After a turbulent 2020, economies in the United States and around the globe have begun to recover in 2021, yet many uncertainties remain and sectors like travel will likely remain well below pre-COVID levels even into 2022.
We believe that while times are tough and uncertain, those who prepare themselves now will best weather the storm and will be best prepared to hit the ground running once the world returns to some sense of normalcy.
Some points to remember if you are interested in teaching English online or in-person in the future:
Demand for English teachers online remains strong and will continue to remain strong. This is a viable way for you to earn money if the COVID-19 and lockdowns continue in the U.S. and Europe.
Education is largely recession-proof - schools will continue and people will invest in their education to improve their job prospects, this is especially true for the case of English language training.
If you want to teach English abroad, take advantage of the downtime you have now to get certified so you are prepared to take advantage when jobs open up in the future. Many countries are beginning to recruit English teachers, but you should be patient in your job search.
Your TEFL certification will never expire and your access to ITA Job Search Guidance is a lifetime service. So, if you get TEFL certified now you will be able to call on the resources you need to get a job teaching English abroad or online at any point in the future, whether it be in 1 year, 5 years, 10 years, or whenever you want to take the next step.