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Studying In South Korea: An English Teacher Asks How Much Is Too Much

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The way I see it, studying in South Korea is out of control.  More »

How To Teach Abroad As An Assistant In France

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Many of the assistants I’ve met applied for the program and arrived in France without some important information about the realities of the job. Her  More »

How To Quit Your ESL Job

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Quitting is never a picnic, but it doesn't have to involve sneaking around or leaving people with poor impressions of you or your countrymen. Here are  More »

Teaching English In Japan By The Numbers

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17. Blinks of shock when you're first told about “kancho” - a Japanese schoolchild “game” involving their pointed index fingers and someone's   More »

15 Signs You Might Have Been In Oman Too Long

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You accept one word answers like ‘haram,’ ‘Muscat’ or ‘change’ as legitimate responses to the question of ‘why?’  More »

A Day in the Life of an Expat in Osaka, Japan

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A day in the life of an English teacher in Osaka, Japan.  More »

No More Easy Money for English Teachers in Japan?

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Free jobs might be harder to come by these days...  More »

5 Essential Online Resources for Finding ESL Jobs

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A guide to where to find information online about teaching jobs and teaching English overseas.  More »

Meet Your ESL Coworkers

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Many ESL teachers are lovely, open-minded, hardworking people...but of course, those aren't the characters you write home about.   More »

Before you sign that overseas TESL contract…

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Thinking of teaching English abroad? Read this first!   More »

What To Do When Your ESL Student Has A Crush On You

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Language teachers tend to inspire a friendly and intimate learning environment...  More »

ESL Students: The Usual Suspects

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Teaching ESL? Meet your students here.  More »

How To Get A Job Teaching English In Korea

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Come join the best and brightest of a generation and teach English in South Korea!   More »

10 Indian Customs To Know Before Visiting India

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Please don’t expect snake charmers and wise men to meet you at every street corner.  More »

Why Would Anyone Ever Want To Leave America?!?

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I’d love this country if it weren’t populated with total idiots…   More »

Is The JET Program The Right Job For You?

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Teach English in Japan with the JET Program.  More »

Moonlighting in China: Lessons on Teaching English Abroad

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"My third year in China has taught me how to make extra yuan and have fun while teaching English."  More »

6 Reasons to do Your TEFL in Thailand

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Looking to get a TEFL? Then look no further than Thailand  More »

8 Hidden Benefits of Teaching English Abroad

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# 7. Travel is simple with a great home base.   More »

A is for Attitude Adjustment: Learning How to Teach & Live in China

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From her Montana cabin to Xian, China.   More »

18 Most Scenic Places For Teaching English Overseas

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Want to teach English abroad? Choose one of the world's most beautiful locations.   More »

How to Get a Job Teaching in Japan

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Thinking about teaching in Japan? Read Rachel Turner's detailed guide first.  More »

Teach English in Italy This Summer with ACLE

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Looking for a great way to spend a summer in Italy? Check out this program.  More »

How to Become an English Teacher in Mexico

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From certifications to work permits, here's what you need to know.  More »

10 Japanese Customs You Must Know Before a Trip to Japan

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The following Culture Crash Course will help you ease right into Japan.  More »

An English Teacher in Istanbul

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"It's my New York, but better."  More »

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