Discover 5 of the best ESL teaching destinations in Eastern Europe
After earning your TEFL certificate, you may be struggling to decide where to teach English abroad. While Asia and Western Europe are perennial favorites, Eastern Europe is quickly rising in popularity among ESL teachers. Indeed, teaching English in Eastern Europe is a great option for new and experienced teachers alike. There’s currently a huge and […]
Thinking of teaching abroad? Here’s how much it’s going to cost you
Teaching English abroad can be one of the best financial decisions you make as a young professional—once you start working! But before you begin earning a steady income from teaching English, there are financial costs involved in moving countries and starting up somewhere new. Prior to signing an ESL job contract, it’s important that you—as […]
Everything you need to know about teaching in a hagwon
South Korea is a great destination for TEFL teachers and if you’re thinking of teaching there you’ve probably already realised the first decision you’ll need to make: public school or hagwon? Um, what is a hagwon? Hagwons are private schools that many South Korean students attend outside regular school hours to get in some extra […]
Should you apply for EPIK, GEPIK, SMOE or GOE in South Korea?
If you’ve set your sights on teaching in a public school in South Korea, you’re in for an awesome experience. Alongside the thrill of jetting off to a new country, you also get great job security to boot and a pay packet that isn’t too shabby at all. In other words, maximum adventure with minimum […]
How to land a job teaching English in Italy
Teaching English in Italy certainly sounds attractive. Of all the opportunities to teach abroad in Europe, it’s one of the most popular. Whether you’re looking for a snug rural town or a boisterous city, you’re bound to find an ESL teaching position that suits you. Let’s paint the picture (mostly because I want to talk […]
How to land a teaching job in Spain
If you’ve ever thought about teaching abroad in Europe, then it’s more than likely that teaching English in Spain has crossed your mind. It’s got a booming ESL industry and teachers flock there in search of daytime naps and sangria. We’re sure there are other incentives, but daytime naps, how could you not? Siestas and […]