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Demand and Supply Dictates the Earnings of Teachers

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The demand for teachers is great in Asia

As of January 2017, the population in Asia was over 4 billion people. That is more than 50% of the world’s population.

It is therefore understandable why the largest job markets for TEFL/TESOL holders are in Asia. English is more than a language for non-English speakers. It is a skill. A skill they must spend years to learn. The level of English a person in an Asian country can speak will decide their wages and mobility level.

The demand for English will always be high in Asia; even with the rise in popularity of other languages, it will be sometime before we see English replaced as the world’s language –It certainly will not happen in our lifetime.

Moving to Asia

It is definitely possible for any native English speaker to move to Asia. However, each country has requirements that an aspirant worker must fulfill. Please look at the chart below to view these.

Chart showing requirements and salaries in some Asian countries.

To get the full picture go here.

In 2018 there is no reason for you to be unemployed if you have a degree. Start your journey today.

You Can Improve Your Career in 2018

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Learn from the Experts

The year is still new; you can still set new goals and achieve them in 2018. Some decisions, however, require good advice and we all know how hard it can be to receive this.

I am always on the lookout for fresh information ( I am a multi-open window-internet-browser), I am proud of this as it has given me tremendous results over the years.

This habit led me to Mandy Menaker, a career expert. Mandy shared some practical ways on how to improve your career in 2017 and I think these are still relevant in 2018.

The following are a few of the tips she outlined:

• Perform an annual career checkup
• Give your online profile a makeover
• Build your professional network
• Learn new skills
• Become an expert in your field

You can read more of what she had to say here.

 Improve Yourself

There are very few things that feel worse than the feeling of being stagnant in life. That is because we all have a desire to succeed — the soul weeps when it is unable to soar.

A person who is a native English speaker with a degree has no reason to feel stuck; there are many jobs for native English speakers with degrees.

What a degree holder need though, is the right advice. Sometimes we need others who have blazed a trail to show the way.

This website is dedicated to helping people improve, especially those who have a degree. I remember what it felt like when I felt hopeless. I felt as if my world was coming to an end. It was not easy to stay motivated (happiness was parallel to my life).

Many of you are trailblazers in your families. You were the first of your kin to break the education barrier. You can still do, you are strong and worthy.

Teaching English in Japan changed my life and I am sure it could do the same for you. When you are unemployed and broke there are great feelings of pessimism and doubt. You will question yourself –Why did I study this? Why didn’t I take the opportunity to do computer programming? Etc, etc…. But the truth is, that was not what you wanted then and no matter how hard you wish or try, you will never regain that time.

You may even question your sanity at times but there is no need to do this. Being broke is just that, being broke. It is not a sentence on your life.

Don’t give up on your dreams or hopes just yet. A little effort can work wonders in your life.

Take the leap, and start the process today.

2018 Is Not Phony, It Will Be Your Best Year

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2018 Will be Your Best

2018 is here and I have great news for you. Yes, you. This is your year to rise and shine.  You can travel the world if you have the will to believe that you can. An ITTT certificate can change your life. In 2012 I embarked on a journey that has been life changing. I moved to Asia and everything in my life changed.

Before moving to Asia I was unemployed. If you are unemployed moving to Asia is one of the best things you can do to change your life. Do not let life pass you by. You are special and you should live a special life. Many persons are being the best them, why shouldn’t you?

 

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

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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.