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Zelenograd, Russia English Teaching Q&A with Rebecca Lostetter

Written By: Rebecca Lostetter | Updated: June 29, 2023

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Updated: June 29, 2023

What is your citizenship? United States What city and state are you from? Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania How old are you? 22 What is your education level and background? Bachelor's Degree

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Yes If you have traveled abroad in the past, where have you been? Canada, Germany , England, Czech Republic , Finland, Mexico

If you have studied abroad in the past, where did you study? Berlin, Germany What sparked your interest in going to teach English abroad? Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to travel the world, and teaching a language that I love seemed like a great way to accomplish that goal. What were some of your concerns before teaching abroad? I was worried that it would be difficult to find a job and a place to live. What did your friends and family think about you moving and teaching abroad?      My father was (well, is) concerned, but he never tried to stop me, because he knew it was my dream to live abroad. My mother was very supportive, and my friends were surprised but happy for me.

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I've been here for 6 months, since August 2015. My contract is up at the end of May, but I plan to come back and teach for at least one more year. What school, company, or program are you working for? BKC International House Russia During which months does your school typically hire? I think they hire all year round. I was hired in May, and I've met fellow teachers who have been working for the same company for less time than I have, which means they were most likely hired in later months. Did you secure this position in advance of arriving? I did. How did you interview for this position? - Skype/phone interview What kind of visa did you enter on? Work Visa Please explain the visa process that you went through. It was, to be honest, a bit annoying and complicated. I had to wait for an invitation from the Russian government (which, thankfully, was applied for by my company) and then I had to fill out a rather strict application form online and submit it to the Russian visa office in Washington, DC. It was rejected two or three times because I'd done something or another improperly, but eventually I got it right. It was rather expensive, having to resubmit it so many times, but finally I got the visa, and things have been fine since then. My company renews it whenever necessary. What are the qualifications that your school requires for teachers? Please check all that apply - TEFL Certification - Bachelor's Degree (not sure this is required, but it definitely helps)

What is the best way to apply? - Email

Please include any application resources (website, email, etc.) or other information here: [email protected] Tell us about your English teaching job! HOURS: My contract is for 30 hours a week, but I've worked more and less than that in a given week. SALARY: I'm paid about 40,000 roubles a month, which works out to something like $550 . It doesn't sound like a lot, but living is pretty cheap here, so I'm able to save maybe 10,000 roubles a month, which is more than $100. SCHOOL: I work for a language school that has locations all over Moscow and teaches all ages. STUDENTS: I don't personally work with young children, though I know people who do. I have teenage students who range in age from about 12-16, and then I teach a variety of adults. VACATION TIME: It's difficult to take vacation time, since the school I work for is the only one in Zelenograd, and there aren't many people to teach cover classes, but the option exists. We did have a week off for the New Year, which I used to travel to Spain. How did you find somewhere to live and what is it like? Do you have roommates? My company provides its teachers with accommodations. I had a roommate initially (also an American), but he moved out a couple of months ago after getting engaged, so now I live alone. On a scale of 1 - 10 please rate your experience with this school. 8

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What advice would you give someone planning or considering teaching abroad? Would you recommend teaching in your country? I would definitely say, wherever you go, learn a bit of the local language first. You don't have to become fluent, but it's not difficult to learn how to be polite, and it's quite valuable if you're going to live in the country. I would recommend  teaching English in Russia . It's a lovely country with a lot to offer, even though it unfortunately tends to get a bad rap stateside.

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Originally from Pittsburgh, 22-year-old Rebecca Lostetter dreamed of living and traveling abroad since she was a little girl. After college, she learned about opportunities for teaching abroad, so she got TEFL certified with International TEFL Academy and headed to teach English in Zelenograd, just outside of the capital city of Moscow.

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