Post: #1

I know the opportunities are slim, but I'm considering teaching english and would prefer France, Germany/Austria, or maybe Czech republic. Does anyone have any knowledge on good sites to look at? It seems that many are scams.

Post: #2

Forget Germany and Austria, everyone learns English from 4th grade on. The only gig would be teaching business English to adults. I don't know about France and Czech Rep though.

Post: #3

How about the UK? London especially. I haven't heard much English there!

Post: #4

TEFL always has jobs in Europe. Especially in Czech

Post: #5

My buddy teaches in Spain and makes 500 euro a week. Catch is he's lived there nearly ten years, been teaching five, and has fluent Spanish. Don't think it's the type of job someone with a TEFL could show up and get.

Post: #6

Tefl.com is your best bet. You can search for opportunities by country.

You probably know but a CELTA is the required qualification for most jobs. PM if you need any more info.

Post: #7

Read the site http://www.eslcafe.com

They have forums for every country you messaged.

Generally the impression I've gotten from reading it is that as an American, it'll be tough but not impossible to get a job, since the work visas are given to Europeans first, and Brits/Irish snatch up all the jobs in Western Europe.

It's of course possible but compared to Asia or Latin America, nowhere near as easy.

This isn't my personal experience tho so ask around on that site.

Post: #8

(01-07-2014 04:15 AM)void Wrote:  Forget Germany and Austria, everyone learns English from 4th grade on. The only gig would be teaching business English to adults.

And who teaches those 4th graders English? I spent about 6 months in Vienna, plently of ESL jobs if you are willing to teach kindergartners. Thats actually the main market. If you want to teach business English, you will almost certainly need a CELTA and that will set you back about $2K.

Post: #9

Western Europe is largely off-limits for non-EU citizens due to visa issues. Not to mention low pay due to low demand as mentioned.

CELTA in Poland runs at low as $1,100. One of the cheapest places to do it. Mine in Atlanta was $2,800.

Post: #10

Hey, presidentcarter, how's it working out for you in Moscow? I got my CELTA back in August 2012 and ultimately only lasted 6 months in TEFL in Kazakhstan/Spain. Shittiest job I've ever had and the hours were atrocious; when I was in Kazakhstan I had to be there 7:00 - 21:00 daily. I'm surprised I lasted that long. I'd agree with English Teacher X that ultimately there's no future in TEFL and that it's a job for degenerates/losers. I'm glad I tried it, though, so I'd have no regrets in the future.

Post: #11

This is not a practical route, especially considering it seems like you're a teacher with no experience.

Generally speaking, teaching English at European schools is done by retired teachers with dual passports already retired and collecting pensions elsewhere.

1. It's hard, if not impossible for non-EU citizens to secure a work permit in these countries.
2. The pay is low because of the demand to teach in Europe. Combined with the cost of living, it's impossible to live the lifestyle you probably want on your salary.

A school isn't going to hire you with no experience in this part of the world because they simply don't have to.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but I'm neck deep in the international job search at the moment with a number of years of US based teaching with stellar transcripts and references and can't get a sniff, or find a gig that can support me sans a supplemental income.

Post: #12

(01-07-2014 05:09 PM)Ubietza Wrote:  Hey, presidentcarter, how's it working out for you in Moscow? I got my CELTA back in August 2012 and ultimately only lasted 6 months in TEFL in Kazakhstan/Spain. Shittiest job I've ever had and the hours were atrocious; when I was in Kazakhstan I had to be there 7:00 - 21:00 daily. I'm surprised I lasted that long. I'd agree with English Teacher X that ultimately there's no future in TEFL and that it's a job for degenerates/losers. I'm glad I tried it, though, so I'd have no regrets in the future.

TEFL is working out nicely. I usually work 20 real hours (so not academic hours) or less a week (not counting my commute which can sometimes be a few hours per day). I don't make much, but I have a nice, new, FREE high-rise apartment and I get by. I'm not trying to really make it big doing this, it's just a means to live here for a few years. There are guys pulling $5k+/month doing all private lessons BUT they are the exception and work very hard. If you stay a few years though, $3-4k on a pretty regular schedule is doable.

Sounds like you got used and abused. PM me if you want more detailed advice if you ever plan on doing it again.

Post: #13

Teaching english in Poland...

Who can give me some information / advice on that?

I am a native speaker, but suck at english and usually think most people are cunts.
But I'm willing to do any job for money.

Post: #14

(03-10-2014 05:44 AM)spalex Wrote:  Teaching english in Poland...

Who can give me some information / advice on that?

I am a native speaker, but suck at english and usually think most people are cunts.
But I'm willing to do any job for money.

BUMP.

I am interested in opportunities in Poland too.