Teaching English abroad - in search of contacts in the TEFL field

[peacetraveler22]

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[mybathroom]

Shannon, maybe you will have a canal on YouTube?

[peacetraveler22]

I do not know if I would be good at this, or engaging and entertaining to watch. :)) Plus, I have no idea how to properly film the videos or make them of good quality. Maybe I will explore this option, thanks for the idea!

[yarowind]

I remember this photo:)

[peacetraveler22]

Yes, you were one of my first subscribers, so of course you remember. And I remember that in that post where the picture appeared, you told me you are a geophysicist. And I was amazed again that so many intelligent men and women read my blog, but mostly men. :)) I hope you're having a nice summer, Vlad!

[yarowind]

Thank you, Shannon! This year summer came very late, but better than nothing:)

[sasha_severny]

There's an American Academy in Tbilisi. They might have some ideas to share. Information is on-line.

[peacetraveler22]

Thanks! There are several American and British schools/academies in Tbilisi, but I think they will require teaching experience, which I don't have. I will reach out to them in September when the school season starts again to inquire about options and interest.

[sasha_severny]

I don't think the academy is actually American although it's called this way. The cunning Georgians made up an advertising trick to attract students with a loud headline. This is what their web site says:

"Although the school is American in name, it is of, by, and for Georgians. With the exception of Georgian and Russian, all subjects are taught in English."

Scammers.

[peacetraveler22]

Yes, it is deceiving. :( That's why it's necessary to really research things thoroughly and rely on native Georgians for insight/advice in navigating local customs and business practices.

[no_xit]

I wonder what's wrong with Moscow and SPb?

[peacetraveler22]

Moscow - this city is way too busy, congested and "artificial" for me. I don't like such fast-paced living environments. I like St. Petersburg, but don't know anyone there. Overall, the culture of Georgia is more open, friendly and hospitable than Russia based on my experiences. And, the food is better. :)) There are also less hassles involved for foreigners to work/live there, as they have liberal policies to attract Westerners to the region. No visas, etc.

[sineglazzka2301]

What about Ekaterinburg? The language school where I work is in constant search of native English teachers. Loads of work, nice colleagues and 8 months of winter per year. Welcome:)))))

[peacetraveler22]

I really have no desire to live in Russia. :)) But the pay there for native English speakers is 100% better than in Georgia, for sure! You teach English in this city?

[sineglazzka2301]

Yes, and if you are by any chance interesred, I can give you all contact details:))) I think you might be a cool teacher, with all your travelling experience.

[peacetraveler22]

Thanks a lot! If I change my mind, I will be sure to write you. Is it difficult to teach the language, when you are not a native speaker? Just curious. :) In my TEFL class, we had an Armenian woman who was visiting her daughter in the U.S. The Armenian woman teaches English in Yerevan, but is not a native speaker. In fact, she had a very heavy Armenian accent. :))