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Quit and Switch to the ESL World
Work is a part of life and an important aspect of Western identities. However, it’s common for people to become stagnant in their fields or crave another step outside their comfort zone. For personal growth, exploration or...
Step by step guide to teach abroad
A Step-By-Step Guide to Using Teach Out Now Teach Out Now is the perfect online resource to jump start your ESL adventure abroad. The following is a comprehensive list describing how to navigate the platform and kick start your first international job. Qualify...
What are the 3 Things you Need to Know to Teach Abroad?
Getting started with a teaching career is a fairly simple process. There are a few pieces of paper to satisfy the bureaucratic hurdles needed to teach in a foreign country. The primary document you’ll need to teach abroad is a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA...
What VPN should I select for my new country?
A VPN is a virtual private network, essentially your own private internet line. Promoted as a protector of privacy, a VPN also has the advantage of using stealth protocols to work in a country that blocks certain sites. The most well-known example of this is China. As...
How do I deal with Language Barriers in both my classroom and daily life?
One of the major blocks to people traveling abroad is anxiety over an inability to communicate. However, humans a pristine socializing creatures, and even when exact language fails, there are numerous other ways to get your point across. In a classroom setting, you’ll...
What’s the difference from a CELTA, TEFL and TESOL?
From an entry level English teaching position, CELTA, TEFL and TESOL certificates are more or less identical. Earning any one shows that a potential teacher has undergone training specifically designed to teach learners English as a second or foreign language. Having...
What holidays will I celebrate in China and when are they?
China has a ton of festivals, holidays and celebrations it’s important to be aware of when arriving in the country. However, the dates for these holidays are not consistent. The majority of Chinese holidays operate on the lunar calendar, which means they...
I’m packing for a trip to China. Can you tell me what kind of weather I should expect and what I should be bringing?
China has a pretty wide variety of climates that can be generally sorted into a few different groups. The north (Beijing area) is comfortable in the summer and cold and dry in the winter. The south sees humid and hot climates with strong rains. The west is slightly...
I’ve been hired to teach English in China. What do I need to know about lesson planning?
Well, there’s the chance that you might not need to do any lesson planning at all, depending on the company you work for. For example, some companies (such as Meten with adult learners) already provide lesson plans with scripts for the teacher to carefully...
I’m moving to China soon, so what do I need to pack?
Essentially, you’ll likely want everything that you would bring to any other country. Gather our toiletries, clothes, electronics and other goods and you’ll be fine. China is a well-developed country and you’ll likely find everything you need on site when...