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Ready to teach English? Asia wants you. Asia holds the best opportunities at present for English teachers. The opportunities to teach English in Asia take many forms, from volunteer programs in emerging areas to well-salaried positions with colleges that operate centers in Japan. Let's summarize three Asian countries as examples: Vietnam: For humanitarians seeking to make an immediate difference when they teach English, Vietnam is the right place. It has a crying need for teachers. There are few opportunities to teach English in Vietnam except as a volunteer. The volunteer experience can sometimes require that you pay as much as $3,000 for a semester-long opportunity, and the programs' organizers offer suggestions for raising funds. The people of Vietnam, who could greatly enhance their earning potential locally and in the world market by studying English, rarely have tuition money. Thailand: A good way to finance an extended stay in Thailand is to teach English in Thailand. The Thai people are hungry for a working knowledge of English to improve their earning potential. Conditions and wages for English teachers in Thailand vary greatly. Be very careful about your work agreement to avoid disaster. Communicate with others teaching at the same school. Get their feedback. Be thoroughly aware of the potential pitfalls. There are often hidden costs, deductions, taxes, fees, and even expected bribes to consider. Read Stickman's guide (Stickmanbangkok.com). It's full of wisdom from a veteran teacher. Also see the Ajarn Forum (Ajarn.com), a site for English-teaching professionals in Thailand. Japan: Japan has a strong economy and a strong desire to know English. Maybe you can teach English in Japan. English teaching in Japan is a highly organized, highly touted industry in its own right. It might also become your ticket to life overseas. Here are websites offering advice and guidance (including job openings) to teachers of English in Japan are:
Hopefully the preceding resources will help you if you've chosen to follow the Teach English Asia-route.
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Teach English in Asia
