While English is one of the most often-taught languages around the world, there are jobs available for teachers of other languages. With permission from Transitions Abroad T he bulk of overseas teaching opportunities are for English teachers. That may be all you need to obtain a job and a work permit in areas such as Asia and Eastern Europe. Formal credentials in TEFL can be gained in a one-month course. Those with a master's in TEFL, available through one-year program at many US universities, can teach virtually anywhere.
Qualified teachers have still another range of options.
Earnings can be very good in relatively wealthy countries like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. In China, Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Newly Independent States, pay may be high by local standards but not sufficient for savings. Africa and Latin America are primarily served by volunteer organizations. In general, if your main motivation in teaching is to make a lot of money, you will most likely be disappointed. In some cases, the experience may even cost you more than you earn, but this is still usually far less than the cost of study or travel abroad.