How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety

How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety

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I dreamed of being an auxiliares de conversación in a big city. But life had other plans. 
Why I Decided to Teach English in Thailand

Why I Decided to Teach English in Thailand

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I'm the first foreign teacher my school has ever had in one of Thailand's most remote corners.
What To Do When The “Honeymoon” in Your New Country Ends

What To Do When The “Honeymoon” in Your New Country Ends

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Experts share their top tips for surviving culture shock and thriving in your new country. 
The Highs and Lows of Learning a New Language Abroad

The Highs and Lows of Learning a New Language Abroad

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Navigating the rocky road to fluency.
Who Are the Mizuan?

Who Are the Mizuan?

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Meeting Nobel prize winners, environmental experts and activists aboard Peace Boat. 
My Role on Peace Boat

My Role on Peace Boat

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A glimpse into the life of a volunteer teacher.
How I Fell in Love In—and With—Spain

How I Fell in Love In—and With—Spain

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I swore I'd never return to Madrid, but life had other plans for me.
What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?

What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?

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Preparing for five continents and 23 countries is no easy feat. 
A Day in the Life of a Teacher in Thailand

A Day in the Life of a Teacher in Thailand

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What life is really like as a full-time "kru" in Korat. 
The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom

The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom

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How I turned from a late-night bartender into an early-morning teacher. 
Get TEFL/TESOL Certified and Teach English Around the World!

Get TEFL/TESOL Certified and Teach English Around the World!

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Internationally accredited courses and lifetime job assistance after you graduate let you explore the world teaching English.
I Never Wanted to be a Teacher. Now, Im Doing Just That in Mexico.

I Never Wanted to be a Teacher. Now, I'm Doing Just That in Mexico.

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It was almost a fate I couldn't avoid. 
What Its Like to Teach English in Siberia

What It's Like to Teach English in Siberia

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Being an ESL teacher in Novosibirsk means working with students of all ages.
I Could Be Part of That World

I Could Be Part of That World

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After moving to Russia, I'm like the Little Mermaid. I can't walk, I can't talk. . .I can't even find a hairbrush. 
What Does It Take to Be a Good Teacher Abroad?

What Does It Take to Be a Good Teacher Abroad?

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If you're thinking about working in Thailand, here's how you can prepare yourself to be the best teacher you can be.
What You Need to Know About Motorbiking in Vietnam

What You Need to Know About Motorbiking in Vietnam

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A primer on owning and driving a motorbike in Hanoi. 
Respect in the Thai Classroom

Respect in the Thai Classroom

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Four unique customs that teachers will encounter in Thailand. 
Teaching in Thailand: What to Expect When You Arrive

Teaching in Thailand: What to Expect When You Arrive

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Welcome to your new life abroad. Here's what you need to know. 
Q&A: International Work as a Teacher

Q&A: International Work as a Teacher

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Verge asks a veteran teacher and Head of School at an international school in Rome just what it takes to teach at an international school.
Top 5 Countries to Use Your Teaching Degree

Top 5 Countries to Use Your Teaching Degree

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Got a teaching degree? Here's how to pay off your student loans while travelling the world.

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