Here are 6 things you get to do while teaching English abroad:
1. Taste Different Foods
When teaching abroad, you will get to try different foods. When I was teaching English in South Korea, I got to try many spicy dishes. Red pepper is a very popular ingredient in most Korean dishes.
2. Discover A Country
When teaching abroad, most employers will pay for your flight so you will get to discover a country for FREE and you get paid to live there! Travelling abroad can be expensive so teaching abroad is a great option to see a new country for free.
3. Learn A New Language
When teaching abroad, you will get to learn a different language. Being fully immersed in a language is a more effective and fun way to learn a language.
4. Meet other English teachers
When teaching English abroad, you will get to meet other English teachers from all over the world. Countries that need English teachers hire teachers from America, Canada, South Africa, England, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand so you will meet other teachers from all over.
5. Learn About A New Culture
When teaching English abroad, you will discover a new culture. Learning about a different culture opens up your mind because you are able develop a new perspective.
6. Engage In New Activities
When teaching English, you will engage in new activities. Teaching English in Korea enabled me to got my black belt in Taekwondo. It was an amazing try something that I had never done before.
If you are interested in teaching English abroad, I highly recommend getting TEFL certification. You need the right teaching skills if you want to succeed.