If you’re a native English speaker, you may not realize it, but you already have the number one qualification you need for a fun, portable income that can hand you a steady pay check from anywhere in the world.
You’ll be surprised at how far your native language can take you.
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English teachers are in high demand. You don’t need experience or training to get started. The basic requirement is to be a native English speaker. Depending on where you go you might need a university degree of some kind or a certification for teaching English as a foreign language (there are many different programs available that offer a certificate and are easily accessible).
One of the major benefits of teaching English is that you can pick up and go almost anywhere, knowing that you have the skills to fund an amazing life.
See the articles below for more information on teaching English overseas.
Teaching English Overseas
An Easy Way to Earn an Income in EcuadorPosted on May 21, 2013 by Steven Johnson
If you are thinking about teaching English overseas, Cuenca in Ecuador has got to be one of the easiest places to start your career.
Wanted: English Speakers Who Love to TravelPosted on May 16, 2013 by Kary Vannice
As you know, you have a skill that can easily translate into a steady …
A New Way to Make Money by Teaching EnglishPosted on May 14, 2013 by John Clites
My second cup of coffee is half gone as I fill in the last square of the Sudoku. The LA Times crossword has already been vanquished. Now it’s time for Eduardo, my first student of the day, to join me. He’s a few minutes late (as usual). But I don’t mind. When you teach English online to students via Skype, everything is easier.
What Life as an English Teacher in Thailand is Really LikePosted on May 3, 2013 by Chris Clancy
Work doesn’t start until nearly 8.00 a.m. but I’m an early riser so I like to get up around 6.00 a.m. I’m greeted by the sun shining in my window.
Travel More, Work Less – Here’s HowPosted on March 17, 2013 by Steven Johnson
I guess you could call me a maverick English teacher. You see, for the last 10 years I’ve traveled and lived in many exotic destinations around the world, including Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, the Czech Republic, France and Spain. All this was achieved just by using the power of my words. You might be wondering what I’m talking about. How can it be possible to just use the power of your words to travel the world?
Need to Fund Your Overseas Adventure? Try This…Posted on March 14, 2013 by Tara Lowry
The early morning sky is cluttered with color. The large crowd that woke up as early as 5.00 a.m. to be here oohs and aahs in unison as yet another balloon inflates and calmly lifts off the ground. There must be nearly 30 of them up in the skies of north-central Mexico by now and many more to take off.
English Speakers Wanted for World TravelsPosted on January 30, 2013 by Bonnie Caton
The year after I graduated from college, I retired to the South of France. Ok—officially, I was “working” there as an English teacher. But that consisted of chatting with high schoolers in my native language for about eight hours a week (my contract paid me for 20 hours, but they never scheduled all of them).
An Easy Overseas Job and Paid VacationsPosted on January 29, 2013 by Kary Vannice
Standing in front of my 6th grade English class in Orizaba, Mexico, I could feel my students’ urge to break free for 12 days of fun and freedom. Few places have a palpable energy of excitement to compete with that of a classroom full of students getting ready to escape for spring break.
“I Got the VIP Treatment as an English Teacher”Posted on January 10, 2013 by Tara Lowry
The scent of orange blossoms permeates the air. Faint traces of flamenco guitar can be heard from all corners of the city and beautiful women walk past in their “faralaes” (traditional flamenco-style dresses) that swish with every sway of their hips. Proud young men saunter after them in their “trajes cortos” (Andalusian horsemen’s outfits) complete with wide-brimmed hats and riding boots.
6 Reasons Why Teaching English is For YouPosted on January 8, 2013 by Kary Vannice
As I’m sure you know by now, you already have a skill that can easily translate into a steady income in a foreign country…English. In fact, thousands of people just like you have already used the fact that they speak English fluently to become English teachers in exotic new countries. Here’s why you should join them: In nearly every country on the planet there’s a huge number of people who want to learn English.
The Perks of Teaching English in ThailandPosted on January 8, 2013 by Chris Clancy
I’ve lived in Bangkok nearly 10 years now…and I only came here for a vacation. I loved it so much, though, that I had to find something that would allow me to stay long term. That something was teaching English. The pay is great, the kids are respectful, hard-working and fun, and there are so many jobs to choose from. But what I really love about my job and my life here, is the vacation time.
An Easy Way to Pay for an Asian AdventurePosted on November 23, 2012 by Jerri Moss
Nine years ago I threw in the towel on a 25-year business career and a six-figure income to go in search of adventure. My life changed forever on September 11, 2001. Friends and business associates died that day. They hadn’t needed more money— they needed more time. Suddenly the savings I was working to accumulate for retirement didn’t seem so important. A year later I was on the road…
Teaching English in South AmericaPosted on October 26, 2012 by Steven Johnson
In the summer of 2003, feeling a little apprehensive, I boarded a flight to Colombia. But I wasn’t going for a vacation…I had just secured my first English teaching job in a private school. The first thing that hit me when I stepped off the plane was the warm weather—the cold winters of home were gone. Now, my biggest challenge would be staying out of the warm Caribbean sun…
Living and Working in MexicoPosted on October 25, 2012 by Kary Vannice
I was soon on a flight to Orizaba, Mexico, to take up my first job teaching English at a private school. I had traveled a little in Mexico, but those short trips were nothing compared to immersing myself in the local culture. The job allowed me plenty of time to explore…and what a country to find yourself in! I had no idea just how many religious holidays Mexico had and I got time off for all of them.
IL Readers Get Paid to Teach English OverseasPosted on October 22, 2012 by International Living
Nine years ago I threw in the towel on a 25-year business career and a six-figure income to go in search of adventure. My life changed forever on September 11, 2001. Friends and business associates died that day. They hadn’t needed more money—they needed more time. Suddenly the savings I was working to accumulate for retirement didn’t seem so important.
How English Teachers Spend Their DowntimePosted on October 19, 2012 by Jackie Bolen
Jeju Island is a semi-tropical paradise off the Korean peninsula. It was formed some 2 million years ago from a series of volcanic eruptions which left behind some simply spectacular scenery. It’s a great place for nature lovers. Many people come here to climb to the top of the island’s central crater, which is actually the highest point in South Korea.
English Speakers Wanted for Fun Work OverseasPosted on October 19, 2012 by Tara Lowry
With a number of language schools and private teaching opportunities around every corner, Oaxaca is an exciting city to be in for someone in my profession. English teachers are spoiled for choice here. Many locals are eager to learn English and I’ve often been approached in the street with teaching requests. My dentist even offered to trade English classes for her children in exchange for dental work!
Teaching English in Thailand…and the Life it Comes WithPosted on October 16, 2012 by Chris Clancy
As much as I love my job teaching English in Thailand, one of the best things about it is the three months’ holidays I get every year. I use this time to travel around Thailand or to neighboring countries like Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia.
The Truth About Teaching English in Costa RicaPosted on September 21, 2012 by Erin Morris
Most people go to a tropical paradise to go on vacation. I chose to live in one. Sure it’s not without its challenges, but living in Costa Rica has taught me how to overcome them with grace and without getting bogged down in stress. This is one of the major reasons I choose to live in Costa Rica—Ticos (as Costa Ricans call themselves) possess the secret to true relaxation.
An Accidental English Teacher in ParadisePosted on August 24, 2012 by Steven Johnson
I glance toward the waitress and smile as she places a glass of ice-cold, freshly-squeezed orange juice down in front of me. It’s hitting 80 F today in northern Colombia. Local fishermen are lazily treading up and down the beautiful white-powder Caribbean beach, readying their nets to catch my lunch. There’s a light sea breeze rustling the palms…life is just perfect!
Teaching English in South KoreaPosted on July 29, 2012 by Jackie Bolen
South Korea is an ultra-modern society with massive apartment complexes and high-speed bullet trains. Koreans are some of the most tech-savvy people in the world—with smart-phones, outrageously fast Internet connections and a way of doing almost everything online or with an app.
Why Teaching English is Option No. 1Posted on July 27, 2012 by Glynna Prentice
Libby Rush worked for a real-estate underwriter—until they suddenly closed shop. She could have looked for a job in the industry she had experience working in, but she wanted to do something different. “I needed to reinvent myself,” the mum of two grown kids explains. She wanted a career that was “fun, where I could be of service,” and that let her travel abroad in search of the perfect retirement spot.
Speak English? Get Paid!Posted on June 29, 2012 by Joe Mason
The instant I saw the ad I knew I was set for a life of adventure. But I never imagined just how far my native language could take me: All the way from leafing through the classifieds section of The Globe & Mail, in Toronto, Canada, to a new life in exotic Hong Kong. In between I picked up teaching posts in Istanbul, Turkey and Seoul, Korea. Both were incredible experiences.
Teaching English in Quito, Ecuador (No Experience Necessary)Posted on June 23, 2012 by Steve Marchant
I put down the phone, not for the first time that sunny Sunday morning, and gazed out of the wide lounge window that looked out over Quito’s skyline. The rugged eastern cordillera of the Andes shimmered in the distance under a tropical sun.
Teaching English in Costa Rica’s Central ValleyPosted on May 29, 2012 by Erin Morris
I’m sitting poolside as I write this, enjoying a cup of delicious Costa Rican coffee and a scrumptious plate of fresh tropical fruit. A kaleidoscope of tropical flowers, the sweet singsong of birds, and the colorful flash of hummingbirds buzzing from flower to flower surround me. This is an average day in my Costa Rican paradise.
How English Can Pay your WayPosted on May 28, 2012 by Joe Mason
The instant I saw the ad I knew I was set for a life of adventure. But I never imagined just how far my native language could take me: All the way from leafing through the classifieds section of The Globe & Mail, in Toronto, Canada, to a new life in exotic Hong Kong.
Teaching English in Costa RicaPosted on December 26, 2011 by Erin Morris
It’s easy to find yourself surrounded by lush green jungle, a kaleidoscope of flowers, and a menagerie of animals. You can have this in your backyard if you wish. For me, this is a huge part of the magic of Costa Rica and the main reason I chose to live and work here.
Thailand: Teach English OverseasPosted on December 6, 2011 by Chris Clancy
About nine years ago I traveled to Thailand for a vacation…and I immediately fell in love with the place. The food, the culture, the beaches, the friendliness of the people…but most of all, the weather. Thailand is known as the “Land of Smiles.” I think the Thais are so happy because every morning when they wake up they see the sun shining in their windows.
