Have you ever thought about teaching English abroad? Maybe you want to live overseas for a year, start a career in the education industry, or have an adventure. Maybe you want to change your life. No matter what your “why” is, teaching English as a foreign language is a great way to finance your travels. …
I’m guessing you’re here because you want to teach abroad – right? Maybe you’ve seen Instagram posts or heard stories from friends who’ve spent time teaching adorable kids in far-flung tropics, or maybe you’ve read that teaching abroad is a good way to make bank without having to go back to school for 8 years …
If you’re interested in living abroad, you might be considering teaching ESL as a way to fund your travels. Teaching English abroad can be incredibly lucrative, as well as a great way to see the world. However, not every country promises teachers lavish salaries. Want to know where you should move to if you want …
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You’ve probably seen stories online of people who live abroad and lead glamorous sun-soaked lives. Now you want to move abroad, too, but you’re scared. Becoming an English teacher is a great way to live abroad, but it’s also hard work. How do you decide whether teaching English abroad is a good idea FOR YOU? …
Have you been dreaming about teaching English abroad? Or maybe you just heard about someone else’s fabulous experience teaching in an exotic country and now you want to do it, too. How hard is it to break into the industry? Of course, you need to meet a few requirements to teach English abroad. Read on …
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Are you dreading wading through red tape on your journey to becoming an ESL teacher abroad? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. The amount of work you have to do before you leave the country can seem completely overwhelming, but the good news is that each step is relatively simple. That’s why we’ve broken down …
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Teaching English abroad for a year or so can be a life-changing experience for everyone. But the final day of your teaching contract will come more quickly than you could have imagined, and you will have to say adios and take your flight back home. Will your overseas adventure advance or hurt your career in …
Do you want to teach abroad? Many people want to be able to live and work in a foreign country, but they don’t know where to start. To become a successful ESL teacher overseas, the first step is usually a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. Not only does the TEFL give you …
Have you come across a lot of job ads that want you to teach ESL in a language centre in Spain, Vietnam or anywhere else? You may wonder what working is like in an ESL language centre and what the differences compared to regular or public schools are. I can tell you: The differences are …
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Been dreaming of living somewhere in Asia while teaching English? There’s a flavor for everyone, from the beaches in Thailand to the Great Wall in China, and every jungle or huge city in between, and there’s no shortage of places to call home. Choosing a country within this fascinating region is quite the task. This …
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Been dreaming of living somewhere in Latin America while teaching English? There’s a flavor for everyone. Choosing a country within this fascinating region is quite the task. This post lists the best places to teach English in Latin America and explores the TEFL job market within the region to help you get closer to making …
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If you plan to teach English in Costa Rica, you arguably chose the best option in Central America. Not only does it have countless job opportunities, but the country is beautiful and easy for Westerners to acclimate to. This post helps you to find a job to teach English in Costa Rica and build a …
Do you dream of living and teaching English in Europe? Europe undoubtedly has something to offer for everybody. Researching the 44 countries, and deciding which one to call home, is not easy. This post lists the best places to teach English in Europe and explains the specifics of the regional TEFL job markets. So you’ve …
So you’ve decided to teach English in South Korea. You’ve talked to a recruiter and they want to interview you. Now what? As someone that has taught English in South Korea, I know that it can be a process from the moment you first apply for a job until you actually begin working. I would …
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I am seriously considering teaching English abroad again for one year. The idea is to save money teaching, but also live abroad while I am still young. The keyword is ‘young’. I’ll turn 34 in two months, which is difficult to fathom. Physically, I am in better shape than I was 10 years ago. I …
