5 Requirements For Teaching English in South Korea
South Korea is colloquially referred to as the Land of the Morning Calm, but for the millions of people who live, work and teach English there, it is the land of Korean BBQ, K-pop, and stunning natural beauty. Where else can you explore a secluded Buddhist monastery in the hills and 20 minutes later, be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Everything you need to know about applying (and getting hired) for the EPIK program
Sangsangnim! Also known as “teacher” in Korean. This is a term that you will become very familiar with after you land, settle in and indulge in the incredibly rich culture as an EPIK program participant living and teaching English in South Korea. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. You want to find out more about […]