i to i TEFL News and Updates

South Korea is a truly fascinating country, and we defy anyone to spend time there and not fall in love with it! And, just as with people, where it’s the crazy quirks that you fall in love with, you’ll probably find that it’s the quirks of South Korea, and its people, that you end up loving the most! We’ve put together a list of the Top 1...[Read More]

Your TEFL qualification opens the door to a whole range of amazing TEFL opportunities, from online TEFL to classroom teaching or private tutoring. Since completing her TEFL certificate in 2018, TEFL teacher Audrey has tried them all! Audrey went live on i-to-i’s Facebook page to talk through the different types of TEFL teaching and how to...[Read More]

Wondering whether it’s time to take the leap and start working as a freelance TEFL teacher in 2022? Well we’re here to say, do it! Freelancing doesn’t come without its challenges (but then what job does?!) and it comes with so many positives! We’ve put together our top 5 reasons to freelance as a TEFL teacher in 2022. Check them out below...[Read More]

Thinking of being an online TEFL teacher from South Africa? Want to know what it’s like? Then you’ve come to the right place! One of our amazing graduates from South Africa, who is now working as an online TEFL teacher, agreed to answer some questions about her experience. Read on to find out more! Can you introduce yourself? Hi I’m Samuk...[Read More]

After a tough few years I think we’re all ready for a good one! Want inspiration for how to make 2022 the best year yet? We’ve got you! Read on for our suggestions! 1. Learn a new skill! Like learning to TEFL! TEFL is an amazing skill to have, as, once you’ve completed your qualification, you have it for life. So, you can TEFL whenever yo...[Read More]

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 ...[Read More]

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 ...[Read More]

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...[Read More]

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, a...[Read More]

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 ...[Read More]

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, s...[Read More]

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 th...[Read More]