52 of 52 customers found the following review helpful:
 Perfect, 2000-07-19
This is the best book to buy if you are an American or a Candian looking to teach English overseas. It covers everything from what to take with you to how the job markets currently look in differing parts of the world. Jeff Mohamed covers everything, there is even a section on how to avoid culture shock when you arrive in a foreign country.This book is also packed with numerous contacts for everything you could possibly need, from organizations to send resumes to, places to get certified, and on and on. This book will answer any questions you might have about teaching, for example he covers the pros and cons of the various certification programs, including the Cambridge/RSA TEFL certificate. And if you aren't happy with the book there is even an address in the beginning which you can send for a refund from the publisher. If you are thinking about teaching English overseas (even if only for a year) this is the first book you should read. Highly recommended
13 of 15 customers found the following review helpful:
Invaluble, informative, authoritative, well presented guide., 2000-04-05
Teaching English Overseas is written by an expert with over 30 years experience in TEFL projects worldwide, and provides specific advice on everything from teaching overseas without training to choosing a training program, assessing the job market, and preparing for a job and life overseas. An outstanding presentation.
46 of 46 customers found the following review helpful:
30 Years Too Late!, 2000-03-17
The book is brilliant, and my only regret is that it was not available thirty years ago when I entered the world of EFL! I have travelled and taught in many countries, and although I never actually met Jeff Mohamed I kept hearing his name. He is a legendary figure in English language teaching.Written in a friendly and highly readable style, this book covers every single aspect of the overseas teaching experience. It shows you how to determine your suitability to be a teacher, how to select a training course, how to conduct the job search, and how to settle into a job teaching English overseas. And this guide is not afraid to tackle issues such as teaching illegally (without a work permit), health issues and those sensitive cross-cultural issues (including personal relationships). Increasingly Americans seem to be becoming wary, or even afraid, of working abroad. With its thoroughly grounded and practical approach to all the issues, this book dispels those fears. Jeff Mohamed's enthusiasm is highly contagious! The listings of resources are current and incredibly comprehensive (I was pleased to see it included the school in Egypt, ILI Helopolis, where I spent many happy years!) For those starting their careers as teachers this book is invaluable. For those more seasoned teachers, the lists of resources (almost 100 pages of them!) are invaluable. And I see from the introduction that if you do not like it, you can contact the publisher for a full refund. What have you got to lose?
15 of 15 customers found the following review helpful:
Just What I Was Looking For, 2000-03-10
It is very clearly written and laid out. It gives advice on all parts of job searching, from how to train through how to make a good impression when you start teaching. I particularly like the detailed checklists, like the one of questions to ask potential employers. There is also very good advice on how to prepare the right kind of resume for overseas jobs. The appendix has the biggest and best list of overseas schools of all the books I have looked at. I wanted a book to help me find a better teaching job than the one I have now and this book is just what I was looking for.
19 of 19 customers found the following review helpful:
A great book for Americans, 2000-03-06
I've been teaching ESL for several years and people are always asking me for advice about how to get into the field. In the past I advised them to read Susan Griffith's "Teaching English Abroad" but in the future I'll recommend Jeff Mohammed's book. The Griffith book is good but this one is a lot more relevant for Americans and it isn't full of ads. It has more detailed advice on important practical issues such as writing resumes, contacting employers and making the necessary preparations for going abroad. Also it has more contact addresses for areas where Americans can find work, such as Latin America and Asia. I wish I had this book when I started TESL.
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