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Hi Everyone!Thanks for attending our webinar. Over the next 60 minutes we will be informing you about teaching English abroad! Well be discussing why people teach abroad and why schools want you as an English teacher, as well as major international job markets, what TEFL certification is all about, and how International TEFL Academy will help you realize your dreams of teaching abroad and get you employed overseas.

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The webinar will be taped and sent out to you in an email after were done today. Please feel free to use the text chat box in the right hand corner. Text your questions and the staff here will do their best to get to everyone. Keep in mind that if your questions are not answered during the webinar, youll be contacted by your advisor and they can help you out. If you do not have an advisor, you will be assigned one after the webinar to advise you on your travel goals.

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John BentleyAcademic Advisor

Cassie WellsAcademic Advisor

Ian DavisQ&A

STAFF INTROS Im Cassie Wells, Ive been an academic advisor at International TEFL Academy for going on 3 years. I grew up in small town Indiana and studied fine art in Chicago. I worked in Television for a few years, and as glamorous as it may seem, it wasnt . I left to teach English in South Korea and had the best year of my life. After that I traveled Southeast Asia, parts of South America, and most recently had the culture shocked out of me in Egypt. It was FANTASTIC.

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AGENDA

Heres a quick run-down of our agenda today.6

WHO WE ARE

Our staff have lived, worked, and/or traveled abroad extensively, combined have been to over 80 countries. There are 15 of us on staff and we are all travel enthusiasts.We also have about 20 professors and they all have Mas or PhDs in TESOL, Linguistics or related fields. They also have years of teaching abroad experience.

We all want you to love this, just as much as we did.

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Our world headquarters is in Chicago, but we have classrooms around the globe where you can complete your TEFL Certification training.8

The following classroom pictures are examples of the learning environment you will have as you hone your new craft of English language teaching. Our classrooms are always buzzing with talk of lesson planning, travel goals, and packing lists! 9

Many people will bring their own laptops/computers, but we offer the appropriate resources for you to share as you complete your TEFL course. 10

See that picture on the wall featuring the guy with the outstretched beard? That is just one example of the many characters you will meet during your travels abroad. 11

If you ever happen to be in Chicago, come check us out! Take a look at our travel photos, see classes in session, and get motivated!12

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer professional training courses for TEFL, which means Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

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All of our classes, whether onsite or online are accredited and go beyond international standards for TEFL certification. We will be expanding on these options later in the presentation. But first14

Do you know anyone that has taught English abroad?- YES- NOSURVEY

We would like to conduct a quick survey. Do you know anyone that has taught English abroad? 15

INSERT YOU HERE!

So who are these people that teach English abroad. Theyre people like you!

We have students aged 18-75We have 1,500+ new alumni each yearAnd 50% of our students leave their home country for the first time with us!

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Benefits of teaching English abroadBenefitsof teaching English abroad

Benefits of Teaching English Abroad

Lets cover some of the benefits of teaching English abroad:17

Easy and affordable way to travel the world!

Live life as a local

Financial benefits to some countriesFree round trip airfareFree housingPaid vacationHealth benefitsYear end bonusesOpportunity to travel

YOU GET PAID TO LIVE OVERSEAS!

To name just some of the many benefits to this adventurous industry

Its an easy and affordable way to travel the world.You to experience life in a new culture as a local. You can find some real financial benefits in some countries Perks like free round trip airfareFree housingPaid vacationHealth benefitsAnd year end bonuses

The bottom line is - YOU GET PAID TO LIVE OVERSEAS

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Why are so many people learning English? English is the international business language and regarded as the worlds second language. Adults and kids alike, all over the globe, are learning English every year to give them a competitive edge in school, the workplace, and with opportunities abroad.

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For example: An auto parts store in Japan needs to order parts from a German manufacturer. The shop owner isnt going to call up an associate in Germany and speak German, and that associate will most likely not speak Japanese. Instead, they will communicate in English.

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JOB MARKET OVERVIEWOver 1 billion people are learning English worldwide!250,000 300,000 jobs around the globeMajor cities abroad can have 30-100 language schoolsMost schools have 10-50 English teachersMajor cities therefore have 500-5,000 English teachers each50% turnover annually (revolving door image)

1,000,000,000 250,000 300,000 10-5030-100

To help quantify this vast marketplace, here are some numbers to consider.

There are over 1 billion people are learning English worldwide!And approximately 250,000 300,000 jobs around the globeMajor cities abroad can have 30-100 language schools eachMost schools have 10-50 English teachers

If you are a native English speaker from US/CA/AUS/NZ/SA/UK/IR you have a skill that is in demand in over 80 countries around the world. Every year, 300,000 English teachers are living the adventure of their lifetime. From the Spain to Singapore, from Costa Rica to Colombia!

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With 50% turnover annually, the market is like a revolving door of opportunity.

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Who can I teach?

Children & Young LearnersAdults & Business ProfessionalsThomas P.- CambodiaLisa S. -Thailand

Good point. Lets start by covering who youll be teaching.You can help shape the lives of children as young as kindergarten up to helping adults and business professionals achieve their next level of English proficiency. 23

Types of schools Private Language Centers Public Schools

Jacqueline Dobson in Slovenia

There are different types of schools you can work for, from public schools to private language academies - individually owned or international franchises24

Opportunities

What does a typical work week look like? Typically, you can expect 4/5 classes a day, 45 minutes to an hour long, spread out throughout the day, 20-25 hours of teaching per week, addition 8-10 hrs of prep time.

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Where will I live?

You might be thinking, Where will I live? Here are some examples of what your housing may look like. As previously mentioned, some countries offer housing for free! Regardless of where you go you will at least be provided housing advice, so dont fret you wont be homeless! 26

Why would anyone want me to teach them English? .. - Well, in case of a fire, you dont want to reach for a hand grenadeI dont know too many friends with pet octopi.It doesnt seem responsible to feed your cat, Cat Smack.And I dont even know where to start with this one, but its written incorrectly. 27

Sydney B. - Russia Alicia C. - Qatar

Michael R. - Cambodia

Employers want you because YOU ARE THE MODEL and your students will want to talk like you, sound like you, and have your accent. You will bring English into context, along with your culture and enthusiasm.

The majority of schools use the full immersion method, which means you will be speaking English and English only at all times during class. So no need to worry about speaking their native language.

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What are my responsibilities as a teacher?

What will I be teaching? Your responsibilities will include teaching the cornerstones of language learning, Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening along with Vocabulary and Grammar. Your students want the ability to hold conversations in English and speak as a native speaker, without an accent. 29

TOOLS & teCHNIQUES

Here are just some of the tools and techniques you will come to master with your TEFL training. Lesson planning, so you can create materials for any type of student you encounter.Error correction types, so to best correct an error while still encouraging your student.Using visual aids to enhance your effectiveness, all the way to how to set-up the physical classroom environment that best caters to your different lessons.30

You may be wondering

NOT HEREHERE?NOT HERENOT HERENOT HERENOT HERENOT HERENOT HERENOT HEREWhere can I teach?

Now, you may be wondering Where can I teach?, how much will my salary be? Can I take my kitten abroad? We will be addressing all of these questions, but first think about.31

Where Do you want to teach?

- EuropeLatin AmericaAsiaMiddle EastAll of the above

Where do you want to teach?32

Job market basics

As you begin choosing your adventure, here are some of the job market basic key points that will help you focus in on some of your highest priority destinations and discover those that may be a great fit that you hadnt considered before.InterviewsVisasDegree RequirementsPositionsHiring SeasonsMoney& Contracts33

First consider the type of interview procedure you prefer and/or are most comfortable with. Some interviews are done face-to-face in country while others are conducted in-advance over the phone, through email and via Skype. Some others can be a combination of both.34

Next is the type of Visa you will be on. Employers in some countries will provide you with a work visa/permit, while in other countries you will simply work on a student visa or tourist visa. 35

Degree requirements are also important to consider. Simply put, about half of the world requires a 4-year degree in addition to TEFL Certification and the other half does not. You will find examples of both in every region of the world. 36

Remember the types of schools slide? You will want to consider your working environment. Would you like a public school setting where you are THE English teacher or a private school where you can be one of 30 native English teachers just like you? Also, do you want to help people and make money as a private tutor?37

There are jobs available year round all over the globe, some markets are enormous to the point that any time of year is a great time to start. In some other countries it is more important to synchronize your start time with a bi-annual peak-hiring (or peak turnover) time when the most jobs will be available for you. 38

A great resource we have that may help you narrow down your country selection is our country chart. It lists the more popular destinations and provides an overview of the TEFL markets. Well paste the link to this chart in the chat box now, for your reference, but Id wait to dive into that until the webinar is finished. We dont want you to miss out on any valuable information!40

Money, money, money, mon-aye. Your TEFL Certification is geared for full-time, paid employment. No matter where you go, you are going to make enough money to live and cover your expenses while having fun and exploring with new friends. There are however countries where you can save a great deal of your monthly salary to pay off loans, save or live like a rockstar. 41

Are you interested in doing a typical 10 or 12 month contract? Or are you looking for a shorter term job for 3-6 months? Are you like many of us who want to spend more than a year abroad in one or multiple countries?42

How do I pick a country thats right for me?

How do I pick a country that is right for me?Do I want to teach in a country where I will break even on expenses or do I need to save a good portion of my salary?Do I want to teach in a location with 4-seasons or do I need to live in a tropical climate?Do I want to learn a new language?Do I need to have easy access to regional travel?43

European job marketTop 5 markets, alumni pictures, fun facts

Top 6 Job Markets : Germany, Turkey, Russia, Czech Republic, Italy, SpainDid you know: Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey by population, is the only city in the world which is built on two continents (Asia and Europe).

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Map of europe

The English teaching market in Europe is booming. With the emergence of the European Union (EU) the use of English as a common language for business and education is now essential. Similar to the other regions of the world we will cover, you will find a mixed bag throughout Europe when it comes to the job market basics, but we want you to prepare for what is most typical.Locations, location, location. One great benefit of teaching English in Europe is access to cheap and easy travel throughout the continent. A flight from the Czech Republic to the UK can cost as little as $55! 45

Interview Procedure:

Face-to-Face in country in Western Europe

In advance interviews in parts of Central and Eastern Europe

Visas:

Tourist Visa most common in Western Europe

Work Permits for Germany, Czech Republic, Turkey, Russia, parts of Eastern Europe

Interviews in Western Europe are done in-country with the expectation of starting your teaching job right away. You can find in-advance interviews more towards Central & Eastern Europe. Most Americans working in Western Europe will do so on a tourist visa or student visa. Germany, Czech Republic, Turkey, Russia, Eastern Europe and Ministry of Education programs offer work visas. 46

Degree Requirements: BA/BS required for most

BA/BS preferred but not required in Spain, Russia, parts of Eastern Europe

Types of students: Adults/Business Professionals

A 4-year degree is required for many of the positions in Europe, but not in such great markets like Spain, Russia and Eastern Europe. Positions in Europe are primarily going to be in private language schools working with adults and young adults. There are public school options in Spain, France and Georgia for people who want to teach kids. 47

Hiring Seasons: September/October and January

Year Round Hiring: Russia, Turkey, Republic of Georgia

Contract Length: Typically 10 12 months

Salary: Break- even

The ideal times to start in Europe are September/October and again in January as these are the peak turnover times for new teachers taking on teaching contracts. So, that is when the most jobs are available for you. Russia, Turkey and Georgia offer peak-hiring year-round.

The majority of English teachers will break even in Europe. Youll live comfortably and afford basic living expenses and light travel. You may be able to save a bit of money in places like Turkey, but count on breaking even.

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Latin american job marketTop 6 Job Markets: Costa Rica, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Brazil

Did you know: There are 2,484 miles of coastline in Chile!

Now on to the Latin American Job Market49

Map of latin america

Major hiring periods in Central America will occur in February/March and then again in June/July. Mexico offers peak-hiring year-round. Throughout this region, the wages are modest, but given the low cost of living, full-time English teachers are able to live comfortably. Many teachers will share accommodations with other teachers and private tutor on the side as a way to make/save extra money.50

Interview Procedure:

Face-to-Face in country most common

Some in-advance hiring throughout the region

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Visas: Tourist Visa most common, renewed every 90 days

Hiring Seasons: Jan/February/March July/August Salary: Break-even

Most English language teachers work on a tourist visa and renew it every 90 days by visiting a neighboring country. This is the standard operating procedure for Latin America and gives you a great excuse to travel regionally, visiting more new places while teaching abroad.

Schools typically hire once in the early months, from January to March and then again in July or August.

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Degree Requirements:

BA/BS preferred but not required for most countries

Types of Students:

Primarily Adults/Business Professionals, some opportunities with young learners

Contract length:

6-12 months typical, 3 month available

Latin America boasts a robust EFL teaching market. Teaching positions mostly do not require a 4-year degree in addition to your TEFL Certification. You will likely work with young adults and adults, but there is still the opportunity to teach younger learners as well. Contract lengths through this region are typically 6 or 12 months. You can even find 3 month countries in Peru!53

Asian job marketTop 6 Job Markets: South Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam

Did You Know: Korean pop star, Psys hit Gangnam Style hit #1 on the US Billboard charts in 2013!

Now for the largest TEFL marketplace in the world, bar-none, Asia. There are more positions to teach English in Asia then there are teachers to fill them all. Lets learn more54

Map of asia

Most of the nations in Asia are highly industrialized and economically strong with large populations, enormous middle classes and an extremely high demand for education. This combination has created the strongest outward recruitment market in the world with hundreds of thousands of jobs paying wages that far exceed the cost of living. The job markets for teaching both adults and young learners are both strong, which is also underscored by the fact that hiring seasons in language schools run year-round due to the high demand for teachers.55

Interview Procedure: In advance by phone/email/Skype

Hiring Seasons: Year Round

Visas: Working visa typically sponsored by employer

Interviews are generally conducted in-advance through email, over the phone and via Skype. So you can have your job waiting for you before you leave your home country. How does that sound? The majority of opportunities will be in Private Language Academies, so schools are up and running the majority of the year, which means year-round hiring!Employers typically sponsor you for your working visa as well. So, for those of you that want that extra level of convenience, explore your options in Asia.56

Degree Requirements:

BA/BS degree required for most

BA/BS degree not required for China, Cambodia

Types of Students:

Primarily Young Learners

4-year degrees are generally required in addition to your TEFL Certification. For example they are essentially required to teach in South Korea and Japan, but not for China or Cambodia. Also, if you are looking to help shape young minds, Asia offers the most opportunity for you to work with younger students. 57

Provided Airfare and Accommodation: Most common in South Korea & China

Salary: Ability to save money every month $200 - $1500 depending on country!

Contract Length:12 months most typical6 months possible

Asia is also an area of the world where you can easily save a great deal of your salary. So, for those of you with loans or in need of saving money, you can find that in Asia. For example, you can realistically SAVE $1,000 per month in South Korea. That is in-addition to getting free airfare and housing!

Contract lengths are generally 12 months with some 6 month opportunities. Many of you, like many of us, will end up staying much longer. That is the draw of this incredibly safe and fascinating culture!58

Middle east job marketTop 6 Job Markets: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Qatar, Kuwait, Turkey

Did You Know? Dubai is the fastest growing city in the world!

Lets cover your options in the other major TEFL marketplace, the Middle East!59

Stretching from the western shores of North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf, the Middle East incorporates a broad array of job markets for English teachers. 60

Degree Requirements in the Gulf: BA/BS required, MA preferred

Interview Procedure: In advance by phone/email/Skype

Contract Length:12 months

Visas:Work visa sponsored by employer

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Interview Procedures: Face-to-Face in country

Visas: Tourist visa most common

Contract Length: 6-12 months

Interviews for positions in countries like Egypt, Morocco and Jordan are likely to be conduced in-country. Outside of the gulf states where you can secure work visas, EFL teachers should anticipate working on tourist visas. Contract lengths are typically 6 and 12 months. 62

Salary: Most break- evenOpportunity to save $800 - $2,000 USD in Gulf

Types of Students:Adults/Business Professionals and Young Learners

Hiring Seasons: Year Round

Most EFL teachers break-even while Persian Gulf teachers save $800-$2,000 per month with housing and airfare provided. The majority of jobs will be found in private schools and language institutes teaching both adults and children. Positions are open throughout the year, but months leading to the beginning of the school year in late August and September offer the most opportunities. 63

How we help you find a job real pictures

Job search guidance advisorAssistance with resume and cover letterAdvice and information on hiring seasons, visas, education and citizenship requirementsJob search resources ITAs 500 page job search guidance manual, 100s of ESL job boards, ESL school directory over 10,000, referrals to top recruiters in Korea, Taiwan, China

So, now you know more about where you can go. Heres some more about how we assist you in making this adventure a reality. In addition to your TEFL advisor, who will help you create the success plan, once enrolled you will work with a job search guidance advisor to prep you for your job hiring process. This includes:Assistance with resume and cover letterAdvice and information on hiring seasons, visas, education and citizenship requirementsJob search resources ITAs 500 page job search guidance manual, 100s of ESL job boards, ESL school directory with over 10,000 employers, referrals to top recruiters in Korea, Taiwan, China.64

ITA Alumni Association

Also, a great perk of being an International TEFL Academy alum is to join our Alumni Association! With over 1500 students a year, we have graduates all over the world teaching, traveling, and sharing their stories. Once youre an enrolled student, you can join our general Alumni group as well as country specific groups, like our Spain group in the top left hand corner. You can start reaching out to graduates that are currently abroad as well as our current students that plan to depart soon. Get involved, make some new friends, or plan to meet up for dinner with fellow graduates!65

Standards for tefl

Lets cover some info about the international standards for TEFL training.If you want to find work abroad you need to make sure that your training includes:100 hours of coursework6 hours student teachingProfessional instructtors at a master level Accredited by an internationally known authority

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Onsite and online TEFL Classes

Whether you take one of our many in-person classes dotting the world or our very popular online approach, you will be receiving the same level of quality and service. It is merely a matter of your best fit and preference in a course. All roads with International TEFL Academy lead to gainful employment with reputable employers abroad!67

Here is our IN-PERSON course at a glance:100 hours of coursework6 hours student teachingProfessional instructors at a master level Accredited by an internationally known authorityStudents in class: 12 or less, personal class instructionClasses are 4 weeks, full timeTuition $1599 2499Housing and food $600-1500

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With locations in Costa Rica, Thailand, Turkey, Spain and many others its hard to decide where to go! We have course locations around the globe to accommodate our students.69

And our ONLINE APPROACH OVERVIEW:Curriculum : 150 hours of courseworkTime line: 11 weeks, part-time, 10-12 hours per week, flexible, assignment due datesProfessors: MA or PhD in TESOLStudents: 20 per class, personalized attentionInteractive: discussion groups, videos, live webinars (recorded), live chat office hours, peer to peer internactionStudent teaching: required 20 hours at local ESL classroomFree Bonus Modules: Young Learners and Business English (30 hours) added to certificationTuition: $1350

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The student teaching you will complete with the online course will be done local to you. We provide assistance with locating ESL classrooms for your practicum, but you may be surprised by the options that pop-up by doing a simple search for ESL classes in your area. 71

There are many benefits of taking your TEFL Certification class online, which make it the most popular option for our students. This is the most cost-effective route to teaching English abroad as the tuition is generally about $500-$700 cheaper than an in-person class. The online course is part-time (will take 10-12 hours a week of your time) and it is not taught in real-time, so you do not have to log into the course when you need to be at work or school. This method will also provide you the flexibility to apply and interview for teaching positions in a variety of countries and regions around the world. The part-time schedule allows you to even begin the process of your job search while taking the class if you wish to condense your departure time-line. It is ideal for countries that offer in-advance interviewing via email, over the phone and via video chat.

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Heres what you need to do now. Talk with your advisor. Get TEFL Certified. Go teach and see the world!73

$50 off any upcoming online or 4-week TEFL class in Chicagoif you enroll by the end of month!

As a thank you for spending time with us today, we are offering everyone who attended this webinar $50 any upcoming online or 4 week TEFL class in Chicago when you enroll by the end of this month! We will include the coupon codes in a follow-up email.74

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Do something today that your future self will thank you for. Have a great day!75

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