Teach English Brazil And Gain A Cultural Experience

Brazil is one of the best kept secrets in the English-teaching world. It doesn’t occur to everybody that you can teach English Brazil and make lots of money while having a valuable experience. Many people associate South America with crime and drugs, and fail to see what a rich culture and rewarding experience it is.

Jobs Are Available!

Because it doesn’t often pop to mind to teach English in Brazil, there aren’t a lot of teachers so there is huge demand. This doesn’t mean that you can get a job because you have blue eyes and a nice smile, but it does mean that you stand a better chance of finding a good job than you would elsewhere. There is especially high demand for North American English because of trade agreements with the United States and all the businesses that want to be involved in the international economy.

The best thing you can have to get a job in Brazil is at least a little bit of teaching experience. It’s still pretty tough to land a job if you are fresh out of college with no experience whatsoever. Your choices will be severely limited if you have no qualifications or experience.

The best way to get a job is to physically be in the country, but visa regulations make it tough to job hunt there. Probably the best way to get your foot in the door is to go with a big commercial English school like Wizard. They will offer you competitive pay and get you some experience; then, you can look for something better once you’re there.

Get Out Of The City

The best opportunities for teaching are in the cities. If you want to volunteer, you can get a job teaching kids in the rainforest. But, if you want to make money, there isn’t much of any way around living in the city.

The good thing about this is that there are lots of great weekend getaways that are easily accessible from major cities like Rio de Janeiro. In Brazil, you can live and work in the city and head out of town for day trips or weekends and see some amazing sights.

Learn About The Culture

Brazilians are very friendly to foreigners. You’ll find it easy to make friends and experience Brazilian culture. Sharing cultures is very important to Brazilians, so if you take an active interest in Brazilian culture, you’ll have a much easier time being sociable.

It’s also strongly recommended that you learn the language. In Brazil, unlike the rest of South America, they speak Portuguese. It may be tough to pick up another language, but the rewards will be well worth it. If you take some classes or study on your own before you come a little, it will be much easier to pick up when you are immersed in it.

Brazil is one of those countries that people choose because of the experience, not just the money. It’s great to save money or pay off debts with your teaching income, but remember that experiencing another culture is a big part of it too. So is enjoying yourself!