Long Layover? How to Keep Busy in the Airport
Travelling is not always as simple as getting from A to B. Sometimes we need to go via C or D to get to where we want to go. Sometimes your trip can involve multiple flights, which can mean a long time spent in an airport. Now, if you’ve ever been in an airport you’ll know they’re not exactly the most exciting places to spend an hour…or seven. Whether you and your travel group are waiting at the a...[Read More]
Top 5 FAQs about the 500-hour Advanced TEFL Diploma PRO
The Level 5 500-hour Advanced TEFL Diploma PRO is our most comprehensive course yet and, if you’re looking for the gold standard in TEFL qualifications, this is it! Got questions about the course? No worries! We’ve compiled a list of the Top 5 FAQs about the 500-hour Advanced Diploma PRO and answered them down below. Don’t see your question on the list? Arrange for a free call back with our friend...[Read More]
Top 5 FAQs about the 500-hour Advanced TEFL Diploma PRO
The Level 5 500-hour Advanced TEFL Diploma PRO is our most comprehensive course yet and, if you’re looking for the gold standard in TEFL qualifications, this is it! Got questions about the course? No worries! We’ve compiled a list of the Top 5 FAQs about the 500-hour Advanced Diploma PRO and answered them down below. Don’t see your question on the list? Arrange for a free call back with our friend...[Read More]
Pizza Tour Around Florence: Our Guide to the Best Spots
Florence, Italy. The capital city of the Tuscan region, and one of the most influential cities in Italian history. As one of the wealthiest cities of medieval Europe and the birthplace of the Renaissance, it has often been called “the Athens of the Middle Ages.” It is arguably one of the most charming cities in all of Italy, rich with art, history, architecture, and food. Florence is home to the ...[Read More]
Coaching Exam Preparation (IELTS) – with Catherine
Coaching Exam Preparation (IELTS), well what does that mean? IELTS is the world’s leading proficiency test for the English language. It’s an exam that’s normally taken by individuals who need to prove their English language skills, in order to qualify for a job, course of study, visa or scholarship in an English-speaking country. The fabulous news for TEFL teachers is that Coaching Exam Preparatio...[Read More]
5 features of Thai culture that will make you feel right at home!
The euphoria that comes with exploring a new country is unrivalled, and for the first few weeks, you’ll be relishing everything that makes it feel so far away from home. In Thailand, especially, newcomers are hit with a kaleidoscopic array of tastes, smells, and sights that are alien to us westerners. However, a TEFLer is, by nature of the job, destined to stay in one country for a minimum of one ...[Read More]
Must-See Latin American Films
Picture this: you’ve completed your TEFL certificate and have just landed your dream job teaching in a small town in Brazil. You have never been to Brazil before, let alone South America. Yes, you may have briefly learned about South American countries in your world history classes in your previous years of education, but that alone is not enough. When travelling abroad, it’s important to understa...[Read More]
ICAL TEFL Resources
The ICAL TEFL site has thousands of pages of free TEFL resources for teachers and students. These include: The TEFL ICAL Grammar Guide. Country Guides for teaching around the world. How to find TEFL jobs. How to teach English. TEFL Lesson Plans. … and much, much, more. To find what you’re looking for, you can […] The post ICAL TEFL Resources appeared first on ICAL TEFL.
10 Top Tips for completing your TEFL course
My name is Samukelisiwe, I’m from Durban, South Africa, and I’ve been working as an online TEFL teacher for about a year now! When I first decided to try out a TEFL course, I booked a 120 Hour Certificate with i-to-i TEFL. My decision to try out TEFL was influenced by a friend, who had been attending in-person classes for the same thing. I decided to book an online course with i-to-i instead, howe...[Read More]
Important Information for Students Enrolling on a Chicago Classroom Course
Recent mandatory COVID-19 restrictions require that all attendees to our Chicago courses provide proof of vaccination in addition to the previous precautionary measures. Additionally, all attendees must wear a mask for the duration. Upon arrival to the course, the course trainer will require confirmation, that each student has the following before they are allowed access to the classroom: o ...[Read More]
LIVE WEBINAR: Teaching English Online Q&A
Do you want to teach English online? Are you wondering about how to get started, how long it takes to find a TEFL job or even if you can combine online TEFL with another role? You’re not alone! South African TEFL teacher, Rosland, has been teaching English online for two and a half years and now combines her teaching responsibilities with a management job. Rosland hosted a live webinar to share he...[Read More]
TTA Wins Go Overseas Overall Top TEFL Course Provider of 2021
Another one?! Why yes, TTA friends, we have won another award! The Go Overseas Overall Top TEFL Course Provider of 2021, to be exact. The Go Overseas awards are community awards, which means they are decided by the people who matter the most: the community. Go Overseas hosts these awards every year to recognise the best travel organisations and providers in the world. With over 13 000 travel provi...[Read More]