Preparing for Life in Tajikistan
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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An abrupt change in plans meant I needed to take a crash course in Central Asia.
When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn
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- Written by: Rachel Gow
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The most important travel skill isn't perseverance; it's flexibility.
How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety
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- Written by: Rachel Gow
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I dreamed of being an auxiliares de conversación in a big city. But life had other plans.
Go-To Teaching Materials for a Low-Tech Environment
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- Written by: Caroline Fleischauer
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Four things you'll always find in my TEFL toolkit.
3 Reasons to Teach English in Isaan, Thailand
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- Written by: Caroline Fleischauer
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Move over Bangkok and Chiang Mai; Isaan may be the ultimate destination for English teachers.
How Teaching in Thailand Taught Me How to Let Loose
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- Written by: Caroline Fleischauer
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Leaning in to my "inner performer" wasn't part of the job description.
Culture Shock in Costa Rica
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- Written by: Alisha Jayne
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Here's how I overcame a bad case of homesickness.
How a Year in Spain Became a Year in Latin America
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- Written by: Alisha Jayne
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My dream was to work in Spain—but life had other plans for me.
Why I Decided to Teach English in Thailand
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- Written by: Caroline Fleischauer
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I'm the first foreign teacher my school has ever had in one of Thailand's most remote corners.
An Ocean of Language
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- Written by: Kevin Zhang
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In a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, a convenience store became my classroom.
Journey into the Rising Sun
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- Written by: Kevin Zhang
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My leap from Vancouver to Tokyo as a JET Assistant Language Teacher (ALT).
Top Destinations to Teach Abroad in 2024
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- Written by: Vanessa Chiasson
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Teaching Abroad in a Post-Pandemic Landscape
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With more than one billion English language learners worldwide, the TEFL industry needs new teachers. Plus: The top destinations for teaching abroad in 2023.
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With more than one billion English language learners worldwide, the TEFL industry needs new teachers. The top destinations for teaching abroad in 2024.
I Never Realized How Complex English Was—Until I Moved to Egypt
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- Written by: Lucy Bailey
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TEFL isn't just about education; it's about relationships.
How to Teach English in Morocco
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- Written by: Mandy Sinclair
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Find out why demand is high in this up-and-coming destination for TEFL teachers.
Surrendering to the Siesta
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- Written by: Carson Miller
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Surrendering to the Siesta
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After a few weeks of embarrassing sunburns and complete boredom, I began the process of letting go.
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After a few weeks of embarrassing sunburns and complete boredom, I began the process of letting go.
How to Teach English in Japan
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- Written by: David McElhinney
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How to Teach English in Japan
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The demand for English teachers in Japan is on the rise. Here is how to get started.
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The demand for English teachers in Japan is on the rise. Here is how to get started.
The 7 Best Careers & Sectors for Working Abroad
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Work Abroad
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What are the most in-demand and highly sought-after professions for international work—and how can you get your foot in the door?
How to Start Teaching English Online
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- Written by: Aisha Preece
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Earn up to $60 per hour with this location independent job.
Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero
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- Written by: Andrea Palmer
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As a thirty-something, I was being bullied by Spanish 12-year-olds. Here's how it turned around.
The Highs and Lows of Learning a New Language Abroad
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- Written by: Kate Buckle
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Navigating the rocky road to fluency.