bitofarambler

I like to travel, learn and tell stories.

Travel podcast here

New episodes Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Q&A community here

Any travel questions are welcome, they don’t have to be podcast-related

FAQ

1. are there any requirements to be an ESL teacher other than being a fluent English speaker?

nope.

some countries and schools require a TEFL certificate or prefer candidates with an associate’s degree depending on the position, but if you want to teach English, all you need is to be a fluent English speaker.

2. how can you afford to travel long-term?

The cost of living in most countries is around $500 USD a month for transportation, rent, utilities and food altogether; teaching English pays $2000 USD a month with zero qualifications or experience.

every month I taught English, I had a few exrra months of my cost of living.