William-Harper

If you’ve ever dreamed of teaching English in Japan, you’ve likely heard the term “eikaiwa” — the English conversation schools that hire thousands of foreign teachers every year. But if you’re staring at job boards wondering where to start, you’re not alone. The process can feel like a black box, especially if you don’t have friends in the industry to guid...[Read More]

After five years of teaching English—including two and a half years in Japan and now remote lessons with Japanese students from the US—you might wonder if all that hard work will pay off when you make a permanent move to Czechia. You’re not alone. Many experienced ESL teachers look toward Europe and ask the same question: Does prior experience actually lead to better pay and stability in a market ...[Read More]

You’ve been teaching English online for a while. You’ve survived the chaotic energy of kids’ classes, and you’ve discovered your groove with adults—whether it’s breaking down business jargon or helping a professional nail a presentation. But now, you feel it. That familiar itch. You want to trade your home office for a real one, somewhere abroad. Somewhere you can walk to a café after class and he...[Read More]

If you’re bilingual with a bachelor’s degree and a passion for teaching, you might be wondering if Mexico could be your next destination. The good news? Mexico offers incredible opportunities for English teachers, especially for those with strong academic backgrounds. But the million-dollar question remains: do you actually need a TEFL certification to land a job? The Short Answer: It ...[Read More]

Stepping into the classroom for the first time can feel overwhelming. You’ve studied, you’ve prepared, and you’ve passed the exam, yet that knot of anxiety remains in your stomach. You might wonder if you’ll ever have the same depth of knowledge as the teachers who inspired you. The truth is, every great English teacher started exactly where you are now—with questions, with doubts, and with a hung...[Read More]

Starting a new teaching position in Japan is an exciting adventure, but it also comes with important questions about professional development and certification. If you’re beginning work with a dispatch company and wondering how to meet certification requirements while respecting cultural norms around privacy, you’re not alone. This is a common concern for many Assistant Language Teache...[Read More]

If you’ve ever found yourself marking a stack of mock writing papers while wondering why you’re not deemed “qualified enough” to mark the real thing, you’re not alone. This contradiction is far too common in the TEFL world. Schools will happily hand you mock exam papers, expect detailed feedback on reading, writing, speaking, and use of English, and then use those marks to determine whether a stud...[Read More]