A day in the life teaching English online [Video]
We’ve already talked about how teaching English online is big business these days. That’s why, to help you figure out whether it’s the right career for you, we wanted to get some insight from the perspective of a current online ESL teacher. A while back, Vanessa heard about an online English teaching platform called VIPKID, […]
My thank-a-teacher story
At Teach Away, there are a couple of mantras we all share: every child deserves to experience the power of a great teacher and that we all remember that one teacher who made the biggest difference. Countless times over the past decade, I’ve told stories from my fourth grade experience with the teacher who made […]
Teacher talks: What it’s like living and teaching English in Spain
As a hugely popular tourist destination, Spain, to many Europeans, is synonymous with sunny beaches, sangria and sunburn. It’s where many of us spent our family vacations growing up. As a result we often have a tendency to take this incredible country for granted. The fact is, there’s a lot more to Spain than meets […]
Teacher inspiration: This year’s winner of the Global Teacher Prize
“She’s like a hero to me. She really is.” These are the words used by a student at Alperton Community School in Brent, West London in the UK to describe his art and textiles teacher, Andria Zafirakou. Andria is not only a hero to this student, but to all of her students, to her colleagues, […]
Dreaming big: Our decision to teach abroad, part 2
Moving abroad and starting over in a new country is one of the most nerve-wracking yet exhilarating adventures ever. If you’re thinking about teaching abroad with a family but wonder whether it’s the right choice for you, Ryne’s story is essential reading. Just make sure you check out part 1 here first! Opportunity knocks One […]
A new teacher’s perspective on teaching abroad
Back in 2009, newly-qualified teachers were graduating in their droves, only to be greeted by a global financial crisis. In Dublin, Ireland, I was one of those teachers. Filled to the brim with enthusiasm, drive and passion to make an impact in my very own classroom, yet faced with the reality of unemployment and a […]
Dreaming big: Our decision to teach abroad, part 1
As my wife Grace and I approached ten years of marriage, we started to look back on some of our dreams and goals that we had hoped to accomplish together. Goal #1: Start a family Being parents was always our number one dream. As I’m sure anyone with children can relate, the perception of parenthood […]
Alumni series: Anchen on living and teaching in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), home to some of the most high-paying teaching jobs in the world, is a perennially attractive prospect for certified international teachers. If you’re thinking about teaching in the UAE, you probably have a ton of questions about what day-to-day life is like living and teaching there. That’s why we recently […]
Alumni series: Ryne’s Teach Away story [Video]
Meet Ryne Holstrom. Ryne recently attended the Teach Away job fair in Atlanta, where both he and his wife Grace landed their dream jobs teaching in China. Ryne and family are all big into adventure and hiking – luckily, China happens to be the ideal teaching destination for outdoor enthusiasts! Growing […]
Alumni series: Mallory’s path to becoming an international teacher
Meet Mallory Williams. Mallory grew up in Austin, TX, the live music capital of the world. Naturally, she’s a live music enthusiast. She loves seeking out great bands playing nearby or rare vinyl about almost as much as searching for the latest flight deals to the next destination on her extensive bucket list. So what […]