Is There Still a Demand for English Teachers in Asia? Navigating the Post-Pandemic Landscape
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent policy shifts have dramatically reshaped China’s English teaching landscape. In July 2021, China implemented stringent regulations that transformed its ESL (English as a Second Language) industry which led to significant changes in how English education was delivered. Despite these challenges, the demand for English language education in China remains strong. […]
10 Reasons Why a TEFL Certification is Essential for Teaching English Abroad in 2025
Gone are the days when simply being a fluent English speaker was enough to land a teaching job abroad. Many aspiring educators still cling to this outdated notion, only to face disappointment and missed opportunities. As we approach 2025, the landscape of teaching English abroad continues to evolve, making TEFL certification more crucial than ever. […]
Living and teaching English online in Puerto Rico can be your reality, too
Imagine living a life full of purpose and meaning while still maintaining the ability to travel to the world, set your own schedule, and have autonomy over what your workday looks like. Now, I can probably guess what you’re thinking – that sounds way too good to be true – right? Well, I’m going to […]
Everything you need to know about getting a job placement after TEFL certification
One of the most common questions we get at Teach Away is, do you offer job placements? The short answer is no, we don’t offer job placements. We leave it in your hands to find the best opportunity and job placement for you. However, we do put you in touch with hiring managers for teaching […]
13 ESL Classroom Tips You Must Know Before You Teach
Are you a new teacher gearing up for your first ESL classroom? I’ve been in your shoes before – I taught abroad in the UAE for six years and have been teaching English language learners (ELLs). Teaching English in the classroom to students who have a limited English language understanding can feel like a daunting […]
Can I teach English abroad (or online) if I’m a non-fluent English speaker?
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 […]
How many hours of TEFL do I need to teach abroad or online?
A quick search online will show that there are online TEFL courses to suit every schedule and every budget. But how many hours of TEFL training do you actually need to qualify for jobs? Well, the answer depends on whether you’re teaching abroad (and which country you choose) or online. For teaching jobs abroad you’ll […]
9 essential tips to pick the best online TEFL certification
At first glance, most online TEFL certification courses seem to have a lot in common. They’re flexible and convenient. They cover similar topics. They come with the promise of finding a teaching job quickly in the booming global TEFL industry. But look a little closer and you’ll find quite a few differences between courses, from […]
TEFL vs TESOL certification: Why get either one?
If you’re looking to teach abroad, chances are you’ve already stumbled upon these two terms on your job hunt. They may sound similar at first glance, but they offer different possibilities for teachers. Feeling lost over which certification path to take? Or, are you wondering what these acronyms even mean? That brings us to the […]
Quiz: Where’s the best place to teach English abroad with a TEFL certification [+ job postings]
So you’ve decided you want to pack up your life and find the perfect job teaching abroad, but there’s only one problem: you don’t know where you want to go! With so many options before you, it’s no wonder this decision takes lots of contemplating. That’s why we’ve whipped up a short quiz to help […]