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Is a 9-to-4 Teaching Schedule Normal? What Every New TEFL Teacher Should Know
Starting a new teaching position is exciting—but it can also trigger a sudden wave of anxiety when you learn the full scope of your daily sc...[Read More]
The Day I Showed Up to a School That Wasn’t Open (and What I Learned)
You know those mornings when everything that can go wrong, does go wrong? The trains are delayed, your coffee spills, and you’re alrea...[Read More]
From Canadian Classrooms to Vietnamese Horizons: A Teacher’s Guide to Short-Term Teaching Abroad
Making the leap from a familiar public school classroom in Canada to the vibrant, bustling streets of Vietnam is both thrilling and daunting...[Read More]
Is Xiwai International School in Songjiang a Good Place to Teach? A Balanced Look at Teaching in Shanghai
Thinking about teaching science at an international school in Shanghai can be both exciting and daunting. With a recent job opportunity at X...[Read More]
When Your Boss Ignores the Typhoon: Navigating Weather Policies as a TEFL Teacher
Living and working abroad as an English teacher comes with its own unique set of challenges—and one of the most confusing can be figuring ou...[Read More]
From Language Student to Teacher: Turning Your Japan Dream Into Reality
You moved to Tokyo with big dreams of mastering Japanese. You’ve spent months in language school, navigating the bustling streets, ord...[Read More]
Navigating a Career in Social Science Teaching at Chinese Bilingual Schools
If you hold a master’s degree in social science and are currently teaching English at a tutoring center in China, you may be wondering wheth...[Read More]
From Textbooks to Real Life: Why Traveling Changed My View of Language Learning
I spent years in university classrooms, memorizing verb conjugations and perfecting my pronunciation. I could write essays in Spanish, analy...[Read More]
So You’re Thinking About Teaching in China? Here’s What to Know Before You Go
China has become one of the most popular destinations for recent graduates looking to teach English abroad. With its rich history, fast-pace...[Read More]
Navigating Your TEFL Journey: CELTA vs. Standard TEFL Certification
You’re standing at a crossroads in your teaching career. You want to build a standout CV for a competitive teaching license program in...[Read More]
When Your English Teacher Doesn’t Teach: Navigating Mixed-Level TEFL Classes
You signed up for a TEFL preparation program because you wanted to grow. You wanted a teacher who would guide you, explain concepts clearly,...[Read More]
From Vietnam to China: A Non-Native Teacher’s Journey to Success in TEFL
Teaching English abroad is a dream for many, but for non-native speakers, that dream can feel just out of reach. If you’ve spent years build...[Read More]