Author Archives: ErinC

**I Quit! 7 ways to get out of a job you hate

Apprehensive about leaving your job to start TEFLing? Use these handy tips and you’ll be free as a bird in no time… Use the Printer as much as Possible A3 colour print outs, pretty pictures? Images of vast landscapes- Yes … Continue reading

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10 Things you Didn’t Know about Vietnam

We love Vietnam! So much so that we’ve just launched a brand new Vietnam internship! With its mix of culture, colourful history and strong sense of identity, Vietnam is an up and coming traveller hotspot-Why not get there before everyone … Continue reading

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Top Ways to travel on the cheap

When it comes to travel we all know one of the great things about teaching English is that you get paid! Having a regular wage gives you the freedom to explore, save and travel but what about leading up to … Continue reading

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Warning! The 6 most common grammar slip ups

Even if you think you’re pretty clued up on the ins and outs of grammar there are always those areas of confusion that can leave some of us scratching our heads and reaching for the dictionary. But what about when … Continue reading

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Travelling to work in Vietnam…a TEFL teacher’s survival guide

Think Vietnam and images of insanely busy roads, daredevil moped riders and crazy commuters may not instantly spring to mind but dig a little further and you’ll soon find images of families piled onto Hondas and locals scooting shoulder to … Continue reading

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Four reasons not to take a gap year….

Quality Television The boy with two heads, police patrol, extreme truck driving, teenagers getting drunk on street corners…oh how will you ever cope without the array of programs served up in the UK…and how will you ever find out if … Continue reading

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Lesser known China

Calling all China TEFLers! Why not explore what the country has to offer on your days off? Leave the classroom behind for a weekend or extend your stay to fully explore the beautiful sights on offer in the land of … Continue reading

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Pointless mementos you wish you’d left on the plane

Ok so we’ve all been there, got a little carried away at the duty free have we? Got caught up in the moment while strolling through a market and found yourself burdened with items you’ll never use or let’s face … Continue reading

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Five little Pearls of Wisdom you’ll be glad to bring home…

Ok so we all know about the great stuff teaching overseas can bring. Career prospects, an international network of friends, a chance to travel and earn money but what about the little skills you’ll pick up that make the experience … Continue reading

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Your TEFL Checklist!

So you’ve read up on TEFL courses, perused blogs, Chatted to members of Chalkboard about the price of bread in Korea, what to see in Beijing and everything in between but are still not 100% about the steps to take … Continue reading

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