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Your Honest Guide to Teaching English in Southeast Asia

Real advice from people who lived there. Visas, TEFL, jobs, money, and daily life in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines — explained in plain English. No sign up. Just guides.

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Your Guide to Teaching in Southeast Asia

If you speak English confidently and want a fresh start, GlobeScraper shows you exactly how to begin. Whether you are from the UK, the US, South Africa, or anywhere else, you will find clear, simple guides based on real experience living and working in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines.

You will learn how to choose a TEFL or TESOL course, understand visas, avoid bad schools, and prepare for life in cities like Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, or Manila. No teaching background needed. Just practical steps that help you move with confidence.

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Our Guides

Everything you need to understand teaching and living in Southeast Asia. Clear steps, real experience, and no fluff.

Moving Abroad Guide

Find out how visas work in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines. Learn what to expect in each country, how to budget for your first month, and how to avoid common mistakes. Based on lived experience and written for newcomers who want a realistic picture.

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Teaching Preparation Guide

Learn how to choose a TEFL or TESOL course, what certificates matter, and how to prepare for the job market across Southeast Asia. No experience or degree required. Just honest information that helps you take your first steps.

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