Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language At An Older Age
The recession has created many unemployed people who have been in a job since they started work. Little coverage has been given to the 40 to 50 year olds who have been forced out of their roles due to redundancy. Many of these people are more proactive when it comes to looking for a new job.
Without the security of their old job, these people are more willing to try a totally new career that they have always dreamt about. Teaching English as a second or Foreign language which used to be seen as a backpacker’s job or for freshly graduated students is growing in popularity with this age group.
Men and women aged between 40 and 60 who have left work either voluntarily or as part of a redundancy package make up the largest number or newly qualified or training TEFL teachers. They often have grown up children and fewer financial worries than people aged five or ten years younger than them, having been able to pay off more of their mortgage during the past economic prosperity. This makes it easier for them to uproot to a foreign country to begin teaching English as a second or foreign language.
Some of the most popular countries for TEFL teachers to work in include China and Japan, Thailand, Spain, Italy, Brazil and Columbia. South America and Asia are probably the two most popular continents. Small classes and short working hours mixed with a relaxed way of life make teaching there an ideal job.
more often than not a degree will be necessary before becoming a TEFL teacher. You can choose to complete a qualification course in the UK or in a foreign country that has the appropriate language schools and the courses are mixed in terms of format and teaching experience. You will need to demonstrate the ability to manage a classroom and provide evidence of classroom teaching before you are certified. TEFLWorld and similar websites will provide you with more information on teaching English as a second or foreign language.
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