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Sick of being back, now a new goal

Postby Optimusdinkus » February 12th, 2007

Well I want a new challenge, a new adventure. Damnit I want to work abroad now, at least for a year. I graduated in Buisness and Graphic design, Puedo hablar en espanoil, anche Italiano, und Ich kan deutche sprechen. But I dont even know where to start in getting to where I want to. Teaching is something I'd like to do, and I was thinking of South America or Spain for the time being (in english, although it doesnt matter too much). I have an account that could help pay for the menial expense of airfare and time unpaid, but I really, really, want to do this. I lived in mexico for 6 weeks to learn spanish and picked it up fairly quick, German and Italian off the street (allthough from what Im told, very good considering). So I really badly want to learn more and see more. Any suggestions on how to get started with such dreams?
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Postby Optimusdinkus » February 13th, 2007

Anyone?
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Postby skobb » February 13th, 2007

Well, you could start by checking out Dave's ESL Cafe which is the web's ESL headquarters.

If you want to be a bit more adventurous and since you already speak Spanish, I'd just research some cities you are interested in, make sure they have some English schools and then show up. You'll find something.
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Postby Sean Luxembourg » February 13th, 2007

To improve your chances, you could also take one of those TEFL 60 hr. certification courses. Then you'll be super employable when you get there.
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Postby Guy Courchesne » February 15th, 2007

I'll second that...a TEFL course is often the quickest way into a teaching job abroad and teaching abroad is probably the easiest way to learn a new language, travel, and cover your expenses while doing it. Look around at the countries you are interested in and you'll find TEFL courses offered there, which can better connect you to the local teaching market.
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