i to i TEFL

Interested in teaching English to Chinese students, but concerned about your lack of knowledge towards Chinese culture? Here I will teach you everything you need to know to become a successful online English teacher while working specifically with Chinese students.  The first thing you need to do when starting is ensure you fit the requirements! There are hundreds of different Chinese-based ESL co...[Read More]

Today I will be sharing top 5 games for teaching English online to children. Teaching English online can be more challenging than in-person classes, as it is easy for young students to get distracted. By including lots of online games within your classes, it keeps the students engaged and interested in the lesson material. There are lots of games available online to aid children’s learning and kee...[Read More]

Are you thinking about TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) but not sure if you’re eligible? You’re in the right place. TEFL is a fabulous way to find paid work teaching online and all over the world. And to find out if you’ve got what it takes to become a TEFL teacher, read on. It’s a lot simpler than you might think! Are you eligible to take a TEFL course? The number one qualification t...[Read More]

Call us biased but we reckon TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is the perfect job. Not only is it a brilliant way to earn money as you travel but you get to peek beneath the skin of a country and spend real time with the people who live there – not something your average fly-by tourist can do! Even better, with schools re-opening worldwide, there’s a massive demand for qualified Englis...[Read More]

It’s been a year and a half since our lives were put on hold. Plans to travel the world seem like a distant memory and can anyone actually remember what a boarding pass looks like?! Well, the good news is things are slowly opening up again and that includes TEFL jobs abroad! While it might not be time for a beach holiday in Barcelona, travelling abroad to work as an English teacher is a worthy rea...[Read More]

We’re not ones to blow our own trumpet (well, maybe now and again) but we’ve been so overwhelmed by the stunning TEFL reviews we’ve been getting from our graduates this year that we simply can’t keep quiet about it. We love hearing all about what you’ve found amazing and discovering your ideas of how we can make your TEFL journey even better. So, in recognition of how much your reviews really do m...[Read More]

Do you love the idea of TEFL but just can’t decide whether to teach English online or abroad? Fear not, we’ve got your back! Tabitha has been a TEFL teacher in both China and France and now teaches English online. She went live on i-to-i’s Facebook page to talk about teaching English online versus TEFL abroad and answer your burning questions. Watch the full webinar or read on for edited extracts....[Read More]

Here at i-to-i we’re thrilled to announce that both our TEFL certificates and TEFL diplomas have got an official stamp of approval from the highly regarded US accreditation body, DEAC (Distance Education Accrediting Commission). DEAC is formally recognised by both the US Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as an authority on quality assessment of distance edu...[Read More]

So, you’ve made the decision to teach abroad… now what? Moving to another country is a completely fresh start which is why it’s important to prepare to teach abroad. As you get closer to boarding that plane check each of these things off your to-do list to ensure you are more than ready for your next big adventure!

 Imagine leaving the grey skies behind and zooming off for a sensation-drenched TEFL adventure across the globe.  Or perhaps you’d prefer to picture yourself with a super-flexible career teaching English online from anywhere you fancy – whether that’s a sun-baked beach or your own living room. With TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), this really can be your life. And to start you on you...[Read More]

As an NQT (newly qualified teacher), you’ll have recently finished your PGCE and will be looking to start your induction period of teaching in a school. Induction periods typically last 3 terms (one school year) and are used to formally assess you as a teacher. Whilst thousands of NQTs start their induction period in September, a lot also review their options! As a TEFL course provider, we often g...[Read More]

1. Where do I start teaching English online as a South African? As a South African who wants to join the exciting and ever-growing world of teaching TEFL online, the good news is that your starting point is pretty simple. You will need a computer – either a laptop or a PC with a webcam, a stable internet connection (more about that shortly!) and a TEFL qualification. Mobile phones can be great for...[Read More]