Starting out as an Online TEFL Teacher – Q&A with Tamsin
Have you been wondering what life is like when you’re starting out as an online TEFL teacher? Then you’re in the right place! i-to-i TEFL graduate and online TEFL teacher Tamsin went live on Facebook to chat with Jordan (our very own TEFL jobs guru) about her experience of starting out as an online English teacher in South Africa, and to answer all your questions. Watch the full webinar here or re...[Read More]
Top Tiktok English Teachers You Need to Follow
Who said that teachers can’t be fun? Nowadays, due to the pandemic, teachers tend to have way more free time on their hands than they would like to. So instead of just mindlessly watching Netflix, many have conquered the TikTok world. There are thousands of teachers coming onto this platform to educate students, help new teachers or just to tell a funny story about their students. These stories co...[Read More]
Being an Online TEFL teacher – Graduate Story
Thinking of being an online TEFL teacher? Want to know what the world of online TEFL teaching is like and the different opportunities it offers, such as travel and the ability to create your own schedule (e.g. part-time online teaching and part-time classroom teaching)? Then you need to hear from Jen, our amazing i-to-i graduate from the UK! Jen really is really creative and forward thinking and s...[Read More]
How to Use Social Media to Enhance Students’ Learning Experience
Social media has had a bit of a bad rap when it comes to education and the classroom. Teachers disapprove of the use of phones to check Instagram during classes, parents lament the decline in spelling of their children because of Facebook. People have been calling it many names, but is it actually that bad, or do we simply not know how to use it? Studies show that there are many ways to implement ...[Read More]
5 Diverse Classroom Books for Older Students
As the world changes, people are becoming more aware of their surroundings. Students are getting older and becoming curious about the idea of culture, disabilities, and social standards. They are constantly trying to uncover their true self and that is not easy when you are going through it alone. Here are six diverse classroom books for older students which can help satisfy their curiosity and br...[Read More]
i-to-i’s Promises
Want some assurances before you decide to part with your hard-earned cash and book a TEFL course? We don’t blame you! That’s why we’ve created 3 iron-clad promises, so you know you can trust us to not only help you get TEFL qualified, but to see you all the way through to your job applications and interviews, so you can start earning, and teaching, as soon as possible. First off, a bit of backgrou...[Read More]
The Ultimate Packing Guide for Minimalists
Everyone travelling abroad packs a little differently. There are two main groups of packers: The “less is more” type and the “it is better to pack more because you never know” type. In this article, we will be focusing on the packing style of the “less is more” type, otherwise known as minimalist packers. A minimalist is a person who intentionally lives with only the things you will need. As a min...[Read More]
Can I be a TEFL Teacher if English isn’t my First Language?
One of the most common questions that we get asked at i-to-i is ‘Can I be a TEFL Teacher if English isn’t my First Language?’ The simple answer is YES! You can definitely TEFL if you’re not a native English speaker, but are fluent in English. In fact, over 20,000 i-to-i TEFL graduates speak English as a second language, to a high level, and they all successfully passed their courses and have gone ...[Read More]
How Should Teachers Give Instructions?
Instructions may seem like a small and trivial part of an English as a Foreign Language lesson but, in fact, they are extremely important. An EFL lesson is mostly a series of exercises, activities and games which are linked to form a cohesive and effective EFL lesson. It is important for EFL teachers to be able to give good, clear instructions in order to ensure that all the activities run smoothl...[Read More]
What is the Affective Filter in Language Learning?
Stephen Krashen is a well-known name in the EFL industry. His ideas and theories have been influential in the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language, mostly because they have stood the test of time. Krashen came up with five hypotheses of learning, one of which is the affective filter hypothesis. The affective filter hypothesis basically explains that language cannot be learned if a lear...[Read More]
5 Investment Items for Crafty Teachers
Getting ready to set foot in the classroom? We are so excited for you to get in the classroom and begin your adventure teaching English as a Foreign Language. If you are in the middle of decorating or working your classroom, we have some must-have investment items you need to look into. These products are perfect for all kinds of teachers and will help you in the long run. These products are more ...[Read More]
Starting out as a TEFL teacher – Graduate Story
Never been a TEFL teacher before and thinking about becoming one? Well Tamsin, an i-to-i graduate, was in your shoes in the summer of this year (2021), then she plunged into the wonderful world of TEFL and hasn’t looked back since! Want to know more about starting out as a TEFL teacher, how Tamsin did it, and what you could be doing in a few months from now? Then, read on! Can you introduce your...[Read More]