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Volunteering is often said to be a life-changing experience; it can enrich your life and give it meaning. Although the world is far from a perfect place, we should always strive to make it better and alleviate key problems such as poverty: we can be part of the solution that helps make the world a better place. A volunteer can …

It’s no surprise that in 2017 English continues to be the world’s most relevant and widely-used language. Whether you’re in a café in Calcutta or a bar in Beirut, chances are English will go a lot farther for you than your broken Bengali or Arabic. This is because billions of people across the globe invest a considerable amount of time …

Kanazawa is located in Ishikawa Prefecture which encompasses the central-norther coastline of mainland Japan. Its relatively small population gives the city a laid-back and quiet atmosphere whilst still retaining the urban ‘buzz’ that Japan is so famous for. The locals are particularly friendly and welcoming to tourists and expats alike. The city is often overlooked as a tourist destination but …

TESOL Certificates are usually month long courses in teaching English to speakers of other languages. The duration of any typical TESOL course generally ranges from 60-120 hours. There are various certifications which have different names, but all relate to English language teacher training such as; TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, amongst others. There are definitely advantages to undertaking one of these courses, …

In your current or future career as an English teacher, you may find that the background of your students will play a key role in informing you of what teaching methods you should apply. Asian countries differ to the west in many ways, including their educational systems. As an English teacher in Asia you will find yourself faced with the …

Volunteering abroad combines two important things that many strive to experience in their life: leaving one’s comfort zone for an exotic setting to experience adventure and helping those less fortunate than oneself. Vietnam is blessed with exceptional natural wonders in excess and is on the rise economically as well as being a desirable and unforgettable tourist destination. Those recent developments …

To help you decide on the right career move, we have decided to highlight some of the different types of teaching jobs you will encounter in Japan as well as what to expect from them.

For those looking to volunteer, it can be quite the challenge deciding exactly what volunteering field to enter and what NGO to work with.

A gap year normally comes along once in a lifetime. It is a unique time in your life; a period of transition from carefree youth to adult responsibility. If you are fortunate, it can change your life for the better.

So you decided to volunteer, but you can’t decide on the right organization to collaborate with. There are important factors to take into account when choosing a volunteer organization.