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Many in the Matador community have worked as an English teacher abroad. The demand for English instruction in basically every part of the non-English-speaking world is so high that ESL has become one of the most popular conduits through which travelers can experience working and living in a foreign country.

Matador has produced content on everything from how to go about researching and applying for a teaching gig, to tips for smooth in-class performance, to how to handle a student’s crush. Check below for what we’ve got.

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A variety of options for EFL teachers, with pros and cons for each.

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TESL/TEFL conferences are like one-stop shops for professionals in the language teaching...

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I felt anxious, wondering how different things were now, a half-decade later.

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I left for work positively euphoric and by the afternoon I wanted to crawl into a wood...

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Links to free online lesson plans, interactive listening and speaking activities, free...

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How teaching English language courses in the U.S. broadens cultural perspective, changes...

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I love the United States; I love the sense of personal freedom and endless possibility. I...

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More was being taught during that class than the words of a language.

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Heading overseas to teach English? These gadgets, downloadables, and other items might be...

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A look at language learning podcasts and which might be best for your situation.

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When I first starting teaching, I was quick to jump on any overseas offer without...

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I had heard countless job sites and recruiters refer to teaching ESL as...

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Starting from scratch with few or no contacts can be daunting, but it is definitely...

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Do teachers and program administrators have the right to limit the amount of time...

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The plan was to go abroad and bide more time trying to figure out how to get back on...

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She had cut and pasted different passages from different websites, compiled them into one...

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Quitting is never a picnic, but it doesn't have to involve sneaking around or leaving...

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A guide to where to find information online about teaching jobs and teaching English...

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Many ESL teachers are lovely, open-minded, hardworking people...but of course, those...

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Language teachers tend to inspire a friendly and intimate learning environment...

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Come join the best and brightest of a generation and teach English in South Korea.

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Students in Cambodia struggle with metaphors and creative logic. Is the reason...

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My third year in China has taught me how to make extra yuan and have fun while teaching...

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Want to teach English abroad? Choose one of the world's most beautiful locations.

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From certifications to work permits, here's what you need to know.