Five Ways an English as a Second Language (ESL) Job Can Shape Your Future

Teaching English in China or Indonesia is an amazing way to experience life in a different country, as well as build your teaching career, but did you know it can change the rest of your life? Stay tuned and keep reading for five ways an ESL job can shape your future.

It's safe to assume that teaching English in China or Indonesia would allow you to make friends who are, well, Chinese/Indonesians, but what about South Africans, Irish, or New Zealanders? English 1 hires teachers from all over the world. You could have colleagues from Australia, England, Canada, or the USA. The teachers at English 1 schools tend to become good friends and often spend their spare time together at dinners and other weekend activities. Can you imagine what your future travel plans would look like if you had a friend in each country? Hoping they have a spare couch; you could be saving serious cash on accommodation and getting a personal tour guide, too!

We have over 300 schools in 50 different cities across China and 30-plus cities in Indonesia. No, you did not read that wrong. Three. Hundred. Schools. You could spend a lifetime traveling across the country, working in a different city every year (three lifetimes, actually)! Whoever said teaching gets old clearly has never worked with us. Lifetime traveler, anyone? Plus, we've helped hundreds of students learn English, opening doors to new opportunities, and shaping their futures. Ready to make a difference?

English teaching is a billion-dollar industry, and China and Indonesia are where it's at for teachers. Job stability is high here, and people respect teachers for paving the way for them in the international markets. China and Indonesia are always looking for more teachers, so your friends can join you on your adventure, or if you want to come back after a visit home, you can be sure an ESL job will be available. Not to mention, the cost of living is low, so you can make money, save, and still have cash on the side for all your weekend… `adventures'. Oh, and remember that university loan you still need to pay off? Has the travel bug bitten you? English 1's salary has got you covered for it all.

English 1 offers its teachers free Mandarin Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia classes, so you can come back home bilingual. How's that for a resume buffer? If classes aren't your thing, our teachers are graciously willing to practise with you or take you out for a bite and help you order your first meal. Studies say that learning a language comes easiest when immersed in it, so why not take advantage of Chinese and Indonesian cultures and make a few local friends? It’s a win-win!