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 […]
Share your Teach Away experience to enter to win a $100 credit card!
How was your Teach Away experience? Let us know and you could win $100! All you have to do is: Leave your feedback here on our Facebook page. …that’s it! We’ll pick one at random and leave a comment on the winning review! Contest ends September 2nd, 2015. *Official Sponsor: Teach Away Inc, 301-896 Cambie […]
Budgeting while teaching in Korea
A lot of people will agree that one of the major reasons people choose to teach English in Korea is… the money. Of course, the culture, food, experience and all that is great too. But Korea is one of the few countries in the world that offers such great teaching contracts that require little to […]
Meet the Teachers: David & Zora teaching in Pavlodar Kazakhstan
Canadian teachers, David and Zora, began their Teach Away placement with Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools in Kazakhstan in January 2015. We caught up with them to learn how they’re enjoying her teaching abroad experience in Pavlodar so far. What initially interested you in teaching abroad? My wife and I are both long-time teachers, and we both […]
#TEACHAWAY: Enter to win a GoPro
We’re loving all your travel pics that we’re seeing so far! It’s not too late to enter to win a GoPro! All you have to do is tag your travel pic with @teachaway and #teachaway. Open internationally. See full contest details here. P.S. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite photos and encourage […]
Infographic: Living & Teaching in Kazakhstan
Ever wondered what it’s like to live and teach in Kazakhstan? Here’s the low-down on living in Kazakhstan, all on one infographic. Interested? Apply to teach with the NIS program today.
Teach Abroad Pre-Departure Checklist
Congrats! So, you’re going to teach abroad soon. Here’s a quick list of things you should make sure you have with you before you start your adventure abroad.