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Teaching English: The Cost of Living in Thailand

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One question many TEFL teachers heading to Thailand ask is how much money will they need to live on. While the average newbie English teaching job in Thailand will earn you around 30,000 to 40,000 Baht per month (much more for those with several years of experience), there are many conflicting figures get banded about regarding living costs. I often hear expats quoting (more…)

7 things EFL teachers must do in Vietnam

Hoi An

If you are one of the lucky TEFLers about to experience living and teaching in Vietnam, then you are about to set out on a truly memorable adventure. Vietnam is one of my favourite places in the world, and no matter how often I visit, or how much I explore, I always leave wanting to stay and see so much more.

From the crazy street scenes of Saigon in the south, to the tranquil beauty of Halong Bay in (more…)

TEFL Teaching: What to pack for South Korea

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If you are about to head to South Korea to start a new adventure teaching English, then you are no doubt buzzing with nervous excitement. You’re probably already brushing up on your lesson planning and reading about all the amazing (more…)

Teaching in Asia: Big City Vs Small Town

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When heading to teach in Thailand for the first time it can be difficult deciding where you want to teach, would you prefer the bright lights and fast pace of big city living in capitals such as Bangkok, Tokyo and Seoul, or do you feel far more at home surrounded by nature and (more…)

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