What Are The Countries That Has High Demand Of English Teachers?

[Little_Dreamer]

I am thinking of taking up Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education major in English and I want to work abroad.

[CluckyChick]

I'm afraid I can't answer your specific question, but here are a few thoughts that I hope will be helpful.

Have you considered taking a year out to work in an English-speaking country before you start your studies? If you could get a temporary job where you are dealing with native English speakers on a daily basis, such as in a shop or restaurant, you would find your subsequent studies so much easier. It is much easier to learn a language by immersion rather than by study. Working for a year would also give your finances a boost before studying.

If you want to teach English, you don't just need to be good at it, you need to be excellent. Your English is currently good - the meaning is perfectly clear - but it is not phrased in the way a native English speaker would speak. For example, a native English speaker would say, "Which countries have a high demand for English teachers?"

Hope this helps. Good luck in whatever you decide to do!

[Little_Dreamer]

I didn't think about working in an English-speaking country because I'm still a student and I think it's impossible for me to work abroad because I think it would cost me a lot to go there and I'm sure my father won't allow me to do so but as what you've said, working for a year abroad would also give me finances a boost before studying. I totally agree with you. Can you give me a country where I can possibly work? as a student and as a Filipino. Thank you so much! @CluckyChick

[CluckyChick]

Well it sounds like you are determined to travel sooner or later, so it's an option to discuss with your family. I'm sure they want you to be happy and successful, so it's worth discussing the big advantage it would give you over other students on your chosen course, balanced with the travel concerns.

A school friend of mine (from the UK) managed to get a 9 month work permit for Australia for his gap year before university. But that was 20 years ago and a lot could have changed!

I guess on your side of the world, Australia or New Zealand would be the places to try first. Not sure how easy it will be to find information about temporary work permits on the internet, but the information must be out there.

[EDDIE51]

I have worked in the Middle East where there are tens of thousands of Filipinos employed. They all spoke perfect English which they tell me they are taught at school . I am sorry but I have to say that your English falls short of the standard required to teach English as a foreign language. I can see at least 6 mistakes in your 33 word question!

[CluckyChick]

True Eddie, but that's why I suggested a year out for intensive learning of the English language. It depends how much the dreamer wants this dream.

[EDDIE51]

As I said I worked with and knew as friends many Filipino's . They are taught a form of English that is halfway between 'English and American English so that it is easily understood by all English speakers. Because of this they are in demand all over the world for jobs that need good English language skills.
Their government regards it's English speaking citizens as a form of 'export' to earn foreign currency. They have tax incentives to work overseas for a few years and send money home.

[chiaroscuro]

EDDIE15
Just learn how to use apostrophes and your English will be OK. Plurals and possessive articles don't take them.

[Old_Geezer]

IMO that possessive articles don't take them is a flaw in the official language rules. The rule seems there for no good reason, and simply mucks up the other rule that ownership is denoted by the apostrophe. It's good to have rules, it's not as good to have superfluous ones in order to catch folk out.