I would like to move to Belarus. I am a native English speaking person with a small pension and would like to know about teaching English in Belarus. Is it possible to get a position or to volunteer to teach English anywhere in the country?
Is it very difficult to find a small apartment or a room with a family? What is the weather like in Belarus? I can%26#39;t think of any other questions right now but please clue me in to any information you might have about Belarus.
Saore
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Hi
I have visited Minsk once so can give you a little advice.
Warm summers and cold winters are the climate answers for you.
As for teaching English you would most likely need a TEFL (Teach English as foreign language) certificate or a CELTA certificate, google them for info.
As a volunteer i would guess you may not need such certifcates and being a native speaker may suffice.
As for being any vacancies i am not sure. There are usually plenty in Ukraine/Latvia/Estonia but Belarus is still pretty much behind the times as far as opening up to the west unlike the other ex Soviet states.
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I would say it is a very brave decision of you!!! Firstly, you need to learn Russian! Secondly, prepare yourself for the harsh weather - hot summer, cold winter.
You will need a certification to teach English.
It is no problem at all to rent a small flat or a room in Minsk.
Will be happy to answer any questions.
I am originally from Belarus but live in UK
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