Hi, so I’m very young and this may change, but I wanna get started at learning a language anyway. I either wanna go to Germany, Austria, Poland, or Italy. According to the Wikipedia, I believe Italy speaks the least amount of English out of the 4.
However, which country would have what I’m looking for: rich culture (probably all), good writing inspiration, friendly people, cheap places but still good to live, good pay for jobs like teachers, and in need of English education. Also, not a lot of far-right, homophobic/Nazi groups (I’m a lesbian).
I am German. I believe this, but…
… you should also research this point very specifically, if you are absolutely determined about becoming a teacher.
Job markets for teachers are very different in all of the 4, and there are tons of regulations if you want to teach children. You would need to go through years of university education here first.
By the way, be prepared to learn the local language very, very good. This is the most important thing of all, if you are looking for a good life for yourself.
Also you should know that almost every American who comes here thinks that they could become a teacher of English language. This makes the worst demand/supply ratio.
Yes. Easily when compared to Usa.
Nowhere.
Austria, Italy, and parts of southern Germany as long as you are a tourist.
Far South in Italy, and maybe the most rural parts everywhere. But there payments are low accordingly.
Nearly everywhere in Europe, when compared to Usa. Seriously.
Research this: when comparing left and right in any absolute measure, the left in Usa is still much further right than all “medium” right (=excluding real extremists) in Europe.
In Germany I would recommend Cologne. Other big cities are also relaxed. Rural parts are 20 years behind. Avoid the east of Germany because of Nazi extremists. Poland and Italy have strong Catholic traditions.