In this category you’ll find articles on each country in the world where there are opportunities to teach English as a foreign or second language. And there are plenty!!!
For each country you’ll find some general info about the place, the kind of qualifications and visa requirements you will need to go and work there, the kind of typical teaching conditions you’re likely to find there and what it is like to live in that country with information about the cost of living, taxation, and so on.
The southernmost of the three Baltic States (the others being Estonia and Latvia) Lithuania is perched between three separate European cultures and for the TEFL teacher offers a wealth of new cultures and experiences. While slightly more challenging for finding work than its near neighbor, Estonia, Lithuania offers a rewarding […]
WARNING The Department of State warned U.S. citizens against all travel to Libya and recommends that U.S. citizens currently in Libya depart immediately. The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise against all travel to Libya due to the ongoing fighting, threat of terrorist attacks and kidnap against foreigners from ISIL-affiliated […]
Generally speaking, the demand for native speakers – with or without qualifications – is increasing in Latvia and the other Baltic States. However, the economic hardship that still prevails here means that relatively few paid opportunities exist for expatriate teachers. Although ordinary people are very keen to learn English, they […]
Laos (capital Vientiane) is the poorest and least developed country in South East Asia so it definitely is not a place for teachers who wish to earn well and put money aside. However, if what appeals to you is Laos’ culture with its Buddhist thinking, attitudes and behavior, or Laos […]
Kuwait is a small but very cosmopolitan country with workers and expatriates from many different countries living there. There is a thriving EFL market for the right kind of teacher. Living Conditions Kuwait is not necessarily the most interesting country to teach in when it comes to nightlife, going out, […]