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Our blog posts give you tips and best practices about teaching abroad.

Use the world around you for inspiration every once in a while, and pass it on to your students. Immerse yourself in the culture of a new place, experience new things and maybe take off your headphones to listen to the hustle going on. Take on board local traditions and let them drive your teaching.

When travelling for work, finding food you'll like could be easy or hit or miss. You may not be overly familiar with the culture, be incredibly new to the place, or be a bit of a fussy eater. You could do with getting some research done before you go. So, I've compiled this guide to help you know what to look out for. My advice is to try anything and everything that takes your fancy! We only live once!

Discover how AI is reshaping education through streamlined lesson planning and grading. Explore the benefits and implications of AI in the modern classroom, including personalised lessons, automated grading, and the evolving role of teachers. Venture Teach – your gateway to the future of education.

Teaching in a foreign setting comes with its unique set of opportunities and challenges. Whether you are an international teacher working in a new country or a local educator dealing with a culturally diverse classroom, this blog is your go-to resource for insightful tips and strategies to foster a positive and effective learning environment.

Discover why some countries face a dire shortage of teachers and the impact it has on education and society. From the United States to African nations, find out which countries are most affected and what solutions are being implemented to bridge the gap in teacher supply and demand.

I worked at TH School, an immersive English speaking school in Hanoi. My experience was that it was much easier to work in than many international schools, where the culture is ‘work you hard, pay you well’. That’s Ok to make a quick buck but it will shorten your life!

There are so many advantages to teaching abroad, but we have to take the rough with the smooth. I’m listing here the bad and the ugly!

Here are some resources to help you plan lessons for your curriculum and also for ESOL students.

Here are a few of the teaching apps I’ve used and provide a lot of value by saving time and improving learning outcomes for my students.

Expatriate Packages For Teachers When you get a job in your home country, you usually just get paid, with no other benefits, …

Accommodation While Teaching Abroad Because where you rest your head at night and where you spend your time while not working are …

The Importance Of International Teachers Making Connections It can be a very lonely existence as an international teacher. Often, teachers make the …

What Does That Mean? Common Abbreviations Used In International Teaching All of these are interchangeable and are just names for the same …

Which Country Are Teachers Highest Paid? Overview Generally speaking, the highest paid region of the world is The Middle East. In the …

Which Country Is Best For Teaching? The answer to this question is very individual, but I’ll give you a few pointers to …

Is QTS Enough To Teach In Dubai? What is Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)? Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is a UK qualification for …

Is A PGCE Enough To Teach Abroad? Overview of qualifications If you’re from the UK and want to work in an international …

Is Being A Teacher Abroad Worth It? This is very much a question for the individual to answer. It completely depends on …

Religions Around The World: The Importance Of Cultural Awareness When Travelling If you are travelling to teach in other countries, then it’s …

What Is It Like To Live In Qatar? Before the FIFA World Cup, few people knew anything about Qatar. It wasn’t a …

Middle East vs Far East – Where Should I Go? Question Middle East Far East Where is it? UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi …

Online English Teaching​ Part-time jobs A viable part time job suitable for students, stay at home parents or in fact anyone with …

Teaching Abroad Myth Vs Fact We look at some common myths vs facts about travelling abroad to teach. 1. It’s difficult and …

‘Cambly’ And ‘Cambly Kids’ Are you looking to earn extra money in your spare time? Maybe you’re a stay-at-home parent or student …

Why Teach English Abroad? Teaching English abroad is a viable option for many nowadays and you may be considering it. The world …

How do I answer the interview question: ‘Why do you want to teach abroad?’ It’s a question that comes up in almost …

What’s The Food Like In Other Countries? What if I don’t like it! Of course, the answer to this is completely individual …

How To Check Out A School How liveable is my destination city and how can I find out about the school as …

What Qualifications Do I Need? Firstly, I want to make a distinction –  A TEFL Teacher in a language school versus a …

Won’t I Get Homesick? What About My Family? Yes you might – at the beginning But don’t worry because it’s totally normal …

What Should I Pack? Clothing and shoes Pack these according to your destination’s weather but be aware that all countries have seasons. …

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