Instagram is up there with Google Maps and Uber as one of the indispensable travel apps of the 21st century. These days, every corner of every jungle, every gushing waterfall…
10 of the hottest TEFL destinations for 2020
Another year, another roster of up-coming TEFL destinations. Move over Thailand. Make way Vietnam. There are some fresh kids on the English-learning block that offer something a little different.…
TEFL to travel – how to maximize the places you see while teaching
Using TEFL to travel is one of the main reasons the English-teaching industry is such an awesome prospect. Offering to whisk you away somewhere new and exciting is part and…
Tips for finding that first TEFL job
The search for your first TEFL job can seem daunting. With so many great graduates out there, so many places to pick from, so many schools and countries to consider,…
The best islands to escape to when teaching English in Thailand
Teaching English in Thailand might not be a one-way ticket to gorgeous beachfronts and swinging hammocks by the sea. In fact, most job opportunities in the Land of Smiles are…
5 foods you have to try when teaching English in Poland
So, you’re thinking of teaching English in Poland? Mystical castles, UNESCO old towns, cheap beer, craggy mountains, sweeping lakes โ there’s loads to look forward to. But you might have…
Countries that hire non-native English speakers
With strict hiring rules in TEFL hotspots like Thailand and the UAE, it can often seem like the teaching world is skewed against those that don’t hail from the US,…
The best beach escapes for TEFL teachers in Vietnam
Anyone setting their compass for Southeast Asia is sure to have beaches on their mind. And while it’s the kohs of Thailand and the shimmering isles of Cambodia that often…
Ah Portugal โ capping off Europe in style, this Iberian nation is a real tempter. Splintered by cloud-shattering volcanos and fringed with daffodil-tinted beaches, it’s a wild and wonderful place…
An area guide for English teachers in Tokyo
Whether you’re looking for an exciting corner of town to live in or just want to get your bearings for that morning commute, this area guide for English teachers in…