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scottengering · Sat 23-Sep-06, 12:01 AM

Hello there Everyone

My name is Scott and I am English. For some years the idea of teaching English as a foreign language has been nagging away at me, especially since the summer of 2004 when I lived in an appartment block in Dublin which was let out to students from Europe and Japan who had come to learn English in the city.

As the only native English speaker, I became known as good source of help and advice and it made me think that this wouldn't be such a bad way to develop my career.

I don't have a background in formal education (although I have some practical education experience) and at 45 I am not a spring chicken. However, I do have a BSC Hons degree in Geology and very diverse working experience, including running my own business and freelance work. In other words, I like to use my own initiative.

Unlike many who teach English abroad when much younger and return home to a different career, I am considering this as a complete lifestyle change. I don't think this is my mid-life crisis, I have just about exhausted my options in the UK as a self employed person, have few ties and really don't want to fall back onto a mundane treadmill in a job that won't keep me interested and passionate about what I do.

I have never been to Japan, but it interests me. I am past caring about a wild city centre nightlife (if I ever had one) and would probably feel happier with some hot springs and an extinct volcano on my doorstep and continue to develop my interests as a writer, photographer and artist.

However, I like to be realistic and perhaps there is someone out there who can objectively comment on my prospects? I don't feel my age and am as still keen on new experiences as ever I was but, here in the UK, time and attitudes seem to preclude new starts in life.

I have easy access to Sheffield Hallam University which seems to teach a good range of language teaching courses and is very flexible, in repsect of hours, attendance etc so there is plenty of scope to obtain at least a basic qualification.

Well, I hope that you all haven't fallen asleep. If anyone wants more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Regards

Scott Engering

PS have a look at Glowing Edges Designs

Sat 23-Sep-06, 12:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
scottengering ESL Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Nationality: British Occupation: Geologist, Writer and Photographer Location: Posts: 3	Dipping My Toes In The Water Hello there Everyone My name is Scott and I am English. For some years the idea of teaching English as a foreign language has been nagging away at me, especially since the summer of 2004 when I lived in an appartment block in Dublin which was let out to students from Europe and Japan who had come to learn English in the city. As the only native English speaker, I became known as good source of help and advice and it made me think that this wouldn't be such a bad way to develop my career. I don't have a background in formal education (although I have some practical education experience) and at 45 I am not a spring chicken. However, I do have a BSC Hons degree in Geology and very diverse working experience, including running my own business and freelance work. In other words, I like to use my own initiative. Unlike many who teach English abroad when much younger and return home to a different career, I am considering this as a complete lifestyle change. I don't think this is my mid-life crisis, I have just about exhausted my options in the UK as a self employed person, have few ties and really don't want to fall back onto a mundane treadmill in a job that won't keep me interested and passionate about what I do. I have never been to Japan, but it interests me. I am past caring about a wild city centre nightlife (if I ever had one) and would probably feel happier with some hot springs and an extinct volcano on my doorstep and continue to develop my interests as a writer, photographer and artist. However, I like to be realistic and perhaps there is someone out there who can objectively comment on my prospects? I don't feel my age and am as still keen on new experiences as ever I was but, here in the UK, time and attitudes seem to preclude new starts in life. I have easy access to Sheffield Hallam University which seems to teach a good range of language teaching courses and is very flexible, in repsect of hours, attendance etc so there is plenty of scope to obtain at least a basic qualification. Well, I hope that you all haven't fallen asleep. If anyone wants more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Regards Scott Engering PS have a look at Glowing Edges Designs