Beijing is one of the oldest bastion of China, destined to rule the country forever. From felled narrow alleys to huge underground bomb shelters, every monument is a relic presenting the political mood of its era.
Dating back to the 1045 BCE Zhou Dynast the great variety of architectural styles.
Only patient exploration and inquisitiveness can actually unleash the hidden wonders of the city.
Viña Del Mar is Chile’s most luxurious town and is popular for its tropical white-sand beaches.
Luxurious hotels, world-class nightclubs, and gourmet restaurants host a variety of festivals, conferences, and concerts all year round. While some of these luxuries are only available to the very rich, Viña Del Mar’s thriving hospitality industry means that there is a good market for qualified TESOL teachers to offer their services.
Thailand’s gem. Sunny, beautiful, and happy. Phuket, located in the Krabi province, is the perfect representation of Thailand.
Phuket provides TESOL teachers with everything they desire, from beautiful temples to spectacular beaches, from extreme sports to yoga retreats, from an energetic nightlife to an organic lifestyle.
Phuket is perfect for new teachers and especially young university graduates who want to TESOL during their gap-year. A BA and a TESOL certificate of at least 100 hours are necessary to obtain a good teaching position. Teaching experience is not required.
Tulum offers one of the most unique landscapes in the world. Who wouldn’t like to lay on white sand, facing the blue ocean and amazing Mayan ruins?
TESOL teachers can also have a lot of fun, spending the day at the cenotes, which are fresh natural pools in the middle of the jungle. The most attractive thing about Tulum is Sian ka’an, which literally means “where the sky is born”. This beautiful natural reserve is habitat for millions of birds from the coastal region, and there is no better way to experience so much beauty than by kayaking with your friends.
Tulum is a place for adventure and also entrepreneurship. To earn extra income, you can take advantage of the large hospitality industry and offer great ESL packages to groups of managers and staff.
Munich is an excellent city for teaching English. Fun, yet highly sophisticated. Contemporaneous, yet traditional. Contrast is what defines this marvellous city.
Folklore and age-old traditions, chic designer outlets, sleek BMW’s, and world-class industries build a dynamic city. Its museums are rich in masterpieces of art and its musical and cultural sights marvel its visitors all year round. ‘Live and let live’ drives life in Munich and, to some extent, develops the coziness and warmth of the “world’s village”; Weltdorf in the heart of Müncheners.
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The beauty and architecture of Czech Republic is astonishing. Here one finds superb medieval sites all over the country and some buildings have been incorporated in the catalogue of World Heritage Sites.
The unique concept of Spa Towns attracts many tourists. Many cities in Czech Republic are well-known for their pastel-coloured buildings located in the middle of gently sloping jade hills and in particular, for their hot springs.
A very famous fact associated with Czech Republic is the excellent breweries they own, and after knowing this, it would be of no surprise to learn that Czech Republic has the most per-capita beer consumption in the world. They have beers of outstanding and countless types.
Watching a puppet show is an ultimate experience. There are a variety of marionette theatres as they are trying to hold this dying art form, so you will find many large puppet festivals and museums, especially in the cities of Chrudim and Cesky Krumlov.
As an ESL teacher, you’ll earn enough to pay for your living expenses and live modestly in a beautiful European country. Bringing some savings with you is necessary if you want to travel around Europe. Taking a TESOL certificate course of at least 100 hours is very important and some schools even ask for teaching experience.
Berlin is the second largest city in Europe. Since the end of WWII and the subsequent Cold-War, it has undergone a renaissance. From desolate streets to jammed cafes, gloomy corners to bustling night clubs, Berlin is more alive than ever and gloomy historic landmarks such as the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, and Checkpoint Charlie have been rebuilt into busy tourist attractions.
Whether you are teaching English in the freezing winter, blooming Spring, pleasant Summer or sunny April, Berlin provides tons of social activities and a great public transit system with buses, trams, U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (light rail), Regional bahn (RB), Regional express (RE) trains, and ferries to take you around.
If you are an American, Canadian, or Australian teacher without a EU passport, this is the place to come teach in Europe. With just your BA and a reputable TESOL certificate, you can find a job at an English institute and receive the work permit in a matter of weeks.
This is what one of Ontesol graduates wrote about his experience in Germany: Brandon, ESL Teacher in Germany
Chile is a stretch of 4300 Km along the coast of South America, but its width does not exceed 240 km.
This country is known for its scenic beauty. With plenty of natural parks, it is one of the finest travel destinations for practising extreme sports such as kayak, hiking, rafting, and surfing. One of the greatest attractions is the massive slender wall of the Andes. It’s a mountain range that keeps rising and contains more than 50 volcano peaks.
Chile is definitely the place for ESL teachers who are thirsty for adventure and it is also welcoming for those seeking a more quiet life. After all, this is the land of Pablo Neruda, one of the world’s most famous poets.
With plenty of vineyards and lakes to visit, you will surely have a great time!
The demand for ESL teachers is very high. A 100-hour TESOL certificate or higher TESOL certification is required.
Saudi Arabia encompasses the most spectacular reefs of the world, the most magical and monumental sites of the Middle East, and the largest seas of sand of the Empty Quarter. Popular destinations are the mud-brick forts of Najran, which rise out of palm plantations and oases, the Arabian Desert, and the Two Holy Mosques of Masjid Al-Haram and Masjid Al-Nabwi.
Although very few travelers, especially non-Muslims, are allowed to walk this land, the country is slowly opening up to the world and Saudi Arabia has become a great destination for teaching English. Many teachers who hold TESL Canada certification and have more than one year of teaching experience choose Saudi Arabia for its standard of living and unique TEFL experience.
Ramadhan can be the most difficult time for western teachers as people who are not fasting are not allowed to eat in the open and only a few shops open for short periods of time. Saudi Arabia is very hot, so the best season is between November and February when average daily temperatures are moderate and the air is less humid. It’s significantly cooler in the Asir Mountains and around Taif region all year round.
Welcome to the fanciest, most luxurious country on earth. UAE, with alluring beaches, top-notch hotels, an unparalleled shopping experience and an exquisite traditional culture, this country is rightly called the ‘the land of holidays’.
Four-fifths are covered in desert; yet the UAE has developed like no other. Its intriguing buildings, tourist resorts and awe-inspiring architecture have attracted tourists from across the globe for decades. Still modernizing at a fast pace, UAE aims to attract over 15-million tourists by the year 2015.
The demand for ESL teachers who hold an advanced TESOL certificate such as TESL Canada Standard 2 and have more than one year of teaching experience is very high, and so is the pay!
Some of the attractions in the UAE that you just cannot afford to miss are the AL-burj, the Dubai mall, Sharjah Aquarium, Jumeira Beach , Ski Dubai and the Dubai museum.