Finally in El Salvador

After months of hard work I have finally made it to El Salvador. The true reward comes now as I prepare to teach English here. I will be updating my progress and sharing stories along the way.

Time to Get to Work

It's been over a year since I initially decided to take the plunge and move abroad to teach English in El Salvador. This journey has had some unexpected twists and turns and has required a lot of learning and planning but it is finally starting to take shape. I have spent countless hours researching different TEFL courses available, residency requirements, as well as the resources I will need once there to make it. As I currently work full-time, there never seems to be enough hours in the day but I have spent my free time laying the groundwork for this to happen.

I plan to share the many resources that I come across for anyone who is planning (or thinking about) doing something similar. I am really excited about this as it has been a dream for a long time and am very excited as the day draws closer to achieving this. Thanks for stopping by.

Learning the Basics of Teaching English

Deciding to move abroad and teach English is one of the biggest decisions that I have made in my life. One major task involved in this will be learning the basics of effectively teaching students where English is the second language. My background thus far includes many years in the mental health field which involved extensive one-on-one counseling with patients. The last few years I have worked in a supervisory role in the hospitality industry. This new change in career paths promises to be one of the most challenging yet.

After searching through many websites and blogs that focused on teaching English as a second language, I realize that there is so much to learn. Proper techniques of organizing classroom time, interacting with students and effectively developing conversation skills are but a few of the things that I plan to concentrate on in the immediate future. Aside from this, I have started researching TEFL classes online. I have watched a few videos from several different schools but have not decided exactly how I want to proceed with this.

One thing I plan to do here at this blog is share some of the classroom techniques that I find. I would welcome any interaction with others who have followed a similar career choice.

Looking for TEFL Resources Online

I have started discovering the many resources available online regarding teaching English as a second language and must say that I am truly amazed. As I only recently made the decision to do move abroad and pursue this career path, there are certain areas that I want to focus on before going.

Two areas that I have started researching are classroom techniques and tips on dealing with students in this learning environment. The sheer amount of articles and videos that I have found are amazing! So many people that have gone abroad and taught English have shared their wonderful experiences online. I plan to share many of these finds here in future posts.

Here is just one of the videos that I came across this morning which focuses on teaching English with games: