Jenny had no teaching experience when she started teaching English online – but now she’s successful and loving it! Read on to find out how she got started… In late 2016, my husband received the news that his job with Nestlé required him to move to Switzerland. At this point in time, we’d been living in London for eight years and I’d established a career managing several health and wellbeing centr...[Read More]
If you’re a female who’s planning to take on the big wide world all on your own, we salute you! Us strong, independent women have got to stick together – and that’s why we’re recommending you kick-start your travels with one of our epic TEFL Internships. Here’s why… 1. You’ll have in-country support if you need it We’ve got to admit it. No matter how independent we feel, when you’re travelling alo...[Read More]
When it comes to TEFL hotspots, Thailand sizzles on as our fave (shh… don’t tell the others). There’s nothing quite like the warmth that radiates from those wide Thai smiles, golden temples and ever-present sun. If you’re dreaming of teaching in this sparkling gem of a country, expect to be totally spoilt for choice on your weekend. Between azure-fringed archipelagos, silky sands and kaleidoscope ...[Read More]
3 out of 4 millennials would rather buy an experience than something material. And from our experience, that usually means travel plans are brewing! A huge 20% of all international travellers are millennials – but the question a lot of people ask is how are these 200 million lucky people funding their adventure-filled, Instagramable lives? When it comes to our Internships, we often get asked if th...[Read More]
First day nerves? Don’t worry, we all get them. But if you’re approaching your first time standing in front of a classroom full of kids, there are a few sure-fire ways to boost your confidence before you start. Do a couple of these and you’ll find yourself settling in to the TEFL teacher life before you know it! 1. Do some face-to-face training This is an easy but effective way to increase your co...[Read More]
No degree? You can still teach abroad. But when you’re contending for jobs against teachers who do have a degree, you might benefit from a little CV booster to give you an edge – and that’s where TEFL internships come in. With a internship teaching abroad, not only will you have an amazing adventure with lots of likeminded people, you’ll also get valuable teaching experience, accredited online TEF...[Read More]
Having had five weeks to digest Hanoi’s craziness, I’ve learnt to accept that Vietnam’s capital will always baffle me. The city’s concoction of fumes, incredible food, and friendly locals, make it one of the best to live and teach in. Here are some tips I’ve compiled to help you make the most out of calling Hanoi home during your internship. Seek out the green spaces While weekend holidays to near...[Read More]
In today’s digital world, it’s no surprise that teaching English online is a fast-expanding industry. It’s great for teachers because it means that you can log in from wherever you are in the world and get paid for teaching classes. And it’s great for students because they don’t necessarily have to travel to learn. It’s a win-win! If you’re heading down this path, here’s our guide to help you get ...[Read More]
You might have heard us banging on about how you don’t need a degree to teach English abroad – and it’s true, you don’t. But in order to get a working visa and teach full-time, certain countries do ask for a degree. Essentially, if you don’t have a degree, you can definitely still teach abroad – you just might need to be more flexible about where you’re willing to go. Check out our blog on ‘5 plac...[Read More]
Some people might be under the impression that Angkor Wat is the only place worth seeing in Cambodia, but they’re sorely mistaken! In fact, there are so many amazing places to visit, you’ll struggle to fit them all in. Here are a few of our faves… Phnom Penh View this post on Instagram The swimming pool view to admire. #citybytheriver #phnompenh #phnompenhcity #innercity #view #awesome #swimmi...[Read More]