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Ezinne Chikwendu is from Nigeria; while studying Accountancy at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, she is an online English teacher through Learnlight. When not mastering English and helping others do the same, she can be found dancing. A lot. Read on to learn more about Ezinne’s unique path towards the fabulous TEFL life! What drew you to teaching English abroad? It gives me the opportunity to me...[Read More]

Premier TEFL is thrilled to offer 168 hours of glorious level 5 OFQUAL regulated TEFL certification training. Not only is it internationally recognized, administered by the UK government, and a lifetime cert, this ultra-professional level of training is equivalent to  Trinity CertTESOL and CELTA – AMAZING, right?  It involves a lot of work, but it sets you up for a profitable career as a TEFL teac...[Read More]

Did you ever think you could travel to Poland for free? Now, with the Anglo-TEFL Scholarship, you have the chance to complete a TEFL course and get experience working in a real classroom with adults or kids. You have the option to complete two or three courses, totaling 250 and 320 hours respectively, to become a fully TEFL certified teacher. Course Outline Our primary aim is to give you the best ...[Read More]

Meet Peter! Peter is an American who found himself plop in central Gabon in west-central Africa. His lifelong long for experience new worlds and people made teaching abroad an attractive pursuit for him. Learn more about his journey to Africa and becoming TEFL certified! Tell us about yourself! What makes Peter, Peter? I started out my college career in Physics, but made a large shift, eventually ...[Read More]

Picking the right TEFL course for you can feel trickier than solving a rubik’s cube (trust us, we’ve tried both). Should you get certified online or in-person? Abroad or at home? Now or later? And then—which level is right for me? In an effort to take the confusion of your course selection process, we’re here to break down the differences between two of our most popular courses: the 120 hour cours...[Read More]

We know one of the most stressful parts of traveling is deciding what you squeeze into your suitcase. Here’s a list of ESSENTIALS that are necessary for your TEFL travel. 1. Your important documents—like passport and visa We’d hate for you to have a last-minute panic at the airport because you left your passport sitting on your bedside table. Be sure to put it in a safe place in your pack or purse...[Read More]

Meet Nathaniel! Originally from Rockingham in Western Australia, Nathaniel is now living full time in Cambodia (with no plans to leave any time soon!). What’s keeping him in the jungles as an English teacher? Read on and find out! Before we dive in, we want to learn a little more about you. What makes Nathaniel, Nathaniel!? What’s your background? This is the hardest question here, because the thi...[Read More]

As a US Citizen, you will be applying for a Student Visa that allows you to legally stay in Spain for the duration of the 9-month TEFL internship. The steps to attaining the Student Visa can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created this handy guide, thanks to Isabelle Wong so you can jet-set off on your adventure to Spain stress-free! Tip 1: Start the process early. Getting this visa takes time...[Read More]

Tongue twisters are a fun way to teach anyone who’s struggling to pronounce some of the more intricate sounds in the English language. They’re a type of articulation exercise that will help your students practice clearer pronunciation of some of the hardest sounds How to teach English with tongue twisters Start reading the sentence slowly; make sure you pronounce the beginning and end of each word...[Read More]

Thankfully, you don’t need a lot of money, materials or experience to be ready for a TEFL Internship. Other than completing an online course and becoming TEFL certified, you need to lay some groundwork in order to successfully partake in a TEFL internship abroad. Travel With An Open Mind It’s important to have an open mind before doing a TEFL Internship. If you have the right mindset, expect to ga...[Read More]

Meet Stefanie our Thai TEFL expert, read all about her adventures. Read her interview about life in Asia for English teachers abroad, then be sure to check out her blog and her Instagramto go even deeper! Tell us about yourself! We’d love to know about your background, what drew you to teaching abroad, and more. Hello! I’m Stefanie and I’m originally from Chicago, IL. I graduated with a Bachelor’s...[Read More]

Meet Brandi, an amazing woman who decided to travel down to South America in search of a new experience. After years of working in a different career, she decided to pack up her bags and pursue her life long dream of teaching English. Check out all of Brandi’s amazing teaching adventures in Argentina. You were originally on a much different career-path. What made you switch to teaching. I have alw...[Read More]