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Taking a photo anywhere in the world while traveling requires a certain level of etiquette. We feel VERY passionately that our TEFL teachers not only see their experience abroad as a chance to get paid to travel (which is still VERY cool!), but also as a chance to participate in cultural exchange (not to mention the responsibility there-i...[Read More]

Hey class of 2020! Senior year is here, and we couldn’t be more excited for all the fun you have in store. One last hoorah at a football game. Your final college papers, EVER. A few dozen late night pizzas, and probably too many pre-game beverages to count. And amidst all of the fun—hanging out with friends, nailing your exams, planning a...[Read More]

Let’s get your budget for teaching English in Vietnam in tip-top shape!  Can you swing it with your current finances? Do you need to make some changes in your spending habits now to afford your dream-life teaching English in Vietnam? How do you need to prepare for your early weeks abroad, when that first paycheck has yet to hit your bank ...[Read More]

Educators from all stripes and spots are all-too familiar with the concept of a hiring season. Whether you’re gunning for a preschool position in your hometown, crossing your fingers for a high school history teacher position anywhere in Iowa, or seeking an international teaching gig in your dream destination, there’s a waiting game when ...[Read More]

You might speak English daily—sometimes even more often than your native language. You use it to get around, in business, when hanging out with friends, while watching Netflix. But despite your amazing grasp of the language, if your citizenship isn’t from a small subset of world countries, then the TEFL job market will define you as a non...[Read More]

Andrea Hernandez is a third-culture kid and world citizen in its truest sense. She was born in Colombia (where her parents are from), but grew up in Spain until her early teen years, before moving to London. Andrea now lives in Scotland, where she’s studying English and Creative Writing at the University of Aberdeen. She’s also (spoiler!)...[Read More]

There is a SUPER high demand for English teachers in China at the moment and with that comes a lot of questions about getting the right visa. The working visa for TEFL teachers in China is the Z  visa and for that **all** applicants need to get their TEFL, Degree & Police Check legalized. Unlike Vietnam, this applies to documents fro...[Read More]

What lies ahead is no easy task: You’re not only the sole facilitator of the classroom, you’re trying to get a teaching point across to students learning a new language—not to mention aiming to get them speaking in this second language! While your TEFL course firmly grounded you in theory and pedagogy, it’s not quite the same as teaching ...[Read More]

That freshly minted TEFL certificate and big ol’ smile gives you away: You’re brand new to the world of teaching English abroad, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you into the madness. It’s a lot of work, but it’s a ton of fun, and at the end of the day, you can feel GREAT about the amazing impact you’re having on the world. Don’...[Read More]

Creating a teaching abroad budget for China makes more than kuai and cents: You’ll be able to plan well in advance for your needs abroad, allowing you to relax a little in those first few weeks (trust us, they’ll be a little nuts!) and settle in to your new life. Stressing about finances is never pretty, and with the right amount of plann...[Read More]

Your teaching abroad budget in Spain will be a helpful tool throughout the planning process of your upcoming adventure. Can you swing it with your current finances? What changes do you have to make to your lifestyle now to ensure you live your dream and teach English in gorgeous, sunny España? Don’t start teaching abroad without a plan fo...[Read More]