It has always been my dream to be an inspiring teacher since young. However, I realize that not every lecturer or teacher is keen on a lifelong overseas teaching career. If you are one of those who have considered giving a try at teaching English overseas, you should be proud of yourself for choosing an extremely challenging and rewarding-career.

For the majority, making this choice is just the beginning. There will be a lot of questions that are going to crop up during the course of preparing for the job. One of the questions that you are most concerned about, is probably the place that you will be teaching.

When choosing the place for your overseas career, it’s important to keep an open mind. This is due to the radically different requirements in every country and you might face some difficulties if you insist on teaching in one particular area.
Besides this, there are also restrictions to where you'll be able to go. Some countries have great need of native speaking English teachers, and getting a job there will be incredibly easy. For instance, countries such as Russia, the Czech Republic, or surrounding countries, are more than willing to employ you. This is because these areas are very open to hiring native English speakers from any countries.

If you are an American who wishes to teach English, some of the places that are recommended will be Asia and Latin America. The reason for this is because these areas are tied closely to the United States- Asia through economics, and Latin America through geography. These countries are intent on learning English, and they prefer the "American" English that you'll be able to teach. Hence, you can rest assured that your college or teacher exchange program will have multiple job listings and connections to help get you there smoothly. If you choose to teach in one of these popular areas, the good news is you will have much more opportunities compared to other areas.

On the other hand, if you're an American who dreams of teaching in Europe, it is still achievable but it just won't be that simple. European language centers and colleges are more likely to engage British teachers for the same reasons that Asia and Latin America hire Americans. However, this does not imply that you should give up the idea of teaching in Paris or Roma- it's just a lot more complicated.

The complication often arises from the fact that you'll be required to go through the lengthy process of applying for work visas, which British teachers don't have to face. Members of the European Union enjoy the privilege of traveling back and forth freely, making it much more easy and cost effective for them to hire British teachers. This situation also applies for the other way around. This means that if you're a British who is considering teaching in Mexico, you might be facing an uphill battle. For those who are really keen on having their teaching career in European countries, it is still advisable to think about the pros and cons carefully.

If you're open to new experiences and you're careful not to get your heart set on one particular part of the world, teaching English overseas can be a fantastic experience. Even if you're not sure how you feel about where you're headed, chances are that once you get there- and become a real, honest-to-goodness working citizen- the situation will quickly win you over. After all, it's an adventure like no other- and not many people can say they've done what you're about to do!

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