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Blog Category: Country Guides

Teaching English in Singapore‏‎

Singapore is a city-state on the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula. For many years it was a British colony until independence in 1963 when it merged with other local states to form Malaysia‏‎. However, two years later it seceded from Malaysia and became...

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Teaching English in Panama‏‎

TEFL/TESOL in Panama Panama is a narrow isthmus which links Central America to South America. It is a major business centre and also home to the Panama Canal which links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Introduction Although the official language is Spanish, due to a...

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Teaching English in Bolivia

TEFL/TESOL in Bolivia Bolivia, often referred to as the "Tibet of the Americas", is a very poor country where education is a luxury for many of the poorer children who earn their living on the streets from a very early age. The highest concentration of Bolivians is to...

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Teaching English in Bulgaria

Since the end of Communism Bulgaria, like its neighbouring countries in the Eastern Bloc, has experienced some growth and a push towards westernization. However, the economic crises that has hit hard many of the former soviet satellite states has inevitably affected...

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Teaching English in Malaysia

Malaysia offers many employment opportunities to English teachers. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and this is where the majority of jobs are. The Malaysian government have recently set up a number of new initiatives to raise the overall standard of English...

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Teaching English in Romania

TEFL/TESOL in Romania Romania is a stunningly beautiful country and has a reputation for giving a warm and friendly reception to foreigners. Since the fall the USSR and Romania entering the European Union‏‎, English has taken over as the predominant language taught in...

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Teaching English in South Africa‏‎

The Republic of South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa. South Africa is the only country in the world with three capital cities. Cape Town, the largest of the three, is the legislative capital; Pretoria is the administrative capital; and Bloemfontein is...

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Teaching English in Canada‏‎

TEFL/TESOL in Canada There are a vast number of ESL‏‎ schools in Canada that attract many students from abroad. Students can choose to learn English against the backdrop of an incredible and diverse country. Needless to say, competition amongst schools pushes the...

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Teaching English in Cuba

English jobs are available in Cuba but with the current state of the economy, preference for jobs is often given to Cubans. One way to overcome this is to be qualified and a native speaker; jobs then, can be found. One possibility is going to Cuba with a volunteer...

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Teaching English in Portugal

Portugal is a modern, developed democracy with a distinguished history. It is the westernmost country of Europe bordered on the one side by Spain and the other by the Atlantic Ocean with a pleasant Mediterranean climate. It has a population of about 10 million with a...

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Teaching English in Austria‏‎

TEFL/TESOL in Austria‏‎ There is always a demand for qualified teachers of English in Austria. It is a stunning country and if you like the mix of healthy outdoor life and historic cities then you are in for a treat! Qualifications for Austria The usual requirements...

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Teaching English in Albania‏‎

Albania is a small country in southeastern Europe struggling to overcome more than 40 years of almost complete isolation. With its chronic unemployment, poor social services and impoverishment it is quite poor by European standards. The current population of Albania...

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Teaching English in Rwanda‏‎

Popularly known as ‘the land of a thousand hills’, Rwanda is a landlocked country in Africa with lush vegetation, a wide variety of wildlife, endless mountains and stunning scenery which includes six volcanoes, twenty-three lakes and numerous rivers, some forming the...

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Teaching English in the Netherlands

The Dutch economy is very internationally focused, being based largely on foreign trade. A large number of international and international companies are based in the Netherlands (or Holland as it is sometimes called) and English as well as Dutch is widely used in...

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Teaching English in Hungary‏‎

TEFL/TESOL in Hungary English language schools in Hungary usually require applicants to hold a TEFL certificate such as the ICAL TEFL Certificate and have at least one year's teaching experience. However less qualified native English speakers can still find work,...

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Teaching English in Hong Kong

TEFL in Hong Kong Hong Kong is a thriving metropolis and officially part of China. It was ruled for many years by the British and this, combined with its status as a major port, makes English an important language there. The opportunities for TEFL teachers are great...

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Teaching English in Egypt

TEFL/TESOL in Egypt Egypt is situated in North Africa. It has a population of 83 million and much of its income derives from tourism where English‏‎ is required. Finding Work Demand for English teachers is high in Egypt but finding a teaching job for a foreigner is no...

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Teaching English in the USA

The TESOL job market in the USA is organized differently from what most teachers are used to abroad. Unlike most countries where TESOL jobs can be found in private language schools of all sizes shapes and forms, TESOL opportunities in the US are mainly found in...

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Teaching English in Australia

Language schools in Australia have traditionally taught students from China, South Korea, Japan and other Pacific Rim countries who visit Australia for a few weeks or more to learn English and see the country. In the early 2000s the slowdown in the Asian economy meant...

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Teaching English in the Ukraine

Demand for English teachers in Eastern Europe is growing, and the Ukraine is no exception. Though the Ukraine has not been given any immediate prospect of European Union membership, the possibility of being granted market economy status has boosted its need to...

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Teaching English in Mongolia

Mongolia is a former communist country that lies between Russia‏‎ and China. This article looks at opportunities for TEFL teachers there. It famous for Genghis Khan and its nomadic culture but Mongolia is also a modern country, developing fast. The country's...

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Teaching English in Ireland

Ireland is a beautiful country with a healthy tourist industry attracting thousands of foreigners every year. People visit Ireland not only for its natural beauties and historical heritage but also to learn English where English is spoken. NB for simplicity, we are...

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Teaching English in Cyprus‏‎

TEFL/TESOL in Cyprus Working as an English teacher in Cyprus means holding a degree and a TESL/TEFL Certificate, which is a pretty standard set of qualifications for the industry, but then experience is also required in most places. Teaching children in Cyprus is big...

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Teaching English in Azerbaijan‏‎

TEFL/TESOL in Azerbaijan Since independence from Russia, Azerbaijan has been keen to assert its own identity and anxious to learn English‏‎ to engage with the West. In addition, the recent oil boom means that the country has moved a long way in a short space of time....

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Teaching English in the Czech Republic‏‎

TEFL/TESOL in the Czech Republic The Czech Republic has a rich and varied history. Once known as Bohemia it formed around the city of Prague and following the First World War became the core of Czechoslovakia. After the Second World War it became communist, later...

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Teaching English in Ecuador‏‎

TEFL/TESOL in Ecuador The best English schools in Ecuador (often in the captial, Quito)require their teachers to have a TEFL Certificate such as the ICAL TEFL Certificate Course. Understandably, Ecuadorians want to make sure the person they will be paying for their...

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Teaching English in Turkey

Although jobs in State schools in Turkey are possible, most are in the thriving private schools which also usually pay better. With demand outstripping supply, jobs are fairly easy to come by and the private lesson market is booming (although some schools don't allow...

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Teaching English in Dubai

Dubai is part of the United Arab Emirates (the UAE), a federation of 7 small states or emirates in the The Middle East. For more information on teaching conditions in Dubai and the UAE, please visit: Teaching English in the UAE‏‎. Dubai Infographic In the meantime, if...

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Teaching English in Chile

In Chile the Ministry of Education is on a mission - at least on paper - to promote the teaching of the English language at all school levels, and steps have been taken to develop curricula and programs that will allow all Chileans to learn English from an early age....

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Teaching English in Mexico

Mexico is a beautiful country with some amazing cities. Its proximity to the USA‏‎ makes it a very popular destination for American teachers, many of whom work on tourist visas returning home periodically to have them renewed. Qualifications Along with a a degree...

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