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daniel2602

I start the final year of an English Literature degree next week. There is a good chance that I'll get a First. I also have 2-3 years experience within the publishing industry, as well as a stint editing content for travel sites.

After Graduation, I would like to go to Thailand, teach English and get myself settled into a nice, positive life. I know that getting a teaching job would be pretty easy (as long as I do a CELTA first, do the research, and, more than anything, show myself to be responsible and reliable).

However, I've been doing some thinking. If I want to teach as a career, I need to fulfill my potential. My initial thoughts go in two directions:

1) Teach at International Schools or Universities. What is the general requirement to take this path? Would I need an MA, maybe even a PGCE? And how many years experience?

2) Find a niche whereby I could specialise in teaching a certain type of English. My degree is in Literature, is there any chance of teaching Lit? Seems like a great way to boost students' confidence and skills.

2.ii) If Lit. proves impossible, I have the experience and skills to teach academic writing to a high level. This would be a particuarly useful skill for those students intending to come to England for MAs. I have also edited and written Business documents, brochures and websites. So, I think I could also teach Business English, particularly of the written variety.

Do either of these paths sound feasible? If so, what is the best way to undertake them? How do I get jobs at good Int'l Schools, and how would I teach Academic or Business English, even Creative Writing or Literature?

--Daniel