Teaching English abroad is not only an incredible opportunity to build up your professional repertoire but also an invaluable chance to broaden your cultural horizons and truly contribute as a true citizen of the globalized world. However, when the time comes to deciding where to go, there are many factors to take into consideration: your individual goals, the salary, the charm of the local culture, your appetite for adventure, a long-held dream of living and visiting a place, or simply the different requirements depending on the country or general area you choose.

In terms of location, most people think of Asia, since this continent is generally regarded as the place where the greatest demand for TEFL teachers lies. Among the many possible reasons for this is the wish for many Asians to get an education at or even to emigrate to countries where English is the native language. This could be caused by the fact that today, the English language reigns supreme in all respects. For instance, English is studied as a foreign language throughout the world and is employed by a majority of Internet users. Of the 163 member nations of the U.N., more use English as their official language than any other, and people who count English as their mother tongue make up less than 10% of the world's population but possess over 30% of the world's economic power.

As a direct result, there is a growing global demand for English proficiency that has given birth to all sorts of TEFL jobs worldwide, and of course, this means that for those teachers that are TEFL/TESOL certified, career opportunities abroad can be countless.

So… how do you get started? Well, you need to carefully choose an internationally renowned and accredited TEFL course that will get you on your way to travelling the world and working overseas, such as the ones Global TEFL provides. We offer the best online TEFL / TESOL courses that will allow you to carry on with your daily life and study at your own pace while planning your ideal getaway.

Once you have completed the course and earned your Global TEFL certification, you will be able to show potential employers worldwide that you are prepared and committed to teaching English as a foreign or second language depending on the context and that you take your career and job opportunities seriously.

The next step will be to decide whereabouts in the globe you wish to teach. Global TEFL’s Jobs Department can assist you in finding a job abroad. Global TEFL will also provide information on how to write your TEFL CV, TEFL job interviewing techniques, work visa, country information, and much more.

O.K. then… now that you know what you need to undertake an overseas adventure, and if you are ready to start your training as an English teacher, go to our Courses and Fees section to book your course today and start a new life experience.

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