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Winning the Paper Chase: 6 Tips for Beating Foreign Bureaucracy

Winning the Paper Chase: 6 Tips for Beating Foreign Bureaucracy

Working and living abroad without a hitch takes work—paperwork, that is. Wade through the red tape like a seasoned expat.
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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 Japanese Love to Dance

How to navigate a Japanese workplace.
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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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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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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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Top Jobs for Itchy Feet

Top Jobs for Itchy Feet

There is no limit to the number of opportunities for the person who wants to work abroad.
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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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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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Why Didn't Someone Tell Me That Before?: Advice From Overseas Teachers

Why Didn't Someone Tell Me That Before?: Advice From Overseas Teachers

Tips from overseas English teachers to help you avoid those "Why didn't someone tell me this before?" moments.
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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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