Teaching ESL

Why I Miss Living in Asia

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In spite of the difficulties and headaches I encountered during my first weeks and months in Shanghai, I look back on the time I spent living in Asia fondly. In fact, I consider returning there more seriously with each passing day.

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Why You Should Teach English Overseas

Teach English in Asia

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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

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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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How to Transition Into Life As an Expat

Guide to Living Abroad

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Nothing you do prior to stepping off the plane in your new country can truly prepare you for what life abroad will be like. Making some key preparations before you arrive at the airport, however, will make boarding said plane markedly easier.

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7 Bad Habits to Avoid While Teaching English in Asia

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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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