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5 Perks Of Teaching In A Small Town

You finally received a teaching position! Congratulations! But it's in the middle of nowhere! Teaching in the city does not sound very adventurous, unlike teaching in a big city. What if we could convince you to give small-town teaching a…

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When we create special memories, we want to remember that moment forever. We want to relive the good times even when we get old. We want to take home a…

4 Best Souvenirs From Teaching Abroad

16th November 2021

Legislation in a small number of countries requires a teacher to authenticate their TEFL/TESOL certificate, degree certificate background check in order to issue a work visa. How to legalise your…

How To Legalise Your TEFL Certificate

15th November 2021

Looking for a job is not easy. You struggle to find the right company, struggle to get seen by the recruiter and struggle to find clients. Multiple problems come up…

Networking 101 Or How To Connect To Get Hired

11th November 2021

The short answer is YES! You can teach English even if you are a non-native speaker. If you know English, have a TEFL certificate, have a passion for teaching and…

Can You Teach English If You’re a Non-Native Speaker?

8th November 2021

It is wonderful news that so many countries are welcoming travellers once again. Many adventurous souls have gathered at the entrances of airports, eager to fly towards unexplored destinations. While…

Hacks To Kill Time During Long Layovers

3rd November 2021

DON'T PANIC! China is open for business teaching! You may have heard a few things about the current situation in China right now for TEFL teachers. We'll be honest, it's…

What’s Going On In China? A TEFL In China Update

23rd September 2021

Back in the day, we used to finish school, study at university, get a job and stay at that job until the end of time. These days, fortunately, our work…

Is 30 Too Old To Teach English Abroad?

19th September 2021

Cambodia is a mysterious country for many people. While you are probably very familiar with its neighbours Thailand and Vietnam, you may not have heard much about Cambodia except for its turbulent history.…

Teaching English In Cambodia

7th September 2021

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