My first few weeks teaching primary school students, I avoided singing songs in the classroom. Singing at work? It felt like cheating. Eventually, I asked an English teacher who was Chinese for feedback. She actually advised me to start leading my students in learning songs. Once I started incorporating songs into [...]
Whether it’s to help pay off your student debt, fund a fulfilling travel excursion after your contract has finished, contribute towards putting a deposit on a house or to simply have some savings behind you. Apply a bit of thriftiness during your time teaching abroad and by the end of your [...]
Starting a new job can be hard no matter what, and even more so when you’re in a foreign country where you might not understand the language or cultural norms. Schools obviously vary widely in terms of staff support and environment, but no matter where you are, it’s important to [...]
