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Qatar doesn’t rank too high on the list of desirable countries to teach English in the ESL community. The reasons, one might speculate, might have something to do with climate or perhaps safety (it is after all in one of the hot spots of the world; a hop skip from Iran and just around the corner from Iraq). But is it safe? And are women even allowed to teach there? As Fatima describes in her post, it is a place that more people should consider as its culture is more diverse than one would think.
Teaching English in Qatar can be a rewarding job. The entire country is in the middle of major education reform. They are moving into a mode of instruction where the basics are taught in English from K on up. There are plenty of jobs for the native speaker
Other cultural events include famous European musicians, rock bands performing outside on the seashore, plays and numerous international expositions. There are numerous groups to join. The Qatar Natural History Group has great lectures at a yearly nominal fee for membership. There is a Ramblers group for walking in various areas in Qatar, no membership fee, open to all. There are Toastmasters groups, Doha Singers, the Doha Debates (as seen on BBC), Doha Scientific Club, Stamp collecting (Philatelic), petanque, AA, various women’s groups, clubs for French, German or Spanish speakers, sailing and scuba diving lessons and clubs, centers to learn about Qatari culture and Arabic if you like (contact QCPI), scouts and brownies troops, ice skating, ice hockey, tae kwon do, even a Harley Davidson Club. Moreover, if you have the necessary income you can join all sorts of social and sporting clubs that offer nice activities.