Six Questions to Ask Before Signing a TEFL Contract

Six Questions to Ask Before Signing a TEFL Contract

Before you sign your name on the dotted line, ask a few better-safe-than-sorry questions.
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The 11 Best Things About TEFL

The 11 Best Things About TEFL

Teaching English certainly isn’t the easiest job in the world.
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How to Find a TEFL Job in Japan

How to Find a TEFL Job in Japan

An experienced TEFL teacher in Japan explains how he landed his dream job.
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The TEFL Challenge

The TEFL Challenge

The truth about teaching English as a second language.
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TEFL Schedule

TEFL Schedule

The average day in the life of a TEFL teacher.
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Why I Decided to Intern in Brazil

Asking "why" is the most important question before starting an internship abroad.
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Korean as a Second Language

Being unable to speak Korean has taught Allison that a language barrier can have some surprising effects—both negative and positive.
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A Lesson in Korean Stereotypes

During her first month teaching ESL, Allison finds her first major challenge unexpected.
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Saying Goodbye to the Comforts of Home

A Canadian ESL teacher reflects on life at home while preparing for her big move to Korea.
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The Pearl of the Gulf: TESL in Bahrain

The Pearl of the Gulf: TESL in Bahrain

How to teach English as a Second Language in the Middle East.
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Teaching Abroad: How to Choose a Credible Recruiter

Teaching Abroad: How to Choose a Credible Recruiter

Take the guess-work out of finding the right overseas teaching position with a good recruiting agency.
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Changing Times for English Teachers in Thailand

Changing Times for English Teachers in Thailand

The latest information for this popular TEFL destination.
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TEFL in Thailand

TEFL in Thailand

Web Exclusive: Susan Griffith catches up with the constantly changing TEFL scene in Thailand
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Teach English in Argentina and Chile: Resources

Teach English in Argentina and Chile: Resources

Some resources to get you started teaching English in Argentina and Chile.
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Secret Agent: Present Continuous

Veteran English teacher Troy Nahumko launches a four-part series of TEFL Reality Talks with a few tips to help you dodge the fiasco factor.
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Teach to Travel

Teach to Travel

Teaching English is a great way to see the world—and get paid for it.
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How to Teach an Impromptu ESL Class

How to Teach an Impromptu ESL Class

Helpful hints on how to cope when you find yourself unexpectedly standing in front of a class that doesn't speak your language, but wants to.
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The Goods on Teaching English in Europe

The Goods on Teaching English in Europe

Europe may be the School of Hard Knocks for ESL teachers, but Troy Nahumko has some tricks to ease the trade.
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