Comments on: Great Places to Teach English http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/great-places-to-teach-english/ Nomadic Matt's Travel Site Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:02:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Kathrynhttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/great-places-to-teach-english/#comment-216576 Kathryn Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:27 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=4341#comment-216576 I think Josh's perspective on teaching in Prague is a little bit too negative, but I agree that it's not a fairy tale. I'm in my third year teaching in a small town in the western part of the Czech Republic, and it has been a good experience. However, people without EU passports should be warned that getting a work permit and visa is a nightmare. I made 14 trips to various offices last year to renew my current residence permit, a process that lasted over six months. For those applying for their initial visa, they must do it outside the Czech Republic (a stipulation not made by other EU countries such as Germany and Austria) and gather a host of documents before doing so. If you are determined to complete the process and your employer is willing to help, it can be done. I think Josh’s perspective on teaching in Prague is a little bit too negative, but I agree that it’s not a fairy tale. I’m in my third year teaching in a small town in the western part of the Czech Republic, and it has been a good experience. However, people without EU passports should be warned that getting a work permit and visa is a nightmare. I made 14 trips to various offices last year to renew my current residence permit, a process that lasted over six months. For those applying for their initial visa, they must do it outside the Czech Republic (a stipulation not made by other EU countries such as Germany and Austria) and gather a host of documents before doing so. If you are determined to complete the process and your employer is willing to help, it can be done.

]]> By: Doonehttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/great-places-to-teach-english/#comment-208973 Doone Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:28:21 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=4341#comment-208973 Hi there. My boyfriend and I are looking to move overseas to teach English. We're not picky, and plan on having at least a year of experience teaching English to foreigners here in Canada before we go. I was just wondering where we could make good enough money (I'm not expecting anything miraculous here) to pay off student loans from back home. Another problem at hand is that we have a large (100 lbs) Mastiff type dog that we will need to take with us. Any advise on traveling abroad with your dog and the most dog-friendly countries would be GREATLY appreciated.. Thanks!! Hi there. My boyfriend and I are looking to move overseas to teach English. We’re not picky, and plan on having at least a year of experience teaching English to foreigners here in Canada before we go. I was just wondering where we could make good enough money (I’m not expecting anything miraculous here) to pay off student loans from back home. Another problem at hand is that we have a large (100 lbs) Mastiff type dog that we will need to take with us. Any advise on traveling abroad with your dog and the most dog-friendly countries would be GREATLY appreciated.. Thanks!!

]]> By: ESL Georgiahttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/great-places-to-teach-english/#comment-197679 ESL Georgia Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:45:41 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=4341#comment-197679 In the Central Asia category above, it's worth reiterating the Georgia option for the adventuress. The program is totally free, they cover your airfar (including vacation airfair), and require NO ESL CERTIFICATION. Moreover, the people are really some of the most hospitable in the world, no joke. In the Central Asia category above, it’s worth reiterating the Georgia option for the adventuress. The program is totally free, they cover your airfar (including vacation airfair), and require NO ESL CERTIFICATION. Moreover, the people are really some of the most hospitable in the world, no joke.

]]> By: Joshhttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/great-places-to-teach-english/#comment-192058 Josh Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:00:09 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=4341#comment-192058 PRAGUE, teaching English in Prague is great for single people who dont have a family to support. Salaries are very low and the hours very long, particularly if you get hired by one of the large language factories churning out EFLers by the dozen, This is the point. The market is oversaturated as of 2007 the Prague EFL bubble has burst. Cost of living is very high and quality of life low and can be frustrating when you have such a poor selection of food in supermarkets. Yes, even in 2011. Clothes are ridiculously overpriced and clothing from the big brand stores are of poorer quality than in Western Europe. Crazy. Dont think because youve walked across Charles Bridge and strolled around the Old Town, that life here is wonderful= it isnt. Most teachers dont live in Old Town, they live in horrible Soviet era housing blocks which can really destroy a vulnerable soul. Hedonism, selfish pursuit of money is the order of the day. RIP Prague. Be warned. PRAGUE, teaching English in Prague is great for single people who dont have a family to support. Salaries are very low and the hours very long, particularly if you get hired by one of the large language factories churning out EFLers by the dozen, This is the point. The market is oversaturated as of 2007 the Prague EFL bubble has burst. Cost of living is very high and quality of life low and can be frustrating when you have such a poor selection of food in supermarkets. Yes, even in 2011. Clothes are ridiculously overpriced and clothing from the big brand stores are of poorer quality than in Western Europe. Crazy. Dont think because youve walked across Charles Bridge and strolled around the Old Town, that life here is wonderful= it isnt. Most teachers dont live in Old Town, they live in horrible Soviet era housing blocks which can really destroy a vulnerable soul. Hedonism, selfish pursuit of money is the order of the day. RIP Prague. Be warned.

]]> By: Briannehttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/great-places-to-teach-english/#comment-176735 Brianne Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:37:45 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=4341#comment-176735 oh - btw, Shiro - check out http://www.teachaway.com - I think they offer teaching jobs that include family benefits. (kind of a late reply but I hope it helps!!!!) oh – btw, Shiro – check out http://www.teachaway.com – I think they offer teaching jobs that include family benefits. (kind of a late reply but I hope it helps!!!!)

]]> By: Briannehttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/great-places-to-teach-english/#comment-176734 Brianne Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:37:06 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=4341#comment-176734 Matt - this is such a good blog! I just came across it after hours and hours of google searching and reading....... I love it. Matt – this is such a good blog! I just came across it after hours and hours of google searching and reading……. I love it.

]]> By: Rachelhttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/great-places-to-teach-english/#comment-160863 Rachel Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:17:52 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=4341#comment-160863 Are there any good websites for these winter camps? I have wanted to teach abroad for a couple of years now but moving overseas for a year I'm uncertain about and I want to go somewhere where I can experience culture, make decent money for my student loans, and meet some cool fellow English speaking young people to travel with. I think a short program like this would be good for me to start and get a taste of Korea since I've heard so many mixed feelings on it. Are there any good websites for these winter camps? I have wanted to teach abroad for a couple of years now but moving overseas for a year I’m uncertain about and I want to go somewhere where I can experience culture, make decent money for my student loans, and meet some cool fellow English speaking young people to travel with. I think a short program like this would be good for me to start and get a taste of Korea since I’ve heard so many mixed feelings on it.

]]> By: Shirohttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/great-places-to-teach-english/#comment-147603 Shiro Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:37:26 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=4341#comment-147603 Hi! Can anyone shed light on the best places for an African single mother to move in with kids, teach and settle down? Thank you. Hi! Can anyone shed light on the best places for an African single mother to move in with kids, teach and settle down? Thank you.

]]> By: Vanessahttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/great-places-to-teach-english/#comment-123950 Vanessa Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:20:33 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=4341#comment-123950 I'm researching schools in Korea and think I would definitely prefer to work in a public school bc of the vacation days off and benefits, but is the pay less than a private school? what should I expect to get paid as with a Ph.D but no previous teaching experience? And, also what are the hippest areas of Seoul or surrounding to live in?? Does anyone know if it would be even possible to bring a dog with you from the U.S? I don't know if I can be away from him for this long:(Any advice appreciated! I’m researching schools in Korea and think I would definitely prefer to work in a public school bc of the vacation days off and benefits, but is the pay less than a private school? what should I expect to get paid as with a Ph.D but no previous teaching experience? And, also what are the hippest areas of Seoul or surrounding to live in?? Does anyone know if it would be even possible to bring a dog with you from the U.S? I don’t know if I can be away from him for this long:(

Any advice appreciated!

]]> By: Davehttp://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/great-places-to-teach-english/#comment-99251 Dave Sat, 28 May 2011 18:57:50 +0000 http://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=4341#comment-99251 Oh and it's not tax free either. In many cases the school will pay the 10% tax for you, but that means a lower hourly wage. $16 is about average though after tax. If you are paid pre-tax then you will probably make a bit more. Oh and it’s not tax free either. In many cases the school will pay the 10% tax for you, but that means a lower hourly wage. $16 is about average though after tax. If you are paid pre-tax then you will probably make a bit more.

]]>