Financial Comparison: Online Teaching vs Overseas Teaching
Financial Comparison: Online Teaching vs Overseas Teaching If you’re choosing between teaching English online and taking a job overseas, your decision will hinge heavily on money: how much you earn, how much you spend, and what you can realistically save. The financial picture looks very different when you’re in a classroom abroad with a fixed salary versus working remotely with hourly online inco...[Read More]
Freedom, Flexibility, and Visas — The Lifestyle Differences Explained
Freedom, Flexibility, and Visas — The Lifestyle Differences Explained If you’re deciding between teaching English abroad or teaching online, you’re not just choosing a job — you’re choosing a lifestyle. How free your days feel, how flexible your schedule is, and how much admin you’ll deal with (hello, visas) can look very different depending on the path you take. In this guide, we’ll unpack what “...[Read More]
A Day in the Life of an Online English Teacher
A Day in the Life of an Online English Teacher What it’s really like to teach, connect, and work from anywhere in the world The alarm goes off at 7:00 AM, but there’s no frantic rush, no packed commute, and no race to beat morning traffic. Instead, Emma stretches, makes a coffee, and opens the balcony doors of her apartment to let in the warm coastal air. Her classroom today is her laptop, just as...[Read More]
Teaching English Abroad vs. Teaching Online: Which Lifestyle Suits You?
Teaching English Abroad vs. Teaching Online: Which Lifestyle Suits You? Updated for 2026 – Your complete guide to the TEFL lifestyle. Choosing between teaching English abroad and teaching English online is one of the most exciting and life‑changing decisions you’ll make in your TEFL journey. Both routes offer adventure, income, and the chance to change students’ lives, but they offer very differen...[Read More]
Summer TEFL: Short‑Term Teaching & Summer Camps Guide
Summer TEFL: Short‑Term Teaching & Summer Camps Guide If you want to teach English abroad in summer 2026 but can’t commit to a full academic year, short‑term TEFL programs and summer camps are your ideal entry point. You can spend 4–12 weeks building teaching experience, travelling, and immersing yourself in another culture — and still be home in time for autumn term or your next career step. ...[Read More]
How to Teach English Online (Work From Anywhere)
How to Teach English Online (Work From Anywhere) Teaching English online in 2026 is one of the most flexible and future‑proof ways to build a location‑independent career, whether you’re working from your kitchen table, a co‑working space in Lisbon, or a beach café in Bali. Instead of being tied to a classroom timetable or a single city, you can connect with motivated learners across multiple time ...[Read More]
Teaching English in Thailand vs Vietnam: Which Should You Choose?
Teaching English in Thailand vs Vietnam: Which Should You Choose? If you’re torn between teaching English in Thailand or Vietnam in 2026, you’re not alone. Both countries offer booming TEFL markets, warm climates, and plenty of travel opportunities – but they feel very different once you’re on the ground. This guide compares salary, savings, lifestyle, workload, hiring seasons, visas, and top citi...[Read More]
Top Cities to Teach English in Italy This Year
Top Cities To Teach English in Italy This Year Teaching English in Italy continues to be one of the most attractive choices in Europe for TEFL-certified teachers seeking a unique combination of professional experience and high quality of life in 2026. Italy offers far more than just a job abroad; it provides daily immersion in history, art, cuisine and social culture that turns teaching into a tru...[Read More]
Top Cities To Teach English in Spain This Year
Top Cities To Teach English in Spain This Year Teaching English in Spain is one of the most attractive options in Europe for TEFL‑certified teachers who want a mix of culture, sunshine, and career growth in 2026. From big‑city buzz in Madrid and Barcelona to relaxed coastal living in Valencia, Málaga, or Seville, there’s a Spanish city to suit almost every teaching style and lifestyle. Spain’s ste...[Read More]
Best Cities to Teach English in Japan 2026
Best Cities to Teach English in Japan 2026: Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, & More Compared Read time: 15 minutes Author: Killian Bukulin, Teaching English in Japan Expert If you want to find the best cities in Japan to teach English, you need to look beyond salaries and job boards. The city you choose will shape your daily routine, your social life, your savings, and how long you actually stay in Japan....[Read More]
Best TEFL Certification Pathway for Teaching in Japan in 2026
Best TEFL Certification Pathway for Teaching in Japan: From 120 Hours to Level 5 and Specialist Courses Read time: 14 minutes Author: Killian Bukulin, Teaching English in Japan Expert Choosing the best TEFL certification for teaching in Japan is one of the most important decisions you will make before boarding your flight. The right course combination can unlock better jobs, higher salaries, and m...[Read More]
Teach English in Japan Visa and COE Guide for English Teachers (2026 Step‑by‑Step)
Read time: 14 minutes Author: John Curry, TEFL Advisor & Expert Thinking about how to teach English in Japan visa‑ready in 2026? Before you step into any classroom, you’ll need to understand the teach English in Japan visa requirements and secure a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Done right, the teach English in Japan visa process is structured and straightforward. Done badly, it can delay o...[Read More]