Can I teach English without being a native speaker?

Can you teach English abroad without being a native speaker? Yes. Non-native speakers can teach English abroad and online. While some countries require citizenship from a native English-speaking nation, there are still dozens of nations where schools will hire non-native speakers.

Is TESOL only for native speakers?

There is no reason why non-native English speakers should not be able to take and successfully complete a TESOL certification course.

Where can non-native speakers teach English?

ll be hired.

• Cambodia. If you’re a non-native English speaker looking to teach English abroad, your first bet is Cambodia.
• China. China is home to the biggest TEFL industry in the world.
• Turkey. Are you a non-native speaker but an EU citizen?
• Japan.
• Latin America.
• Thailand.

Where can I teach English as a non-native?

How can I teach English to non English speakers?

Five Tips for Teaching English to Non-Native Speakers

1. Use visual aids. Pictures and other visual aids are extremely helpful because non-native speakers do not have the same reference points as native speakers.
2. Keep it simple.
3. Avoid long lectures.
4. Make the best use of oral communication.
5. Use the 4 common language skills.

Can non-native English speakers teach on the TEFL Org jobs centre?

We don’t allow this wording on the TEFL Org Jobs Centre, as we don’t want to support or encourage discrimination against non-native English teachers. The most important thing for non-native English speakers to research when applying for teaching jobs is visa requirements.

Can a non-native English speaker teach English online?

The answer is simple: if you’re fluent in English then you have the potential to teach it! Many non-native English speakers have trained with us and have gone on to find work teaching English all over the world and online. That’s not to say there aren’t some challenges, unfortunately.

Is it harder to get a job as a non-native English speaker?

While being a non-native English speaker can make the job search that bit harder you can also frame it as one of your strengths. You have first-hand experience of what it’s like to learn another language and because of this your understanding of grammar is likely much more solid and well-rounded than many native English speakers.

Which TEFL course is right for me?

Most employers look for at 120-hour qualification, so we recommend a course with at least these hours. Non-native speakers may benefit more from a Level 5 course, which is our most comprehensive TEFL course and will help to give your CV a boost.