What are Teach Abroad Programs?
A variety of Teaching programs abound for those individuals interested in bringing their linguistic, communicative and cultural skills and efficiencies abroad. While some programs require formal teaching experience, the majority of Teach Abroad programs do not. Many Teach Abroad programs focus on English Language training. TEFL Programs (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) usually involve teaching English to people in their country of origin. TESL Programs (Teaching English as a Second Language) typically entails teaching English (in English-speaking countries) to immigrants or to people for whom English is not their native language. As well, there are lots of incredible opportunities, in general, to go abroad and share in educational experiences. Teaching English may not be a specific focus; instead, you might volunteer in a classroom, orphanage or office. Maybe you just got out of school, or maybe you have been out of school for years (or decades!). Either way, when/if you decide