How Old Do You Have to Be to Teach English Abroad?
Age is one of the most common concerns among aspiring ESL teachers — and for good reason. Both ends of the age spectrum come with real considerations: too…Read more
Can You Teach ESL Part-Time?
Not everyone who wants to teach English is looking for a full-time, year-long commitment. Maybe you're a student, a parent, a digital nomad juggling multiple…Read more
Can You Teach Online While Living Abroad?
Teaching English online while living abroad is one of the most appealing lifestyles in the ESL world. Imagine earning a Western salary while paying rent in…Read more
Can You Save Money Teaching English Abroad?
One of the most common — and most important — questions aspiring ESL teachers ask is: "Can I actually save money doing this?" It's a fair question.…Read more
Is ESL Teaching a Long-Term Career?
Many people enter ESL teaching as a gap-year adventure — a one- or two-year detour before "real life" resumes. And plenty stop there. But for others, ESL…Read more
What Happens After Your First Contract?
You've made it. Twelve months (or however long your contract runs) of lesson planning, classroom management, culture shock, and growth. As your first ESL…Read more
Budgeting for Your Move Abroad
One of the biggest shocks of moving abroad to teach English isn't the culture — it's the upfront cost. Even when your new school reimburses flights and…Read more
Finding Accommodation Before You Arrive
Where will you live when you land? It's one of the most anxiety-inducing questions for any ESL teacher moving abroad. Housing arrangements vary dramatically by…Read more
What to Expect During Your First Week Abroad
You've landed. After months of planning, paperwork, and anticipation, you're finally in your new country. The first week abroad is a blur of jet lag,…Read more
Culture Shock: What Every New Teacher Should Know
Every ESL teacher experiences culture shock. It doesn't matter how well-traveled you are, how much you love the destination, or how prepared you think you are…Read more