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TL;DR Matt and Perlie are two digital nomads currently living in the US and teaching online. They both earn around $2,200 a month, resulting in a household monthly income of…

Picture a place where ancient temples sit comfortably next to modern skyscrapers, where robot cafes exist alongside traditional tea houses, and where a train arriving just one minute late is…

These days Brits are leaving the UK, even though they’re still in their 20s - younger than ever before. And it’s happening in record numbers. To get to the bottom…

When I first started researching TEFL courses, I assumed they were all basically the same. A TEFL course is a TEFL course, right? Aren’t they all the same? Wrong... Within…

TL;DR Matt and Perlie are two digital nomads currently living in the US and teaching online. They both earn around $2,200 a month, resulting in a household monthly income of…

Picture a place where ancient temples sit comfortably next to modern skyscrapers, where robot cafes exist alongside traditional tea houses, and where a train arriving just one minute late is…

What qualifications do you need to teach English in Thailand?  A degree is a legal requirement. A TEFL qualification is preferred but not required. There is no question that Thailand…

TL; DR 7 Things I wish I'd known before teaching English online Expect an initial awkwardness: Transitioning to online teaching feels unfamiliar at first because of webcams, audio delays, and…

Picture a place where ancient temples sit comfortably next to modern skyscrapers, where robot cafes exist alongside traditional tea houses, and where a train arriving just one minute late is…

Lesson planning is not the same for teaching English in an English-medium school and teaching in an EFL classroom. Language should be at the forefront of your mind at all…

What qualifications do you need to teach English in Thailand?  A degree is a legal requirement. A TEFL qualification is preferred but not required. There is no question that Thailand…

TL; DR 7 Things I wish I'd known before teaching English online Expect an initial awkwardness: Transitioning to online teaching feels unfamiliar at first because of webcams, audio delays, and…

A strong warmer sets the tone for an entire English lesson, shifting students into an active, communicative (English) mindset. Finding activities that engage Young Learners and business executives alike can…

Lesson planning is not the same for teaching English in an English-medium school and teaching in an EFL classroom. Language should be at the forefront of your mind at all…

Online English teaching has grown tremendously in recent years, and it’s now a regular part of life for many TEFL teachers. And like any classroom, the virtual one comes with…

Has online teaching ever made you feel: Exhausted? Overwhelmed? Anxious?  If you have felt this way, you’re not alone! Even experienced online teachers experience these feelings from time to time.…

A strong warmer sets the tone for an entire English lesson, shifting students into an active, communicative (English) mindset. Finding activities that engage Young Learners and business executives alike can…

Lesson planning is not the same for teaching English in an English-medium school and teaching in an EFL classroom. Language should be at the forefront of your mind at all…

Online English teaching has grown tremendously in recent years, and it’s now a regular part of life for many TEFL teachers. And like any classroom, the virtual one comes with…

Teaching can look completely different depending on whether you’re teaching one-to-one lessons or teaching a group. Each setting comes with its own rhythm, challenges, and rewards. While individual tutoring delivers…

What qualifications do you need to teach English in Thailand?  A degree is a legal requirement. A TEFL qualification is preferred but not required. There is no question that Thailand…

If you’re considering teaching English abroad and are looking into doing a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course, you are likely wondering: is TEFL hard to pass? How…

When I first started researching TEFL courses, I assumed they were all basically the same. A TEFL course is a TEFL course, right? Aren’t they all the same? Wrong... Within…

Entering the TEFL world can be quite confusing. As a TEFL teacher of over five years, I personally experienced the confusion of researching TEFL and signing up for a TEFL…