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Your First Year Teaching English Abroad: What Nobody Tells You
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Your First Year Teaching English Abroad: What Nobody Tells You

Everything looks easy on paper, but some things in life you just need to experience for yourself. Here's the unfiltered lowdown on what your first year teaching abroad really looks like.

20 Mar 202610 min read
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Digital Tools Every TEFL Teacher Should Know In 2026
Teaching Tips

Digital Tools Every TEFL Teacher Should Know In 2026

From AI lesson planners to virtual whiteboards, these are the essential digital tools that will transform your TEFL classroom in 2026.

3 Feb 20268 min read
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The Cost of A Caffeine Fix Across Three Regions
Lifestyle

The Cost of A Caffeine Fix Across Three Regions

What the price of your morning coffee reveals about the cost of living for TEFL teachers in Cambodia, Italy, and Dubai.

5 Jan 20267 min read
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The EPIK Application Process
Career Guide

The EPIK Application Process

A step-by-step guide to applying for the English Program in Korea (EPIK), from documents to interviews to your E-2 visa.

29 Oct 202510 min read
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How to Get Started Teaching English Online
Career Guide

How to Get Started Teaching English Online

Turn your living room into a global classroom. Here is everything you need to know about launching your online TEFL career.

3 Sept 20258 min read
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What Is Life Like For TEFL Teachers In Japan?
Country Guide

What Is Life Like For TEFL Teachers In Japan?

Beyond the anime and sushi — what daily life really looks like for English teachers living and working in Japan.

6 Aug 202512 min read
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Does It Matter What You Wear To Teach Online?
Teaching Tips

Does It Matter What You Wear To Teach Online?

Your wardrobe choices on camera matter more than you think. Here is how to dress for professional online teaching.

23 Jun 20255 min read
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TEFL Interview Tips: What Recruiters Want to See
Career Guide

TEFL Interview Tips: What Recruiters Want to See

Practical advice to help you ace your TEFL interview, from common questions to red flags recruiters watch for.

2 Jun 20256 min read
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The Reality Of Teaching English In China
Country Guide

The Reality Of Teaching English In China

From supersized classes to celebrity status, here is what life as a TEFL teacher in China is really like.

12 May 202510 min read
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What's It Like Teaching In Cambodia?
Country Guide

What's It Like Teaching In Cambodia?

The Kingdom of Wonder offers TEFL teachers a unique blend of cultural richness, low living costs, and meaningful classroom impact.

30 Apr 20257 min read
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Top Tips For TEFL Teachers To Stay Safe Abroad
Travel Tips

Top Tips For TEFL Teachers To Stay Safe Abroad

Practical safety advice every TEFL teacher should follow, from researching your destination to safeguarding your digital life.

3 Apr 20256 min read
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Mastering The EPIK Lesson Plan: A Guide
Career Guide

Mastering The EPIK Lesson Plan: A Guide

A detailed walkthrough of how to create the lesson plan required for your EPIK application, from structure to troubleshooting.

26 Feb 20259 min read
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Can I Teach English Abroad With No Experience?
Getting Started

Can I Teach English Abroad With No Experience?

The short answer is yes. Here is how to break into TEFL teaching even if you have never stood in front of a classroom before.

21 Feb 20255 min read
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How Long Does It Take To Get A TEFL Job
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How Long Does It Take To Get A TEFL Job

From getting your TEFL certificate to landing your first teaching position, find out how long the whole process really takes.

15 Dec 20248 min read
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The Most Common TEFL CV Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Career Guide

The Most Common TEFL CV Mistakes and How to Fix Them

From messy formatting to missing cover letters, learn the most common TEFL CV mistakes and how to fix them so you can land your dream teaching job.

22 Nov 20249 min read
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What Does It Mean To Teach At A Language Centre
Career Guide

What Does It Mean To Teach At A Language Centre

From class sizes and schedules to the difference between schools and language centres, learn what it’s really like to teach at a language centre.

3 Oct 20249 min read
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The Secret Ingredients — What Qualities Make A Good TEFL Teacher
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The Secret Ingredients — What Qualities Make A Good TEFL Teacher

From being a people person to having a sense of humour, discover the top qualities that make a great TEFL teacher and see if you have what it takes.

29 Aug 20248 min read
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Mastering The Local Lingo — Why Learning A Foreign Language Is A Good Idea And Top Tips To Do It
Lifestyle

Mastering The Local Lingo — Why Learning A Foreign Language Is A Good Idea And Top Tips To Do It

Discover the benefits of learning the local language while teaching abroad, plus practical tips to help you pick up a foreign language as an adult.

31 Jul 20249 min read
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Differences Between Teaching Adults And Young Learners
Teaching Tips

Differences Between Teaching Adults And Young Learners

From behaviour and motivation to classroom management and activities, explore the key differences between teaching English to adults and young learners.

10 Jul 20248 min read
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Common Mistakes TEFL Teachers Make And How To Avoid Them
Teaching Tips

Common Mistakes TEFL Teachers Make And How To Avoid Them

From over-planning to talking too much, discover the most common mistakes new TEFL teachers make in the classroom and how to avoid them.

10 Jun 20247 min read
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Teaching on Summer Camps — What It’s Really Like
Career Guide

Teaching on Summer Camps — What It’s Really Like

From free food and accommodation to making lifelong friends, find out what it’s really like to work as a TEFL teacher on a summer camp abroad.

3 May 20248 min read
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