Should you teach English in Japan or South Korea?

esl teacher in japan still deciding between teaching english in japan or south korea

If you’ve decided you want to teach English in East Asia, adventure awaits you. The TEFL market is huge, and there are plenty of opportunities for English-speaking teachers. Two of the most popular countries to teach in are Japan and South Korea. Both offer a wide range of jobs, the potential for a great salary, […]

Living and teaching English online in Puerto Rico can be your reality, too

Imagine living a life full of purpose and meaning while still maintaining the ability to travel to the world, set your own schedule, and have autonomy over what your workday looks like. Now, I can probably guess what you’re thinking – that sounds way too good to be true – right? Well, I’m going to […]

How to start teaching English in Spain | Q & A with RVF International

Are you planning to travel and teach English in Spain? There isn’t much to debate when it comes to this decision. Spain is one of the most sought-after teaching destinations in the world. If you’re interested in teaching in a country with some of the world’s best culinary dishes, historic sites, and a 4-day work […]

Best Countries To Teach English Abroad In 2023

Do you want to travel the world and experience life in another country? Well, you’re in luck, and you don’t need to have a lot of money to do it!  In fact, you can experience life in another country and make good money doing it.  In this article, we will look at the top places […]

Our favorite ESL books for English language learners this World Literacy Day

Visualize you are an ESL instructor standing in front of your classroom.  You gaze around the room and all of your students are dozing off and distracted. Talk about nightmarish situations!  Whether you’re teaching ESL to kids or adults, who says that learning can’t be both educational and entertaining?  It’s part of your role as […]

What to know today as a teacher going abroad

If you’re itching to pack a suitcase and teach English overseas, you are not alone. Although the health crisis has grounded many travel plans in the past eighteen months, many ESL teachers still want to go abroad to teach. A study of the impact of COVID-19 on teachers found that 92% of teachers who are […]

Thinking about a teaching job abroad? Try teaching English online first.

Originally published May 2018. Updated May 2021. Since the start of the pandemic, travel restrictions have forced us to stay put.  But the good news is that borders are opening, travel restrictions are starting to ease, and the list of countries hiring teachers is growing. Are you debating whether or not to move abroad and […]

What is an international school recruiter looking for in your application?

Are you wanting to take your teaching skills to faraway lands and apply for international school teaching jobs? As we see travel restrictions slowly starting to ease around the world, many schools are looking to fill their teaching positions. Likewise, many people are looking to teach English abroad and travel after being confined to their […]

Why teach English online? 12 awesome reasons!

Has anyone ever asked you why you want to teach English online? If you need help answering this question, we’ve got you covered. Why teach English online? First things first, there’s an exploding demand for fluent English-speaking teachers around the world, which equals lots of online teaching opportunities! There’s probably never been a better time […]