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09/15/2026

Teaching English in China pays well. Doing it legally comes down to doing things in the right order.

Most of the horror stories (fines, deportation, jobs that vanish) start with one shortcut: a tourist visa and a promise to "sort the paperwork later." The legal route is the Z visa, and your school sponsors it.

A few things that didn't fit on the slides:

Your degree and background check need an apostille. China joined the Apostille Convention in November 2023, so the old embassy legalization step is gone for most applicants.

Pay figures are 2026 entry-level ranges, converted at about 7.1 yuan to the dollar. A bigger salary isn't always the better deal: a teacher in Chengdu on 15,000 RMB can save more than one in Shanghai on 22,000.

Passport not on the list? Some provinces still hire, so check with the employer before you pay for any documents.

Save this for when you start applying. Our full China guide is in the link in our bio.

09/13/2026

Can you still save money teaching English in South Korea? 🇰🇷

Epik teachers from 10-20 years ago say they saved a ton. Teachers on EPIK now say they save a little, or nothing. Everyone’s telling the truth.

The pay has barely moved in won, while Korea’s minimum wage more than doubled. But the biggest bills in an American budget mostly aren’t ther: rent is $0, and most teachers don’t have a car. Teachers who budget say they put away about half their paycheck, or put it toward debt.

You just have to save on purpose now.

EPIK asks for a TEFL certificate of at least 100 hours. Our 120-hr online course is linked in bio.

EPIK teachers: how much do you actually save a month?👇

09/09/2026

Everyone’s arguing about the $1,400 salary. That’s the wrong number — her rent is $0.

Arianna was living with her parents in Florida because a teacher’s salary wouldn’t
cover an apartment. She’s in Daegu now, in school-provided housing, saving for the
first time.

You need: a bachelor’s degree in any subject, a TEFL certificate, and a passport from
one of 7 countries.
You don’t need: a teaching license, or any Korean.

The school sponsors the visa. That’s the normal process.

Full guide — requirements, visa, EPIK vs hagwons, real salary ranges on our website at TEFL Hero: teflhero.com/blog/teaching/english-in-south-korea

07/30/2026

Nervous about charging for your first ESL classes?

Brittney Tun from AEI Yangon shares how volunteering helped her build confidence as a teacher before she felt ready to charge students. For new ESL teachers, low-pressure teaching experience can help you practice, improve, and see that you really do have something valuable to offer

Full interview is on the YT channel 🎥

07/29/2026

Adult ESL classes don’t have to feel boring - but they also don’t need to feel childish.

In this clip, Brittney Tun from AEI Yangon shares how she uses debate week and small-group discussions to get adult English learners speaking, connecting, and engaging with topics that feel relevant to their real lives.

Full interview is on the TEFL Hero YT channel 🎥

07/21/2026

New ESL teacher resource 👀

If you’re not sure how to figure out a student’s level - or what grammar/topics they should be working on next - Brittney Tun from AEI Yangon recommends Exam English as a free place to start.

It has a placement test and level checklists for A2, B1, C1, etc., which can be especially helpful when you’re still building confidence as a teacher.

Full interview is on TEFL HERO YouTube channel.

06/15/2026

What if you’re asked to teach English for a topic you don’t have deep experience in?

A lot of new ESL teachers worry they need to be experts in business, healthcare, hospitality, writing, or every other field that students work in. But as Brittney Tun from AEI Yangon explains, your job is to teach English clearly - while still preparing, researching, and respecting the trust your students place in you.

Watch the full interview on the TEFL Hero YouTube channel.

06/03/2026

Is VIPKid still only for teaching Chinese kids? Not exactly.

After China’s Double Reduction policy, VIPKid expanded and started offering classes to more students globally - including adults and students outside of China.

So while many teachers still get mostly Chinese students, you’re not necessarily limited to only those old peak Beijing teaching hours anymore.

Have you taught with VIPKid recently? I’d love to hear what your schedule has been like.

View the whole interview on our YT Channel 🎥

06/01/2026

Thinking about teaching English online?

Before you start applying, take a step back and do your research.

In this clip, Allie shares the questions she asks when comparing online ESL companies:
💰 What’s the pay?
👩‍🎓 What are the requirements?
👧 How many students are in each class?
⏰ What hours are available?
🌎 Does the company fit your goals?

Not every ESL company is the same.

🎥Watch the full interview on the TEFL Hero YouTube Chanel 🔗 in bio

05/18/2026

A lot of people don’t realize that applying to online ESL companies like VIPKid usually involves demo lessons and mock classes 👀

In this interview, Allie explains:
✅What the demo class is
✅Why it matters so much
✅What mock classes are actually like
✅Why prep can make a huge difference

If you’re researching online teaching jobs, understanding the hiring process ahead of time can really help reduce the intimidation factor.

🎥Full interview on the TEFL Hero YouTube channel 🔗 in bio

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