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.
