William-Harper

So, you’ve got your TEFL certification in hand, a passion for teaching, and a dream of living abroad. You’re ready to go, but you keep hitting a familiar wall: job ads that seem to only want teachers from a handful of specific countries. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many talented, native-level English speakers from outside the usual passport list face this initial h...[Read More]

So, you’re passionate about the English language and dedicated to building a meaningful career teaching it abroad. You might be wondering if your journey is different because English isn’t your first language. The good news? The global TEFL landscape is evolving, and for a committed, qualified professional, the opportunities are very real. Your dedication is your greatest asset. School...[Read More]

Stepping into the world of teaching English abroad opens up a fascinating array of career paths. Two of the most common routes for new teachers are working as a homeroom teacher in a preschool setting or being an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) through a dispatch company. Each offers a distinctly different professional experience. If you’re weighing these options, understanding their core d...[Read More]

So, you’ve completed your TEFL certification and are ready to embark on your teaching adventure in Thailand. Congratulations! This is an incredibly exciting step. However, many aspiring teachers hit a common roadblock: the maze of document authentication. It’s a process that can feel confusing, expensive, and surprisingly stressful right when you should be celebrating your new qualification....[Read More]

So, you’ve just clicked “leave meeting” on your virtual interview for that exciting teaching position abroad. Your mind is racing. You answered the questions, you showed your enthusiasm, but maybe you shared a little too much detail. Now, the waiting game begins, mixed with a tinge of post-interview anxiety. How long is too long to wait for a reply? This is the universal question that follows any ...[Read More]

So, you’ve got your TEFL certificate and your degree in hand, and you’re ready to embark on your teaching adventure overseas. Congratulations! This is an incredibly exciting step. However, many countries require foreign documents to be legalized before they can be accepted. This often means obtaining an apostille—a special certification that verifies the authenticity of a document for ...[Read More]

You’ve just finished your TEFL interview. It felt short, maybe only ten minutes. You answered questions about the school’s philosophy and programs, likely drawn straight from their website. You knew your stuff, perhaps even a little too well. That moment of over-sharing is a familiar feeling. In your enthusiasm to demonstrate thorough research, you might have mentioned a specific partner company o...[Read More]

So, you’ve landed an interview for a teaching position abroad. The offer includes a structured training program and a set hourly wage. The big question lingers: Is this a good deal, and what will the actual experience be like? Let’s break down the considerations every new teacher should make before signing that contract. Decoding the Salary: It’s More Than an Hourly Rate Seeing a...[Read More]

Feeling overwhelmed by your TEFL course? You’re not alone. Many aspiring English teachers hit a wall when faced with the intricate rules of grammar and vocabulary. The excitement of a new career path can quickly be replaced by doubt, especially when concepts that once felt intuitive suddenly seem abstract and confusing. If this sounds familiar, take a deep breath. This experience is a normal part ...[Read More]

So, you’ve landed a new teaching offer abroad. The location sounds great, but the details of the contract—and the interview—have left you with a sinking feeling. You’re not alone. Many teachers face the difficult choice between a coveted destination and a workplace culture that raises serious red flags. The Red Flag Parade Sometimes, the warning signs aren’t subtle. They’re presented clearly...[Read More]

You’ve probably heard the story before. The narrative goes that English academies in Spain are filled with unqualified native speakers, just passing through for a taste of sunshine and sangria before moving on. The implication is that teaching standards are low, and anyone with a pulse can get a job. But what if that story is more myth than reality? From the ground, a different picture emerges. Ma...[Read More]