1. Careers

Discuss in my forum

Overseas Opportunities

Page 2

By , About.com Guide

Common Acronyms used for teaching positions overseas include:

ELT = English Language Teacher
ESL = English as a Second Language
TEFL = Teaching English as a Foreign Language
TESL = Teaching English as a Second Language
TESOL = Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Although there are many opportunities available abroad, the key to success is doing the research to find which is the right choice for you. Taking the time to learn of the many options available requires time and planning which will give you the ability to compare programs. When looking at internship programs, be sure to compare costs with what each organization offers. Programs that offer housing and food in addition to placement and handling of all of the required paperwork may prove to be more cost efficient than one that offers no such options.

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.