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Burnout is serious. TEFL teachers are particularly at risk for it, especially considering they’re juggling a new life, a new culture, new work responsibilities, and new relationships—all at once! We know you’ve got the tenacity to overcome any challenge that comes your way; however, preventative measures can be taken to avoid these lows altogether. Read on to learn about the stages of burnout and ...[Read More]

Emma Hughes has come a long way from when she won a stain glass window design competition in her hometown of Reading, UK. When not Instagramming and missing cheese, Emma is teaching abroad at the Uttaradit School in North Thailand. Learn more about Emma’s journey to TEFL in Asia! Tell us about your background! I am probably your stereotypical “English person”. My answer to everything is a cup of t...[Read More]

All work and no play?! Puh-lease, this isn’t your regular boring desk job. That’s why we’re here to remind you to get up, get out, and go SEE Colombia for all that it is. Socialise! Make friends, take it easy, adapt and integrate wholly into your new lifestyle. Connect with fellow expats about the wonders (and challenges) of your newfound life abroad, then dig deeper by making friends with the loc...[Read More]

Let’s face it—if you’re going to put up with snot faced, bouncing-off-the-walls kids, you should probably get paid for it, right? Truth be told, not all TEFL classrooms are a remake of the opening scene from Mrs. Doubtfire. But even so, it doesn’t hurt to make enough money teaching abroad to pay not only for your everyday expenses, but also for some hardcore adventure (and some savings to boot). I...[Read More]

The holidays are over. The warmth of the Thanksgiving feast is quickly fading. You’re kind of over your mom’s nagging and you want your next lap around the calendar year to be your best yet. Here are the top 10 destinations that are warm in January, including some great options for teaching abroad if 2020 is the year you launch your fabulous TEFL career! Best destinations in January around the wor...[Read More]

Language is limitlessly intriguing—but have you ever wondered how the English language came to be in all of its glory? If so, these 10 tidbits of fascinating linguistic intrigue may motivate you to pick up the language yourself or share major inspiration with your TEFL language students. For example, did you know that English doesn’t use grammatical genders, the shortest complete sentence is “Go!”...[Read More]

Stuart hails from Scotland, where he grew up in the middle of the central belt, halfway between Edinburgh and Glasgow. He’s worked abroad in multiple countries—Australia, Cambodia, Zambia—but he’s only taught in one, Romania. Read on to learn how this University of Edinburgh graduate ended up as a TEFL teacher abroad! What were the most impactful experiences from your younger years that inspired y...[Read More]

Teaching abroad: one part meaningful engagement with the world, one part work, two parts adventure. And where better to lean into your adventure than your dinner plate?! Take the globe for a spin and tantalize your tastebuds with this weirdest foods to eat bucket list for the traveling English teacher. 10 weirdest foods to eat while teaching abroad 1. Rat in Vietnam There’s more to Vietnamese cuis...[Read More]

More than 99% of Colombians speak Spanish—wow! You better warm up your tongue and brush up on your rolling rrrrr’s before heading here to teach English. But don’t worry, if learning Spanish isn’t your jam, you could also try to pick up one of 65 recognized Amerindian languages or one of the Creole languages used by (

Lorena currently teaches Language and Literature in secondary school, Business English in a hotel management and tourism school, and Aviation English in a civil and commercial aviation degree course—not to mention she has private students that go from ages of four to 64! If you already think that Lorena is a TEFL superstar, just wait til to you learn more of her story from teaching English in Arge...[Read More]

Teaching English in Vietnam is a dream come true—and not just because your students are *next level* awesome and your coworkers are fast becoming friends. We know you’re ultra-committed to your teaching job abroad (and applaud you for it!), but we also want to make sure that you take some time to really get to know your host country. From natural wonders to historic sites, Vietnam is teeming with ...[Read More]

Colombia is a nation born of diversity. Fabulous, tasty diversity. The Spanish conquistadors influence extends from the customs, the architecture, and yes—the food. The former slave trade, the indigenous Amerindian cultures, and the country’s proximity to the Caribbean islands has also left its mark on Colombia’s food culture. And that’s just the human influence.  Both the Pacific and Atlantic oce...[Read More]