Teach Abroad Blog
Teaching abroad

The Importance of Obtaining a Release Letter in China
When you’re first starting out in the teach abroad field, there can be a steep learning curve when it comes to the hiring process in China.

Teaching Abroad with a Pre-Existing Medical Condition
If you’re living with a chronic or pre-existing medical condition, it’ll be very important for you to figure out how it’s going to affect your plans to teach abroad.

How to Create an Introduction Video
For new and experienced teachers alike, the idea of talking to a camera alone in a room can be very uncomfortable. Learning some tips and tricks for recording and editing your video introduction will be essential before you start applying for schools!
Living Abroad

Things to Remember About the English Language When Speaking to or Teaching Foreigners
With roughly 378 million native speakers worldwide, English surprisingly comes only third to Chinese and Spanish in the most spoken languages all over the world. Despite this, the English language doesn’t come without difficulties, especially when it comes to pronunciation. In reality, foreigners and non-native speakers may encounter English pronunciation mistakes at some point in their conversations. The good news is that people who are just starting to learn English are not alone in this kind of battle. A lot of students who took one-on-one Skype sessions with the English tutors at Preply started out confused but are now fluent in English.

The Ultimate Guide to Budgeting, While Travelling
When you’re off travelling and enjoying yourself, it can be easy to lose track of your spending. And the last thing you want to have to do is call your parents to get them to send you extra cash. Sticking to a budget can be even more important when you’re travelling. You’re so far away from home and family, and you’re ultimately on your own for survival. So how do you do it?

Preparing for Asia – Things Westerners Won’t Be Used To
To a Westerner, preparing to live in Asia can be exciting and daunting, primarily because of its diversity. Chances are, your new home country will be drastically different from everything you are used to, and you’ll be greeted by a wealth of new experiences and more than a few challenges.