120hr TEFL EXPERIENCE | LIFE AS A DIGITAL NOMAD | The Tao of David

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Are you looking to become a Digital Nomad? Looking to become location independant by working online? Teaching English as a foreign Language is a great way of achieving this goal.
In October 2017 I completed a 120hr TEFL with TEFL.org.uk. I'm now teaching online with Italki and Preply with up to 20 essons a week which allows me to earn money and save for future travels.
This video gives advice on what the TEFL is made up of -
- 30 Hour Grammar Course
- 50 Hour Teaching Methodology
- 20 Hour Video Observation
- 10 Hour Teaching Large Classes
- 10 Hour Telephone Teaching (or Teaching on Skype)
I also briefly touch on other ways of teaching abroad, from teaching in a language school, whether or not you need a Bachelor's Degree and other online platforms such as VIPKID and DadaABC.
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[@davidostrowski679]

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[@TEFLorg]

Thanks for the feedback David great video. We hope you are still loving life as a TEFL teacher!

[@davidostrowski679]

Yep still teaching on Italki and travelling full time! I get a lot of people asking me about TEFL!

[@LailandiAdventures]

I have a 150 hour TEFL and I am living and working in Spain. It turns out I didn't need it to get a job but it's really nice to have.

[@davidostrowski679]

+Lailandi Adventures totally, I was really surprised I could get a job in Spain even without a TEFL!

[@danielalandi6592]

@@davidostrowski679 hello! i am moving to Spain soon, and I have been teaching english in my home country, Venezuela for two years. I got that job without any certificate, but nw that i am moving to Spain i want to get a TEFL certificate. So, i wanted to ask you, what platforms or web pages did you use to look for a teaching job in Spain? Thanks for your video

[@sharoncoe126]

Great video David! Thank you. Addresses the fear factor by providing information from your own experience. I plan on watching a few times. Very helpful & deals with the reality of independent travel. 😎

[@zitasalah5827]

Thank you for the new video bro . Keep going and never give up

[@davidostrowski679]

+Zita Salah thanks man

[@farsc8p]

Thank you for the video. I've been thinking of doing TEFL and this video really helped at least give me more detail and the outline of the course.

[@KatiePrescott]

I did a cheap online TEFL (less than $50 on Groupon) a few years back. To be honest, it was very basic and didn't really provide much actually actionable skills. The lesson planning/ structure part was vaguely useful, but that's it. I'd really recommend going with a course which is video based (including instructor videos and also example teaching videos) rather than just text, and ideally one which includes assessed teaching practice so you are supported through your first experiences in the classroom. After doing my TEFL, I spent a summer volunteering to teach English in China - this was SO much more useful in terms of developing my skills, but it would have been even better to have more guidance and support from TEFL mentors during this time. I've since done a PGCE (UK official teaching qualification) which included 120 days of assessed teaching practicum, and really can't recommend enough that experience. Having someone guide you through everything, give feedback on your teaching, and develop your reflective skills too is just so valuable.

[@tjtyrie256]

Great vid thanks mate. I'm going to do the course and sell up, and try to keep travelling wherever I can :)

[@turkkenyalifestyle187]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing

[@user-ey2wd7vq3z]

I eager to teach and work in Japan, so I'm going to finish college but also try to complete the TEFL course.

[@sagel.hawthorne6881]

Learning the grammar terms is very important and rewarding. I was home-schooled so I didn't even learn concrete versus abstract nouns growing up.

[@davidostrowski679]

I might have to google what a concrete noun is!

[@SxySkySxy]

@@davidostrowski679 honestly grammar seems daunting to me. As an English Graduate I shouldn't say that, but I rather take analysing books and poems to learning grammar terminology. It's very confusing to me, as we were never actually taught grammar. You tend to just know. My writing might be perfect but if someone asks me what Auxiliary verb is, I won't have a clue. Honestly none native speakers know better grammar than native speakers. England schools should start teaching children proper grammar.

[@terezavanurafoodlover]

great video as always. I loved the bird sound in the background but more importantly the content. you explain well what is the transition into digital nomad life like. myself I love the topic of online english teaching and so I am looking forward for more vids on this subject. Also how about a video “A day of a digital nomad” or something like that? It is great when you do more and more personal vids and get viewers a chance to get to know you more! kisses!

[@davidostrowski679]

Tereza Vanura We must have the same brain! I'm planning a day in the life video for next week 😉 oh god that bird. Someone get me a shot gun!

[@lisaflores4783]

Thank you so much for this video. I am researching doing this while earning my bachelor's. I think this is exactly what I was looking for without realizing it!

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome Lisa! There's a whole playlist re teaching with Italki if you're interested in future!

[@ruthhalo5483]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@crystalcat67]

Great video David! I've been interested in doing something like this as a second job from Texas. I only have an Associates degree in Business, not a Bachelors, so I'm encouraged to hear you say that's not an issue. I almost signed up for a TEFL course in Jan. but thought I needed the bachelor's. I was also trying to get my brother in law involved but he shut it down for the same reason. I'm so ready to prove him wrong! Hahaha. I appreciate your transparency in the videos! Great job on them!

[@davidostrowski679]

Prove him wrong! Let me know if you have any questions about it!

[@himanshukhatri02]

Thankuuu very much brother ❤️😊👍

[@majordolbyscat]

Thank you David, very informative information here. I am researching several ways of how to make money while traveling on a sailboat. My plan is to travel, for six months, in western Europe, moor at various marinas for six months, during which I think this job opportunity would be perfect. Thanks again for the info

[@thepowerman8952]

Thanks for this. Very seriously considering TEFL, good to hear your experience. Hasn't put me off, though seems it will be more of a challenge than I anticipated. Let's see...

[@haggishighways]

It's actually very easy. I did the 180 hour TESOL and it was a cake walk

[@thepowerman8952]

@@haggishighways You're the first person I've met who says this. Are you a narcissist? The volume of information alone that you need to take on board in a short space of time is always cited to me as something of a challenge.

[@pink221]

I've just started a 120 hour Premier Online TEFL course and it's absolutely brilliant. I'm hoping to teach foreign language students online and possibly gain some classroom experience in the future :)

[@davidostrowski679]

+Carly McCalla hey Carly, hope it's going well!

[@davidostrowski679]

+Carly McCalla hey Carly, hope it's going well!

[@pink221]

First World Traveller Thanks it's going well so far. Passed the Video Observation, Telephone Teaching and Teaching Large Classes courses. Just have the TEFL Methodology and Grammar course left to do! Really exciting! 😊

[@movieonweekend]

@@pink221 hi, How was your experience? Do you think it prepared you well to teach young and adult learners equally?

[@ingilisdilidrslrirasefhese7519]

hi , thanks for detailed information about TEFL . I live in Azerbaijan, Baku . i have worked as an English conversation moderator in a conversation club about 6 years .i want to teach online lessons. do you advise me TEFL courses? and does online course price and teaching methods differ from normal classes? thanks beforehand

[@ErikGroomer]

Hey David, you've resparked an interest that died long ago. Any opinion on whether my 20 year old CELTA from International House would still be of any use? I only used it for a short period to teach English in Yemen and absolutely nothing since. Cheers, and keep up the good work, mate!

[@mrneilrobinson9228]

exactly the same question i was wondering, i may do another course as a refresh anyway. What did you conclude Erik?

[@lionofjudah4114]

Hi. I have worked my way through the level 5 TEFL course. I have to go back to the grammar assignment though as my tutor said it was good just that I need to put it as though someone else can teach it. Do u have any recommendations as to how I do this please. I just want this course finished. It had been long. Need to finish it now

[@lionofjudah4114]

My TEFL course is the longest one. Had lot of things to do. It level 5 as I said. But can u give me any tips on what to do for the grammar assignment.. does he want me to write lead in and then what I do then the presentation and what I do etc. Did u struggle with this assignment also.

[@InnerHello]

Hey David thanks for the info. How long roughly did the 120 Tefl take to complete?

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey, it took me about 5 weeks but this was during a time I went back to the UK for 5 weeks after a year travelling so I wasn't working. I was a bit lazy so I could have done it quicker but it might take longer if you're working as well

[@vswwvsww]

Hi David! I've heard people say you won't have a social life after embarking on this course! I have a full time job and tutor part time. I was wondering if I have to give up my part time tutoring to do this course! Could you let me know? I am really interested in starting the course soon! Thanks so much for your video, it convinced me to take the leap! :)

[@davidostrowski679]

Hi Linx! I would say yes it would be a good time to stop tutoring part time although it depends how long you have to complete the course (it differs depending on the company!). I did mine over 5 weeks but I had just returned to the UK for 5 weeks and wasn't working! Best of luck with it!

[@COMeachair]

Thinking of perhaps doing one just to have as a backup if I decide to leave work again for another year off down the line. Do you think the TEFL is something which needs to be updated if not used for say a year or two? Or is it just a matter of doing the course as a once off, getting the certificate and then it's ok for future job applications?

[@davidostrowski679]

+Cian Maher I think it's a one off, I certainly don't intend on doing it again unless anything changes massively in terms of the content!

[@COMeachair]

First World Traveller that's a relief! Continuing professional development with my job leaves a lot of extra work even after the degree! 😓😒

[@nahimgood]

Very informative video! I'm currently doing a 60 credit English language studies course with the Open University, at the end of it I'll have a certificate of higher education (120 credits) in Computing & English language studies, I'm pretty interested in doing the tefl course as well, would you recommend doing it alongside my Uni course or waiting until I've finished?

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey, I guess it depends on time, I did mine in about 5 weeks while travelling in Malaysia, so it's possible!

[@nahimgood]

@@davidostrowski679 Thank you!

[@ztezmaxim2683]

Do you get the impression thay dont bother calling to verify the certificate?

[@user-xn9zw2vp4e]

Hi ! I'm a nuclear medicine technologist, meaning that I have completed 3 years of University and I have my degree. When you say that in some countries you need a bachelor's degree, does it have to be in languages or is any bachelor degree? Thanks in advance ☺️

[@samlynn1171]

Can you study a TEFL while still at university and teach online?

[@biebiekei3798]

Hello I've bee trying to get a job as a TEFL teacher but all of the schools are asking for Native speakers only, unfortunately I'm a non native speaker (my mother tonge is Spanish) I think if a native speaker give me a recommendation letter, it could help me. Can someone help me with a recommendation letter?

[@BAghz00]

Would you say that a degree is only more necessary for teaching English in countries more so in Asia rather than South America ?

[@davidostrowski679]

I'm not really sure, I teach adults online and have never taught in a physical classroom. I've lived in Mexico for 14 months and it seems to be far less strict with degrees etc, but I've never done it as I can earn 3 times more online

[@andrewe.7907]

I had issues learning the grammar terms, but i talk good.

[@relaxedsunshine5816]

Where do you teach online if you dont mind mentioning? 20 hours a week decent but its not enough to pay for travel expenses.

[@davidostrowski679]

This was about 4 years ago. I used to be 100% on Italki. Nowadays I'm 90% independent via my website. I don't just teach online, there's KZbin ad revenue, Patreon, Ebook and Merchandise sales etc

[@harriettpendergast6888]

Hi, I have just graduated from my marketing degree. I am interested in doing this tefl course as I would love to use it when travelling eventually. However, are you able to teach English part time? alongside another full time job. For example 2-3 times a week? as a 'side' job?

[@harriettpendergast6888]

- and this video was amazing. Thank you!

[@harriettpendergast6888]

Also, am I able to teach people solely online? Would be handy during lockdown

[@davidostrowski679]

Hi, yes I have always done it part-time alongside KZbin and writing, it's definitely possible as a side job. This video is really old, there should be details of my ebooks and website that I have written and set up since then with more info

[@mainai6483]

Can a non native English speaker get a job in English teaching abroad in countries like China?

[@DarrylCarey]

Great Video David, not sure I could teach english .... Lets just say being from Pompey my English is not the best ... Poor kiwis only understand about 50% :)

[@davidostrowski679]

+Darryl Carey sounds a bit like my dodgy west London accent, I have to speak slowly!

[@DarrylCarey]

Good point ... Anywhere north of London i could never understand a word 😱😭

[@Mari000]

Thinking of getting a TEFL certificate. But I’m nervous.

[@davidostrowski679]

Do it! It's not as horrendous as it sounds!

[@Mari000]

@@davidostrowski679 thanks! Great video by the way!

[@davidostrowski679]

Do you teach online? Do you have a TEFL? What experiences have you had teaching? What alternative routes to becoming a Digital Nomad have you used? Let me know in the comments! 😉

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