Start your career teaching ESL, but ask yourself these 5 questions first

woman wearing protective face mask holding passport at the airport to start career teaching ESL

Have you thought about doing a career change and becoming an ESL teacher?  Not only does the job come with notable perks, like flexible hours and international travel, but all age groups and professional profiles are welcome. Your existing skills are sure to be useful in your new career as an ESL teacher, no matter what fields […]

Top 10 reasons to live in Arizona as a teacher

For several years Americans have been migrating to the western and southern states in increasing numbers. The warmer weather is a big pull for many people, especially those who live in the north-eastern states where sub-zero temperatures are typical during the long winter months. But there’s more to it than that. The southern states have […]

Thinking about a teaching job abroad? Try teaching English online first.

Originally published May 2018. Updated May 2021. Since the start of the pandemic, travel restrictions have forced us to stay put.  But the good news is that borders are opening, travel restrictions are starting to ease, and the list of countries hiring teachers is growing. Are you debating whether or not to move abroad and […]

What is an international school recruiter looking for in your application?

Are you wanting to take your teaching skills to faraway lands and apply for international school teaching jobs? As we see travel restrictions slowly starting to ease around the world, many schools are looking to fill their teaching positions. Likewise, many people are looking to teach English abroad and travel after being confined to their […]

Supporting AISA’s Small Schools Initiative in Post-Pandemic Africa

Before the pandemic, the chance to teach in Africa was one of the most sought-after teaching abroad opportunities alongside Dubai, China, Japan, and other countries around the globe.  Thanks to its rich culture, warm temperatures, and diverse opportunities to work in unique international schools, Africa has much to offer adventure-seekers looking to teach abroad.  As […]

How to Choose the Right TEFL Course for Your Career as an English Teacher

Are you looking for an exciting profession that is recession-proof and enjoying a huge surge in demand? A career as a TEFL certified English teacher might be exactly what you’re looking for! One of the many reasons people are attracted to the TEFL lifestyle is that it appeals to our adventurous side. The opportunity to […]

5 reasons why you should get TEFL certified with Teach Away to teach English online

It’s no secret that TEFL teachers are in demand. English is the language of business, and as our world becomes increasingly interconnected, effective communication is more crucial than ever. The ability to speak English at an advanced level is valuable because it allows companies to easily communicate and trade with one another. Plus, it helps […]

5 steps to overcoming teacher nerves for your first day teaching English online

Your first-day teaching English online has arrived. You’re feeling so excited that you finally secured an online teaching job but those first-day teaching nerves are creeping up on you. You might be stuck in your mind asking yourself questions like:  How will my students react to me?  What will I do if my students don’t […]