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So, you want to teach English abroad? Amazing! If you’ve only just started your research, understanding the process and how it all works can be a bit tricky. But we’re here to help! We’ve created this super simple 8-step guide to show you exactly what your TEFL journey would look – all the way from choosing a course to being offered that all important first job… Step 1. Choose your TEFL course The...[Read More]

So, you want to teach English abroad? Amazing! If you’ve only just started your research, understanding the process and how it all works can be a bit tricky. But we’re here to help! We’ve created this super simple 8-step guide to show you exactly what your TEFL journey would look – all the way from choosing a course to being offered that all important first job… Step 1. Choose your TEFL course The...[Read More]

I was eager to take on the world and I’d got to where I wanted to be: in a steady accounting job that paid a decent salary. I was going to stay the course – save all I could in my twenties so that I could retire early. But when I got there, I thought to myself, is this it? My days consisted of going to work, then finding a quiet place to work on my book before repeating. I thought about this while...[Read More]

I was eager to take on the world and I’d got to where I wanted to be: in a steady accounting job that paid a decent salary. I was going to stay the course – save all I could in my twenties so that I could retire early. But when I got there, I thought to myself, is this it? My days consisted of going to work, then finding a quiet place to work on my book before repeating. I thought about this while...[Read More]

So, you’ve decided you want to teach English abroad – amazing choice! If you’ve only just started your research into teaching English abroad, you might have found yourself a little bit confused. With so many different acronyms out there (TEFL, TESOL, ESL – the list is endless!), it can seem a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry, everyone feels the same and we’re here to help! TEFL and TESOL are two acro...[Read More]

So, you’ve decided you want to teach English abroad – amazing choice! If you’ve only just started your research into teaching English abroad, you might have found yourself a little bit confused. With so many different acronyms out there (TEFL, TESOL, ESL – the list is endless!), it can seem a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry, everyone feels the same and we’re here to help! TEFL and TESOL are two acro...[Read More]

If you’ve ever wondered whether paying for a decent TEFL certificate was worth the money, I hope my story may help you decide… At the time of writing this, I am an online teacher, conducting lessons from my laptop in a jungle in India. I could never have done this without all the training and support I’ve received from i-to-i and my online colleagues.  Even as a young 46-year-old grandmother, comp...[Read More]

If you’ve ever wondered whether paying for a decent TEFL certificate was worth the money, I hope my story may help you decide… At the time of writing this, I am an online teacher, conducting lessons from my laptop in a jungle in India. I could never have done this without all the training and support I’ve received from i-to-i and my online colleagues.  Even as a young 46-year-old grandmother, comp...[Read More]

Knowing the peak hiring seasons for TEFL employers around the world is crucial to getting hired as an English teacher – but understanding when they are can be confusing. Hiring seasons vary from country to country, depending on when the school year runs. So, to help you find your perfect job, we’ve come up with this handy list of all hiring seasons in the main TEFL hotspots – enjoy! Europe Main hi...[Read More]

Knowing the peak hiring seasons for TEFL employers around the world is crucial to getting hired as an English teacher – but understanding when they are can be confusing. Hiring seasons vary from country to country, depending on when the school year runs. So, to help you find your perfect job, we’ve come up with this handy list of all hiring seasons in the main TEFL hotspots – enjoy! Europe Main hi...[Read More]

In a world where everyone wants freedom to do their own thing, it’s no surprise that teaching English online is one of the fastest growing areas of TEFL. And, with a huge list of amazing benefits for both teachers and students it’s easy to see why! If you’re thinking of becoming an online English teacher, 2020 is the year to do it, and here are the reasons why: 1. You’ll be your own boss Whether y...[Read More]

In a world where everyone wants freedom to do their own thing, it’s no surprise that teaching English online is one of the fastest growing areas of TEFL. And, with a huge list of amazing benefits for both teachers and students it’s easy to see why! If you’re thinking of becoming an online English teacher, 2020 is the year to do it, and here are the reasons why: 1. You’ll be your own boss Whether y...[Read More]