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Teaching English abroad is a fantastic opportunity to travel to new places, impart valuable wisdom and make some money while you are doing it! But one nagging question that many would-be ESL teachers have is, am I too old (or too young) to teach English abroad? The answer is: it depends. Each country where English teachers are in demand has different rules and customs surrounding age limits. Even...

When Grace and I received our final contracts, there was a feeling of excitement that overcame both of us. Although we were making a huge, life-changing decision, many of our doubts had been put to rest as we had formulated a list of essential questions we wanted to answer before receiving our contracts. Although your circumstances might be different, I wanted to share the questions we came up...

There’s that old catch-22 that gets trotted out time and time again. “You can’t get a job without experience, and you can’t get experience without a job.” 😤 If you’re wondering whether it’s really possible to get hired to teach abroad without any experience, you’re not alone! In fact, that’s one of the most commonly asked questions we get at Teach Away . You’re in the right place, though...

Eager to see the world and explore different countries, landscapes and cultures? A couple weeks of vacation a year might not quite cut it, then. If you’re planning on teaching abroad this year or next, though, here’s our advice: If you’ve got a few hours free in the early morning or on weekends, it’s well worth giving online English teaching a go first. Whether you’re working or studying, full or...