No degree? 5 places to consider teaching English abroad so you can see the world this year
Teaching English abroad is a dream for many of us. It’s a chance to shake up the ordinary and throw yourself into a new experience. It’s a chance to live somewhere completely different and spend time traveling. It’s a chance to impact the lives of children while learning about what it means to be a […]
You can teach English in China without a degree (and 3 other myths people think are true)
Picture this. After packing your things and traveling across the world, you arrive in China. You step into the classroom where you will be teaching. Staring back at you are 20 pairs of young eyes. As you look around, you notice the windows at the side of the room and the courtyard outside where children […]
Teacher talks: What it’s like living and teaching English in Spain
As a hugely popular tourist destination, Spain, to many Europeans, is synonymous with sunny beaches, sangria and sunburn. It’s where many of us spent our family vacations growing up. As a result we often have a tendency to take this incredible country for granted. The fact is, there’s a lot more to Spain than meets […]
Certified teachers: 5 reasons why you should try online teaching (and where to start)
Are you a certified teacher with a teaching license? Want to make some extra cash and build a whole new set of teaching skills for the future? If you do, that’s awesome. And this also happens to be the exact article for you, so be sure to keep reading. Here’s how to decide if online teaching […]
Contracts 101: 9 key things that should be in your teach abroad contract
So, you nailed that interview and have a job offer in your ideal location, congrats! All that’s left is to sign on the dotted line. Easy, right? Not so fast! I know it might feel like a like a drag at first, but reading through your contract before you start your teaching job is essential […]
Teacher inspiration: This year’s winner of the Global Teacher Prize
“She’s like a hero to me. She really is.” These are the words used by a student at Alperton Community School in Brent, West London in the UK to describe his art and textiles teacher, Andria Zafirakou. Andria is not only a hero to this student, but to all of her students, to her colleagues, […]
Top 5 reasons to teach in the UK as a new teacher graduate
Being a huge map geek growing up (confession – I still am), teaching abroad was a no-brainer for me after graduating with my Bachelors in Education. Does the thought of teaching abroad fill you with anxiety? Check out my tips for dealing with cold feet! > My first stop on my teaching journey was Australia, […]
What does it mean if my application is “closed”?
This question has come up in our Facebook and forum comments a lot lately – and that’s not uncommon at this time of year. Plenty of postings are closing as interviews conclude and waves of hiring take place. Despite seeing lots of positions closed, candidates should keep in mind that Teach Away will have more […]
What qualifications do I need to teach English abroad?
Wondering how to get a job teaching English abroad? This one’s easy. To teach English abroad, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in any subject/major, and an ESL teaching qualification (such as a TEFL certification) at the minimum! For more on getting TEFL certified to teach English abroad, check out the following: TEFL FAQ What is […]
11 tips for a successful teacher phone interview
You might have noticed that a lot of the teaching opportunities on the Teach Away job board require candidates to participate in a pre-screening interview. Psst: Before you can ace your phone interview, you actually have to get the phone interview. Check out these posts for tips on getting your teach abroad job application in […]