-Oscar Wilde
The King of all ESL sites. It has almost everything. If you havn't heard of this site then...
ESL worldwide.com
If you're looking for ESL jobs around the world you can check these two sites out. Its hard to belive they both used to have as many international job listings as Daves but despite being free for schools they mostly advertise on Daves these days because thats where all the job seekers go.
Teach Korea
The first has a map of Korea and it also has a lot of other interesting information about Korea. Teach Korea has a great list of resources for expats in Korea. It also hosts Rikes site on Korea which is by far the best ex-pat guide to Korea and its culture on the net. If you're coming to Korea to teach its definitely worth a look to get an idea of what to expect.
O-Hayo Sensei
Thinking of trying out Japan? Look no further. These two sites are where all the Japanese ESL jobs are advertised, esp the latter site (many times bigger than Daves for jobs in Japan) and the first site also has a good Japan discussion Forum.
ELT News
The first site has a good Japan specific discussion. If you have any questions ask here. The second site is dedicated to teachers teaching in Japan with lodes of info, a very good discussion forum, a good job list and all the latest gossip on the JET program etc.
Need to work out how much you're earning? Look no further.
Essential for Pusanites. Do you need some extra cash? This is where all those part-time jobs are advertised. Has a good long list of Korea links. You can also get the basics of your Korean honed on this site.
A great site that gives an extensive list of links related to teaching English in Asia.
Not quite Pusan Web but if you're looking for those part-time jobs in Seoul this is the place to start.
Has great info on Korea and other countries you might be looking at. Also has the best general discussion forum about travelling in foreign lands.
Horizon English Services
Taiwan Teacher
Teaching English in Taiwan by Hall Houston
Considering Taiwan? These are the best places to do your research. The first is the most comprehensive site on living and teaching English in Taiwan. The second is by someone who wrote a book about Taiwan and there are some great articles online plus a good FAQ. The third gives a quick and easy account. The last has links to hostels in Taipei for a place to stay until you line up an apartment. Also don't forget to check out the letters on the Job Information Journal at Daves.
Want to know what time it is in Timbuktu?
Stickmans Thailand Site
Bangkok Post
Feeling the call of the exotic Kingdom? These two sites are where you need to go. Ajarn has several times more job listings than Daves and it has the largest Thai ESL forum on the web. Stickmans site has an surperb guide to living in the Kingdom and FAQ (on the ESL scene as well as the notorious Bangkok!) and also theres research of the different schools with a comparative pay etc analysis. Last but not least the Bangkok post has by far the most job postings of any site.
Want to travel to some exotic country but can't find any ESL jobs advertised there? Try this site. It has listings for the thousands of volunteer programs around the world including teaching English.
The travel the world for free ticket. Search for the school nearest you and go for it. There are many similar courses but this is the one that employers typically ask for. Don't let the fact that its British put you off. Its the equivalent of the greenback in the international ESL scene.
Some of the best personal revelations of the ESL scene from Jon and guest authors with a focus on Asia.
Post a lot on forums but can't spell for ####? This could save your lif.
A superb site for expats. Find the consulate you want nearest you. Has a complete directory of the worlds embassies/consulates whether they're on the Web or not (unfortunately not all the consulate links appear to be active). Also find phone numbers, different countries voltages and plug types before you go. Volunteer programs from around the world. Find visa requirements regardless of where you are coming from. Language translators online etc etc.
Another less comprehensive consulate site but worth a try if the links arn't up on the previous site.
A great Korean portal site with all sorts of info, job ads etc, PLUS the Korean yellow pages
Vietnam Notes (formerly Saigon Notes) is the best ESL site dedicated to Vietnam on the web.
BabelFish
Want to read a web page but its in Korean or some other foreign language? Try these easy online translation services.
Curious about Singapore? This is the best entry point with a great guide and links to Singapores Straits Times Classifieds for jobs. Like most countries schools in Singapore mostly advertise locally rather than through international forums like Daves Cafe.
Maps Of The World
The first has a consistant set of country but not city maps. The second has a vast collection of free maps for you travel bugs.
iteachnet.org
Web66: International School Web Site Registry
ECIS
Looking for the international schools? The first has the best list for Japan. The other three cover the whole world. ECIS has both member and non member schools listed and also has job adverts for the member schools (which look for certified teachers).
Totally Hong Kong
The best source for job ads in Hong Kong. Most of them will recruit locally but it gives you an idea of whats available in this little dragon. The second is a great site with info on living and working in HK.
Scotts Site
The first is an excellent "how to" site. Scotts site relates what can happen when things go wrong at your school. Also gives good legal and general advice.
Havn't got the travel bug yet? Looking for your next ideal destination? Check out this site as an appetizer.
Andy Brouwer's Cambodia Tales
Living in Indonesia - A site for ex-pats in Jakarta and elsewhere, with information on shops, shopping, organizations, houses, housing, moving, forums, language and more.
The second site is an extensive travelogue about Cambodia with lots of links by a self-confessed Cambophile.
Search Engine Colossus
The best search engines and heres why! Google is by far my favorite and the one I use 90% of the time. Its the original and best "popularity" based system and gives the most relevant results of any search engine (powers Yahoos web searchs outside Yahoos directory ). Search Engine Colossus has a list of specialist seach engines and portals for diffrent countries around the world.
Has over 150 Korean Universities listed. So if you want to apply for a job direct (the best Korean uni jobs are often never advertised) this is a good place to start. Often all you need is a BA degree but don't forget to check the Korea FAQ Q7 for questions to ask beforehand.
Has a very interesting list of Korean quirks for newcomers and vets alike.
The best online list for Korea I've seen with 51 hostels listed.
The Korean English language newspaper online.
Has links to serious stuff about South Korean politics, culture and history etc, just click on South Korea.
A smaller Korean Job site but it also lists some part-time jobs from around Korea.
More of a flashy site than useful one but it has all these cool 360 degree cameras of Seoul.
Looks like a good site to learn Korean with at least some of it free.
Havn't checked this out yet (personally I prefer the sound quality on an ordinary phone) but you can call 25 countries from your PC and you get up to 2 hours/mth free.
