I'm Asian-American. English is my first language. However, I get the impression that most language schools overseas prefer hiring white teachers. Is it possible to teach English overseas if you are not white?
>>16544619
They'd probably hire you in an Asian country desu
they're probably sick of all the white expats by now
>>16544623
No, a lot of language schools in Asia prefer hiring white ESL teachers.
>>16544628
Why?
>>16544632
http://www.amren.com/news/2012/05/in-china-english-teaching-is-a-whites-only-club/
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I want some serious responses
>>16544619
yeah, but it may be tougher for you to find a job
Some ESL schools require you to have at least some teaching experience and a TEFL certificate. Where I used to work, there was a Asian-British guy and girl who had teaching experience and TEFL got to work where I used to work.
Yes, but it would be easier if you are white.
Similarly, it would likely be easier for a chinese teacher to find a job teaching chinese in a western nation if they were asian.
It just gives the impression of natural ability in that regard is all.
Whether that is right or wrong is a whole different matter.
My friend is Indian but born and raised in Britain, he teaches English abroad in Eastern/Southern Europe and China.
>>16544619
Tru going to another state. A lot of teachers from my state regardless of their ethnic background had to go to another state for a few years before being able to land a job back home.
>>16545118
>>16545145
Did they found these jobs via networks?
>>16545126
Yeah, almost zero white people are native Chinese speakers whereas plenty of Asians are native English speakers.
>>16544642
>“I was shocked—back home this wouldn’t be acceptable,”
kek'd
>>16545205
Well he usually got emails as well as face to face job recommendations from more experienced, older teachers.
