Should I Do A TEFL Course To Teach English Abroad?

Lazmarr · February 17, 2018

I've been away from the forums for quite some time, popping in once in a while.

Granted, the question is pretty off topic, but I would like some opinions.

I'm looking at undertaking a TEFL course so that I may teach English abroad in Asia. However I don't know if I should or not.

It's a pretty big decision and I literally have today to decide. The course costs £250 and gets me certified as being able to Teach English as a Foreign Language.

I'm just having conflicting thoughts about it since I will have to leave most of my things behind; and if I manage to secure a job but I find I'm absolutely terrible and they hate me then it's kind of a waste. I'd have to learn the language whilst I'm there so there's that too; although I have read that that's not so much of an issue as I would be an assistant English teacher.

I'd also have to make new friends as well, which would likely be difficult

Canada EH · February 17, 2018

lol those TEFL are low bottom jobs, I know people who actually have teaching degrees and they get paid more

Monkey Dust · February 17, 2018

Depends if you want to live in Asia or not. The chap who is Abroad in Japan went there as an English teaching assistant. His early videos cover it a fair bit and should give you an idea what you're getting into, especially if you want to go to Japan.

You will have to put in a lot of time learning the language, it will be a lot more difficult than picking up another European language. If you're not a great linguist, and like me struggle to learn French, probably not the right move for you. But otherwise a good way to get a language on your CV (resume for Americans) that few other have.