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Category: Getting Started

New to ESL teaching? Start here — first steps, requirements, and how to land your first teaching job abroad.

45 posts

Online ESL vs Teaching Abroad: Which Is Better?

When most people picture "teaching English," they imagine a classroom in a foreign country. But online ESL teaching has exploded in recent years, offering a…Read more
gutropolis
4 min Jul 14

Do You Need a Degree to Teach English Abroad?

The short answer: in most countries, yes — a bachelor's degree is required to get a legal work visa. But the longer answer is more nuanced. Some countries…Read more
gutropolis
4 min Jul 14

Can You Teach English Without Experience?

Yes — you absolutely can teach English without prior teaching experience. In fact, the vast majority of ESL teachers who go abroad each year are…Read more
gutropolis
4 min Jul 14

Do You Need to Be a Native English Speaker?

For decades, the ESL industry has heavily favored native English speakers — those from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. But the…Read more
gutropolis
4 min Jul 14