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What’s Life Like as a TEFL Teacher?
Comments from English Teachers Living and Working Overseas
“Sometimes I pinch myself. I can’t believe that I’m here in Malaysia teaching English.” Tina, Durban
“Life as a TEFL teacher is fantastic. I was terrified of what it was going to be like, what the kids would be like, the school, the food, everything. By the third day of my orientation, I felt ready to go!! … Before this, I was working in an office, bored, sitting still all day, going crazy! NOW, I can never imagine going back to that!” Jenny, High Wycombe, England
“Teaching in Seoul was very daunting at first, but I remembered what I had learned in my TEFL course and after a few weeks it became so much fun that I hardly felt like I was working at all; I felt as though I was getting paid to have a great time.” Daniel, Leicestershire
“Abso-bloody-lutely (am I allowed to say that?) fantastic! I spent 4 months working in a school in South Africa. I’m home to finish my degree and then I’m going back.” Cass, Melbourne
Pluses of Life as an English Teacher
Teaching English abroad is not all Champagne and roses, but there can be a lot of good times. Sometimes it’s magic. You’ll have opportunities to travel, immerse yourself in different cultures and learn other languages. You’ll see your own culture in a new light, meet new friends and generally just have an amazing time.
The strangest events will open your eyes to things you took for granted. I bet you thought that going into a supermarket to buy shampoo and conditioner would be easy! Think again. It can be a real challenge in Hungary! Maybe you thought a speed limit of 120 meant you had to drive at or less than a 120 kilometres per hour, well, not so in the Arab Emirates where 120 means that the speed cameras are set to 160 and everyone knows this so that’s the general speed of the traffic. You may have seen traffic hazards on the road, but head to Fujairah and you’ll find camels ambling across the roads causing untold havoc when cars are whizzing by at 160 plus kilometres per hour. There is even the weird and wonderful roadside signage you’ll discover like ‘Beware of Road Surprises’ in Oman or a ‘SOTP’ sign in Abu Dhabi (at which you are expected to stop!).
You’ll become familiar with strange architecture and learn about the history of the country you’re in. You’ll be amazed by the supportive nature of so many expat communities where your friends are like family; they’ll be there for life. You’ll smell new smells, hear new sounds and see new sights.
The Downside of Life as an English Teacher
Your job as a TEFL teacher can be exhausting and demanding. It’s an important job that requires thought and preparation. You need to be at work each day prepared and ready to teach. You need to consider how to best meet the demands of your students and keep track of those who are falling behind or struggling as well as those who are racing ahead. There is always something to learn and a different way to approach a problem and you may often wonder if a different approach could have resulted in a better outcome, but keeping on the ball is a good way of ensuring the quality of your teaching.
You might experience tension between staff and sometimes between students. Like any other workplace you may find a terrible boss or unpleasant colleagues. There may be an undersupply of resources or support. There may be too many meetings or not enough. You may be expected to teach long hours with little time for lesson preparation. Your working conditions may not be those you were led to expect. This can happen anywhere and it is up to you to make sure you check out your employer thoroughly before agreeing to a contract, and if it all goes wrong, decide if you’ll make the best of it or if you’ll move on.
As with any kind of travelling, you’ll bring yourself with you. If you’re usually grumpy and negative, you’ll probably continue to be like that unless you make a huge effort. Luckily, a new place with new people gives you exactly that opportunity. You can reinvent yourself!
A Final Word from English Teachers
“It’s like being retired, but with something to keep me busy.” Jon, Hawaii
“Thailand is the most interesting place I’ve worked. Being a largely Buddhist country, the people have some interesting thoughts about life.” Sarah, Norfolk
About the Author
I'm totally passionate about travel, it's been my life and work for a good few years! My travel adventures haven't really been about seeing monuments etc but far more about people and getting off the beaten track. Even in a country that has large numbers of tourists you can still find hidden places if you look hard enough, living and working in country gives you such a different perception of it and more of a chance to absorb the local culture. I would like to share my many experiences and offer a little advice if I can to fellow travellers or anyone who is just about to set off on a life changing trip!
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