Why a TEFL Internship might be just what you need for your Gap Year
A TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) internship is simply a temporary work-related learning experience. It could be ideal for you if you want to develop real-world, hands-on work experience while working within a TEFL teaching environment. One of the main attractions of some TEFL internships is the fact that, as a trainee you don’t necessarily need to be a graduate in TEFL, or have a degree in teaching in general. Typically, as a TEFL intern you will work fewer hours than a fully qualified TEFL teacher but you will be learning while working and gaining valuable TEFL related work experience. Being a TEFL intern is also a resume/CV booster and it can allow you to earn, travel and experience a different country during your Gap Year.
There are various organizations and agencies which arrange TEFL internships, as well as major TEFL employers which advertise internships and recruit directly.
Some of the key benefits of a TEFL internship:
As a TEFL intern you will have the chance to travel and learn more about TEFL teaching, be coached by experienced and talented TEFL teachers, gain a deeper insight into TEFL as a career and also learn the importance that culture plays in second language acquisition.
If you’re considering options for a Gap Year or simply interested in earning while travelling and finding out a little more about TEFL teaching as a possible career option, check out some of the great TEFL internships available; it might be your best move yet!
Improve your CV/resume with TEFL skills
If you have no TEFL experience, many TEFL employers provide training as part of the internship, leading to a recognized TEFL teaching certification. The TEFL job market is becoming ever more competitive, so being able to show evidence of relevant work experience in a supervised TEFL environment, get involved with TEFL work projects, possibly earn academic credit, develop a new skill-set and make professional contacts are all aspects of being a TEFL intern which add value to your professional profile.There are various organizations and agencies which arrange TEFL internships, as well as major TEFL employers which advertise internships and recruit directly.
What is a TEFL internship?
The structure of a TEFL internship might vary quite a bit from one provider to another. Typically, it might be between 3 and 6 months in duration, you will usually be partnered with an experienced TEFL teacher during that time and will probably attend progress meetings with other academic staff and other interns. Some larger organizations actually have a full-time TEFL intern coordinator and mentor on staff. Many TEFL organizations offer the opportunity to become involved in both TEFL and academic administrative tasks during your internship period.Some of the key benefits of a TEFL internship:
- putting into practice what you may have learned in your TEFL/TESOL/ESOL course in a real classroom environment
- Begin to develop essential classroom management skills
- Develop good communication skills
- Learn more about TEFL professional career development
- Gain valuable TEFL teaching experience
- Learn directly from experienced TEFL teachers
As a TEFL intern you will have the chance to travel and learn more about TEFL teaching, be coached by experienced and talented TEFL teachers, gain a deeper insight into TEFL as a career and also learn the importance that culture plays in second language acquisition.
If you’re considering options for a Gap Year or simply interested in earning while travelling and finding out a little more about TEFL teaching as a possible career option, check out some of the great TEFL internships available; it might be your best move yet!
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