or by correspondence. This training only prepares you with some basics in colloquial Chinese. Once you are in China, your host institution will assign a bilingual colleague to help you around with your work and life there. If the school offers Chinese classes, you may take one Chinese Course for free each Semester.

Yes, your spouse can teach with you if he/she passes our interview and the overall background evaluation.

Being an English teacher will be a rewarding experience. Taking an online TEFL course will enable those interested in teaching as a career to get quickly started and develop from there. For those interested in teaching English for a shorter time and/or simply wanting to feel what teaching is like, it will be an opportunity to also visit several different places. Many companies and regular schools value international experience.

We have a large placement network all over China with schools of all levels as well as cities. Where you go depends on our arrangements with the schools.

Yes, it is possible to gain college 4-9 credits while teaching in our program. They must first be approved by a faculty advisor in your department as either a Independent Study or Internship. Independent studies typically require you to submit a proposal of intent detailing how the study applies to your learning interests. The department head may also be required to sign off on your proposal.

There is a 3 year limit on foreign expert holders teaching consecutive time with any one public university. This "Rule" is ten years old. No "Rule" eminating from Beijing is universally enforced throughout China due to autonomous and semi-autonomous regions and special economic zones which have the right to adopt and implement their own rules. Beijing's edicts are just guidelines except for schools under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education.

No. Korean immigration law states that teachers MUST hold a 4-year university or college degree in order to qualify for a teaching work visa. On the degree must be the words "Bachelor of...?? 2-year technical degrees, 2-year nursing degrees, and other specialized course certificates do not qualify.

Yes. We have frequent visitors from other countries coming to us to learn English. Language learning is largely a question of motivation and opportunity. For most non-English speakers it makes obvious sense to learn English to enhance their life and career prospects. Learning is encouraged by the worldwide presence of English in Anglo-American culture. No wonder that we get such good feedback from our overseas clients.

If your spoken and written English is of average standard you should be able to teach EFL. Some people may feel they are too shy to teach but this can be overcome; indeed many people are astonished at how much more outgoing they become after a spell in the classroom.

Yes. In addition we can also organise visits to the Bournemouth Law Courts. Normally you visit the Law Courts with your teacher as part of your course so that your teacher will be able to give you feedback after the visit if there is a problem with the language . The school also has access to a number of guest speakers including lawyers who can give you information about the legal system in the UK.

There are several resources in our Career Resource Centre that may help you. We have a binder on International Opportunities in Teaching English as a Second Language and periodicals such as The International Educator and Transitions Abroad with information on teaching abroad. They outline what you need in order to work and study abroad as a teacher.

Both, or neither. Since we don't focus on equitation or on preparing horses and riders for the competition arena, we don't worry about what kind of saddle your horse is wearing. Our trainer has experience with Saddleseat, Huntseat, Western, harness, halter/showmanship, sidesaddle and more. She generally rides client horses in a Western saddle, but may occasionally use a dressage-style English saddle. Students may ride in any saddle that feels comfortable to them and fits the horse.

A degree is often not required to teach EFL/ESL. The more important qualification is some kind of TEFL certificate. Experience can also count highly. The snag is that in many countries, especially in Asia and the Middle East, a working permit will not be granted without a degree. So a degree is more to satisfy the country's authorities than the language institute's real requirements.

The basic qualifications are: being a native speaker of English, having a minimum BA degree and commitment to teaching, loving China and its people. Clear, well-spoken English and a good knowledge of the fundamentals of English grammar. Teaching experience and/or certificate is preferred but not a must. For those interested in a long-term career in ESL teaching, however, it is strongly recommended that teaching qualifications be attained.

English is not widely used in China; however there are some English speakers in Beijing and Shanghai. Shanghai is easier for individuals with little or no Chinese language ability. Participants are advised to bring a Mandarin phrase book. People living in China certainly have no reason to panic about the current situation of bird flu. However, it is also no time for complacency. The best thing to do is to be both informed and prepared.

Yes. If you want to find a job in certain subject/specialty areas, please make it clear on your application. If you are a native speaker of other foreign languages, we might also place you in China to teach your native language other than English.

Yes! In addition to our study abroad programs we offer full-service job placement for native English speakers. We have a wide variety of positions available year-round for all education and experience backgrounds. Please e-mail us your resume and we will find a job for you!

The simple answer is no. Our teachers and students come from the international community so we prefer to think of our English as international. Students will be used to hearing English from all around the world.

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Teaching experience is definitely preferred, but not required. We are looking for volunteers who have enthusiasm and desire to learn about Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL). All volunteers are strongly encouraged to enroll in TESOL classes and observe ESL classes once accepted. VIA provides a two-week introductory TESOL course in Thailand that will cover basic syllabus design, lesson planning, and classroom management.

No, you do not have to speak other languages fluently in order to teach. Some students will prefer that you don’t know their native language. It forces them to communicate with you in English. If you do know the host country’s language be careful of using it as a ¨crutch¨; some of the best international language schools insist that only the language being taught is spoken during class.

The majority of English 2020 students have all studied in the intense program of Yoon's English Home Study Program. The ones who have not, have usually already studied English in other private institutions or in kindergarten. Korean elementary kids start studying English in the public schools at 3rd grade. It would be very rare to see a student in your classroom who has not in some shape or form studied English before.

We are not a Bible college and our main classes are in English. However, we offer Bible study classes, Mission practical lessons, and preaching opportunities for students who want to prepare for missionary work or study. We are also happy to help students prepare for Bible College entry study.

History interests me more, and I know a lot more about it. While I understand math, I would have a hard time explaining it to people.

A daunting task in such a short period - and an impossible one, especially as grammar is just one of many topics on the syllabus ! At the start of the course one of trainees' main concerns is often their perceived lack of awareness of English grammar. What the course aims to do is to provide an overview of some of the main 'problem areas' and, perhaps more importantly, to equip trainees to be able to work out or find solutions to grammatical problems themselves.

This program is for current college students, recent college graduates, and professionals with equal experience from English speaking countries. If you are not a native-English speaker from one of these countries you may still meet the criteria depending on your confidence in the English language. Anyway you should consult your GEC Advisor for more information. You also need:

Yes. All of our schools teach Business English. This can either be part of a General English course or a fully specialised and intensive Business or Executive course. You can also choose a one-to-one course, combination course or a tailor-made course.