{"id":2609,"date":"2016-07-21T10:50:45","date_gmt":"2016-07-21T14:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/blog\/?p=2609"},"modified":"2018-07-05T14:55:30","modified_gmt":"2018-07-05T18:55:30","slug":"how-to-work-as-an-english-tutor-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oxfordseminars.com\/blog\/how-to-work-as-an-english-tutor-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Work as an English Tutor Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"

What do English teachers abroad do to make some extra cash? Working as an English tutor can\u00a0supplement your income from teaching in schools or academies, and for some teachers may make up their entire schedule.<\/p>\n

How do I Find Tutoring Positions?<\/h2>\n

How does a newcomer go about finding opportunities to work as a private English tutor? Make contacts with students, other teachers, or friends but make sure there is no conflict of interest with your teaching contract with your school.<\/strong> At schools private teachers are often sought after.\u00a0 Secretaries, administrators or receptionists are a great source of information. Another possibility is to put ads up in schools, local papers and magazines, or in bookstores.\u00a0 Sometimes English language bookstores have a bulletin board for that very purpose.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

Who Will My Students Be?<\/h2>\n

Often they are preparing to take a test like the First Certificate, TOEFL<\/a>, or English exams at school.\u00a0 Another category is children and teenagers. Parents want to give their offspring the best possible options for the future and this means a good background in English.\u00a0 They also realize that the earlier their children start learning English, the better. So teaching children can be an important source of income.\u00a0 The next category is students in the business world who discover they need English because their company has been sold or they start to work in a multinational corporation.\u00a0 Finally, there are students who study English for a love of the language and culture.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

Tips for English Tutors<\/h2>\n

Here are a few tips to help you succeed as an ESL tutor, as well as some pitfalls to avoid:<\/p>\n

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  1. Keep on task.\u00a0 It\u2019s very easy to slip into simple conversation which is fine if that\u2019s what the student wants but most often students have a specific goal in mind.\u00a0 Don\u2019t stray from that goal.\u00a0 Be friendly but don\u2019t let this become a session of problem-sharing where your student uses the time to vent all the concerns that come up in their work or home.\u00a0 This can happen with overworked adults who welcome the chance to tell someone what\u2019s going on in their lives.<\/li>\n

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  2. If you\u2019re teaching children or young people, you need to make the lessons fun.\u00a0 Vary the tasks so the students are never bored.\u00a0 Incorporate technology and\u00a0use\u00a0short articles and pictures from students\u2019 areas of interest. Go over any concerns the student may have in their English classes at school and review their tests and homework assignments. That may be the principal reason the parents have hired you.<\/li>\n

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  3. Giving private lessons is like running your own small business.\u00a0 Find out the tax situation in your country.\u00a0 Negotiate the cost of the lessons.\u00a0 Establish your price and find out the typical cost in your area. It\u2019s imperative to establish the rules at the beginning of classes so that you aren\u2019t left with someone who hasn\u2019t paid but keeps promising to pay next time. If the student pays in advance you\u2019ll be spared dealing with collecting fees every single class. Many times students pay in cash and this can be a source of conflict. Be comfortable with handling money.\u00a0 Keep change on hand.<\/li>\n

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  4. Most of all, enjoy this opportunity to get to know your students better and learn more about their country. Private classes can be rewarding as you see the progress your students make.\u00a0 If they pass the test you prepare them for, give yourself a pat on the back for helping them! Private lessons can be a chance to make friends and create some wonderful memories.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Learn More about Teaching English Abroad<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

    Download our Course Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

    Sign up for a free information session about teaching ESL overseas<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

    Find a TESOL\/TESL\/TEFL course near you<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

    Written By Teresa Peipins<\/p>\n

    \"Teresa<\/a>
    \nTeresa Peipins spent many years teaching in Barcelona,     Spain<\/a> at institutes and\u00a0at the university.\u00a0 Her first job abroad was in Medellin, Colombia<\/a>, and she\u00a0never looked back.\u00a0 From there, she taught in Malaysia<\/a> before finding a home in\u00a0Spain.\u00a0 Presently she’s teaching at the Savannah College of Art and Design Language Studio in Atlanta and has a novel forthcoming with Black Rose Publishing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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