Traveling can be an expensive experience, especially when you have to pay for your flights, accommodation and the classy local foods the bills can add up really fast.
This is why discovering the world on a budget is an exciting topic to discuss as it empowers travelers to explore new destinations and make money while you they are at it.
One of the best ways to both save money and travel the world is by teaching English abroad, but before the first step of your journey you need to qualify to fund your new venture.
What is teaching abroad like?
With the rapidly growing demand for English teachers all over the world, there are plenty of job opportunities available just about anywhere for both new grads and certified teachers.
If you are fluent in English, you are equipped with the most desirable skill to work as a teacher in some non-English speaking country. You can use this skill not only to fund your adventures with English teaching as a meaningful occupation, but also travel loads when not teaching.
How can you fund your wanderlust?
The first step to teach English abroad is to earn a TEFL certification. If you hold a degree in education from a recognised university, then you are already qualified. However, if you don’t have one and want your resume to stand out, you will need to qualify to Teach English as a Foreign Language(TEFL) in order to bag a teaching job overseas.
Speaking of TEFL courses, there are a plethora of options available which a quick Google search can unearth. That said, doing your TEFL certification online is the most affordable and fastest route to get a job as an English teacher in any country in the world.
Also online courses are extremely flexible, which gives you enough time to work and plan your next travel adventure alongside studying. If you are keen to hit the road even faster, you can earn your TEFL certification online while you travel.
Once you are TEFL qualified you will be ready to start applying for an English teaching job abroad which takes about three months for the process to complete.
As an English speaking teacher(ESL), you will spend between a few months to a year in your new destination, which gives ample time to make new friends, learn the local language and experience the culture where you live.
Once you have decided to become an ESL teacher, choose a destination as close as possible to all the places you want to tick off on your travel list and check their accessibility from the nearest airport or railway station.
Saves money to fund your travels while travelling English
One of the biggest advantages of becoming an ESL teacher is that you can fund your travels while you are on the go. Even if you don’t have a travel fund saved up, this is a great option
If online teaching sounds ideal for you, you can calculate how much you can earn online and then plan for your next trip.
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