Rolling waves and frothing surf across the globe mean it’s now easier than ever to find yourself teaching past participles one moment and carving snakes over swells the next. From Indonesia to Costa Rica with a hint of Europe in between, this list of the top places to surf and TEFL might just be what…read on

  Things started tough for Chikumbutso Changaseya when he lost his father at the age of seven. Just one of four, he was used to striving and struggling to make ends meet. With his mother out of work and no jobs on the horizon, his sister was forced into prostitution to support the family. Men…read on

The differences between British and American English go beyond the accent. Here are some of the ways that people from the US and UK differ in speaking and understanding the English language.     It’s clearly the same language, but why do Brits and Americans sound so distinct from each other?   If you’re a…read on

If gap years are good for anything (and we really think they are!), it’s surely got to be for changing up life. A perfect chance to break the routine and smash the comfort zone, they have the potential to be a full 365 days of new horizons, new skills, new people, new places. Here’s just…read on

So, you’ve opted for teaching English in Turkey? Congratulations! This vast land that straddles both Europe and Asia is a bucket-list mainstay. It’s laden with mystical ancient temples and glimmering seaside resorts, sun-scorched mountains and spice-scented bazaars. You’ll love what there’s to see on those days away from the classroom…     Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar …read on

Teaching English in Czech Republic? Did you know that everything from mysterious churches built of human bone to wild mountain ranges that roll across the Polish borderlands are on the menu for you come the weekend? Read on to see where you can uncover some of Czechia’s must-see wonders…     Prague Castle   The…read on

  There are oodles of reasons why you might want to consider teaching English in Vietnam. Yes, there are the salaries of $1,400 USD or more per month, and the abundance of available TEFL positions, but there’s also sparkling Phu Quoc Island, mystical temples atop mountains in Ninh Binh, the cultural treasures of Hoi An…read on

  Just imagine: A dip in the clear blue waters of the Andaman Sea to wake you up, a breakfast of mango and sticky rice, evenings of cold ones on the karst cliffs, and weekends spent lazing to the sound of lapping waves. Pretty cool, eh? Cue our list of top Thai islands for TEFL……read on

Bali’s easy to love. With its mystical Hindu temples and surf-bashed bays, its rugged clifftops and its happening beach life, you can always find something to keep you going on the Isle of the Gods. Throw in its ease of accessibility and its taste-bud-tingling food and you begin to see why it could just be…read on

If you’re mulling over a move from the school classroom to teaching business English, you might want to consider these five key differences before you do. They range from student levels to deep conversational topics. Clue: It’s a whole other kettle of fish. Enjoy…     Business English requires a different tack   In schools,…read on