Blogger's Guides to TEFL and Teaching Jobs Abroad

Teaching English at Siyuan University in Xi’an, China Review and Guide
Michael Tieso offers his opinion on working for a Chinese University.

Staying Sane While Teaching English Abroad
Writing for Art of Backpacking, Jessica Watson provides some tips from her experiences teaching in Bangkok and Phnom Penh.

4 Tips Before Signing the Contract
Nomadic Samuel divies up some tips on negotiating the last, crucial step for landing a teaching job abroad.

How to Teach Around the World
Caz Makepeace presents an overview of working abroad as an English language teacher.

Lessons Learned From Teaching in Thailand: Respect Knowledge
This time as a falang teacher, Caz learns from her students in Thailand.

Doing a Working Holiday in Central or Eastern Europe
Guest writer Roy worked in Prague.

Slow Travel Germany: George on How Teaching in a Little German Village Changed Her Life
Despite her initial disappointment in not being placed in a lively city, Georgina Young’s English language assistant job in Rodenbach led her into the life of travelling slowly and teaching she enjoys today.

Saying Goodbye AGAIN: The Annoying Heartbreak of Being a Teacher That Nobody Warns You About
A modicum of stability means, for once, it is others flitting in and out of MaryAnne Oxendale’s life.

Gretchen: Teaching in Iraq after Korea Leads to a Book Deal
A $39,000 credit card debt and good wages entices Gretchen to take a teaching job in Iraq.

(Real) Japanese Schoolgirls
Jana Fadness admonishes anime nerds and describes what Japanese schoolgirls are really like.

Newbie EFL Teacher Comes Up For Air…
Some thoughts on starting a whole new career in Saigon.

How to Get a Job Teaching English Abroad
Michelle interviews her friend Leana as she was preparing for her teaching position in Taiwan.

Teach English in Korea – Interview with Nomadic Samuel
Nomadic Samuel tells us more about arranging an English teaching job in Korea.

Teaching English in Vietnam Vs South Korea
Nicky compares the weather, the children, pay, hours and overall lifestyle of two countries where she has taught English.

Lost in Korea: Introducing Kissairis Munoz
The Lost Girls begin the chronicle of Kissairis Munoz, an English teacher working in South Korea.

Things I Wish I Knew Before Teaching in China
Though she did many things the right way and avoided some of the horror stories of teaching in China, Lauren presents her list of things she wished she’d done a little differently.

Korean Job Hunt 101
Daegu based English teacher, Waegook Tom’s tips for securing a good job in South Korea.

Strange Lands: Interview with Rachel
Rachel answers questions about teaching in South Korea.

Thoughts From a First Time English Teacher in Thailand
Kirsty reveals the best bits, hardest bits and biggest surprises in her new role.

Notes on my Surposed Unemployment: The September Edition
Though no longer teaching in Shanghai Mary Anne Oxendale is kept busy marking exams and working as a language expert for the British Council.

I’m Going to Teach Abroad (And Hopefully Eat Lots of Kimchi)
Sheryll signs up for an online TEFL course and the English Program in Korea (EPIK).

8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming an ESL Teacher Overseas
Unbrave Girl Sally writes about something other than cookies, pants or her couch.

”I Look Different, But I Promise I’m Not Scary”
Jessica Watson says not to worry if your students start crying at the sight of the strange creature standing before them. It is perfectly normal even if, to them, you are not.

Teaching English in China. Interview with Michael Tieso
Art of Backpacking’s Michael Tieso answers questions about his time teaching in Xi’an.

Roni Gets Harassed by Teenage Girls
Mindful of the repercussions, Roni Weiss takes a zero tolerance view when a 13 year old starts calling him her boyfriend.

A Totally Practical Way to See the World
Serial English teacher Mary Anne Oxendale talks to PocketCultures about living in Shanghai.

14 Notes on teaching English in a Chinese university, in the middle of a quiet burnout and impending unemployment
On her own blog this time Mary Anne provides an honest portrait of the stresses of life in the classroom.

Anna: A Fellowship That Pays You to Teach and Travel in Spain
Anna Drapkin talks to TeachingTraveling.com about her eight months living and teaching in southern Spain.

English Camp in Korea: What it’s Like
The Bohemian Traveler taught at Jeju International English village.

Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes Teaching English Abroad
From getting anal about commas and semi colons to teaching with a hangover, this Tripbase article outlines some TEFL no nos.

A Reflection on Teaching in Thailand - Becoming a Better Teacher
Caz Makepeace writes on WorldNomads.com about her time as a farang teacher in Bangkok.

Stood up on my first online date…
To extend her travels for as long as possible Kirsty took an online TEFL course and prepared to get a teaching job in Thailand. Here she explains what happens (or not) in a skype interview.

Nomadic Interviews: Wandering Earl
Earl Barron sidestepped the traditional route to teaching English when he started his own classes in a park in Thailand. Earl also discusses his life working on board cruise ships and selling ebooks.

Teaching ESL – Which English do you Teach
British or American English? Rolf Potts investigates who wants what and where.

Interview with Johnny – 50 Countries in 4 Years
Never having had a ‘real job’, Northern Irishman Johnny has been financing his travels by teaching English since 2006.

Natalie: A TEFL Teacher’s Project to Help Slavery Victims in Gabon
South African Natalie talks about slavery, extreme ironing, and having tiny Korean fingers shoved up her bum.

Boomers Teaching Abroad: Can You Hack It?
Advice for baby boomers thinking of a late career teaching English.

Teaching English in Medellin
Despite being at times disappointed and discouraged, Ana found work as an English teacher in Colombia. Her article also provides a short list of English schools and institutes in the area.

17 Questions You Should Ask Before Accepting a TEFL Job
Beverly Gallagher helps you weed out the good from the bad and the ugly before taking a TEFL job.

Teaching English and Living as an Expat in Pakistan
Heather Carreiro offers an expat teacher's view of working in an often maligned country.

Expat Life: Working in China
Sasha Peakall’s experiences in China.

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