Unless you have a lot of money, tax is unavoidable. This article discusses the tax situation for teachers working abroad. Please note that information here, whilst true to the best of our knowledge, is not legal advice and when dealing with taxes you should seek the help of a qualified […]
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Taking Pets With You When Teaching Abroad
Taking Pets Abroad is generally not a good idea when you as a TEFL teacher go away to teach and this article explores when it’s best to leave them behind and then those rare occasions when it’s actually a good idea. Above all, remember that the well-being of your dog, […]
Continue ReadingSocializing in a New Country for TEFL Teachers
Moving to a new country or location can often be a daunting experience for people. Not only are you likely to be starting a new job, you’ll probably be surrounded by a completely new culture and with people speaking a completely new language to you. It’s easy to suffer from […]
Continue ReadingShane English School
Shane English School (SES) is a chain of schools operating in Asia. The school originally started in Japan and came about after an English teacher, Shane Lipscombe found he had too many private students and thus set up a school to deal with them all. Since then it has joined […]
Continue ReadingRecreational Drugs & TEFL Teachers
By drugs we are referring to so-called recreational drugs such as cannabis and alcohol etc. This article looks at traveling with drugs and using them while you are living in a foreign country as a teacher of English. Note that this article does not discuss the moral issues of using […]
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