Irish Teaching Posts

To get a job teaching English in Ireland, you typically need a bachelor's degree and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. While a degree in English or education is beneficial, it is not always a strict requirement. Having a TEFL certification is crucial as it provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to teach English effectively to non-native speakers. Additionally, many language schools and institutions in Ireland prefer candidates with some teaching experience, so gaining experience through volunteer work or internships can be advantageous. There are various avenues to explore when looking for English teaching jobs in Ireland. You can start by searching online job boards, such as TEFL.com, Dave's ESL Cafe, and Indeed.ie, where language schools and...  [Read more]

Ireland has become an increasingly popular destination for international students seeking quality education in a vibrant and diverse environment. With its rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and renowned educational institutions, studying in Ireland offers a unique and rewarding experience. Whether you are pursuing a degree in business, technology, arts, or any other field, Ireland has a lot to offer. Here are some of the key benefits of studying in this enchanting country. Ireland is home to some of the world's top universities and colleges, known for their high academic standards and innovative teaching methods. Institutions such as Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, and National University of Ireland Galway consistently rank among the best in the world. Studying in...  [Read more]

There is such a tremendous amount of marked regional diversity in Spain that one is almost dealing with a mini continent. Life on the costas - Spain’s huge coastline - differs greatly from that in the big cities, which in turn differs from life in the thousands of picturesque rural villages, which is again different from the ski slopes of Andora or Granada. Dispirit locations and circumstances are united in a profound love of life, sometimes combined with a slight disdain for work. Spaniards work to live, they do not live to work. Hence it is very easy to get swept up in a seemingly constant round of fiestas and festivals, music and dancing - eating well and drinking well being all part of pursuing the good life in the best of all possible worlds. Despite the fact that practically...  [Read more]

English as a Global Language In the last few months that I have been traveling, it has become even more apparent to me how important it is to be able to speak English to interact in the world today. Many of the people that I have been talking with over the last few months have not been native English speakers. And it became very clear to me that if they had not learned English, I would not be able to communicate with them, they have to learn a second language to be able to broaden their opportunities for travel, work, and general communication with people from other countries. As a native English speaker, you take this for granted. And as a result, many native English speakers only speak the one language. As a result of the Industrial Revolution, the British economic predominance in the...  [Read more]