To teach English, you should know another language too, isn't it?
It is very much possible to live in places like SE Asia for $1k per month (I'm from India, it wouldn't take even $1k, especially if you are single)
It is very much possible to live in places like SE Asia for $1k per month (I'm from India, it wouldn't take even $1k, especially if you are single)
Nope. In fact if you are the stereotypical American with no accent, speak great English and know none of the foreign language you are usually far better off because they only want you speaking in English and teaching in English.
Not to mention the better schools get to have their American "poster boy" so they can show they've got quality English teachers in their school.
(This is at least what I gathered from a number of teachers over in Taiwan when I considered doing it).
:D
I haven't taught a second language myself, but I am around a few people who teach or have taught languages, and I've picked up on it a bit.
Check the left hand side for the forums, there's volumes of information on just about any question you could ask.
Tealit.com is good for Taiwan.
Of course, the people teaching English without knowing any of the local language would claim everything is alright.
But it's undeniable that teaching will be more efficient if you do know some of the local language too.