Teaching English Abroad with a Family
With more and more people turning to teaching English as a foreign language – both abroad and online – you might be wondering if you are able to get a piece of the action. The good news is that teaching English as a foreign language is a viable option for most of us. And yes, that even includes those of us with kids! That’s right, teaching English abroad is no longer only for backpackers or high s...[Read More]
TEFL Scams and How to Avoid Them
If you’ve been doing your research on teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), you may have stumbled across a few stories which haven’t painted TEFL in a very good light. We’re not going to lie – some TEFL teachers have found themselves in some not very attractive circumstances when they’ve been exposed to TEFL scams of some sort. Thankfully, they are the exceptions rather than the rule so d...[Read More]
How to Deal With Culture Shock
Moving abroad is a big deal. Starting a new job is a big deal, especially when it’s an entirely new career. If you teach English as a foreign language abroad, you’ll have to deal with both of these issues simultaneously. This can lead to culture shock, which is a real thing, no matter what anyone tells you. I know this from experience. My name is Kirsten, and I’ve been a TEFL teacher since 2003. ...[Read More]
The Best Country to Teach English Abroad in 2022
Can you imagine waking up every day to a job you love, in a place you chose to live, getting paid well – and basically living your best life? Well, with teaching English as a foreign language that’s exactly what your reality can be – whether you’re abroad or at home. But the question is: what is the best country to teach English abroad in 2022? That could depend on whether you’d rather be devouri...[Read More]
The average TEFL salary: the lowdown
What is the average TEFL salary abroad, we hear you ask? Oh, if only we could give you a number. There are not many things in life we can guarantee but when it comes to teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), there are a few: teaching English as a foreign language will change your life you need to research your TEFL course before spending your hard-earned money and time teaching English abr...[Read More]