 6 things you will miss out on, if you don't teach English abroad. Teaching English abroad is one of the most interesting career paths one might take up. You get to move to a new country, and even get paid for it. However too many people are unsure, whether teaching EFL is right for them. This article highlights 6 things you will miss out on if you don't teach English abroad. Trying new things. When routine becomes a ball and chain, you know it's time for something new. Trying to a new country to teach English, is the perfect opportunity to discover a whole new world. Whether it's cherry blossom season in Japan, Chinese New Year festivities in Taiwan, Christmas markets in Germany, or the carnival in Brazil, there are new experiences ahead of you on every corner. It's not only large cultural festivities like these, that you will get to try out, but also small things, such as new foods, drinks, and other local customs. Trying new people from all over the world. Not only will you try lots of new exciting things, while you're teaching English in another country, but you'll also meet a ton of new people and have the opportunity to make friends from all over the world. When I taught English in China and South Korea, I made some great friends from other English speaking countries, who also came to Asia to teach English. Getting involved in language exchange groups, also brought me together with local Chinese and Koreans, interested in sharing ideas and making friends. Imagine all the trips, you can plan to visit your new friends from all around the world. Seeing things from a different perspective. Exchanging with people from all over the world, also gives you some insight into your own culture. You'll learn how others perceive your culture and country, and get to see things from a whole new perspective. You might be used to doing things a certain way, but might be surprised to learn, but there's a whole other approach to solving different problems. This is also a great trait to have, when coming back home and applying for jobs. Enjoying freedom. Moving to a new country where you don't know a single soul might seem daunting, but it also gives you a whole lot of freedom. You get to decide where you want to live and work, you decide how long you want to stay, and what you want to do in your spare time. Gaining independence. This newfound freedom also brings about challenges. You'll often find yourself, in a situation where you need to make decisions on your own, or have to figure out problems all by yourself. While this might seem like a lot to deal with at first, it also teaches you about one very important thing, independence. Once you move abroad and manage a class of 30 elementary kids in a foreign country all by yourself, you'll be ready to conquer the world, and nothing will stop you. Change of routine. If a typical nine to five doesn't satisfy you anymore, why not quit and move abroad to teach? Many EFL teachers move away because they are tired of the same old routine, they want some action. Whether you want to teach English in Europe, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America, say goodbye to your old routine and make the move. Many teachers enjoy a lot of freedom when working abroad, and aren't bound to a nine to five work day. This is especially true for digital nomads teaching English online. Don't wait until it's too late. When it comes to making changes to your lifestyle, it's now or never. Whether you are fresh out of college, or a retiree looking for a new adventure, EFL might be the right choice for you. Thanks so much for watching. We are ITTT the leading provider for TEFL and TESOL training courses. If you liked this video, please subscribe by clicking that button down here, and click on any of the videos here on the left for more interesting teaching tips for getting certified to teach English abroad and online.