What are the Qualities of a Good Teacher?
Teachers are very important members of any society. And this is especially true for English teachers, who are helping their students to connect and communicate with the wider world. But we have all had teachers that really are a cut above the rest. So, what made them special? What actually are the qualities of a really good teacher? What makes the difference between a person that will positively i...[Read More]
Congrats to Younesse for completing our TEFL course
Congratulations to Younesse for completing our TEFL course. Here is what he has to say about get TEFL: “Hello! I am here to say that this was my first experience to take a course online and it was really amazing! Taking this course has made me a better teacher. I found all of the modules very interesting and enlightening. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my dear teacher Sarah F...[Read More]
International Day of Happiness
Smile! 20 March is the International Day of Happiness! Created by the United Nations in 2012, the International Day of Happiness is celebrated around the world. It aims to remind people of the importance of happiness in their daily lives. On this day, the UN calls on people to incorporate simple practices into their lives in order to promote their health and well-being. How to celebrate Internatio...[Read More]
Congrats to Felipe for completing our 120 hour TEFL course!
Congratulations to Felipe for completing our 120 hour TEFL course. Way to go! Here is what he has to say about our 120 hour TEFL course: “I am very happy to have participated in this interesting course. I hope to put into practice everything I learned as soon as possible.I am currently teaching kindergarten and despite being in this business for a long time, the course helped me a lot to per...[Read More]
Getting qualified as a TEFL teacher – Graduate Story
Thinking about getting qualified as a TEFL teacher? Want to know whether you’ll be able to fit teaching around your current lifestyle? Well Samantha, an i-to-i graduate, was in your position just a short while ago! Since then she has managed to complete her course in her holidays from university and she is now teaching English alongside her university studies! Want to know more? Read on! Can you...[Read More]
Everything you need to know about Ofqual and TEFL
So what is Ofqual? Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) is the UK government department responsible for regulating qualifications, and their providers, in England. They make sure that courses and qualifications are of a good standard and that they are fit for purpose (which basically means they actually do what they say they will – e.g. get people qualified to teach En...[Read More]
Springtime in South-East Asia – The Arrival of the Cherry Blossoms!
It’s March, which can only mean one thing in South-East Asia – the arrival of the famous cherry blossoms! Each year, with the coming of spring, countries like Japan and South Korea receive a gorgeous gift of the ‘en masse’ blooming of their cherry blossom trees. The colours of the flowers range from white to deep pink and they are an impressive sight to behold! So, why should you be interested in ...[Read More]
International Women’s Day
There are many reasons we should celebrate the women in our lives, and International Women’s Day on 8th March is just one day we should be doing that. Read more: Women in the TEFL Classroom As teachers we, of course, understand the importance of teachers and educators in our world. That’s why we’re teachers! But there are particular women in history who have made a huge difference to learners and ...[Read More]
What does ‘Level 5 TEFL Course’ actually mean?
There are lots of different TEFL courses out there and you have probably seen the most buzz about having a Level 5 qualification, over some of the other options. But what does having a ‘Level 5 TEFL Course’ actually mean? Don’t worry, we’ll take you through it! What is a Level 5 TEFL Course? If an accredited course says it is at ‘Level 5’ this basically means that Ofqual (a UK Government departm...[Read More]
Get Involved! It’s World Book Day!
Did you know? Children learn between 4 000 and 12 000 words a year through reading. By reading just 20 minutes a day, a person will read, on average, 1.8 million words a year. Reading for pleasure is an indicator of a child’s future, even more so than family circumstances, parents’ educational background or parents’ income. In other words, regardless of where you are from or where you go to school...[Read More]
Why you should take a Level 5 TEFL Course Copy
There are so many reasons why you should take a Level 5 TEFL Course, the main one being that you want to teach English online or abroad. But, how do the Level 5 Courses differ from the Level 3 Course? Carry on reading to find out… What is a Level 5 TEFL certificate? The Level 5 180 hour TEFL Course is perfect for anyone looking to land a top TEFL job. The course itself is regulated by the UK gov...[Read More]
Living in Rural Thailand vs Living in Bangkok
When leafing through the lonely planet guide or scrolling through booking.com, we rarely consider rural Thailand as a destination for TEFL. These outlying regions are often overshadowed by the azure ocean to the south or the buzzing northern metropolis. Whilst applying to TEFL in Thailand, you’ll notice that most jobs advertised are at one of 2 extreme ends of the scale (in terms of location). The...[Read More]