Blog Articles About Teaching English in Southeast Asia Archives

20Sep 2022 by ESL Expat 1 Comment

The Most Popular Cities To Teach English in Asia Right Now

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Teaching English abroad is a life-changing experience for many! From living in a new country, experiencing a new culture, to changing the lives of so many young kids, what’s not to love about it? Some teachers are passionate about English language and education, while others love traveling, but at the end of the day, they are all making a difference. Teachers are typically from native English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom and work in countries in South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Asia is probably the most popular continent to work because teachers can earn good salaries and have a good quality of life. English is not spoken natively in most Asian countries, besides Malaysia and Singapore, so there is a massive…

17Sep 2022 by ESL Expat 1 Comment

Can You Teach English In Vietnam Without A Degree or TEFL?

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One of the most asked questions in the TEFL world is whether you can teach English abroad without a degree or a TEFL certificate. For many aspiring teachers, Vietnam is an amazing place with such a diverse landscape, friendly people, and a great working environment. To make it even better, you can earn a really good salary teaching English in Vietnam. Teaching Jobs are typically at language centers, public schools, and universities. But no matter where you teach, you will get a chance to work with some of the best students in Asia and the world. Vietnamese people are brought up with strong family ties, and a strong respect for elders. They are taught the importance of education and that means teachers are highly regarded. There is nothing that excites…

05Sep 2022 by ESL Expat 2 Comments

What are the requirements to teach English in Vietnam?

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As the covid pandemic is coming to an end and borders are opening up and schools are looking for English teachers to come in and provide their students with an immersive educational experience. Being an English teacher in Vietnam means that you most likely would be teaching kids, but it’s also possible that you could teach adults. As a teacher of kids it’s important to have a lively and energetic personality. Kids have short attention spans and cannot sit through long presentations. Instead teachers will break the class up into short sections and involve the class as much as possible. One industry that will always be safe no matter what, is the education industry, so working as an English teacher is a safe field to go into. Just look at…

26Feb 2019 by ESL Expat 1 Comment

Life Before and After Teaching English in Thailand

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⋯ By Adam Gootnick ⋯ "No matter what age you are or what your goal or passion is, go and have an experience like this. It’s one of a kind, it’s so rewarding, and every day you feel good about what you’re doing and who you’re helping." Heather is a classmate and friend of mine. We initially had planned to go to Thailand together, but I decided to postpone my trip to pursue a sales job in tech. We kept in touch, speaking several times a week, and it was clear that Heather was having an absolute blast. When asked whether she recommended I go to Thailand, her answer was always a resounding “yes!” Heather’s story of success really was a deciding factor for me. And my hope is that…

08Jan 2019 by ESL Expat No Comments

Escape The Millennial Trap by Teaching English Abroad

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[caption id="attachment_24554" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Source: Pexels[/caption] ⋯ By Adam Gootnick and Lauren Brose ⋯ “You’re not supposed to like your first job,” my previous roommate once told me. Four months in, I had never felt more conflicted in my entire life. I graduated college with two offers and did what everyone else in my class did––packed up my whole life, moved to a new city, and started my full time entry-level job. I had never seen my parents more proud, swelling with joy as they boasted to friends and family that I had it all figured out. The truth is, I had a dirty secret. I hated my new job and I did not know how to break it to them. While I wanted to quit, it wasn’t that simple anymore.…

06Apr 2018 by ESL Expat No Comments

The Best Job Sites for Teaching English in Southeast Asia

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Are you thinking of teaching English somewhere in Southeast Asia? While it is more common for expats to teach in countries like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, or China, a lot of people are drawn to the more relaxed lifestyle farther south. There may not be as many financial benefits, but you can still make a decent living as an English teacher in Southeast Asia. Afterall, the advantages of teaching in such a diverse region go far beyond a paycheck. Why should you teach English in Southeast Asia? You can enjoy beautiful weather, sandy beaches, great food, affordable cost of living, and excellent travel opportunities throughout the entire region. The ASEAN countries are within close vicinity of each other, so it makes it very convenient to venture out and explore. Where…

21Jun 2017 by ESL Expat 12 Comments

A Helping Hand Teaching English in Vietnam

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● Teaching Location: Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh) ● Type of Teaching Job: Language centre ● Student Age Group: 3-17 years and adults ● Monthly Salary: $1,200-2,500 USD depending on experience ● Monthly Rent: $150-250 USD for a room in a share house, $350-800 USD for an apartment depending on budget/ taste ● Living Arrangement: Shared housing, single room, and apartments available ● Monthly Savings: Depends on work hours and spending habits. I saved £1,000 per month working 24-26 hours per week ● Contract Bonuses: For full time: Medical insurance, paid holiday, on going support and training, visa and work permit fees, end of year completion bonus etc. ⋯ By Georgie ⋯ When I first took my CELTA certificate to teach English as a second language, I had no idea…

10May 2017 by ESL Expat No Comments

Kate and Kris Teach English in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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● Teaching Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ● Type of Teaching Job: Language academy and an international university ● Student Age Group: late teens and adults ● Monthly Salary: $2,500 ~ $3,000 USD ● Monthly Rent: ~$550 USD ● Living Arrangement: One bedroom apartment ● Monthly Savings: At least $1,000 USD between us ● Contract Bonuses: Airfare and health insurance ⋯ By Kate and Kris ⋯ Teaching in Ho Chi Minh City was supposed to be a short-term thing. After finishing a job in Haiphong in the north of Vietnam in December, we wanted a job until the summer, before getting a new job for September. Three years later, we decided we should perhaps move on. So what made us stay so long in Ho Chi Minh City? Well, Ho…

17Mar 2017 by ESL Expat 2 Comments

Teaching English in Laid Back Laos

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● Teaching Location: Luang Prabang, Laos ● Type of Teaching Job: Voluntary project work at a UK-Based school to educate students from poor backgrounds that are sponsored to learn English ● Student Age Group: 16-22 ● Monthly Salary: Voluntary ● Monthly Rent: Own accommodation organised ● Living Arrangement: Guesthouse ● Monthly Savings: n/a ● Contract Bonuses: n/a ⋯ By Candice Lemon-Scott ⋯ Mine is not the traditional ESL teaching experience in terms of gaining paid employment because I went over to carry out a volunteer one-week program. For this reason, I’m grateful to be able to share my experience of teaching English in Laos. I have an ESL background but I was primarily at LEOT, a UK-based school in Laos, because I’m an author. The students at the school were set…

01Mar 2017 by ESL Expat 1 Comment

My Love/Hate Relationship of Teaching English in Vietnam

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● Teaching Location: Hanoi, Vietnam ● Type of Teaching Job: After-school language centre ● Student Age Group: 5-15 years old ● Monthly Salary: 38 million VND ($1,700 USD) ● Monthly Rent: $550 USD ● Living Arrangement: 2-bedroom apartment ● Monthly Savings: Between $400-500 USD ● Contract Bonuses: 50% towards work permit costs, 10 million VND ($440 USD) on completion of a 1-year contract ⋯ By Kirstie Woodward ⋯ Vietnam is a crazy place to live in but an amazing place to teach English. It’s easy to immerse yourself into the Vietnamese culture and it’s becoming a more westernised country every day. Arriving in Hanoi, the country’s capital, having already secured a job, it strangely felt like home. It has a homely feel to it even though it’s completely different to the…

25Feb 2017 by ESL Expat No Comments

Teaching in Thailand: Best Students, Amazing Lunches, Strict Bosses

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● Teaching Location: Bangkok, Thailand ● Type of Teaching Job: Private Catholic School ● Student Age Group: Elementary ● Monthly Salary: 35,000 baht (~$1,000 USD) ● Monthly Rent: Housing provided ● Living Arrangement: Single bedroom in a house ● Monthly Savings: Approximately 7,000 baht (Over $200 USD) ● Contract Bonuses: Flight paid for upon arrival, free lunches ⋯ By Barry O’Leary ⋯ My memories of teaching in Bangkok, Thailand, will always have a special place in my heart. It was while teaching a class of 8 to 9 year olds for 7 months in a Private Catholic school in Bangkok, where I actually became a teacher, and also developed enough patience to be able to teach young learners. At times I felt like I was living like a king. I was only…