40 Kids and Counting: Teaching at a Government School

40 Kids and Counting: Teaching at a Government School

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Kiana went to Saigon with the intention of teaching English. Little did she know, it was absolutely not for her.
Full Moon in Saigon

Full Moon in Saigon

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Kiana gets a literal crash course in Vietnamese nightlife. 
Organized Chaos: The Art of Motorbiking in Saigon

Organized Chaos: The Art of Motorbiking in Saigon

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Kiana learns the rules of the road in Ho Chi Minh City—or rather, how to forget them.
Why We Cant Be Afraid of Exploring the World

Why We Can't Be Afraid of Exploring the World

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Should we be afraid to travel solo as women? 
Insider Tips from a TEFL Veteran

Insider Tips from a TEFL Veteran

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Think that teaching English is a quick ticket to long-term travels? While it is a great way to explore other countries, it’s not quite that easy.
Day in the Life of a TEFL Teacher in Thailand

Day in the Life of a TEFL Teacher in Thailand

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Think you want to teach abroad? Be prepared to test your limits.
Why Im Teaching English in Latin America

Why I'm Teaching English in Latin America

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How one transformative travel experience leads to another. 
What Its Really Like to Live and Work in Thailand

What It's Really Like to Live and Work in Thailand

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It's not all cocktails and beaches. 
The Real Benefit of Teaching English Abroad

The Real Benefit of Teaching English Abroad

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The secret perks of TEFL that they don't tell you about.
Communication Breakdown in La Réunion

Communication Breakdown in La Réunion

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Cora struggles with the language barrier in her first weeks abroad.
When Errands Become Adventures

When Errands Become Adventures

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Jumping through hoops to get a work visa in Chile.
Teaching at ESL Summer School

Teaching at ESL Summer School

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TESOL certification is a ticket to a summer abroad!
Getting Over Your TEFL Fears

Getting Over Your TEFL Fears

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Scared of teaching English abroad? Andrew has the answer for you.
Returning Home from Korea

Returning Home from Korea

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After 15 months of teaching abroad, Allison faces her next challenge: Canadian winter.
Winning the TEFL Lottery in Southern Spain

Winning the TEFL Lottery in Southern Spain

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The benefits of settling down in an unlikely destination to teach English.
TEFL-ution: The Changing Landscape of Teaching English Abroad

TEFL-ution: The Changing Landscape of Teaching English Abroad

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Once, practically any native English-speaking Caucasian could land a job teaching English abroad. These days, that's just not good enough.
Life Lessons I Learned From My Students

Life Lessons I Learned From My Students

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Sometimes as a ESL teacher, the students teach you more than you can teach them.

The Hardest Things About Living Abroad

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The realities of a life overseas.
Look Before you Leap: Six Things to Consider Before Committing to an English-Teaching Job

Look Before you Leap: Six Things to Consider Before Committing to an English-Teaching Job

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Careful review of your contract can prevent unnecessary surprises at your new job overseas.

Homesick in Korea

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The hard road to hometime.

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