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Finished your exams? Starting to think about your summer and what you will do next? Teaching English in Asia could be your next…
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If you have already made the decision to teach English in Asia, well done! It’s a great choice you won’t regret. Fun and…
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Cody Hoffman, living and teaching in China, describes the most popular social media apps in China and how and when to use them.…
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Coming to the end of your teaching contract in China? If you’re debating whether to stay or move on, you are not alone in this…
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There is no doubt about it, China is a country filled with big cities. That was one of the first things I realized when I…
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Christmas in China is definitely a new experience. Only around 2% of the population identify as Christian, so celebrations and…
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Beijing is a fascinating city and the political, cultural and historical capital of China. Shanghai is where the tourists flock…
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If you took a survey of expats, I bet it would show that homesickness amplifies around the holidays. And I think it is especially…
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If you’re thinking of teaching in Asia, you may have considered the well-known cities of South Korea or China, such as Seoul,…
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By Michelle Power Vietnam has long been an interesting and exotic travel destination. There is so much diversity to this amazing…
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TEFL lesson plans are essential for any TEFL teaching jobs. In this article, after we explain why you need a lesson plan,…
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To get a feel for how a major city celebrates, it’s probably a good idea to visit around St. Patrick’s Day. March…
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Many of our teachers are asking us about life as a teacher in China and what opportunities are available. Some teachers are based…
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Insights from a Teachola teacher on being a foreigner in China during Spring Festival. Red lanterns shimmer and shake with the wind.…
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By Jessica Addington I knew how I was spending my Chinese New Year before my school even told me the dates for the holiday.…
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Once you have accepted a job offer for teaching in China, you will need to start the process of applying for a Z-visa. This is a…
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Once you have accepted a job offer for teaching in China, you will need to start the process of applying for a Z Visa. This is a…
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Check out our latest fun blog with lots of tips and advice on where to party for Hallowe’en in South Korea! In the years…
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By Jessica Addington Ever since I can remember, I have been a planner. I would plan my week ahead of time, plan my summer and…
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By Jessica Addington There is no doubt about it, China is a country filled with big cities. That was one of the first things I…
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Tomb Sweeping Day is probably the most common English translation of the Chinese word, 清明节 or Qīngmíng Jié. Like other Chinese…
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By Cody Hoffman So, you’ve arrived in China, your VISA is good to go, you’ve got a teaching job lined up, and everything is more…
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By Ben Baldieri You’ve done it! After months of preparation, you’re finally here and ready to start teaching in China! You’ve…
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By Michelle Power Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon, as it used to be called, is famous for its charm, chaos, coffee, pho, traffic and,…
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An important question for anyone considering teaching English overseas is how well does it pay? Whilst for most teachers…
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Rebecca Nugent, teaching English in Beijing, gives her perspective on making the move from Ireland and settling into teaching and…
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Cody Hoffman, living and teaching in China, describes the most popular social media apps in China and how and when to use them.…
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By Ben Baldieri Thailand will forever hold a special place in my heart. The people are some of the friendliest you will ever…
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Cody Hoffman, an English teacher in Shenzhen, describes the novelty of experiencing Christmas in China with students, colleagues…
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By Michelle Power After the decision on where you would like to teach is made, the most important decision to make is what age…
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By Cody Hoffman Shenzhen is probably not on the top of most arts connoisseurs’ lists of destinations. A simple Google search for…
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If you have already made the decision to teach English in Asia, well done! It’s a great choice you won’t regret. Fun and…
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Finished your exams? Starting to think about your summer and what you will do next? Teaching English in Asia could be your next…
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Thinking of teaching English Abroad? Get TEFL certified with Teachola Academy to qualify for exciting teaching positions across Asia.…
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Jessica, whom Teachola placed as a teacher in a public school in Shenzhen, China last year, describes how a note in a…
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Coming to the end of your teaching contract in China? If you’re debating whether to stay or move on, this advice from another…
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Leanne, who has been teaching in a public school in Shenzhen for the past year, describes how just saying “Yes” to…
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Here at Teachola, we work with hundreds of applicants who are looking to secure a teaching position. Whether you are new…
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If you are reading this having made the life altering decision to teach English overseas, good for you! It is a decision you will…
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The Duan Wu (Dragon Boat) Festival is a traditional festival and public holiday in China. Also known as the “Zhongxiao…
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Primary & post-primary teachers from Ireland are now discovering the financial rewards on offer at International Schools in…
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Why should you get TEFL certified? With such a broad range of online and in-class TEFL courses available, it can be difficult to…
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It’s an adventure to head off to teach in China; so many new experiences await – amazing sights, exotic food and a…
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Taking the Plunge So you’re thinking of moving to Asia? Here are some tips we have put together which will hopefully set you on…
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By: Michelle Surely one of the best things about living abroad is stealing and cherry picking your new host country’s national…
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Living and teaching in Kuala Lumpur is the experience of a lifetime. Whilst the city may seem impenetrable at times due to…
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A hub for local cosmopolitans and international travellers, Barcelona is a city with a distinctly local flavour, yet bursting…
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Thinking of teaching in South Korea? You may want to prepare for the strange new sights, sounds and tastes you will encounter as…
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Looking after your health is important wherever you are in the world, but for expats in Asia it can be an even bigger concern.…
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Our Client School Shenzhen is one of our most popular locations for teaching overseas with its ultra modern city skyline combined…
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Our Client School Teach English at our European-owned and managed partner school in China, starting August 2017. This school is…
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Chinese New Year, more commonly referred to within China as “Spring Festival”, is by far the most important holiday in the…
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Qingdao, previously voted China’s “most liveable city”, is a fascinating city with much to experience and explore! Qingdao is on…
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Christmas can be fun even when you’re away from home, especially with tips from the Teachola Team on how to make…
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Our Client School We are delighted to announce our latest CELTA graduate teaching opportunities starting from February 2017 in…
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Ningbo might not be one of China’s best-known cities, but with a long history of its own as well as exposure to Western culture,…
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Travelling to and around Thailand is easy with a choice of planes, trains, buses and boats with fares that won’t cost the earth.…
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Nanjing (also, historically, known as Nanking) is the capital of the Eastern province of Jiangsu and is one of China’s most…
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Chengdu is the capital of southwestern China’s Sichuan province Chengdu is considered one of the most desirable cities to live in…
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Whether you’re looking for general information on teaching in Asia and tips on how to put together your resume or for specific…
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