Many people dream of starting a new life in another country and earning a TEFL certificate is a great way to make that dream a reality. One of the obstacles to moving abroad is finding work that you are able to do to support yourself comfortably overseas. Unless you already work for a company that has offices in your desired location it can seem difficult to find a way to earn money abroad. However, as a qualified English teacher your skills will be in demand in almost all countries around the world and you are highly likely to find work in your dream destination.
A TEFL certificate also enables you to earn money while travelling. Rather than spending just a short while in a handful of countries before your savings run out and you have to head home, you can earn a living while taking the time to get to know each country you visit in ways ordinary travelers cannot. This can be a great option for when the economy in your home country is not doing so well and jobs are not as plentiful as you could hope. Spending a year or two teaching abroad not only keeps you employed during rough times back home but also equips you with valuable skills that you can use when you do return to the domestic job market.
Teaching English as a volunteer is a very popular and rewarding experience and there are many organizations recruiting volunteer English teachers to work with some of the most impoverished people in the world.
Working as an English teacher, as a volunteer or not, gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of your students. You may be helping students learn language skills that help them escape poverty, or to help get that promotion they've been after at work, or to get the opportunity to study abroad. Whatever the needs of your students, you are bound to make an impact on their lives.
As international travel and global communications become easier and easier many people are choosing to make their retirement funds go further by retiring to countries that offer them better value and often better weather than they get back home. However, those retiring in a foreign country can often feel cut off from their new surroundings. Teaching English is an excellent way to get involved with your local community and feel a part of your new home. It is also a good way to supplement your pension and keep active.
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