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Hacks For Booking The Cheapest Flights

Murmuring of the engine, lullaby made of turbulence and neighbours’ conversation, tacked in by the permanent question, “Chicken or Fish?” How else would you want to spend your summer, if not like that? Travelling freshens you up. Foreign wonders enrich…

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Due to quarantine, we have so much time to watch movies and binge our favourite television shows. We finally had time to watch that new season or start that show…

6 Underrated Movies Every Teacher Should Watch

27th July 2021

The beauty of teaching English as a Foreign Language is the flexibility. Being a TEFL teacher allows you to choose where you want to teach, be it Bangkok or Beijing…

What Job Can I Get With A TEFL Certificate?

21st July 2021

Don’t get us wrong, being a TEFL teacher is one of the best jobs we can think of, but that doesn’t mean it’s all roses and butterflies. It’s a job,…

What If I Don’t Like My Students? And 7 Other TEFL Questions You Probably Want To Ask

21st July 2021

From the cosmopolitan cities of Taipei and Taichung to the beautiful, tropical beaches of Kenting and Fulong, from the night markets to the street food stalls, and from the hard-working…

What It’s Really Like Teaching English In Taiwan

20th July 2021

Disclaimer: The article is a general guide that suggests tactics and products you can use to decrease the risks of being in danger while travelling solo. Since we cannot mention…

How To Protect Yourself While Travelling Solo

17th July 2021

South Korea is undoubtedly one of our fave destinations for teaching English as a Foreign Language abroad – as it is for many people. There are so many reasons to…

The Lowdown On Teaching English In South Korea

14th July 2021

Your plane has barely even touched down at JFK airport when your phone begins buzzing. Numerous emails and messages from your boss wondering when your next article will be ready.…

Best NYC Coffee Shops To Get Work Done As A Digital Nomad

13th July 2021

Sky-high motivation ✔ Can-do attitude ✔ Comfy leggings ✔ If you’ve got all that it sounds like you’re ripe and ready to start teaching English as a Foreign Language online…

What Internet Speed Do I Really Need To Teach English Online?

18th June 2021

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