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Teacher Meet Up Events Back in Full Swing for Thailand
Making the move abroad sounds exciting at first, but once you've moved in and found your groove, life is not as easy as the pamphlets made it sound. XploreAsia knows and understands this. That's why we encourage teachers to develop and build support systems they can...
South Korea Cultural Orientation is BACK!
XploreAsia, along with Culture Route are super excited to bring back the South Korea Cultural Orientation trips. On June, 11th, we had the first one in more than two years and to be honest... it made us remember why we insist and provide them for every single...
We’re Finalists … again!
The Teach Thailand program has continued to open doors for children all over Thailand, at a time when nobody else has been able to be there for them. We are proud to represent an organization that has remained in-country, changing the lives of so many thousands of...
(Graduation & Farewell) Ta-Ta For Now…
On the 13th of January 2020, Thailand became the first country outside of China to detect a positive case of COVID-19. Two months later, just days before our March 2020 intake group were to arrive, the gates closed on everything and everyone. Confused, hesitant and...
The difference between TESOL and TEFL … Technically.
With so many acronyms out there these days, it's easy to lose track of what they actually mean - so let's start with the basics... The OG's: TEFL, TESL. If you're a complete newbie to teaching, you'll need to know that, TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign...
What is Culture Shock and How to Avoid it?
Packing up everything you know and moving abroad is probably one of the most scary/exhilarating things anyone will ever do - but man, it's worth it. In fact, it was Neal Donald Walsch who said,Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.If you're reading this blog,...
What Are Teaching Jobs in Korea Outside of Seoul Like?
"Korea is also a rapidly expanding country and new neighbourhoods are being built all the time. This means there are lots of opportunities and options in where you can live. There aren't many chances in life to dive straight into the unknown, but people who travel get...
Teach English in Cambodia
Hello All: Cambodia is an amazing destination for ESL teachers and we think it is definitely worth emphasizing its strongest points. Check out this little graphic below (and attached) with the Top 5 reasons why "You Must Consider Teaching in Cambodia". Cambodia...
Study TESOL in Thailand in Sunny Hua Hin!
Explore the gorgeous beach city of Hua Hin whilst studying for your TESOL/TEFL qualification that will let you teach and travel around Thailand and internationally. When you hear the word ‘Thailand’, what’s the first thing that you think of? Do you think of Bangkok...
Small Town Stories: Casey in Tak | Teaching in Thailand
“I think you definitely have to be prepared for what you signed up for. Teaching in Thailand is a rewarding and amazing experience. You have to reach out- don’t stay in your room and shelter yourself just because you feel uncomfortable. Reach out of your limits and...