Teaching English in Ireland

Despite the cold weather, Ireland is a great place to live in. Irish people are very nice and friendly. During my stay  I was granted the opportunity of teaching in Ireland as I went there to do a TEFL course (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). The course consisted of 120 hours of classes, 6 hours of class observation and  6 hours of teaching practice. Although I didn't have a vast experience (it was only 6 hours of practice) I can say that teaching in there was completely different from teaching here in Brazil.The students were from various countries and the classes were very objective and communicative. I could also notice that student's progress increased very fast, as they were in a complete immersion of language and culture. 

The country may not be in its best economic scenario, many people might find it very hard to find a job in there; however, with students coming from all over the world to study English, even Irish people are doing the TEFL course in order to become teachers and increase their income. 

I'm sure that if you decide to go to Ireland, you will love it at the moment you arrive there! Just be sure to take a raincoat with you!