Teaching ESL

I can personally attest to the fact that taking a job teaching English (ESL) abroad is one of the best ways to change your life for the better. Whether you’re lightly considering teaching ESL overseas or already have a job and need to make last-minute preparations, read through these posts to learn more about teaching English in Asia and elsewhere around the world.

Tips for The ESL Job Search

Finding a job teaching English abroad is easy — it’s finding the right job teaching English abroad that’s difficult.

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ESL Exit Strategies Explained

Whether you’re nearing the end of your contract or are just about to hop on the plane, have an exit strategy ready so you can build on the momentum you gain while teaching English overseas.

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Why You Should Teach English Overseas

Working overseas as an English teacher allows you to repair your finances, travel frequently and immerse yourself in a foreign culture in a way most people never will — and those are just the benefits I guarantee.

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EF China: A Serious Warning

Although EF China is far from the worst place I’ve ever worked, little about the company — save for the clean, modern Swedish design sensibilities of its centers — separates it from any of its multinational competitors.

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Bad Habits to Avoid While Teaching Abroad

Among the questions people ask me about teaching English overseas, the one that most frequently pops up has been, at once, the easiest and the most difficult to answer: “Should I do it?”

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