Icebreaker Activities That Work in Any ESL Classroom Walking into a new ESL classroom can feel a little intimidating, especially when you are meeting your students for the first time. You might be wondering how to get everyone talking, how to learn your students’ names, or how to break through that initial awkward silence. The … Read More
Korean Food Guide for Expat Teachers: What to Eat in South Korea Planning to teach English in South Korea? Get ready to eat! One of the best parts of living in Korea is having the chance to experience Korean food beyond the dishes you may already know from restaurants back home. From sizzling Korean BBQ … Read More
How to Beat Jet Lag When Teaching Abroad: 10 Tips That Actually Work One of the most exciting parts of teaching abroad is stepping off the plane in a brand new country. The food, the culture, the language, everything feels new. Unfortunately, so does the exhaustion. If you’re flying halfway around the world to start … Read More
Teaching in South Korea: What Happens During the Health Check for Your ARC? If you’re preparing to teach English in South Korea, you’ve probably heard that you’ll need to complete a health check shortly after arriving. While that might sound intimidating, there’s no need to worry. The process is routine, straightforward, and completed by thousands … Read More
Teaching Abroad: Safety Tips for Solo Travellers For many teachers, moving abroad is an exciting opportunity to explore the world, build a meaningful career, and experience a new culture. For solo travellers, moving abroad can feel intimidating, but it is also an incredible opportunity to build confidence, experience new cultures, and create lifelong memories. The … Read More
Teaching Abroad: Classroom Management Across Language Barriers One of the biggest concerns new teachers have before teaching abroad is, “How will I manage a classroom if my students don’t fully understand me yet?” It’s a valid question. Whether you’re teaching young learners in South Korea, adults in Japan, or elementary students in China, there will … Read More
Video Interview Tips for International Teaching Jobs Landing an international teaching position is exciting, but before you can pack your bags and start your adventure abroad, you’ll likely need to complete a video interview. For many schools, especially those hiring overseas candidates, the interview is one of the most important parts of the hiring process.Whether … Read More
Balancing Travel and Work as a Teacher Abroad For many educators, one of the biggest reasons to teach abroad is the chance to explore the world while building a meaningful career. Imagine spending weekdays in the classroom and weekends discovering ancient cities, tropical beaches, mountain villages or bustling markets. But once you begin teaching overseas, … Read More
Can I Teach Abroad Without Knowing the Language? One of the most common questions we hear from aspiring teachers is simple, but important: Do I need to speak another language to teach abroad? The short answer is no, in many cases, you don’t. However, like most things in international teaching, the full answer depends on … Read More
Why Use a Teach Abroad Recruiter? (And How to Choose the Right One) Thinking about teaching abroad but not sure where to start? If you’ve been searching for terms like “teach abroad recruiter” or “best teaching abroad agencies,” you’re not alone. One of the biggest questions people have early on is whether to go it … Read More
