An easy way to make money by working abroad is to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Many travellers or people on gap year adventures find it is an ideal way to pick up some extra cash as they go, to boost their ever-dwindling bank balances as the months pass by. Other wannabe educators try teaching to see if they like the work before committing to a full-time career, and choose to go abroad as it is simpler to find a short-term job teaching in other countries than in their own. But how does it feel to be taught English as a foreign language? As a native of England, I will never know for sure, but have personally experienced the gut-wrenching terror of not understanding a single word my teacher is saying. Often, people who set out to teach English abroad cannot speak t...

By Lucian Reed-Drake To learn to teach English, you have to go back to school. Well almost. TEFL Worldwide Prague does exactly what it says on the tin. Accepted around the globe, this 4-week certified course in the Czech Republic’s capital, teaches you the trade of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and is the passport to finding your dream job in the world’s most exotic places. TEFL Worldwide Prague The highly reputed British and American owned school started back in January 2004, and is the brainchild of Cheryl Drabova, Terry Prosser and Paul Whitaker, who between them have over 30 years experience training teachers and recruiting students to teach English abroad. So just what is so good about teaching English abroad? “This is the perfect way for someone to ...

Megan found out about teaching English in South Korea from her boyfriend’s cousin. His cousin had been teaching in Korea for over a year. After hearing about all of his amazing experiences Megan decided that she had to get in on the action. Here’s how her story unfolded. How long is your contract? I have been teaching here for 5 months. My contract is for one year, but I plan on coming back to teach for an additional year. What was the salary like? The average teacher makes around 2.2million won per month, which includes housing. The won has not been doing so great these days so English teachers have seen a drop in their salary. However, I came here to experience a new culture and meet new people, which is exactly what I have been doing. I am still able to send money back to th...