We’ve been covering a lot of material related to English teaching in Taiwan and I thought I’d lighten the mood a little bit by discussing some of the fun things you can do around Taipei. Taipei is packed with fantastic activities that are very accessible and this is one of the main reasons why I […]
Pros & Cons of Teaching English at a Chain School
If you have decided to come teach English in Taiwan and done any research, then you have undoubtedly read about the various chain schools that are here (i.e. Hess, Kojen, Giraffe, Joy, Sesame Street, etc). Many people seem to have a negative opinion of chain schools and I think this is often in large part due […]
What Exactly is a Buxiban?
A lot of our recent posts have been about teaching English in Taiwan because many people who are considering to move here make a living by teaching. If you are one of the 99% that fall into this category then you will also most likely end up being one of the majority that spend at […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Teaching English in Taiwan
One of the reasons Tim and I created to Move to Taiwan was because we found that there was a real lack of clear and accurate information about what it’s like to teach English in Taiwan. There are many other blogs and forums, but they are often filled with misinformation about what things are really […]
5 Challenges for Those New to Teaching English in Taiwan
You’ve done your research, made all of your preparations, and have moved to Taiwan. Now you are here teaching English. It’s a new culture, new job, and new experience. Everything must be great, right? Not so fast. Don’t worry. This is a not a doom and gloom post. I’ve been here for over 9 years, […]
Common Resistance Points People Have About Going to Taiwan
We’ve seen it time and again where people get excited about moving to Taiwan, do a bunch of research, plan their move, and then all of a sudden decide against going at the last second. Occasionally it’s for a good reason, like family concerns or a big job promotion, but more often than not it’s […]
Teaching English in Taiwan: The Interview
In an earlier post we wrote about the different types of English teaching jobs available in Taiwan. We also wrote about the best ways to find those jobs. What I didn’t write about is the process that takes place after making contact with potential employees. It’s always useful to know what you are walking into […]
Where to Live in Taiwan
One of the biggest decisions you can make is where to live in Taiwan. If you are being sent over by a company or get recruited by a school overseas then you won’t have much of a choice on where to live. But the vast majority of people who come here (especially those who are […]
What is the Best Time of Year to Move to Taiwan?
An often discussed topic about moving to Taiwan is when is the best time to move here. There are a couple of different viewpoints, but I will try to break it down logically. A lot of this comes from speculation and leveraging the system here to your advantage, so while statistically this may be your […]
Vroom Vroom: Driving a Scooter While Living in Taiwan
Ok, so you have thoroughly planned and saved and finally moved to Taipei (or another place on the island). Probably the first thing you’ll notice (other than all the neon lights) is that Taiwan is packed with people riding scooters. In fact, there are 15 million registered scooters in Taiwan, which is nearly one scooter for every adult person. Scooters are […]