Top Reasons Why People Teach English Abroad in China
If you have ever had a friend, a family member or a friend of a friend who has traveled the world teaching English abroad you might have wondered why they do it. Maybe you thought about how they got into it or how they accomplished the task of finding a job halfway around the world. Have you ever thought about teaching English in China or Russia or even Indonesia? Why or why not? Why do some people move overseas and teach English? Many people do and many people have the experience of their lifetime. Here are some top reasons why.
To Live Overseas
** Teaching abroad is an exciting and unforgettable new life experience.
** Every day is an adventure as you wake up in a new and exciting place.
For the Challenge
** For the challenge to adapt to a new culture, learn a new language, and adapt to be the best teacher they can be.
It Looks Great on Future Job Applications
** Employers are often eager to hire those with international work experience.
** Graduate schools are eager to accept those with international experience.
To Make Money While Traveling
** Working overseas is a great way to earn money and see the world.
** Teachers often spend their off days and holidays touring the country where they work.
** Working for well established schools entitles teachers to a free airplane ticket.
To Make Friends and Connections from Around the World
** Teachers can create a diverse set of friends from places all over the world.
So, now that you know some of the top reasons why people teach abroad, would you be interested? Would you be interested in embarking on an adventure of a lifetime? There are plenty of resources out there. Try to Google search for "teach English abroad" or "teach English in china" and find out how to begin.
You can also visit English school websites to get the information you need to begin a new career teaching English Abroad or to understand in more detail why so many people are taking the challenge. EF English First the official English language trainer of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has over 100 schools in over 50 cities across China and is a great place to start.