Can you still teach abroad as a UK citizen in 2026? The short answer is yes. What has changed since Brexit is how straightforward it is, depending on where you want to go. In some parts of the world, very little has changed. In others, especially the EU, the process is more structured and less flexible than it used to be. The Big Picture Teaching abroad remains a realistic and common path for many. The global demand for English teachers has not disappeared. What has changed i

Many teachers finish CELTA feeling comfortable teaching adults but less certain about working with children. The core principles of language teaching remain the same, but the classroom atmosphere changes dramatically. Younger learners tend to have shorter attention spans, higher energy levels, and a stronger need for structure and routine. The good news is that once teachers understand a few key techniques, teaching children can become one of the most enjoyable parts of the j

In 2026, the global demand for qualified English teachers remains substantial. English continues to dominate higher education, international business, aviation, technology, and migration pathways. As governments invest in English-medium education and exam preparation expands worldwide, the need for trained teachers persists across multiple regions. The market has evolved since 2020. It is more regulated in some places, more professionalised in others, and more specialised in

Why choose Thailand for teaching English? For decades, Thailand has been a magnet for adventurous English teachers, the kind of place...

Are you curious about teaching English abroad or online? Wondering what CELTA is, and whether it’s right for you? You’re in the right place. The CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is the gold standard qualification for new English language teachers worldwide. Accredited by Cambridge Assessment , it opens the door to teaching jobs across the globe, from private language schools in Spain to online classrooms with students in Japan. In this po

If you’re thinking about teaching English abroad, Egypt might not be the first place that comes to mind, but it’s a destination that...

Why Your CV is Important Like most job markets, the English teaching market can be competitive, and your CV is often your only chance to...

Why Buenos Aires? Maybe it’s the late-night energy, the café culture, the affordability, or the sheer size and spirit of the place....

How can I get ready to move abroad and teach English? There is no need to be scared to move abroad and start a new career teaching...

Why the Philippines? When people decide to teach English in East Asia, there are a lot of options to choose from and many will think of...

Do you have to be a native speaker of English to teach English abroad? Absolutely not! There are more non-native speakers of English...

Navigating the journey of teaching English abroad as a single parent Single parents sometimes think that they need to limit their dreams and their potential, but it is possible to teach abroad as a lone parent. Of course, parents have different considerations to keep in mind from a couple or a childless traveller, but with planning and research, teaching English abroad is accessible to single parents and this article will aim to give some pointers for this. Why consider teach

This week, we have a guest post from one of our CELTA tutors, David Tipple. Read on to find out more about his life teaching English both...

At the fringes of both Europe and Asia, Turkey, or Turkiye, is a beautiful and exciting country with a lot to offer English teachers...

Some people worry that moving abroad and teaching English is a young person's game and that they might have missed their chance by...

Why Colombia? From the peaks of the Andes to the Amazon rainforest, from the Caribbean coast to large modern cities, to the desert to the...

Why Choose Costa Rica? Costa Rica is one of the most attractive destinations for those looking for opportunities to teach English in...

We all have two sides - a logical brain telling us that we need to set money aside for a rainy day, that we need to save for a mortgage...

Brighton is one of the most popular destinations for tourists visiting the UK, and it's easy to see why. Brighton is a young, fun...

New teachers can be intimidated by advanced students - "What if they know more about grammar than I do?" "What if they correct my...