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Once you have qualified as an ESL teacher, you’ll no doubt be keen to start working and earning some money; this is only natural, but have you ever thought about doing any voluntary ESL teaching?
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Voluntary ESL teaching in Asia
A popular destination for sending voluntary ESL teachers is Asia, so you’ll probably find yourself teaching in one of the Third World countries there. The trainee or novice ESL teacher will encounter a greater cultural shock working in Asia than working in Europe. Thus, before embarking on voluntary ESL teaching in Asia, you should fully familiarise yourself with the country in which you intend to work.
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What to take into consideration when choosing an ESL volunteer programme
As a trainee or novice ESL teacher, you may decide to work as a volunteer ESL teacher, so you will have to take several things into consideration when choosing a volunteer programme.
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A few things an informed ESL teacher should know about the ‘Third World’
As a trainee or novice ESL teacher, you may decide to work as a volunteer ESL teacher. Since practically all voluntary organisations work in ‘Third World’ countries, it would be most appropriate for an ESL teacher to have some knowledge about what being a Third World country means.
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Some great destinations for the volunteer ESL teacher
As a trainee or novice ESL teacher, you may decide to do some voluntary ESL teaching abroad at some point in your ESL teaching career, so here are three of the many exotic countries that you could choose to teach in.
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Voluntary ESL teaching in Europe
If you decide to do voluntary work in Europe, don’t be surprised if you are sent to one of the poorer countries, although you could also be sent to one of the more developed countries. The trainee or novice ESL teacher will not encounter the same degree of cultural shock as working in Asia, Africa or South America; however, it does not mean that the ESL teacher will not have to make some effort to assimilate. Thus, before embarking on voluntary ESL teaching in Europe, you should fully familiarise yourself with the country you intend to work in. Here are a few things you should be aware of regarding religion, cultural habits, and cuisine.
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The VSO for ESL teachers
As a trainee or novice ESL teacher, you may decide to work as a volunteer ESL teacher, and it is quite likely that you may end up working for the most well-known voluntary organisation – the Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) http://www.vsointernational.org/; therefore, it is important that the novice ESL teacher should know a few basic things about this important organisation.
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Voluntary ESL teaching myths and misconceptions
As a trainee or novice ESL teacher thinking of doing some voluntary ESL teaching, you will undoubtedly be confronted with many myths and misconceptions trying to pass themselves off as facts: just ignore them. Here are six of these myths and misconceptions that you should definitely ignore.
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Voluntary ESL teaching in South America
Like Asia and Africa, another popular destination for sending voluntary ESL teachers is South America – so you’ll probably find yourself teaching in one of the Third World countries there, as well. The trainee or novice ESL teacher will not encounter as great a cultural shock as working in Asia or Africa because most of the people are the descendants of European Christians: primarily those descended from Spain and Portugal. Again, before embarking on voluntary ESL teaching in South America, you should fully familiarise yourself with the country in which you intend to work. Here are a few things you should be aware of regarding religion, cultural habits, and cuisine.
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Voluntary ESL teaching in Africa
Like Asia, another popular destination for sending voluntary ESL teachers is Africa, so you’ll probably find yourself teaching in one of the Third World countries there, too. The trainee or novice ESL teacher will again encounter a greater cultural shock working in Africa than working in Europe; however, the influence of Christianity means that you will be able to assimilate easier in most parts of Africa. Again, before embarking on voluntary ESL teaching in Africa, you should fully familiarise yourself with the country that you intend to work in. Here are a few things you should be aware of regarding religion, cultural habits, and cuisine.
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Why do voluntary ESL teaching?
Once you have qualified as an ESL teacher, you’ll no doubt be keen to start working and earning some money; this is only natural, but have you ever thought about doing any voluntary ESL teaching?
More Info
Voluntary ESL teaching in Asia
A popular destination for sending voluntary ESL teachers is Asia, so you’ll probably find yourself teaching in one of the Third World countries there. The trainee or novice ESL teacher will encounter a greater cultural shock working in Asia than working in Europe. Thus, before embarking on voluntary ESL teaching in Asia, you should fully familiarise yourself with the country in which you intend to work.
More Info
What to take into consideration when choosing an ESL volunteer programme
As a trainee or novice ESL teacher, you may decide to work as a volunteer ESL teacher, so you will have to take several things into consideration when choosing a volunteer programme.
More Info
A few things an informed ESL teacher should know about the ‘Third World’
As a trainee or novice ESL teacher, you may decide to work as a volunteer ESL teacher. Since practically all voluntary organisations work in ‘Third World’ countries, it would be most appropriate for an ESL teacher to have some knowledge about what being a Third World country means.
More Info
Some great destinations for the volunteer ESL teacher
As a trainee or novice ESL teacher, you may decide to do some voluntary ESL teaching abroad at some point in your ESL teaching career, so here are three of the many exotic countries that you could choose to teach in.
More Info
Voluntary ESL teaching in Europe
If you decide to do voluntary work in Europe, don’t be surprised if you are sent to one of the poorer countries, although you could also be sent to one of the more developed countries. The trainee or novice ESL teacher will not encounter the same degree of cultural shock as working in Asia, Africa or South America; however, it does not mean that the ESL teacher will not have to make some effort to assimilate. Thus, before embarking on voluntary ESL teaching in Europe, you should fully familiarise yourself with the country you intend to work in. Here are a few things you should be aware of regarding religion, cultural habits, and cuisine.
More Info
The VSO for ESL teachers
As a trainee or novice ESL teacher, you may decide to work as a volunteer ESL teacher, and it is quite likely that you may end up working for the most well-known voluntary organisation – the Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) http://www.vsointernational.org/; therefore, it is important that the novice ESL teacher should know a few basic things about this important organisation.
More Info
Voluntary ESL teaching myths and misconceptions
As a trainee or novice ESL teacher thinking of doing some voluntary ESL teaching, you will undoubtedly be confronted with many myths and misconceptions trying to pass themselves off as facts: just ignore them. Here are six of these myths and misconceptions that you should definitely ignore.
More Info
Voluntary ESL teaching in South America
Like Asia and Africa, another popular destination for sending voluntary ESL teachers is South America – so you’ll probably find yourself teaching in one of the Third World countries there, as well. The trainee or novice ESL teacher will not encounter as great a cultural shock as working in Asia or Africa because most of the people are the descendants of European Christians: primarily those descended from Spain and Portugal. Again, before embarking on voluntary ESL teaching in South America, you should fully familiarise yourself with the country in which you intend to work. Here are a few things you should be aware of regarding religion, cultural habits, and cuisine.
More Info
Voluntary ESL teaching in Africa
Like Asia, another popular destination for sending voluntary ESL teachers is Africa, so you’ll probably find yourself teaching in one of the Third World countries there, too. The trainee or novice ESL teacher will again encounter a greater cultural shock working in Africa than working in Europe; however, the influence of Christianity means that you will be able to assimilate easier in most parts of Africa. Again, before embarking on voluntary ESL teaching in Africa, you should fully familiarise yourself with the country that you intend to work in. Here are a few things you should be aware of regarding religion, cultural habits, and cuisine.
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