Do I need to speak Mandarin to teach English in China?
It can seem like a daunting experience to travel overseas to work in a country where you don’t know the native language. But don’t let the fear of not being able to speak Mandarin keep you from teaching English in China. Do I need to learn Chinese to teach English in China? The short answer […]
What you need to know about teaching English abroad with student loans
Graduation is an equally exciting and intimidating time in your young adult life. As the colossal build-up to your graduation ceremony rolls around, you’re constantly faced with the tough question: “So, what are you planning on doing with your life after you graduate?” Trust us – you’ll hear this a million and one times! Some […]
Beyond the NBA: LeBron James won’t leave Cleveland quietly
LeBron James is definitely making headlines this offseason. While the jury’s still out on his monumental move to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Cleveland Cavaliers, he definitely isn’t leaving his hometown behind. Earlier this week, James made waves off the court with the unveiling of the I Promise School in his hometown of Akron, […]
Teaching abroad with your pet: What you need to know
So, you want to teach English abroad? Even if the idea has only just now crossed your mind (or you’ve been dreaming of this plan for years), in all seriousness, living and teaching abroad is a wonderful, eye-opening and mind-broadening experience. If you have pets, though, that adds a whole new level of complexity to […]
Teaching English abroad: A step-by-step plan
Hey you. I know you. I was you. At long last, you’ve finished your college degree. Your hard-earned diploma is sitting in a leather folder or framed in a place of honor on your parents’ wall. But now what? Let’s face facts. This generation of recent graduates is experiencing a tough job market, where even […]
Calling all Australian and New Zealand teachers: Bangkok job fair happening in January 2018!
You may have heard the exciting news that Teach Away is teaming up with International School Services (ISS) to host our first ever international teacher job fairs in early 2017!
4 ways to prepare for your teach abroad job interview
After you make the decision to teach abroad, the next step in the process is to land a job at a school that meets your life and career goals. To that end, you might opt for applying for jobs online with a recruiter like Teach Away or decide to attend a teacher job fair or […]
Can I teach English abroad without knowing the local language (or being bilingual)?
There are two common misconceptions when it comes to requirements for teaching English abroad: Well, no need to worry, we’re here to quash these common misconceptions for you! Can I teach English abroad if I don’t speak the local language? The short answer is YES! You can absolutely teach English overseas without speaking the local […]
3 common misconceptions people have about teaching English online (as told by a real teacher)
Hello! I’m Shannon – an energetic, caring, goofy and ukulele-playing teacher. I currently live in Toronto, Canada, where I work as an online English teacher with VIPKID. I love that my commute to my classroom is approximately 30 cm, from my bed to my computer desk. From the time my alarm beeps, it takes me […]
Why teaching English abroad after graduation was the best decision of my life
The decision to move and teach English abroad was inspired by many sleepless nights leading up to my university graduation. I was earning my BA in behavioral sciences and entirely unsure of what I would do next. Deciding what to do after graduation. The list of options was as follows: Apply for graduate school to […]