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What is the Average Salary for English Teachers in South Korea?
South Korea, known for its dynamic culture, advanced technology, and high educational standards, is a popular destination for English teachers from around the globe. The country offers a unique blend of traditional and modern lifestyles, making it an attractive place...
The Pitfalls of The Free TEFL Course: Concerns for the Teach English Abroad Industry and Recommendations
Xplore, a prominent organization that has successfully trained and placed over 10,000 ESL teachers in schools worldwide, has been at the forefront of ensuring quality education in the teach-abroad industry. They are raising concerns over the increasing prevalence of...
Xplore Teacher Meetup in Ayutthaya, Thailand 2024
On Saturday 20th, January 2024, the Xplore Thailand Team organized a fun cultural meetup in Ayutthaya! The goal of this meetup was to get a chance to spend time with our alumni again and also to have them meet other teachers and share their experiences living and...
How Not to Kill Your Budget When Living Abroad [First Issue] – Teaching English in Thailand on a Budget
Living and working abroad can be a thrilling adventure, but managing your budget effectively is crucial to ensure a smooth experience. In this first instalment of our eight-part blog series on budgeting when teaching English abroad, we'll focus on Thailand. Xplore,...
XploreAsia’s Teach South Korea Program: Survey Reveals a Shift from Perception to Reality
[Incheon, Seoul] - In a groundbreaking survey conducted in early 2023, XploreAsia, a renowned provider of teacher training and placement programs, set out to challenge and reshape the perception of South Korea as one of the most daunting destinations for teaching...
I wonder if you know, how they live in Tokyo…
The 2nd Teacher Meetup - where meeting up and finding each other was the hardest part. Tokyo: a busy city pulsating with life - where tradition meets innovation, and every corner holds a new adventure (and different vending machine)... From navigating the crazy subway...
From Bristol to Bangkok – Stories from an Alumni (Guest Writer)
My name is Rob and I am from a small village near Bristol, based in the South-West of England, United Kingdom. I moved to Thailand back in 2021 because I wanted to experience something different after graduating during the pandemic. I had hoped to teach abroad before...
Small Town Girl Living in Playas del Coco (Guest Writer)
Hey Everyone! My name is Erin and I currently teach in Costa Rica!! Costa Rica is known for its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, waterfalls, and wildlife. It’s been 10 months and living here still feels like a dream! A little about me? Well, I am 25 years old and...
From Long Island, NY to the always-sunny Playas del Coco (Guest Writer)
Hi Everyone! My name is Erin Reilly and I’m originally from Long Island, New York but made the move to Costa Rica about 10 months ago in November 2022. I started thinking about moving abroad when I was maybe 22 or 23 but I was still in college so I decided to finish...
Kate in Kanagawa, Japan – Guest Writer
Hello! My name is Kate, I’m 24, and I’m from Ireland. I moved to Japan six months ago to teach English for a year. I graduated last year with a degree in philosophy, politics, economics and sociology from Trinity College Dublin... While I thoroughly enjoyed my...