Teaching English in Taiwan is a great way to save up some money since the cost of living in Taiwan is significantly lower than in the west. Since you are also geographically in the center of Asia Pacific, you can also spend some of that money...
If you're new to Asian cultures, you might not be familiar with the concept of "saving face". While nobody in the west likes to be embarrassed or "put down", this takes a whole new meaning in Asia. Losing face can signal the end of a...
One thing that a lot of people don't consider when applying to teach abroad is flexibility. Aside from personality traits and qualifications, flexibility is one of the key things that recruiters will look for when going through the list of...
Living in Asia can at times seem like another planet, and at other times seem no different at all. Once you've lived in Asia for a while you might often forget that you're on the other side of the world. That is, until something happens that...
Looking for decent resources online can actually be a pain. Not because there isn't anything there, but because there's too much! There are dozens of ESL websites out there with plenty of downloads and resources available. The problem is finding...
TEFL jobs are always advertised in a similar fashion. Depending on the country you're applying to, there'll be a standard set of requirements that you must meet. These usually include being a native English speaker (to meet work permit...
Basing yourself in Asia with a TEFL job is a great way of seeing the continent. Not only can you take your time about it, but you'll also be able to afford it due to your job.
Somewhere like Taiwan, Japan or Korea is a great place to set yourself...
A lot of classes you plan will follow a similar structure. In fact it's ideal when you first start out to follow a standard template. You will most likely have covered this in your TEFL qualification or in any training your school gives you.
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When you start looking for your first TEFL job, the Internet is going to be one of the places you rely on for information. It's a great resource and it's most likely this is where you'll find your first job. The problem with the Internet though...
Not all Asian countries have Earthquakes or Typhoons, but if you're heading to one that does (Japan, Taiwan, China and several others), you are probably wondering what to expect. Either can be a pretty scary experience for the first timer if...
