Networking as an ESL Teacher
Networking has a sleazy reputation — visions of forced small talk, business cards, and transactional LinkedIn messages. But in the ESL industry, networking is…Read more
LinkedIn for ESL Teachers
LinkedIn is the single most underused career tool in the ESL industry. Most teachers treat it as a digital resume they update once every few years — and as a…Read more
How ESL Recruiters Work
If you're applying for ESL jobs in China, South Korea, the Middle East, or large parts of Southeast Asia, you will almost certainly work with a recruiter.…Read more
Teaching English at Universities
Teaching English at a university is one of the most prestigious and stable roles in ESL. Universities offer long contracts, motivated adult students, generous…Read more
Becoming an IELTS Teacher
IELTS is the world's most popular high-stakes English exam, taken by over 4 million people a year for university admission, immigration, and professional…Read more
Teaching Business English
Teaching Business English is one of the most lucrative and intellectually rewarding specializations in ESL. Instead of teaching children their colors or…Read more
Moving to International Schools
For many ESL teachers, the international school market represents the next tier of career stability, pay, and prestige. International schools offer longer…Read more
Becoming a Director of Studies
The Director of Studies (DoS) is the academic heartbeat of a language school. They own the curriculum, manage the teaching team, ensure quality, and serve as…Read more
Becoming a Senior Teacher
The Senior Teacher role is the natural first step up the ESL career ladder and the gateway to almost every academic management position that follows. It lets…Read more
Career Path After ESL Teaching
Most ESL teachers start out imagining a year or two abroad and end up staying far longer. At some point — usually around the third or fourth contract — the…Read more