Thread: Teaching English in Russia / Ukraine

I would like to know: Has anyone ever taught English in Russia, or Ukraine? What were / are your qualifications? Has anyone learned English from a "foreign" teacher? Did your teacher speak the Russian language well? Were the classes in a public or private school? Has anyone ever attended an English Camp? What were your experiences like? And... any recommendations for a person who is contemplating Teaching English in Ukraine or Russia? Any recommendations for a placement, or school?

i teach and have taught eng. in moscow. no teaching qualification, charge $40 and up for 60 mins. dont do it with a program or in a russian school as they pay peanuts. go thru private agencies etc. they're always looking for native speakers

I've taught in eastern Europe (not Russia or Ukraine) but have to agree that private instruction is much more lucrative. I wasn't fluent in the country's native language but total immersion" classes are extremely popular and (from my own experience with them) more fun for students.

As far as finding jobs, I would suggest contacting some of the private institutions or advertising for yourself and becoming a private tutor. The latter actually worked out for me quite well.

Some schools might prefer a candidate with a TEFL/TESOL teaching certificate and some experience too (I think you can even get these online?). Good luck.

I only lasted one day in the CELTA course and then I quit. That was last week. After one and a half hours of sitting in class I decided it was a waste of money and left.

But a TEFL is asked for at a lot of schools, however I hear that if you are there in Russia in person you can get hired, even though you may end up teaching in Siberia.