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What Is The Average Teaching Salary In China?

With an estimated 400 million English language learners and 1 million English language teachers, it’s no surprise that teaching English as a Foreign Language in China is popular with TEFL graduates. Read more: Teach English in China But one main…

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With the plethora of online platforms offering English language lessons to learners, and teaching positions to English teachers and tutors, it is difficult to know which online teaching companies are…

Teaching On 51Talk: What You Need To Know

12th November 2025

China’s hectic work culture is legendary. The locals do clock some serious hours. So it’s natural for TEFL teachers heading over to wonder what that means for them. But don’t…

Is Teaching In China Stressful? Honest Insights For TEFL Teachers

9th November 2025

The worlds of lecturing and TEFL couldn’t feel more different. Lectures can be one-way streets: great for packing in lots of info, but lacking in student engagement. TEFL flips the…

Combining Lecturing And TEFL: My First Steps Into ESL

3rd November 2025

What if your next adventure took you from braais and biltong to bibimbap and karaoke? Imagine trading minibus taxis for high-speed trains, or swapping weekend safaris for hikes up South…

Living And Teaching In South Korea As A South African: A Q&A With Sonya

1st November 2025

There are two doors: one opens up to rice paddies and the crow of a rooster at dawn, the other to street food stalls and rush-hour scooters. Which one would…

What It’s Like Teaching In Vietnam: Rural Vs Urban Life Compared

24th October 2025

Teaching English to teenagers can feel like you're performing for the world's toughest audience. They're in that awkward in-between stage: not quite kids, but not fully-fledged adults either. With teenage…

Teaching English To Teenagers: Tips For Keeping Teen ESL Students Engaged

19th October 2025

Teaching English online is part of the work-from-home movement. For many, it’s the dream — flexible hours, no commute, and the freedom to design your own workspace. But for others…

How Teaching English Online Lets You Travel The World (And Actually Make A Living)

15th October 2025

Lesson prep in South Korea isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on your school type, experience level, and available resources. Whether you're working in a public school or a private academy (hagwon),…

Lesson Planning In South Korea: A Q&A With Teacher Ben

14th October 2025

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