10 culture tips for living in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates’ major cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi are some of Teach Away’s most popular teaching destinations. Education and English fluency are highly valued and teachers from all over the globe are being recruited to teach abroad in the UAE. High volumes of teachers heading overseas to instruct in the Middle East […]
Heads up! New 2016-2017 job postings are here
Looking for ESL vacancies? A teaching job in Dubai? A position with an international school abroad? Maybe you’ve been considering teaching abroad for some time now or maybe you’ve just decided that you’re ready to apply for an overseas gig. Regardless, 2016 could – and should – be the year you find that dream job […]
5 tips for living in Japan: Japanese cultural practices
Before you embark on your overseas teaching adventure, it is important to have a good understanding of the cultural practices and traditions unique to your new home. Doing your cultural research will help ensure you enjoy your experience while making new friends and avoiding accidentally offending the locals in your country of choice. Japan is […]
Teacher Q&A: How teaching abroad boosted Angela’s career
In August of 2014, we published a blog post about one of our talented teachers, Angela Roberts, who was about to head overseas to take on the challenge of teaching in the NIS program in Kazakhstan. As promised, Angela updated her own blog regularly while she was away, sharing an awesome inside perspective on what […]
5 Stunning things to see while teaching in Dubai (with photos)
Dubai is home to the world’s largest garden, the world’s tallest building, and the world’s most expansive shopping mall. The city is extravagant and luxurious. Some of what you will see while living in Dubai during a teaching a placement are truly remarkable. Just look at some of these photos… 1. The Burj Khalifa The […]
Why teaching abroad is a great career move for any university grad
You’ve been to university and earned a bachelor’s degree, but you aren’t quite ready to commit to a decade of office work in the same city you grew up in. You want to add value to your resume, but can’t afford to dedicate your time to chalking up volunteer hours. You want to see the […]
Engaging and encouraging reluctant ESL students
Shyness, anxiety, or a lack of self-confidence are common barriers in the classroom. No matter what age you are, speaking in front a room full of your peers can be a frightening task. Now imagine dealing with public speaking induced anxiety in a second language. Scary stuff. Students face this type of intimidation in international […]
Brilliant back-to-school ideas for your overseas classroom
Back-to-school season is upon us and we know new overseas teachers are scouring the web for first-week inspiration. What can you do differently this year to make your classroom the best it can be? Which practices will best suit the students in your new country? How do you make a unique and memorable first impression […]
Introducing: Our New Teach Away Community!
Ever had questions for teachers who have taught abroad firsthand or wanted to connect with other teachers abroad? Introducing… our new Teach Away Community! Join our forum to connect with our current teachers and other prospective teachers. If you have a teacher account, simply log in and access our forums through the top navigation menu. […]
Everything a teacher needs to know about international schools
So, you’re considering taking your teaching career overseas and are ready to start exploring your options. Many of the teaching position postings you will come across on our Teach Away job board are at international schools. What is an international school? International schools are private institutions located in a wide variety of countries all over […]