5 Steps for Getting Your Dream Job in Japan!

1) Figure out what it is that you want from the experience. Are you looking to live in a buzzing Asian metropolis with heaps of culture and a great nightlife? If so try Tokyo or Kobe.  If you’d prefer to … Continue reading

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How to Survive Your First 24 Hours in a TESOL Destination!

The first day of your TESOL adventure, exciting huh? You could have been waiting for this day for weeks, months or even years! But what’s that feeling of nervousness bubbling up in your belly?  Stop! Don’t panic! Our TESOL experts … Continue reading

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How Do I Get My TESOL Students To Like Me?

“Why don’t they like me? How do I win them over?” These are just a couple of questions that EVERY TESOL teacher asks themselves. The question is should you even care? There are many roles that teachers should adopt when … Continue reading

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TEFL Uncovered: Do I Need to Speak the Local Language?

The answer to that is a definite ‘No’. And a bit of a ‘Yes’ too! Tricky eh? As an English teacher working in a TEFL classroom, you don’t need to know a single word of the local language. In fact, … Continue reading

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How to Get Overseas and Start Your TESOL Adventure

    When you first start thinking about heading off to teach English overseas it can seem like a huge and daunting task. But if you break it down into simple steps, it’s much, much easier. So what follows is … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why You Should TEFL After Graduation

Thinking about what to do after University can panic many students, leading them to pick up endless last minute resume-boosting activities. However, if there’s a nagging feeling that you’re not quite ready for the 9-5 then TEFL could be your … Continue reading

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How To Save Money Whilst TEFLing!

TEFLing is not going to make you a millionaire. (Sorry!) However, there is always the potential to save whilst you are teaching English overseas. It’s All Relative Your chances of saving money of course depend on the standard of living … Continue reading

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TEFL/TESOL/EFL/ESL/TESL – What Is The Difference?

Confusing hey? It’s got an easy answer though…they’re pretty much the same! All of these qualifications allow you to do the same thing: Kick-start your teaching adventure abroad! Think of it as your passport – it allows you to travel … Continue reading

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How Do I Teach Someone Who Does Not Speak English?

So you think you’ve got it all figured out. You’ve got your TEFL certificate, you’re off on an adventure, you’re going to meet loads of people, teach English – nooo problem, piece of cake. Now I’m not trying to put … Continue reading

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Teaching with Limited Resources

Heading to a remote part of the world or a developing country for your TEFL adventure? Pretty nervous? Don’t be! Teaching with limited resources will take a bit of adjusting, especially if you’re used to teaching with all the latest … Continue reading

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