Helpful Resources

How to Highlight Transferable Skills If You’re New to Teaching Abroad

How to Highlight Transferable Skills If You’re New to Teaching Abroad If you are new to teaching abroad, it is normal to worry about your lack of classroom experience. Many first-time teachers assume international schools only hire candidates with years of teaching under their belt. In reality, schools abroad often place a strong emphasis on … Read More

Saving Money While Teaching English in Korea: Tips and Tricks

Saving Money While Teaching English in Korea: Tips and Tricks Teaching English in Korea is an exciting opportunity to live abroad, experience a vibrant culture and build meaningful savings if you approach it thoughtfully. Many teachers are surprised by how affordable life can be once they understand the systems, benefits and common money traps. Whether … Read More

Classroom Management Tips for Teaching English in South Korea

Classroom Management Tips for Teaching English in South Korea Teaching English in South Korea is one of the most popular choices for people who want to build an international career while experiencing a rich and vibrant culture. Whether you join a public school program like EPIK or begin teaching at a private academy (Hagwon), strong … Read More

How Teaching English Abroad Can Boost Your Career Long-Term

How Teaching English Abroad Can Boost Your Career Long-Term Teaching English abroad often starts as an adventure, something that lets you explore a new culture and make a meaningful impact. What many people do not realize is that the benefits stretch far beyond the classroom. International teaching experience can shape your career in powerful long-term … Read More

Investing While Teaching Abroad | Maximizing Financial Opportunities

Teaching abroad isn’t just an incredible cultural experience; it’s a chance to optimize your financial outlook. As an expat educator, understanding how to make the most of your finances is pivotal. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into effective strategies for investing while teaching abroad, ensuring not only a fulfilling cultural immersion but also a … Read More

How to Cope with Homesickness

Teaching abroad can be an incredible experience, full of adventure and opportunities for personal and professional growth. However, it can also be challenging, especially when it comes to coping with homesickness. Being away from family, friends, and familiar surroundings can be difficult. We’ve prepared some helpful coping strategies for homesickness while teaching abroad to help … Read More

Crafting the Perfect Teacher Resume

Introduction to Teacher Resume Teaching abroad opens doors to unique experiences and global impact, but it all starts with a well-crafted teacher resume. This blog post offers essential resume tips for aspiring educators seeking exciting opportunities to teach abroad. Let’s dive in! Teaching Resume 101: Know your audience In order to write a good resume … Read More

Public vs Private Language Schools in South Korea

Greetings! As an educator teaching abroad, we understand the importance of finding the right teaching environment to enhance your skills and foster a fulfilling experience. That’s why we have prepared this detailed comparison between public and private language schools (hagwons) in South Korea! We want you feel confident and well-prepared when making a decision about … Read More

What Is a TEFL Certification?

What is a TEFL? Why Should I Have One?  Exploring the Differences between TEFL, TESL, and TESOL If you are looking into teaching abroad, you have probably already come across the terms: TEFL, TESL, or TESOL. In this blog post, we will delve into these terms, explore their differences, and shed light on why having … Read More