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kirby42
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 Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 5:05 pm Post subject: Opportunites in Russia |
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Vsem Privet,
I'm thinking of doing a CELTA course next February with a view to teaching abroad in perhaps Russia or a Russian speaking country. I can speak a bit of the language and would love to visit. Some of my Russian speaking friends said that I'd probably get by in day to day life.
I was just wondering, what are the job prospects like at the moment in Moscow and St. Petersburg at the moment? Is there decent money to be made with all the political tensions and economic sanctions going on?
What about opportunities in other Russian speaking countries? I was considering Latvia... I have a BA in English and I really enjoy helping some of my Russian friends with the language.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Spasibo! |
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teacher X
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I don't have much time, so I will keep it short and maybe others will elaborate...
MOD EDIT
Basically, come to Russia for Russia. Now is a poor time to come for money.
But to be honest, I'd give the same advice for any country. Come for the culture, for the people and for the life. Money should be secondary.
I've seen too many ESL teachers go somewhere for the money without love nor interest for the country. Sure, they made money, but they had a miserable time doing it. |
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kirby42
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Thanks very much for the replies!
| Sashadroogie wrote: |
| The West is rotting. Russia alone offers salvation. Come to Russia! |
Hang on, that can't be right!  |
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jonniboy
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:52 pm Post subject: Re: Opportunites in Russia |
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| kirby42 wrote: |
What about opportunities in other Russian speaking countries? I was considering Latvia... I have a BA in English and I really enjoy helping some of my Russian friends with the language.
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Opportunities aplenty here. But.... not everyone will want to speak Russian to you, so bear that in mind. |
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kirby42
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| Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: Opportunites in Russia |
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| jonniboy wrote: |
| Opportunities aplenty here. But.... not everyone will want to speak Russian to you, so bear that in mind. |
Would you be able to break it down percentage wise? All of my Latvian friends speak Russian as their first language but I know this isn't the case in the country itself. |
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