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School Doesn’t Teach About the Economics of Teaching English

Teaching English Can be Profitable

 

The Economics of teaching English is rarely discussed. However, economics is a major factor that leads to a teaching career. When economies are booming it is usually difficult to hire teachers. When economies are struggling a recruiter’s job is akin to being a milkman in New Zealand.

With that said it should be noted that people start a teaching career for varying reasons. I started teaching English because I wanted to escape the pit of unemployment.

If you are unemployed and have a degree you should consider teaching English. You can use this skill to put your life on whatever track you want.

Hone the Skill

English is a skill that is needed in many foreign countries. As a native English speaker with a degree, you have a valuable asset. You have a skill that people from all over the world need –Even first world citizens; the demand for English is high.

You can learn how to hone a skill that you have naturally right here.

Don’t scoff at the idea of teaching English. It is a sure way to get out of your parents’ house. Start your change today.

University

A University Degree Can Get You Employed, Even in Trump’s World

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Degrees and Work

A university degree used to be the antidote to poverty. These days, however, there is a strong argument for it being a tool that keeps young people poor (student loans).

If you have an arts or humanities degree more or likely you are staring deeply down the debt barrel. Graduates with these degrees have to work harder to gain employment.

Be an Insider

We live an age where we must keep up-to-date with changes that can get us paid work.

Change is constant and I am sure you have all felt overwhelmed by new technologies. It seems as if we need to change our cell phones every six months just to have the needed technology.

We also live in an age where collaboration is a must we can’t just live in our little corner, gathering dust. We must work with others to achieve our goals.

We must approach our degrees in this manner; we have to update and collaborate with others to get employment -network, network and network some more.

Why do I need to supplement a degree?

The truth is many degrees are only an accreditation that tells employers that the holder attended university. In fact, most employers do not even ask to see your degree. They might do a background check but they rarely ask an applicant to show their degree.

Employers, however, need applicants who can show that they have the necessary skills that will fit the job description. They also need efficient workers.

Gone are the days where OK was good enough. We all need things to be done perfectly – if it is not perfect we will quickly move on to the next thing. This is also true in the working world. Employers will move on quickly.

If employers could replace us with artificial intelligence they would have already. Therefore, you have to counter this by increasing your skill-levels.

TEFL/TESOL Certificates

You may decide to increase your skill levels however you see fit. However, in this article, I will introduce you to teaching English as a second language certification.

It is estimated that over 1 billion people use English to communicate[i]. Also, of the over 3 billion users that use the internet,  over 900 million of these users use English to communicate. These numbers are a clear sign that the language is growing and will be in use for a very long time.

English is still the world’s language. Many of the world’s top films, books, and music are published and produced in English. Most of the content produced on the internet is written in English. Therefore for these reasons and more people from non-English speaking countries will always be clamoring to learn the English language. English is simply the language through which people engage the world.

If you have spent three or four years to earn a degree there is no reason for you not to take advantage of this opportunity. If you get certified to teach English as a second language you will be able to use a skill that is as natural as saying hello. Teaching English might not be a career but it certainly is a skill.

Fear

I know that many of you fear the English language even though you are native speakers. But, why allow fear to stop you from progress? Teaching English in a foreign country will beat being unemployed at home any day. The unemployment rate for recent graduates is now below 5%. However, this doesn’t help you if you are among that percentage.[ii]

There is no need to feel hopeless if you are unemployed. You can start taking charge of your life today. All you have to do is admit that your degree is not a skill and gain a skill that will supplement your years of study. Start your journey today.

 

Resources

[i] http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats7.htm

[ii] https://www.newyorkfed.org

 

What Wikipedia can’t tell you about TEFL/TESOL Certification

Scams

Although I  sometimes have reservations about using the internet. I will be the first to admit that the internet is the most helpful tool I have ever used –most addictive too. But we must remain aware of the fact that the internet can be a very shady place to do business.

For this reason, I know many persons have reservations about doing a teaching certificate online. However, there are several precautions that you can take to protect yourself.

According to tesol.org, an organization that has been around for 50 years, there are several ways to make sure that your program is legitimate.

These are some:

  • Investigate the institution. They suggest that you should search for the institution’s online history. Look for what others have said about the school online ( In chats and on forums).
  • They also suggest that you should ask for references. You should reach out to graduates from the school that you have the interest to join. If the school offers job placements, you should certainly contact people who have graduated to check if this is true.
  • You should also be cautious as well about “money-back” guarantees for job placements. Even though it might be appealing to sign up. make sure that you check their reputation first. also look into their method of repayment (length of guarantee) before signing up.
  • Last but not least check the validity of your certificate. Ensure that the certificate qualifies you for jobs. Research the validity of their claims. It is easy to do is check. Go to the TEFL/TESOL job sites and ask questions about the various certificates.

In addition to the advice given by tesol.org, you can also watch Alex Stevenson in the following video. He explains the ins and outs of certificates.

A Safe Certificate

As an alumnus of ITTT international, I can assure you that it is possible to get jobs overseas (especially in Asia) after you complete your certificate. However, you do not have to take my word. You can start your investigation about ITTT at the gooverseas.com, an independent website that verifies the legitimacy of TEFL/TESOL programs.

So even though I believe the internet can be a shady place where you can be scammed, I can assure you that there are ways to be careful on the net and I do hope that the tips above will help you with your TEFL/TESOL search.

 

 

TEFL/TESOL Can Change Your Life

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A TEFL/TESOL certificate can change your life. How so?  you may ask.

Well, once you become TESOL/TEFL certified, you will automatically become eligible for numerous job opportunities all over the world.

In fact, if you think you’ve got what it takes to be entrepreneurial you will have enough qualifications to do so. You will gain enough skills to teach individuals on our own time at your price. You may even choose to do this over the internet. We are not saying you will become rich, Taylor Swift but you will make money.

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Our partnership with International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) allows us to give you the best deals in the marketplace. ITTT has been around for over 20 years; they have trained over 100,000 teachers.

As a result, they have become leaders in the TEFL/TESOL certification market with an impeccable reputation.Don’t hesitate start today.