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When you decide you want to teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and live in another country to do so, one of the things you need to…

Many students of EFL/ESL (English as a Foreign Language/English as a Second Language) who have fairly good English skills still want to improve their English skills but they…

Fifteen years ago, when I decided to move to Thailand to teach English, I knew I had to take either a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)…

As a former English teacher with seven years experience of teaching in Asia, one thing that makes me angry when I get online are the huge numbers of…

Everyone who has ever worked an EFL job in Thailand knows one, or probably more, teachers who have quit their jobs overnight and simply disappeared. Some leave the…

Many western EFL/English teachers when planning to teach in Thailand start looking for a teaching job before they come here. Not only is that not a good thing…

This is a reprint of a story I wrote several years ago, when I used to teach English in Thailand. It is still relevant. As an EFL teacher…

Teaching EFL students subjects other than English, in English, can sometimes be a challenge. Unlike ESL (English as a Second Language) students who hear English all day because…

When you teach English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL), one of the topics most teachers eventually cover is “Meeting People”. I…

As an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teacher in Thailand, one thing I always taught early on to all my beginner level students is travel and transportation…

It is possible to get a dream teaching job in Thailand Have you ever thought about teaching English in Thailand? Wondered what it would be like to live…

When I chose Thailand as the place I wanted to teach English, most of that decision was because I’d already visited the country and loved what I saw….

What Benefits Will You Get as Part of Your Contract when Teaching English Abroad? When I started my first teaching job in Thailand, I was amazed at the…

Traveling Asia While Teaching English is One of the Most Fun Ways to See the World – a True Working Vacation Let’s face it, many of us would…

Sponsor a Child Overseas and Watch Your EFL Students Be Fascinated with Geography The secret to teaching World Geography to kids of almost any age is to make…

Can You Have a Permanent Career Teaching English (EFL) Overseas? Tens of thousands of people every year move overseas to teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Some…

Can You Teach English in Thailand and Elsewhere Without Certification? If you’d love to teach English in Thailand or elsewhere overseas but don’t have basic teaching certification, can…

I was out for dinner recently with a group of new western friends, all of whom happen to be new teachers in Bangkok or teachers looking for their…

How to Save Money While Teaching English in Asia: Tips for Living Cheaply If you are moving to Asia to teach English, saving money from your job may…

How To Get a Job Teaching English in a Hotel in Thailand When I first moved to Thailand to teach English, like many people I thought teaching English…

As a former English teacher in Thailand, before I even contemplated moving here to teach English, I researched the country’s education system thoroughly so I had an idea…

Should You Backpack Around the World During Your Gap Year or Teach English in Asia? During my 12 years living in Bangkok, I’ve met a lot of young…