TEACHING ENGLISH in Germany

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[@karenwiley4832]

Hello. I studied in Salzburg, Austria in summer 2015 and Berlin, Germany in summer of 2016. I loved it so much that I want to live somewhere in Europe. I will be graduating with my BGS in English/Music this summer. I want to teach adults. I also want to bring my 12 yr old and 14 yr old daughters with me for a year or two. I want to give them this opportunity to learn and live in a different country. I know it won't make me rich financially, but what a great opportunity.

[@fischercustombaits]

Your vid is very useful because my friend from NY wants to become an English teacher in Germany, thank you !

[@WantedAdventure]

Hey that's great to hear! I hope your friend finds it helpful :)

[@fischercustombaits]

Hallo Dana, I told her about your new video. Thanks !

[@yashvardhan2827]

Fischer custom baits i need ur help then

[@WantedAdventure]

Hi Isaac Smith, just a heads up that your account settings don't let me reply directly to your comment. You don't need to have a degree in education to teach English in Germany. A degree in SOMETHING and a TEFL certification is generally enough. As for the cost of living in Germany, it's certainly not the cheapest place in Europe! ...But it's not the most expensive, either. Here's a good resource for you as far as individual costs go: www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Germany Hope that helps and all the best to you with your move! :D

[@S3aCa1mRa1n]

Wanted Adventure I heard in leipzig which isn't to far from Dresden or Berlin is pretty cheap.

[@Freakschwimmer]

+Romolus Wayne Lucinus yes, that's Estgermany :D It's generally much cheaper over there

[@S3aCa1mRa1n]

Freakschwimmer How about Kiel :)

[@Freakschwimmer]

Quite a nice City, and quite close to the Danish border -great for day trips! Good pick in my opinion, oh btw, you might want to google "Kieler Woche" ;)

[@nathaliehartmann4757]

Yeah but in Leipzig you get quite a lot of Nazis - depending on where you are (not everywhere). Leipzig is a beautiful place though :)

[@kellypayson4997]

It is so much fun watching your videos! I love them! This is very helpful. I will be retiring soon from the military and speak pretty good German. But I also want an adventure. Just not ready to sit in the porch swing and watch time go by.

[@edwardthejust4452]

+Kelly Payson Kelly thanks for representing us "older guys." I thought I was the only 50+ person interested in teaching abroad. I am curious what opportunities for teaching exist for the more seasoned teacher.

[@brettmcinnis473]

That was awesome. lol I'll be moving to Berlin in December with my TEFL certification and some teaching experience. Thanks for posting. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I watch more videos and get closer to my departure date. :)

[@scatteredsvensson3517]

Did it go fine?

[@jackcerullo7047]

This video was supper helpful! Thanks!

[@asmrroller5612]

Very helpful video! Thank you!

[@fischercustombaits]

Thank you for the subtitles. Now I can understand what you are talking about. You speak so quickly. My English is still bad. I can hardly understand. I cannot write English. I hope I will improve my skills. Thank you and have a nice day ! MfG Jan

[@derghamalkhatib7612]

You sure know how to write for someone who doesn't know how to write English. Unless you used a translator.

[@kg49er]

Thanks for the informative video. Would you be able to share more of the ins and outs of becoming and being a freelance English teacher in Munich? Thanks!

[@celestegranillo7239]

Hallo Dana! Vielen Dank für deinen Rat. I have been to Germany once and I totally loved it. I would love to live there for a couple of years to teach but to also learn as much German as possible. My desire is to be completely fluent. Until I can go, I am watching Easy German and that has been such a help (and that's how I found your channel, by the way.) I enjoy your videos about living in Germany...good for you for doing so! But I will admit: Ich bin ein wenig eifersüchtig. Alles gut!!

[@WantedAdventure]

Hi Celeste! Thanks so much for your nice comment. I'm no stranger myself to feeling eifersüchtig, that's for sure, so I know just what you mean! And what I would say is use those feelings and that drive to get yourself over here!! :D It will definitely help and be a smoother transition for you since you are already learning German. I didn't know any German when I came here and it was really hard. There were some tearful nights at the beginning for sure lol This Sunday I will be putting out a video looking at how it was for me learning German and my tips for that, so hopefully that helps you as well! If you have any questions as you plan for your journey over here, just let me know. You can send me messages here or on my FB page too (facebook.com/WantedAdventure) Have a nice rest of the week :)

[@celestegranillo7239]

Wanted an Adventure Danke, Dana! And I am looking forward to your video on Sunday too...it will be such a help. The school you mentioned in Prague, I nearly went 10 yrs ago but I couldn't find too much information on it at the time. I was being cautious because I tend to be. But I will definitely take you up on asking questions and will keep a watch out on your videos. Thank you for help!

[@gurnyyy]

It's Dana from Easy German! Thanks for the tips!

[@adrianvaldez8320]

Hi Dana, I love your channel you put out great info and advise! I am moving to Munich for a similar reason you did (My girlfriend is German and lives in Munch) I arrive in May of 2016. A little about myself I am an American mid 20's with a college degree in finance. I figured the best way to get a working Visa in Germany was to teach English should I get the TEFL certificate? anything else German employers would like to see? I look forward to hearing your feedback.

[@nijinokanata111]

Vielen dank! :)

[@WantedAdventure]

Bitte schön!

[@maria_winter]

I didn't read all the comments, but as for the pay: I teach English in middle school and private schools usually pay less than public schools. No idea if it's any different at kindergarten level. This has something to do with the way private schools are financed. They get the teachers' wages from the state and with those and some rather moderate fees (in comparison to private school fees in the UK and in the US) they have to run the whole thing. So they can't just pass on all the money they're getting to their teachers.

[@robparkinson9850]

Why do I wanna teach in Germany? because I want to live in Germany and my german at the moment is too poor to do a normal german language job! Im thinking there isnt too many alternatives for english speaking natives in Germany :(

[@kpidwc7]

I live in BC in Canada and I have done French Immersion since kindergarten. In grade twelve they always offered a trip to mainly france so you can apply the language in the real world, but after paying all the fees our district decided to cancel not allow us to go to france because of the recent attacks etc. Instead we did a trip which focused mainly on Bavaria and I fell in love. I am going to uni to get an arts degree majoring in history, and getting a french minor as well as taking some German classes and an education degree, which would basically guarantee me a job in BC. I would much rather end up teaching back in Germany, and am just curious how much German you already knew, how adjusting was, and I guess the whole process of ending up there?

[@altafmalikenglish]

Nice information

[@fadiyalda6667]

Hi there, thanks very much for sharing your experiences in Germany. They are really helpful for those considering moving to Germany. I'm really interested in moving to Germany from New Zealand and teach English as a career. I finished my bachelor of theology in Auckland last June and will get a diploma in education in 2018 from Auckland uni. I was wondering if this would qualify me, if you know, to teach English here? Or I would need to get a TESOL degree from the uni which is another year of study? Thanks a lot a gain :)

[@gaborbagoly8142]

Hallo Dana! I firstly would say it's a lot of fun to watch your videos! I love that you reach much of daily life things and form a realistic perspective on being in the German World. Keep it up! Although I would also love to ask you a couple of questions. Becoming an English teacher would meet my two greatest wishes, having greater and handy opportunities to travel around Europe or even other parts of the world and teaching children or young people in the better case. But I'm not a native speaker of English, I'm from Hungary. On the other side I'm truly eager to become a teacher and would not mind to get a complete degree in English Education, because a TEFl certification is probably not enough in my case. So, do you know other english teachers who are non-native speakers yet got a job in teaching? Do you think that I can get good opportunities with a proper degree? You mentioned a bit about salary, but is that enough to comfortably thrive in life on a long term? I'm interested in these questions because I would love to build up a proper life and leave my country once again for good and steadily thrive on abroad. And I'm also afraid that employers seek native English-speaker teachers for better jobs and since that I couldn't make it forward. Sorry for making this post so long and I hope to hear some answers from you! :)

[@WantedAdventure]

Gábor Bagoly Hello there! Thanks so much for your kind words about my videos!! :) I'm so happy to hear you are enjoying them. As for your questions, let me try to answer them the best that I can:First of all, you are right. Teaching is a great way to fund traveling around the world and teaching children and young people is often an amazing experience. And you are also right that people/schools often automatically have a preference for native-English speakers, even though it is sometimes the case that people who are not native speakers have a better understanding of the grammar and rules of the language than native speakers! But this does NOT mean that all is lost for you in your desire to teach English :) It just means that it might not be AS easy for you to get jobs as for a native speaker. When I did my TEFL certification in Prague there was one guy in the class who wasn't a native speaker and that's basically when they told him. By the end of the class, though, I'm pretty sure he did have a job, he just had to go to a few more interviews than the other people. I have another friend here in Munich who taught English for several years (she doesn't anymore) both in Japan and in Germany. She has never mentioned having trouble getting jobs, but she did mention that sometimes she has to kind of "prove herself" to people...like they don't automatically believe she is qualified to teach the language. But at the same time, I must say that when I taught English I was only about 23, and I also had to "convince" people of my abilities because I was so young! Also a last point I'll make about this: I really feel that teaching a language also has A LOT to do with one's actual ability to teach and ability to "understand" languages. So just because someone is a native speaker, doesn't mean they will be a good teacher of that language! And I think schools/people often forget that, and perhaps that's something you could remind them of in the interview. So I think that you definitely have a chance to do it! As for salary: that really depends on the place. Here in Munich, for example, I found it was hard to thrive long-term as an English teacher because there are SO MANY people here teaching English, which makes it's hard to get very many classes, and thus hard to make enough money. Plus things are pretty expensive here. However, in other places it's possible. In Prague, for example, I knew lots of people who were making quite enough to live, and I've heard people talk positively about teaching opportunities in the Middle East and Asia. I hope all this helps you!! Thanks again for watching my videos, and I hope you continue enjoying them :D All the best to you, Dana

[@benmmoussaadil9813]

Thank you so much for raising these important questions. I have been teaching English for nine years in Morocco. But I would like to move to Germany, looking for quality life. In fact, I am afraid of finding it difficult to work as a teacher of English. I wish you all the best.

[@emmakleiner8470]

@@benmmoussaadil9813 did you move to Germany ?

[@deepshikhaj9064]

Hello!Dana ur video is quite informative, thank u so much..I have one doubt do schools provide teaching material to teachers in Germany?

[@gustavovillegas5909]

Vielen Dank für dieses Video! Ich will Englischlehrer werden und bei meiner Freundin sein, deshalb möchte ich in Deutschland beibringen 😊 Ich liebe auch die deutsche Sprache

[@Akasha987]

Can you put some adresses where it’s easy to start and they’re accepting foreigners ?

[@Fabian-Wenzel]

My English teacher in High School was not a native Engisch speaker. He taught us English according to the curriculum and that was British English. I noticed that there are big differences in many words between BE and AE. My old textbook always referred to England and typical situations in England and there was also a map of Great Britain. However, that was 20 years ago. From my experience, I understand English people better than US Americans

[@alirafie3931]

hey , that was very informative thank you, but how can i get a TEFL? and i also want to know if it's possible for those who speak English as a second language to apply for a teaching position in Germany.

[@joebanuelos5614]

I want to teach in Germany so i can live there and in my off time visit some bordelle. It's how i like to relax.

[@buxxi90]

Hi, first of all: Great videos! I love watching your perspective on life in my country. I have a little question: My boyfriend is from England and he'll move to Germany with me soon. Up until now we lived in Australia together and now he's nervous about being alone with all the Germans. Is there maybe a big Facebook group or something with English speakers living in Germany? Or any social media page where he could talk about his experience with others, get some advice, meet for a beer, etc.? Would love to hear some advice. Thanks!

[@Rachulie]

buxx idek what you said because I'm just here to compliment your icon.

[@buxxi90]

Bobsuruncle Mum haha thanks!

[@houdanouri7953]

Thank you very much for the video. I live in Canada, Montreal and i work as a substitute teacher. My husband and I are thinking of moving To Germany. But, i am still wondering if this would be a good decision. Could you help me with more information on how To apply while i m in Canada please?

[@venteaven]

May I know what schools are now accepting for the next school year?

[@kamellakhalifa]

Where can I find english teacher jobs in germany? and other European places?

[@beverlymorgan2433]

I plan to teach in Germany because I love it there and my spouse's brother lives there. I'm getting my TEFL this summer in the US through a company called Oxford. They provide job placement but told me it's hard to get into Germany. What are your thoughts?

[@smithryansmith]

If they tell you its hard, then their job placement isn't very good. You are better off doing a course in Europe, in Germany or near Germany

[@houdanouri7953]

Hello i saw your comment on Dana's video. I am an English teacher in Canada and i want To move To Germany. Have you moved out from US yet? Thanks in advance

[@seniorita6525]

i have a master degree in english.is it accepted in germany to teach with?

[@mohamedsameh23]

Hi! Do you recommend any web sites to look for teaching jobs there?

[@sahilsatishkumar]

Are you planning to move out of Germany?

[@Lexduden]

It really depends on where you live, and who you are teaching. If you are teaching business people there are, as far as I know, no restrictions regarding qualification other than those the institute requires. If you are teaching children then it's whole new kettle of fish. There the rules of each state apply. And surprise, surprise Bavaria (the she is in) is the worst state when it comes to hurdles before being qualified to teach.

[@hamza_agnyyer]

Hello there, Do I have to be a native speaker of English to teach in Germany?

[@viktoriakaiser7241]

Wie cool muss es für ihre Schülerinnen und Schüler sein Ihre Lehrerin auf KZbin zu sehen😂

[@michael-7792]

Very interesting Video! Even for Germans! Thank You! Greetings from Bavaria - Nationalpark Bavarian Forest! Michael

[@WantedAdventure]

Hi Michael! It's nice to hear that it is interesting information for Germans as well! Have a nice day! -Dana

[@michael-7792]

Thank You! Yes it is! Have a nice day, too! Greetings from Bavaria - Nationalpark Bavarian Forest, Michael

[@joaoandre7488]

Hi thank you for your video. I have a question: Do I will need degree to teach English in German ? Because I have TESOL certificate.

[@robparkinson9850]

I have a question for Dana, or indeed anyone else who has a Tefl? How much does it cost? Does it cost something like 1000 Euros just to take the class and get the certificate? Alles kostet viel geld :(

[@houdanouri7953]

Hi have you finally moved To germany? I am an English teacher in Canada and i want To move To Germany.

[@tuubaateacher]

How much was your course in prague? And did they really help you for finding job

[@lozadaoriana]

Dana, you've been so helpful, thank you!! I was wondering, do I need a College Degree to teach English? Or just my high school + TESL would do? I must add I'm not a native english speaker, but I'm certified C2.

[@smithryansmith]

In Europe, only a TEFL is required. I'd try the school she recommends as it takes non-native speakers.

[@lozadaoriana]

Thank you so much!

[@reachalashim1153]

Hey dear, can I get a job over there if I come in with shengen visa

[@hailireynolds4116]

Hi, Dana. I'm new to your channel, so I'll say this first: your videos are very good and informal! :) But i was wondering if there are any full-time English teaching jobs for middle school or high school in Munich? I've been researching all day and I'm at a lost. Could you help me out? I would really appreciate it! :)

[@robparkinson9850]

My understanding of this, is similar to what Dana said. Its incredibly hard work and takes a long long time to qualify to be a teacher in the german school system which middle school and high school fall under. However as she eluded, working in a language school, an international school, bi-lingual kindergarten, or indeed any private school /college doesnt require the same qualifications. For example my GF was given a teaching job for a technische private school, and within one year she was qualifed to do it. In the normal school system i think u need a degree, masters degree, then some years as a junior teacher, and also some months on a placement in a native english speaking country.... all in all i think it takes 6 years!!!!!

[@geofacht]

I have Masters courses in Linguistics, and dual citizenship. Ive been to germany. I was thinking of going A TEFL place said its real hard to get into public school where $ is more constant. That true ? Geoffrey,

[@InsertTruthHere]

Geoffrey Achtmann Basically you cannot teach at a public school unless you completed the teacher training required by each state consisting of a 5 year uni course and a 2 year traineeship. Exceptions are quite rare.

[@adogstaledogtraining2545]

Is there a demand for English Teachers in Germany. I am planning on taking family there in October. I'm taking a TEFL certification so I can teach in Germany. Then, I will be applying for schools and a visa. Any advice?

[@MrTheRa1n]

Hi! Can you still teach English even if you're not a native speaker? And what is the required German language level (like B2, C1) approximately? I mean you will be teaching to those who may not know so much about English language. And thanks for the video! :)

[@WantedAdventure]

Tansel KARADOĞAN Hi Tansel! I'll actually be doing a Q & A video about teaching English soon, and will definitely answer this question as I get it a lot, but just real quickly here's my thought on it: It is true that people/schools do often have an automatic preference for native-English speakers, even though it is sometimes the case that people who are not native speakers have a better understanding of the grammar and rules of the language than native speakers. But this does NOT mean that all is lost for you in your desire to teach English :) It just means that it might not be AS easy for you to get jobs as for a native speaker. When I did my TEFL certification in Prague there was one guy in the class who wasn't a native speaker and that's basically what the course instructors told him. By the end of the class, though, I'm pretty sure he did have a job...he just had to go to a few more interviews than the other people. I have another non-native English-speaking friend here in Munich who taught English for several years (she doesn't anymore) both in Japan and in Germany. She has never mentioned having trouble getting jobs, but she did mention that sometimes she has to kind of "prove herself" to people...like they don't automatically believe she is qualified to teach the language. But at the same time, I must say that when I taught English I was only about 23, and I also had to "convince" people of my abilities because I was so young! In addition, I really feel that teaching a language also has A LOT to do with one's actual ability to teach and ability to "understand" languages. So just because someone is a native speaker, that doesn't mean they will be a good teacher of that language! And I think that schools/people often forget that, and perhaps that's something you could remind them of in the interview. As for being speaking German, when I started teaching in Germany, I had a very limited level of German. Some schools did ask me a few questions in German because they wanted someone who could at least communicate in the language, while others didn't care and they told me it wasn't allowed to speak German in the classes anyway! I, myself, found that as my German got better it became easier for me to teach English to German speakers because I could understand why and even anticipate where they would make mistakes, but you definitely don't have to be fluent. I hope this helps you and I wish you all the best with your teaching!

[@MrTheRa1n]

This is beyond helpful! Thank you soooo much this is the best answer I could find on the internet as you provided real-life experiences! :) Thank you, I wish you all the best in life as well.

[@tribalfromthetrapdontrappi3030]

Sick!

[@mariellepatterson7187]

i am planning to move to germany. I want to work as an elementary or English Teacher

[@intekhabkhan5049]

I am from India. Can I apply for English teacher in Germany or they prefer native speaker from UK,US,Australia.

[@yashvardhan2827]

What other certifications are required

[@learninglife494]

Can we do this TESL in germany?

[@mikilegovindsamy9874]

I want to teach in Berlin because i can be myself there while doing what i like, teach. im from south africa by the bys

[@ranjithnarayan1344]

I am an English teacher from India and one of my dreams is to teach English to adult Germans. I am now learning German through a web site, in preparation for my aim. Can it be a reality? Are only native speakers allowed?

[@fluturimkasmi3019]

is there any chance to work as an non native English teacher in Germany?

[@Sophyra1441]

Hi. I just came across your video as I was researching option in to teaching English in Germany. I have a TESOL and have 2 years experience teaching ESL in Korea. My questions is, did you have to be in Germany when applying or did you apply from another country? I'm thinking of going to Germany once my contract in Korea is finished and would ideally like to have another job lined up afterwards. Thought, it's not really possible to physically be in Germany for the hiring process. Also, don't really have any Germany language skills atm. Your advice, general comments?

[@panda1384]

+Sophyra1441 Hey, as far as I know it's not too uncommon to apply for jobs like that without being in the country. Though it's a lot easier to go do it while being there. I've met people working here, who didn't speak any German (or barely any), so that's not a big problem. I just think it's more tedious to apply while being abroad. Though you can try applying for universities, too (they weren't mentioned in the video but universities offer language courses for their students as well and they are often done by native speakers without a "higher degree" than TESOL). If you have more questions, feel free to ask.

[@kholoudmahmoud6464]

@@panda1384 I have been teaching English for 10 years in universities, Language centers such as British council and Berlitz, and international schools. I obtained my M.A in English language specialized in Applied Linguistics. I have TEFL certified from University of Birmingham and CELTA from British council, Poland. Besides, I obtained 2 diplomas in education equivalent to GCSE. Currently, I’m doing Ph.D in Applied Linguistics. My question is I’m going to move to Germany next month. As a non native speaker ( however my accent is so close to natives) can I get a job vacancy as a teacher?!

[@panda1384]

@@kholoudmahmoud6464 Oh wow, you're moving to Germany before you got a job, how come? But sounds adventurous! :D As a university (or in general a "hochschule") teacher, most likely yes, if you find something. At least at my university (TU Dresden), we had plenty of language teachers that did not speak German. Additionally, there is always a chance of private tutoring (though tbh that's not as big as in other countries). Your timing is a bit off, the current semester started already in most of the country, next semester will start march/april-something. If you're still doing a PhD, that means you're basically studying/working on that while in Germany? Which city will you be moving to?

[@kholoudmahmoud6464]

@@panda1384 actually, my husband has got a vacancy as a software engineer and I have to move with him. I’m continuing my Ph.D in Cairo university, Egypt but I would like to join a university of Stuttgart institute of linguistics as my husband and I are going to move to Stuttgart. But it seems working as an English teacher is very difficult for non-native speakers even if I have a lot of qualified certificates.

[@kids_zone85]

Hi I am non-native English speaker , with teaching certificate , BA in English language teaching too , TEFL courses as part of my degree , psycho-pedagogy courses too . and seven years of experience in teaching . May I find a job in Germany ? if yes .. tell me how to do please ?

[@isaacsmith8489]

Hi, I'm considering going to Germany next year for teaching. I have a lot of questions. Do I need to have a degree in education or any of that? Or can I just have one of the certifications for teach English as a second language? Also, what is living like in Germany as far as expenses go? Thanks, just looking to get some answers on where my future might be taking me.

[@anniesok868]

Isaac Smith you just need a high school diploma and TEFL

[@mikilegovindsamy9874]

Hello. Do I have to be in Germany to apply for teaching jobs?

[@giuliavighetti9618]

Kennen Sie was soll man machen um Italienisch Muttersprache Lehrerin werden?

[@ipekaksu1759]

Thank you for the video. Does CELTA certificate also acceptable?

[@AdamSahr-cj4kf]

Is 'Does CELTA certificate also acceptable?' correct English for someone who has a CELTA ?

[@thecharleskennedy]

+wanted adventure I have an interview with Berlitz on Monday! Do you have any tips for me?

[@WantedAdventure]

***** Hey Charlie! First of all congratulations on the interview :) Okay tips...I suggest you put together a little ring binder or other folder with your documents (for example: resume, diploma, certificates, reference letters, etc.). Also, it would be great to have a quick 10 minute explanation of some English subject ready, just in case they want to hear you "teach something." Lastly, in one teaching interview I went to, they asked a few questions in German, just to see if I could manage at all in the language. But the other schools I interviewed with didn't care at all whether or not I could speak German.... So just be prepared for the possibility that they might want to hear a little German from you. Other than that, smile :) and try to be relaxed. Wish you all the best!

[@thecharleskennedy]

Hey ! thanks :D I am really looking forward to it! I will need to get a ringbinder etc, I was reading online and they said that BErlitz is mainly freelance work? Do you have any idea what the average monthly income would be? Worried about budgeting etc! thanks :D

[@WantedAdventure]

***** You're definitely right, most of the schools here in Munich offer work on a freelance basis rather than a fixed contract, which means that you can also sign up at different schools and that helps you get more teaching work. Other schools include Inlingua and PET Sprachen, for example. How much you make depends on how many teaching jobs you can get/want to take. It also depends on what times and where you are willing to work. For example, are you willing to teach at 8 in the morning out in Unterschleißheim? Are you willing to teach on Saturday? The more flexible and open you are to work, the more jobs you'll get offered and the more you can make! :) If you haven't seen it yet, here's the other video I made specifically about my experience teaching English in Munich and that might answer some more of your questions! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmWnnIaGrKadftE

[@ryanhenry7401]

Hi there! I have about a million questions, but I will try to limit myself as to not be a bother! I'm currently working on enrolling in a TOFL online course (with accreditation and practicum time), but I'm trying to make plans for when and how I imagine actually executing this. My primary concern is money. I don't exactly have alot of it and I don't have much of a fallback here, but my question is this: How much would you recommend setting out with? I am going to need to be able to lock down a place to live and survive until my first paycheck and it sounds like having some savings to fall back on given the freelance nature of most of the work would be a good idea. I need to support myself off of this and there isn't much room for hiccups. Is this actually a viable option for me?

[@WantedAdventure]

Ryan Henry Hey Ryan! Well, it all depends on where you want to teach and live. In Prague, for example, things were pretty cheap, but here in Munich cost of living is more expensive. But the good thing is, you can generally start teaching pretty quickly and then you've got an income to pay for things and hopefully not have to dip into your savings much. How much you feel comfortable having to fall back on is a question of personal taste... Consider that you'll need enough for a few months' rent, food, drink, entertainment, transportation, visa costs, etc. But as I mentioned, all depends on where you're going. Here's a great cost of living chart for Germany www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Germany Hope that helps! Wish you all the best for your move :)

[@Freakschwimmer]

+Ryan Henry one more thing: As you can see the Cost of living are much lower in Eastgermany, but DO be careful about going there for teaching adults, teaching Kids is fine, but these adults can be a bit.... peculiar. A lot of them either did not learn english in their secondary school (russian as a second language!) or only had very few classes (English as a third language). I'm not saying don't go there at all, but be aware classes won't be just a quick brushing up of existing skills. PS: Today Eastgermany is a collocial term refering the what's officially call*ed* new federal states of Germany.

[@lingam7625]

Teaching English to a bunch of little German cuties.....sounds great and unlike other pursuits to experience living there; accessible to me. But now that I'm thinking more.....I don't know practically that could work. I would need to know German as well working along with someone who spoke English, making me unnecessary. But if it was possible it would be such a rich experience.

[@aprilall5536]

I am a full-time student is it possible to teach part time

[@benrahim2280]

hello, well thank you so much for sharing your experience with us :) , i have a schengen tourist visa and i wonder if it's possible to apply for studying the TEFL in Germany..... like is it possible to change the statu of the Visa mentioning that am from Algeria :) thank you in advance

[@WantedAdventure]

Benouis Abderrahim I don't know about this, but I would recommend you contact the German embassy in Algeria and ask them. Also if you pick a TEFL program to do in Germany, maybe they would have some information or help for you?

[@benrahim2280]

Wanted Adventure woooow youare so amazing...... cause i was thinking that you'l not answer me since the vidoe has a long time :) and what you're about to do will extremely make my dream comming true ......... i'll wait your answer with passion :) thanx a lot

[@arwaayed2612]

Do I have to be native to teach English in Germany?

[@iamsorrybut2370]

If you are not native speaker(out of canada and usa) do you need a graduate degree?

[@InsertTruthHere]

No, but a proficiency certification might help.

[@fabriciakohlercarvalho5099]

Hi! Great video! I'm brazilian, so my native language is portuguese, but I've been teaching English for the past 8 years here in Brazil (also language school coordination experience and biology teaching degree). I fear the schools in Germany will not give me a chance because I'm not an English native speaker. Do you have any thoughts on that? Do you think they would still consider me? Thank you!! :)

[@WantedAdventure]

Fabricia Kohler Carvalho Hello! I've actually gotten this question several times now, so you are not the only one wondering about this :) And the advice I'd give is this: It is true that people/schools do often have an automatic preference for native-English speakers, even though it is sometimes the case that people who are not native speakers have a better understanding of the grammar and rules of the language than native speakers. But this does NOT mean that all is lost for you in your desire to teach English :) It just means that it might not be AS easy for you to get jobs as for a native speaker. When I did my TEFL certification in Prague there was one guy in the class who wasn't a native speaker and that's basically what the course instructors told him. By the end of the class, though, I'm pretty sure he did have a job...he just had to go to a few more interviews than the other people. I have another non-native English-speaking friend here in Munich who taught English for several years (she doesn't anymore) both in Japan and in Germany. She has never mentioned having trouble getting jobs, but she did mention that sometimes she has to kind of "prove herself" to people...like they don't automatically believe she is qualified to teach the language. But at the same time, I must say that when I taught English I was only about 23, and I also had to "convince" people of my abilities because I was so young! In addition, I really feel that teaching a language also has A LOT to do with one's actual ability to teach and ability to "understand" languages. So just because someone is a native speaker, that doesn't mean they will be a good teacher of that language! And I think that schools/people often forget that, and perhaps that's something you could remind them of in the interview. I hope this helps you and I wish you all the best with your teaching!

[@fabriciakohlercarvalho5099]

Thank you very much for your thoughtful answer. It really made my day because I was incredibly worried about this issue. Congratulations on your channel!

[@user-kk4xl5ef3e]

Did you study in Germany to become a teacher ?

[@AllHailSp00nRiver]

How much German does someone need to know to teach English in Germany?

[@InsertTruthHere]

Fallstar As much as possible. The L1 is an important resource in the foreign language classroom.

[@lindsaydaniels998]

Can I teach in Germany with TEFL but no degree? I am a native English speaker.

[@nontobekolynnndamase8435]

Lindsay Daniels were you able to do it ?

[@Fabian-Wenzel]

Yeah, now everyone knows I'm a big Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson fan

[@Thebeaglesblockhead]

Hi, how are you? I'm an American who just graduated from college with a Bachelors degree in Finance. Currently, I am studying abroad in Barcelona. And I have fallen in love with it. Though not Munich, I was wondering about the possibilities of teaching English here. My question is : do you knew any websites or programs that I can get certification when I get back to the States? The reason that I ask is that you linked and stated that you were certified in Prague. . . Any info helps, thanks!!

[@WantedAdventure]

RSandiego I wish I could help, but I really don't know of any resources in the States. I did everything over here in Prague and Munich. I did a quick Google search and found there are also online TEFL certification programs, but I don't have any experience with any of them so can't really recommend program one from another. Good luck and please check back in and let me know what you do and how it goes so that I can keep that in mind for when others are wondering the same thing! Good luck to you :)

[@geninatuason3184]

How about if you have no degree, only a tefl certificate. My husband wants to teach english in Germany but has no degree. He only has the TEFL certification. Is it still possible for him to teach english? I have both my degree and tefl certification. I am currently teaching english at a nursery school in Dubai.

[@fitzgerald125]

How did it for for your husband did he get a job with out a degree

[@zikmel2372]

Hey genina, hope you're doing well, just wanna know I have an architectural Bsc, does the degree has to be in education or not necessarily? Thank you

[@jxpretty]

Can I teach English in Germany with a high school diploma and a TEFL

[@smithryansmith]

yes. the TEFL is what matters as that is relevant to teaching.

[@TheoGoodman]

Good Luck getting an employee conract. The language schools operate as slave drivers. They will expect you to work when they call, classes can can cancel classes 24 hours ahead of time and you will not get paid. If you say no enough then they will stop calling you. Be ready for little to no classes in Summer and Christmas time. Also be ready to be thrown to the curb quickly, you are disposable and for the most part you will be treated as a novelty and traded by the language school like a commodity. These schools are great at churning through teachers, when they get burned out they just return home and more native speaker fresh blood arrives. TOFL will help you get a job if you are new to teaching, if you have experince as a teacher or professional it might not matter much and they will jump directly to that point on your CV. If you are young or just need to suplement your partners income then teaching is great. You will meet new people and other ex pats that are teachers. Getting your own classes is possible, however just do a search in google for "sprachschule" and any city. Theses things grow like mushruooms in every corner of every city, you are not alone on the market.

[@octomondo5270]

Theo goodman, are you an ex pat teacher in europe?

[@meaningoftheunicorn]

Is it it hard to get a job as a non-EU citizen?

[@ansbachgermany3905]

Will you make enough to pay all of your bills

[@88bottex]

Do you have to be fluent in German to get a teaching job?

[@WantedAdventure]

Nope! When I started teaching here, I had a very limited level of German. Some schools did ask me a few questions in German because they wanted someone who could at least communicate in the language, while others didn't care and they told me it wasn't allowed to speak German in the classes anyway! I, myself, found that as my German got better it became easier for me to teach English to German speakers because I could understand why and even anticipate where they would make mistakes, but you definitely don't have to be fluent.

[@88bottex]

Thanks for the reply. Love your channel 😃.

[@WantedAdventure]

Dorresa Bottex You're welcome! Glad you're enjoying it :)

[@KLange-kb5il]

if Americans hear that they dont Need to be afraid anymore of Bernie Sanders! Socializem in a Demokratic state arent that bad! ;) #feeltheBern

[@parhunlombok440]

Woo technique of teaching English is very nice and fascinating. .ok bro I send complete package The Red Wine has turned off. Hopefully trustful .Regard Always success for us in future

[@Fabian-Wenzel]

I understand Indish people even less when they speak English. it is official language in India. When I was in London for the Sherlock Holmes Museum, I did not feel well and consulted a doctor and I did not understand this Indish doctor

[@uncatila]

Ich muchte wohen in Deutschland because Das Essen ist lecher.

[@msmarcy7650]

did any of your university education help at all in the hiring, what other qualifications are needed, how much is the TFEL course. I think one improvement to your videos would be including actual dollar amounts rather than just a quick mention of a cost. Even if the information is slightly outdated it will still give a general idea.

[@lismarkarina7891]

Hi Dana , how old are you? 26?

[@shidlkrim]

Why do I want to teach English in Germany? I want another adventure! (Currently teaching in China). Just because you trademarked the name doesn't mean I didn't think of it too :P

[@b617_3]

Michael Barker how is teaching in china

[@shidlkrim]

scott skoo it's an adventure. Has its ups and downs. Learnt a lot about myself, of new ways to connect with people and alternative ways of living life

[@b617_3]

Michael Barker I'm African American should I even bother? be honest.

[@shidlkrim]

scott skoo Well you're in luck. I'm Caucasian South African but a good friend of African decent was recently teaching English in China. She has dreads and is a bit of a rasta. I asked her about racism and she said she didn't experience any. However, some people on blogs report racist experiences. So, appears experiences differ by place. People often stared at my height, beard and longish hair. For me, getting outside of my comfort zone is part of the reason I travel. If you have a degree then I could put you in contact with my former employer.