Everything you need to know to get started teaching from home
The world has changed in the past few weeks and our work lives have changed too. For many professionals, this means setting up an at-home workspace and establishing a new routine. But shifting a school online is a whole other beast. How can you continue your student’s learning remotely? With little prep time, many teachers […]
What states with the worst teacher shortages are doing to entice teachers to relocate
The teacher shortage has reached a crisis point in the US, with states grappling to find educators. Teaching is a wonderful career, but, as a lot of states are starting to realize, teachers have been taken advantage of for far too long. It’s pretty normal to require a reasonable living wage and for a lot of teachers […]
How to become a certified teacher online
If you’ve ever wanted a job where you know you matter, every day is different and you get to make a real difference in people’s lives, then it’s time to explore a career in teaching. The great thing is that you can start your teaching certification journey at home. It’s no surprise that the recent […]
Here’s why now is a great time to become an online English tutor in China
Did you know that in China alone, an estimated 8 million students are learning English online? And with the aftermath of coronavirus, more and more Chinese students are switching to online learning to stay stimulated during school shutdowns. This means the opportunities for online teaching are growing too! It makes sense, then, that demand for […]
How to transition to teaching English online
It’s official: online teaching is the future. Did you know that it’s set to become mainstream by 2025? And there’s no doubt that this could be a huge bonus for teachers––even those more used to traditional classrooms. With flexible hours, short or long-term contracts available, and literally hundreds of opportunities at major companies like GoGoKid, getting […]
Five productive things to do at home in self-isolation after you’ve watched all of Netflix
With social distancing and self-isolation being critical to flattening the curve of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are spending a lot of our time at home. While Netflix does offer an appealing escape from the uncertainty of the current situation, you’re eventually going to run out of things to watch. Once that happens, it […]
Teach Away’s Response to COVID-19
It’s hard not to think about what’s happening in the world right now. It seems wherever you turn, new information about COVID-19 continues to unfold at every moment. We know the impact this may be having on our teachers abroad or at-home, both mentally and physically, and we are writing this to let you know […]
Dreaming of teaching abroad? Here are the 5 best programs hiring right now!
So, you’ve just finished college and you’re thinking about teaching English abroad when a thought strikes you: You could go anywhere in the world. In a few months, you could find yourself in a place you’ve never imagined. With people you don’t even know exist right now. Teaching abroad opens up a world of opportunity that’s […]
TEFL vs TESOL certification: Why get either one?
If you’re looking to teach abroad, chances are you’ve already stumbled upon these two terms on your job hunt. They may sound similar at first glance, but they offer different possibilities for teachers. Feeling lost over which certification path to take? Or, are you wondering what these acronyms even mean? That brings us to the […]
How to quickly become a teacher in the US with an online teacher certification program
Whether your heart’s already set on becoming a teacher or you’re entertaining the idea, there has never been a better time to start a new career teaching in the US. That’s because right now, the demand for teachers in the US is really high, so there are lots of job opportunities for aspiring teachers, which […]