Country Guide

Teaching English in Saudi Arabia is difficult for some TEFL teachers to absorb. No alcohol, no dating, no cinemas, and it’s just a big desert.

Teaching English in Colombia is a country where you can live comfortably, but not save a ton of money. There is big demand for TEFL there.

If you’re thinking about teaching English in Cambodia, it’s a laid-back and inexpensive place to live and you don’t need a degree to teach.

Some of the reasons teaching English in Portugal is popular is because of its Mediterranean climate, sandy beaches, and warm welcoming people.

You can make anywhere in the $600 to $1,500 USD range teaching English in Turkey. You need a university degree and a TEFL/CELTA certificate.

Teaching English in India is one of the most challenging places to live abroad. It’s chaotic, unorganized, and a total assault on the senses.

If you’re thinking about teaching English in Costa Rica, you can expect warm hospitality, sandy beaches, and a relatively safe environment.

Russia is gaining serious traction for English teachers. You can earn anywhere from $800 to 1,500 USD per month teaching English in Russia.

Teaching English in Germany is mostly all freelance work. Germany has a low cost of living, great work-life balance, and brilliant beer.

There’s not much to dislike about Italy. It’s a paradise for cuisine, as Italian food is some of the best in the world. People are friendly.