Teaching English online with Wall Street English: Sarah’s story
Sarah Di Paola sat down for a chat about her experiences as an online English teacher with Wall Street English. As an event planner, an online ESL teacher for adult learners and an artist, Sarah is the first to admit she doesn’t always get enough sleep, but she wouldn’t want it any other way. She […]
How much can you save as an English teacher in Japan?
Teaching English in Japan has one of the most attractive salaries for ESL teachers while still giving you heaps of opportunities to save and travel. The cost of living can vary depending on where you live but the salary offered will more than cover any expenses you might have. And that’s without even considering the […]
Where to find honest reviews for online English teaching companies
If you’ve spent any time at all researching online English teaching jobs, you will be alarmed at how fake some of these sites look. It’s not uncommon for a stock image of a man in headphones to take up 90% of the screen and for the other 10% of the screen to be occupied by […]
Q&A: Everything you need to know about teaching English to adults online
I was recently chatting with a friend who has been teaching adult ESL students for years. He lives in Ireland so the opportunities are limited and although he’s planning to teach abroad eventually, there are a few personal reasons why he needs to be in his home country for now. For years, he’s had to […]
Teaching in China on a tourist visa: Can it be done?
In the past, it was common practice for English teachers to arrive and work in China on a tourist visa, while waiting for their employers to transition them to the correct Z visa status. However, teaching English in China on a tourist visa (otherwise known as an L visa) is a route we don’t recommend […]
Here are the top 14 best websites for English teaching jobs abroad
Have you just graduated from college or are you a licensed teacher with a few years of experience under your belt? Are you looking for an English teaching gig, but not having much luck on the bigger job sites like LinkedIn, Indeed or Monster? Read this: What qualifications do I need to teach English abroad? […]
How to break into teaching English online when English is your second language
Reader’s Note: we have improved this blog to reflect appropriate industry-specific terms for how we address people whose first language is not English. The terms “Native and non-native English speakers” have historically been linked to discrimination. As per the International Schools Service mandate, we are working towards eliminating this language and, more importantly, the implied bias it suggests. […]
12 companies in China that are hiring English teachers like crazy
Do you suffer from wanderlust? Is your travel bucket list 10 feet long? Have you decided that this is the year you’re going to teach English in China? Then we’ve got good news for you – with a massive population eager to learn English, China is the perfect destination for new grads across all majors, […]