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Blog Category: Country Guides

Teaching English in the Philippines

TEFL/TESOL in the Philippines The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. Its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire and its tropical climate make the Philippines prone to earthquakes and typhoons but have also endowed the country with...

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Teaching English in Iceland

Iceland is a small country with a population of about 300,000. Until 1999 the first foreign language taught in schools was Danish (Iceland was part of Denmark for 500 and shares a great deal of background, values and culture with Denmark). However, due to...

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Teaching English in Montenegro

Montenegro (which means Black Mountain) is a very small country in the Balkan region of Europe. It's on the sea and has borders with Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo and Albania. Right at the outset we have to say that the chances of finding work here...

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Teaching English in Denmark

TEFL in Denmark English is taught in state schools from an early age and it is something of a de facto second language in Denmark. Many Danish citizens study English as a hobby, so there are a number of adult education colleges that cater for this. These institutions...

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Teaching English in Estonia

TEFL/TESOL in Estonia A relative newcomer to the European and international stages, Estonia is an old country with a very young outlook, and is the perfect place to see the beauty of the Baltic area while teaching English. The most northern country of what are known...

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Teaching English in Finland

Although it has a very high standard of living and often ranks highly on quality of life scales, Finland nonetheless is not a particularly common destination for TEFL teachers. Perhaps it's the weather (often cold) or perhaps it's the food (lots of fish) but it...

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Teaching English in Lithuania

The southernmost of the three Baltic States (the others being Estonia and Latvia‏‎) Lithuania is perched between three separate European cultures and for the TEFL teacher offers a wealth of new cultures and experiences. While slightly more challenging for finding work...

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Teaching English in Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a small country in Europe with just over half a million people. A large proportion of the population is foreign born and this has contributed to a strong multilingualism and a cultural pluralism which are evident not only in its customs and celebrations...

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Teaching English in Slovenia

TEFL/TESOL in Slovenia Slovenia is a small country with a population of just over 2 million. It is located in south-central Europe and borders with Italy to the west, Austria‏‎ to the north, Croatia‏‎ to the south and southeast, and Hungary‏‎ to the northeast. The...

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Teaching English in Sweden

Sweden is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe; it borders Norway and Finland, and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Øresund. It is often ranked highly as well developed, socially aware and economically stable. In 2013 The Economist said that...

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Teaching English in Macedonia (FYROM)

Macedonia (FYROM or the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) became independent in 1991. It is a landlocked country bordered by Kosova, Serbia, Bulgaria‏‎ and Greece‏‎ (with whom it has strained relations, partly due to a dispute over its name). The largest city and...

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Teaching English in Slovakia‏‎

Slovakia is in Eastern Europe. It is a relatively new state coming into existence in 1993 with the break-up of the former Czechoslovakia. Having said this, the Slovak people have lived in this area under one rule or another for over 1,500 years. In 2010 the government...

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Teaching English in Malta

Malta is a small group of islands about 80km south of Italy‏‎; it is one of the world's smallest states and also one of the most densely populated with about 370,000 inhabitants. It is part of the European Union‏‎ and so teachers wanting to work there stand a much...

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Teaching English in New Zealand‏‎

TEFL/TESOL in New Zealand‏‎ New Zealand is a beautiful island country in the south-west Pacific Ocean. It is notable for its stunning countryside which is often used for film locations such as Lord of the Rings. It is a well developed country ranking high on...

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Teaching English in Morocco

Morocco is located on the north west corner of Africa against the Atlantic and south of Spain‏‎. It has a population of 32 million with major cities being Rabat (the capital, pop 630,000) and Casablanca, largest, busiest and noisiest city of just over 3 million...

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Teaching English in Nepal‏‎

TEFL/TESOL in Nepal Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia and is one of the world's youngest republics. It is bordered to the north by the China, and to the south, east, and west by India. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and the country's largest city (about 2...

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Where to Teach English as a Foreign Language

Where to Teach is one of the key questions asked by newly qualified teachers as well as experienced teachers who are looking for a change. On the plus side teaching English happens in pretty much every single country in the world so there are jobs available almost...

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Teaching English in Switzerland

Switzerland is a landlocked country in the middle of Europe. Although it is surrounded by the European Union‏‎ and has close ties to it, being out of the EU means it is easier for American and other non-European teachers to work there. The country is beautiful. It has...

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Teaching English in Bahrain‏‎

The Kingdom of Bahrain is an island country in the Persian Gulf off the Eastern coast of Saudi Arabia‏‎. The name Bahrain literally means Kingdom of Two Seas. It has a population of 800,000 and is a wealthy country with the fastest growing economy in the Arabic world....

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Teaching English in North Korea

Located in the northern half of the Korean peninsula with the South Korea to the south and the China to north and west, along with a small of border with Russia‏‎ to the east, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) (or North Korea as it's more commonly...

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Teaching English in Oman‏‎

TEFL Teaching in Oman Since the discovery of oil some years ago, Oman - the second largest country in the Middle East - has grown very wealthy with good opportunities for TEFL‏‎ teachers. For those teachers who do end up in Oman, the country itself is very diverse...

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Teaching English in Kazakhstan‏‎

According to the Lonely Planet Guide, Kazakhstan is the ideal country for those who "enjoy remoteness, wide open spaces, lunar landscapes, long hypnotic train rides and horse sausage!" With a size comparable to that of Western Europe, the Republic of Kazakhstan is the...

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Teaching English in Kuwait‏‎

TEFL/TESOL in Kuwait‏‎ Kuwait is a small but very cosmopolitan country with workers and expatriates from many different countries living there. There is a thriving EFL market for the right kind of teacher. Living Conditions Kuwait is not necessarily the most...

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Teaching English in Puerto Rico‏‎

TEFL/TESOL in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico is a small group of islands in the Caribbean; it is a self-governing territory of the USA‏‎. With a population of about 4 million, the official languages are Spanish and English however Spanish is by far the most dominant language...

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Teaching English in Belgium‏‎

TEFL in Belgium‏‎ Belgium is a founding member of the European Union‏‎ and hosts its headquarters. It is a country of 11 million inhabitants which is bordered by the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France. It is also across the North Sea from the United Kingdom....

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Teaching English in Russia‏‎

The following two stories come from two American ICAL students who worked at the American Home in Russia. They offer a glimpse of life living and working overseas. The following two stories come from two American ICAL students who worked at the American Home in...

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Teaching English in Angola

Angola is a poor country in southern Africa. After independence from Portugal‏‎ in 1975 it entered a civil war which lasted several decades and cost millions of lives and refugees. The war officially ended in 2002 and since then the country is seen as developing fast...

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Teaching English in Tunisia

Tunisia is a former French colony where traditionally students are taught in Arabic‏‎ in primary school, then in French in secondary school and at university, with English lessons starting in year five of primary school and carrying on throughout secondary school for...

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Teaching English in Croatia‏‎

TEFL/TESOL in Croatia‏‎ Croatia is a beautiful country in central/southwest Europe in the Balkans. It has a population of about 4.5 million with Zagreb being the capital and largest city (pop. 800,00). After the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Croatian war of...

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TEFL Teaching English Online

Teaching English Online or Virtual English Teaching is a growing business. Essentially it means teaching students - usually 1-to-1‏‎ - from your own home and thus bypassing a school. With the advent of new technology and the prevalence of broadband internet (allowing...

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