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Laura started her TEFL journey teaching English in a private school in Thailand. Since then she has taken to the world of online English teaching. Financial freedom and full flexibility from her online teaching gig has allowed her and husband Mike to travel the world whilst working remotely. Time to find out how she made it possible! Tell us about yourself. You and Mike have been traveling since 2...[Read More]

As a TEFL teacher applying to work with a Chinese-owned teaching platform, you need to be able to verify your TEFL certificate online. No need to panic, we’ve got you covered! If you are not yet teaching English online but plan to in the future, then read on – this is important for you too. Why do I need to verify my TEFL certificate? The regulations for teaching English online with Ch...[Read More]

Australian born Anastasia has been traveling the world for the last two years. Having saved up since the age of thirteen, she packed her bags and boarded a one-way ticket to Europe at just seventeen. She’s visited 26 countries across Europe and now teaches English online in London. Time to find out more about her journey into TEFL and adventures as a digital nomad! Tell us about your experie...[Read More]

It was only a hop, skip and a jump to Cambodia for Australian Darcy when she joined our unique 12 week TEFL internship in Phnom Penh alongside some other teaching interns from around the world. Read on to discover Darcy’s highlights from teaching English in Cambodia. Hello Darcy! Tell us about yourself. We would love to know more about your background, what attracted you to teaching abroad a...[Read More]

Tell us about Abeo! What’s your background? I’m from Trinidad and Tobago, a small twin island country with a population of approximately 1.3 million people. We are a vibrant, fun loving and creative people. Our Carnival, which is my favourite season after Christmas, is one of the biggest in the world and attracts visitors from every corner of the world. I’ve always wanted to trav...[Read More]

Irish native Ciarán is another dedicated Germany Summer Camp participant, like Domi! First taking part back in 2017, it’s been a life-changing journey (his words!) that’s led him to becoming part of the Camp staff, and he’s excited to welcome people like YOU to this summer’s intake of intern teachers! TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! WE’D LOVE TO KNOW ABOUT WHAT DREW YO...[Read More]

Dedicated and ambitious educator Grace has traveled to huge lengths to road-test her new career as an ESL teacher, with the full support of her fiancé. She’s overcome all possible challenges, including the Coronavirus outbreak and shares her positive story with Premier TEFL readers… TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! WE’D LOVE TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND, WHAT DREW YOU TO TEACHING...[Read More]

Meet Dominik Semrau, quiz-show host to be! He has been part of the Germany summer camp crew year after year for the past 8 years since the age of 17 (can you believe it!). He’s worked his way up the ranks and shares how this experience, for him, has been life-changing and career-changing. Read on to find out just why Domi is a camp addict. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! WE’D LOVE TO KNOW ABOU...[Read More]

Teacher Melissa began her TEFL career in Thailand on a paid internship (and loved it!). Since then she’s been classroom teaching in South Africa and is now an online English teacher. Sound like a path YOU want to pursue? Read on to learn more about her journey to becoming an online ESL teacher! MELISSA, YOU’VE BEEN A PREMIER TEFL ALUMNI FOR MANY YEARS, TELL US ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND? I ...[Read More]

Penelope moved to China to embark on Mandarin lessons. Over the past 6 years she’s developed her career and grown her family. With a TEFL certificate under her belt, Penelope knows she can boost her salary by as much as an extra US$1,000 per month. And, she’s our first interviewee who’s lived through the Coronavirus experience, first hand in China. Read on to discover her inspira...[Read More]

Chris is from Pensacola, Florida and is teaching abroad as a missionary in Costa Rica. Read more about his journey to teaching English abroad!  Tell us about Chris! What was your path to teaching abroad? Where in the world can we find you now? I came to Costa Rica with my husband, we are missionaries here.  A Costa Rican friend asked me if I would be interested in teaching English to a f...[Read More]

Ahmed Allam, from Pretoria in South Africa, has found himself teaching abroad—not only in China (where he currently resides), but also in exciting locations like South Korea and Ecuador. What drew Ahmed to teaching abroad? What surprises him most about life as a teacher abroad? Find out! Tell us about yourself! A few details from your background would be great. I am what I prefer to call mys...[Read More]