What to Expect: Teaching Time vs Free Time Depending on where you decide to teach, your days will be structured differently. If you choose to teach at a language school such as Shane English School, then you will be working during the week in the evenings and sometimes full days on the weekends, because the…
Top Reasons to Choose Asia for your First Teaching Contract There are so many TEFL teaching opportunities all over the world these days, sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start! With an overwhelming number of jobs available, you just have to sign up to any online TEFL job finder to get inundated…
Small(er) Cities to Teach EFL in China: The Cities Continued from Small(er) Cities to Teach EFL in China: The Benefits, take a look at a few of China’s lesser known – but still fascinating – small(er) cities. These cities are in a variety of locations around China, and each has its own unique attraction. Whether you’re…
Small(er) Cities to Teach EFL in China: The Benefits Teaching in China offers a variety of opportunities to get off the beaten track. This includes some of its small(er) cities (where “small” is a relative term). These lesser known cities offer as much – or more – opportunity than their larger counterparts. When you start…
The Night That Never Ends: Ganjeolgot Sunrise Festival Ulsan No matter where you live in the world, New Year’s Eve is kind of a big deal. It’s a chance for us to celebrate (or forget) what’s happened over the past 12 months and look forward to what the next year has in store. It’s the…
Have you ever considered going to teach English in Asia? I did, and I chose Thailand. What a perfect choice it was. I am currently teaching at a Shane English School in Pattaya which is in Chon Buri province in Thailand. Pattaya is only two hours south of Bangkok so it is really accessible.…
Living in China: What It’s REALLY Like China has long been a popular destination for TEFL teachers, particularly newbies without much experience. With a cheap cost of living, endless job opportunities, and fantastic choices for travel, China sounds like an ideal choice, but it isn’t for everyone. To find out if China is the teaching…
Choosing Where to Teach ESL Based on Salary and Benefits Once you have made the decision to teach English as a Second Language (ESL), you may decide to get a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate or even a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). Before, during, or after you have…
Making the Most of Life in Japan: An Insider’s Guide Some TEFL teachers find it easy to adapt to life in a new country, whereas others find it more difficult. Whether it’s getting used to a new climate, adjusting to a foreign culture or cuisine, or simply learning the best ways to save money abroad,…
From a Shane English School Teacher: First Time Going Abroad Travelling truly does open your mind and makes you grow as a person in ways you would never even imagine. No matter how much advice you read or listen to about other people’s experiences abroad, you will only know your own response once you have…