Why You Need a TEFL Certification to Teach English Abroad
If you’re just starting to research teaching English abroad – and don’t have all the lingo down yet – you may be asking yourself: what’s a TEFL certificate? Well, if you’re dreaming of teaching English abroad and seeing the world, a TEFL certificate is your ticket to making your dreams come true – it was […]
Life after teaching abroad: 5 tips for transitioning back to life at home
All great adventures must come to an end, and for most TEFL teachers this means packing up your suitcases, saying your goodbyes and heading back home. If you haven’t been in your home country for a few months or years, whether you’re thrilled to be back or longing for the place you just left, transitioning […]
How to choose the right TEFL course for you
Congrats, you’ve made the life-changing decision to teach English abroad! But before you start packing your suitcase for this exciting new chapter in your life, there is one thing you’ll need to get to set yourself up for success: a TEFL certificate. In case you need a refresher, TEFL stands for teaching English as a foreign language. […]
The 5 best places to save money teaching abroad
Okay, so you’ve made up your mind to teach English abroad and now comes the exciting part: choosing where to go. Some people make this decision based on a lifelong obsession with a certain culture, or just a few breathtaking photos they see online. But for others, choosing where to teach might not be so […]
What It’s Really Like to Teach English in Japan: A Teacher’s Perspective
Teaching English in Japan is unlike teaching, well, anywhere else in the world. Not only is it a country full of magnificent sites – both natural and historic – but it also has a rich culture with many beautiful customs. While we have previously covered a few tips and tricks for getting ready to teach English […]
This is what schools look for on your Teach Away profile [Video]
Wondering how you can land your dream job teaching abroad? One of the first steps is completing an awesome Teach Away profile. Registering to create a profile and applying for jobs on our job board is totally free. So what should an awesome profile include? We sat down with some of our resident teacher recruitment […]
How to earn a great salary as a teacher abroad
Heading overseas to teach is more than just the adventure of a lifetime. Chances are, you’re also hoping to get paid well for your efforts! However, without the proper due diligence beforehand, you could sign up for a year of teaching that won’t raise your bank balance by much. But if you do prepare, you […]
8 ways to make new connections while teaching abroad
One of the most intimidating parts of teaching abroad is the thought of going it alone. Even if you’re an extrovert, striking out on your own is scary and the thought that you don’t know who’ll you’ll be celebrating your next birthday with or even simply hanging out with on the weekends can feel downright […]
Salaries, bonuses and negotiations: getting paid to teach overseas
Money might not be the main motivator that inspires people to teach abroad, but one thing’s for sure—if you’re setting off on the adventure of a lifetime you’ll want to make sure you’ve got enough yen, euros or dirhams in your pocket to enjoy it. But at the same time, you’ve probably heard stories of […]
The truth about finding a teach abroad job in Europe
Who wouldn’t want to teach in Europe? It’s a continent of dazzling culture, fascinating history, beautiful landscapes, and some of the world’s most delicious food (Bonjour to pizza, tapas, and croissants ) Often you’ll find a captivating mix of all these elements in one country, before you even begin thinking about the multitude of travel […]