Researching "Teach English Abroad" programs? Here are answers to the 4 most common TEFL questions.

1. Answering The 4 Most Common TEFL
Questions
Researching "Teach English Abroad" programs? Here are answers to the 4
most common TEFL questions.
If you're thinking about venturing into the world of TEFL ("Teaching English as a
Foreign Language"), congratulations! Heading abroad to teach people how to speak
English is an experience that you and your students will never forget.
But before you decide to pack up and head out, you've probably got a ton of questions.
The answers to these 4 common TEFL questions will help you make an informed
decision about whether this path is right for you:
1. "Is there really a demand for TEFL professionals?"
Unlike other industries, the number of Teaching English Abroad jobs is constantly
increasing because so many people dream of learning English. Some want to take
advantage of better career opportunities, while others simply want to be able to watch
English TV shows and understand the meaning behind popular English songs.
Either way, by Teaching English Abroad you can feel good knowing that you're doing
something that will really make an impact on people's lives!
2. "Is it hard to get a job?"
Not when you work with a great TEFL program! Your school should have plenty of
advisors, alumni, and other job networking resources on hand to point you in the right
direction and to help you find opportunities that you may not have heard about
otherwise.

2. Consider that, right now, thousands of people are teaching English abroad. When
their contracts are up, their schools will need people to replace them. The opportunities
are definitely there; you just need experts who can help you find them!
3. "Is this just a temporary job, or can I make teaching English abroad my
career?"
That's the great thing about TEFL -- you can do it for as long as you want! Even if you
only sign a one-year contract to start off, there is such a demand for TEFL professionals
that you'll be able to find another position if your school can't keep you when your
contract is up.
In fact, the good TEFL programs will be happy to help you find a job for the rest of your
life, if you want!
4. "Where will I end up?"
People who get their TEFL certification wind up teaching conversational English to
students in all corners of the world. People who are interested in Teaching English
Abroad are always welcome in Asia, but you can certainly stay in this hemisphere if you
want to. In fact, there are a number of TEFL opportunities in Mexico and throughout
South America.
Plus, if you're afraid to end up in a giant, bustling, foreign city, don't be. Not all TEFL
jobs are in big cities. In fact, there are plenty of teaching opportunities in smaller
suburbs and even rural areas. After all, there are students everywhere -- and they're all
interested in learning English!