Teaching English as a Foreign Language - TEFL

Amanda Smith

I am a qualified TEFL teacher in Goa for 6 months from September initailly i would like to work voluntary teching english and thought about approaching the local schools - I am planning to base myself in the North to begin with - has anyone any expereince of TEFL teaching in Goa or know any contacts I can approach.

Thanks

steven_ber

Just a thought (I'm trying to keep these thoughts to myself)

I wonder if a school on the Andhra Pradesh coast would be interested, a similar climate for you and an opportunity for the kids of Andhra.

I have visions of a Goan school thinking, "Here's another volunteer" when they see a tourist walking towards the school.

I'm probably wrong, but I'd say Goa gets a lot more than it's fair share of volunteers.

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puddd4

Yes Amanda it is full of volunteers, there are some local schools but everybody speaks English fluently. The in trend for most of the locals is to send their kids to private school. All the kids are tri=lingual by 8-English, Hindi and Konkani ( the local language) Most of the state schools are run by the Catholic Church or charities and you need Enhanced Disclosure (Police check in UK) if you go anywhere near a child in Goa. They are trying very hard to stamp out paedophiles. So you would need to get that first. Sorry if this a damper but maybe better for you to know.

Valini

Hello Amanda,

I see from your other posts that you have quite a plan including Goa and the Andaman islands and i'm sure much much more. I'm not up to scratch on teaching in Goa but it doesn't surprise me to hear from the other replies that it's difficult. I truly don't think that working in a place such as Goa will give you that real 'tefl' experience. I suppose it all depends on your reasons for going to Goa in the first place. If you really want to do good, teach the poor, use your teaching skills and experience to make a difference I would suggest you go to almost any town outside of the tourist route.
You will be sure to find a volunteer position, probably with free lodgings (and often in the Principal's home) and food included.
Here in UP, they are crying out for English teachers (non Indians, to teach not only English but 'culture' too). Many of the schools set up in former shanti towns and helped by a handful of rich with a concsience charge students 100rps per school year. They really need people with your enthusiasm and experience and new tefl techniques.

Of course, if you'd rather enjoy yourself in sun soaked Goa AND teach I really can't blame you!!!!!! It's perhaps less rewarding but more fun and relaxing for a travel adventure.
Don't hesitate to pm me if you are up for teaching in a non tourist place, I know many!
Victoria

burf

hey Victoria, thanks!

Scot_in_Nayyardam

Hi Victoria,

If you fancy something away from the fleshpots of Calangute then hop on a train and head for Kerala. We are working with a small local charity in the forest area of South Kerala and desperately need a trained teacher to develop the eighteen after-school classes for poor children here. there is much to be done and few English speaker, never mind teachers, your presence would make a difference.

Valini

Hello Scot,

uuuuuuumm that sounds lovely!!!! To be in a forest in Kerala.... really such a far world away from Kanpur! (loud, smelly industrial city)!

If I was staying in India longer I would definately consider coming down and working on your project, it sounds very interesting. What is your role in the project? How many people do you have working with you?
I am very interested to know about the different types of teaching charities, even though as I said, i'll be leaving India soon. Who knows what plans I may have for the future! Always good to know what options exist!