How to Deal With Unexpected Questions
Teachers know everything, or so our students think! They can answer any questions, even the age-old gem “Who came first: the chicken or the egg?”. Okay, maybe not so much! We all know that it is impossible to know everything. Teachers are certainly knowledgeable in the subject they teach, but even so, they might still encounter a question they can’t answer. It’s one thing if they can fill in their...[Read More]
Winter celebrations around the world
As the cold creeps in and the dark nights are getting earlier (in the Northern Hemisphere anyway!), safe to say we all need a bit of cheering up! And what better way to cheer yourself up, than with a fun winter celebration! Different countries and cultures around the world have different traditions and celebrations in the winter months, so you have lots to choose from and enjoy! We have listed som...[Read More]
TTA Beat Any Price Guarantee
Never overpay for a TEFL Course this Black Friday with our Beat Any Price Guarantee! As one of the world’s leading TEFL course providers, this Black Friday week we have added our new Beat Any Price guarantee. The rules are simple: if you find a like-for-like TEFL course, either a 120-hour Level 3 Course or a 168-hour Level 5 online course (with or without a 20-hour in-classroom course), with any o...[Read More]
7 Tips To Decorate Your Classroom Like a Pro
Whether you are a first-year English teacher or have been teaching for numerous years, decorating your classroom can be both exciting and stressful. We completely understand! You probably have so many ideas that you have seen online but are on a budget or maybe you’re not too crafty. Look no further because we have all the answers to making your classroom aesthetically pleasing! By following these...[Read More]
5 Perks of Teaching in a Small Town
You finally received a teaching position, but you soon find out it’s in the middle of nowhere! Teaching in a small town or village does not sound as adventurous, unlike teaching in a big city. What if we could convince you to get small-town teaching a chance by telling you the perks you cannot get in the city? Read more to find out the top five perks to teaching in a small-town school. Read more:...[Read More]
The Latest TEFL News!
With the almost constant chaos of the last few years, we bet you’re ready for some good news for a change. And we are happy to oblige! For some good news from the world of TEFL, read our latest updates below! Headline One: Online TEFL teaching is a booming business! With COVID and changes to Chinese regulations, you might be worrying that the future of TEFL is less certain? Well, we’re here to e...[Read More]
Life as a Freelance TEFL Teacher – Catherine
Are you wondering what it would be like to be a freelance TEFL teacher? Then you’re in the right place. Freelance TEFL teacher and i-to-i graduate Catherine went live on i-to-i’s Facebook page to talk about her experience of setting up and running her own online TEFL business. Watch the full webinar or read on for edited extracts, including Catherine’s tips for building your freelance TEFL busines...[Read More]
4 Best Souvenirs to Get Teaching Abroad
When we create special memories, we want to remember that moment forever. We want to relive the good times even when we get old. We want to take home a souvenir. A souvenir is something that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or thing. When you are travelling, you will buy a souvenir as a reminder of the adventures you had. Your friends and family will ask you to bring them something from y...[Read More]
Networking 101 or How to Connect to Get Hired
Looking for a job is not easy. You struggle to find the right company, struggle to get seen by the recruiter and struggle to find clients. Multiple problems come up as you pave your way to your first paycheck. To succeed, you need to create an outstanding resume, write a CV, dive deep into Google search to spot job openings and nail interviews. We have covered this process and given you sources to...[Read More]
Why you SHOULDN’T buy a TEFL Course from a coupon code site
So, you’ve decided to take a TEFL Course – good for you! If you’ve already started your research, we’re sure you’ll have stumbled across some insanely cheap deals on coupon code sites. You might be tempted but a word of warning, if it seems too good to be true, that’s because it usually is! So, why shouldn’t you buy a TEFL course from a coupon code site like Groupon? So many reasons! But we’ll tak...[Read More]
Can You Teach English If You’re a Non-native Speaker?
The short answer is YES! You can teach English even if you are a non-native speaker. If you know English, have a TEFL certificate, have a passion for teaching and energy, then you can do it! However, we should also warn you that there are more things you need to do to secure a job and show that you know English. Non-native speakers may face more challenges if they want to teach in the country whos...[Read More]
9 Helpful Books Every Digital Nomad Has To Read
With the rise of globalization and opportunities to work virtually, virtual jobs are on the rise. Especially during a pandemic, many people prefer or are forced into working from home. Being a digital nomad comes with a lot of benefits, like the ability to work wherever you want, independence and – hopefully – fewer meetings! Nevertheless, we understand that being a digital nomad can be challengin...[Read More]