Get a head start with learning a language in a new country
As you begin your international teaching placements, you may be headed off to a new country with no knowledge of how to speak the native language. In some cases, you’ll be exposed to a completely different alphabet. Don’t fret—use these simple tips that won’t take much time or trouble to get started learning a new […]
Teaching Abroad with Family: Making Relocation Easier for Children
Moving abroad with a family to start a new teaching job is both exciting and a highly stressful experience for everyone, but can be especially hard on the youngest members. Although your children are likely to be as nervous as you are about relocating, maintaining a positive and inclusive attitude is key to making their […]
7 Steps to Get You Ready for the Big Move
You’re about to move and are a little overwhelmed? We’re in the same boat. I’m about to move abroad and should really be an expert by now. After all, I’ve moved ten times over the past seven years. These are the steps I’m taking to get ready: 1. Make a To-Do List Making a To-Do list […]
Preparing to Go Overseas
By Kathleen at Teach Away Heading overseas for the first time can be an exciting but daunting experience. There are so many things to consider that we’ve compiled a list of the Top 5 things to do before going overseas: 1. Read up: Arriving in a new country, ready to explore and open to anything that might […]
Packing Your Life Into One 50-Pound Suitcase
By Dorothee Rembold At the airport, you see a girl with a 50 pound backpack on her back, 25 pound carry-on backpack in the front, and ski boots over her shoulder in the middle of summer, kicking a duffel bag across the tiles. What would you think? If you are moving all your belongings abroad, […]