How soon can I teach abroad?
Our friends at University of Toronto TEFL Online published a great post about how soon you can teach abroad: You’ve decided to teach abroad…let the adventure begin! But hold on before squeezing your life into a tiny suitcase and booking a cheap flight, because the process is not always as straightforward as it might seem. Whether […]
10 culture tips for living in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates’ major cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi are some of Teach Away’s most popular teaching destinations. Education and English fluency are highly valued and teachers from all over the globe are being recruited to teach abroad in the UAE. High volumes of teachers heading overseas to instruct in the Middle East […]
Living and teaching in Qatar: the 411
Qatar, and especially its capital, Doha, is a haven for expats. In fact, approximately 500 new expats land in Qatar’s airport each day, ready to start their new life abroad. So with such a huge flood of international teachers and expats heading to this Middle Eastern country, what are some need-to-know details about living and […]
Saudi 101: teaching and living in Saudi Arabia
Wondering what life is like for teachers in Saudi Arabia? Read this Q&A for a little more insight. What have you found to be the toughest cultural adjustments about living in Saudi Arabia? As an American, I’m used to more social freedoms. There were several adjustments for me, including limitations to the kinds of meat […]