budget for a year

How to Budget for a Year Abroad

“Budgeting isn’t about limiting yourself — it’s about making the things that excite you possible.” The Financial Diet

Why Budget for a Year?

Moving abroad to teach English is a huge step, whether you plan to go for one year or to put down roots. How much money to take with you will depend on where you’re going, but a good rule of thumb is to save up at least 3 times your expected monthly income. Equally important is planning the whole budget for a year abroad. Download my free budget template and follow along. 

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A Low-Tech First Class

A Low-Tech First Class

Many language teachers already know how important it is to have interactive lessons that get students involved from the first class, such as this example. But what can you do in a Low-Tech Classroom? Today we have the honor of a guest post from Raven, a former Language Assistant in Caceres, Spain, who will address the important topic of the low-tech first class. 

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Teach, Travel, Budget

Teaching English Abroad Opens Doors

Teaching English Abroad

My name is Melissa, and I love teaching English abroad. Why? For me, teaching is a natural extension of a love of learning, and teaching English abroad allows me to really see the world—not just on holidays or in retirement.

Teaching English abroad opens the world to you
The view from the Castle in Loarre, Spain is a lot better than the view from a desk.

Maybe you’re a teacher yourself, but your summers never seem long enough and your budgets never stretch far enough. Or perhaps you’re thinking about becoming a teacher, but you’re not sure if it’s really for you. Maybe you have no idea what to do, and you’re looking to spend a year or two  learning about yourself. All of these are great reasons to try teaching English abroad.

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