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The world of teaching English abroad can be a confusing place when you’re starting out. Before you start looking for work, you’ll need to book an accredited TEFL course and get yourself qualified – but there are so many different TEFL levels! Where do you start? Which level of TEFL course do you need? Basically, it all depends on what you want to do with your TEFL qualification. Hold tight for thi...[Read More]

You asked for it, so here it is! We know, as a South African, finding work as an online TEFL teacher can seem almost impossible at times but, honestly, it’s not! Heaps of our South African TEFL graduates are happily teaching English online and you can too! We’ve dug deep for you to find the Top 8 online TEFL employers for South African teachers – enjoy! Profy This is an online English teaching pla...[Read More]

Looking for a new TEFL challenge? Want to make a difference and make yourself more employable? Then becoming an IELTS coach could be the perfect solution! In this blog post, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about IELTS, why you should consider specialising in IELTS coaching, and, very importantly, how to become an IELTS coach!   What is IELTS? IELTS stands for International Engli...[Read More]

Feeling the urge to explore new horizons before you settle down to study or work? Or do you want to shake up your routine with something different and exciting? Then you need a Gap Year! Traditionally gap years were reserved for school leavers, as a year of travel or work (or a combination of both) between finishing school and starting university. Although this is a great time to take a gap year, ...[Read More]

With travel reopening, Thailand has been paving the way for a return to normality. You can actually enjoy quarantine for once, on the dreamy islands of Phuket or Koh Samui, and we TEFLers are already being welcomed back into the Thai classrooms. If like me, you’ve decided to TEFL in the land of Pad Thai (and other amazing food), preparation is often the most overwhelming stage!  Whether you’ve sec...[Read More]

Ciao, amici! Hello, friends! My name is Shelby Elkins, and I am an i-to-i TEFL graduate. I have been teaching in Italy for around two years working in education, and I can honestly say that I don’t regret a moment of my experience as an English teacher abroad. Whether it is the slow pace of life, the low cost of living, or the community I have developed, I know that teaching in Italy was the right...[Read More]

We heard that you want to teach English – that’s great! But which is the best course to take? TEFL or TESOL? And what even is the difference between TESOL and TEFL? The difference is… there is no difference! A TEFL and TESOL certification can be used interchangeably when it comes to teaching English. You’ve just started your research into teaching English as a foreign language, online or abroad, a...[Read More]

The problem of overburdening students with huge amounts of homework and after-school tutoring programmes has long been discussed, and very recently, for a variety of reasons, the General Office of State Council and the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee released a report that addresses this: The Dual Alleviation policy, published on 28 July 2021.   So what’s the backg...[Read More]

Have you thought about signing up for a TEFL course but wasn’t sure what it involves? In this blog, I’ll be sharing lots of information to answer the question ‘How Hard is a TEFL Course?’, plus my experience about what the TEFL courses include. It can be quite daunting when you don’t know what to expect, so hopefully, this will give you a better understanding and the confidence to sign up and get ...[Read More]

Where To Start – Lesson Planning for your English Classes If you’ve just completed your TEFL course and are about to start teaching, one of the most daunting tasks can be lesson planning! Depending on the company you are working with, or if you’re freelancing with your own students, you may need to plan your lessons from scratch. There are a lot of things to consider when starting lesson planning ...[Read More]

Are you wondering how to teach mixed-ability classes? Fear not! Super-experienced TEFL teacher, Lisa, hosted a live webinar to talk all about how to teach classes with mixed levels of students. Lisa’s webinar covered everything from how to approach different types of skills’ lessons to the do’s and don’ts of teaching classes with multiple abilities. Listen to the full webinar or read on for edited...[Read More]

It’s International Youth Day! What a perfect day to celebrate the teens and tweens of the world and the ideas, vibes, and knowledge that you bring to the ‘TEFL table’ – you are the generation of innovation. The i-to-i team want to honour the youth of today as you are the generation to change the world for the years ahead and recognise that uplifting the youth and raising your voices is essential f...[Read More]