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What Does It Take to Be a Good Teacher Abroad?

What Does It Take to Be a Good Teacher Abroad?

If you're thinking about working in Thailand, here's how you can prepare yourself to be the best teacher you can be.
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TEFL in the Land of Smiles: How to Teach English in Thailand

TEFL in the Land of Smiles: How to Teach English in Thailand

A veteran TEFL teacher's best tips for getting work in Thailand.
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Why Friendships Define Your Time Abroad

Why Friendships Define Your Time Abroad

The people you meet overseas will be integral to the kinds of experiences you have, and here's why.
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Teaching in Thailand: What to Expect When You Arrive

Teaching in Thailand: What to Expect When You Arrive

Welcome to your new life abroad. Here's what you need to know. 
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Taking the Leap to Travel

Taking the Leap to Travel

I kept asking myself what I "wanted" to do. It turns out I was asking the wrong question. 
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Preventing TEFL Burnout

Preventing TEFL Burnout

5 strategies for coping with the stress of teaching in a foreign country.
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4 Considerations for Finding a TESOL Job in Hanoi

4 Considerations for Finding a TESOL Job in Hanoi

Vietnam is no longer the "Wild West" of teaching abroad. Here's what you need to know.
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How Vacationing Differs From Living Abroad

How Vacationing Differs From Living Abroad

Living abroad may not be as carefree as being a tourist, but it's worth every second. 
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In High Demand: How to Teach English in Colombia

In High Demand: How to Teach English in Colombia

With a rich cultural history, unsurpassed biodiversity and a hot job market for English teachers, add this country to your work abroad list.
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Why I Chose to Teach in Vietnam

Why I Chose to Teach in Vietnam

Three reasons why the country topped my TESL list. 
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8th Annual Go Global Expo: Another Huge Success!

8th Annual Go Global Expo: Another Huge Success!

Thousands of adventure-ready travellers and dozens of organizations offering opportunities work, study and volunteer in more than 100 countries make the Go Global Expo an event like no other.
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5 Tips to Beat Pre-travel Anxiety

5 Tips to Beat Pre-travel Anxiety

Make your departure stress-free by following these steps. 
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5 Differences Between Teaching in Thailand & Taiwan

5 Differences Between Teaching in Thailand & Taiwan

Choosing between the two countries? Here's what to consider.
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From Tech to Teaching

From Tech to Teaching

Why I traded in my trendy job for a chalkboard in China. 
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Teaching English Abroad: 6 Considerations For Choosing a TEFL Certification

Teaching English Abroad: 6 Considerations For Choosing a TEFL Certification

Having a TEFL certification can mean better schools, better pay, and may even be required for a work visa. But which kind of course should you choose?
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Japan Bound

Japan Bound

Exact destination? Unknown. 
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After the Honeymoon Ends

After the Honeymoon Ends

The excitement from moving abroad? It will end. Here are a few tips on what to do when that happens.
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The Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

The Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

How teaching English abroad changed my perspective on my own privilege. 
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Five Differences Between Being a Tourist & Living in Japan

Five Differences Between Being a Tourist & Living in Japan

You can never truly know a country until you've lived there.
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How to Get a Teaching Job at an International School

How to Get a Teaching Job at an International School

We asked a veteran international teacher, recruiter and author what it takes to take your teaching career on the road.
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