After teaching in Vietnam for one year, I can confirm that everything you’ve seen on Instagram about the infamous “Land of smiles” is true! But before I savoured that first sip of Pho or high-fived my first students, I was scrolling through pages of information-flooded with questions. In my recent webinar about i to i’s paid Vietnam internship, I delved into life as an intern, and tried to answer ...[Read More]
A common question asked by TEFL graduates is about working for multiple companies teaching online. In today’s blog, I will be covering all you need to know about working for different companies online. Including how to manage your time and schedule, top tips, and possibly most importantly, paying taxes! Can you Teach for Multiple Companies Online? The answer is YES! Being a freelance TEFL teacher ...[Read More]
Imagine making tons of new friends during an amazing, fully supported five months teaching English in Vietnam and being paid while you’re there. Amazing! And it’s all on offer as part of i-to-i’s Paid Vietnam TEFL internship. Former Vietnam intern and current TEFL teacher Molly hosted a live webinar to talk all about her experience of the Vietnam internship and answer your burning questions. Liste...[Read More]
When it comes to my experience teaching English in Asia it’s hard to know where to start. From the minute I stepped off the plane in China it has been a non-stop rollercoaster of a ride. Let’s Start at the Beginning After becoming TEFL qualified in January 2018 I started my journey in Beijing, China. I had signed up for the teaching internship programme and had no idea what to expect, but I made...[Read More]
You wouldn’t start a workout without a warm-up, so why start a lesson without one? These top warm-ups for your English lesson are great for grabbing the attention of a classroom full of learners and getting them ready for the work that you have planned for your TEFL lesson – especially after getting your TEFL certification. These quick tasks, games, and warm-ups are great for helping with attentio...[Read More]
Ah Thailand. What does the name conjure up for you? Stunning beaches, super-friendly people, a capital bursting with energy and fabulous TEFL opportunities for sure. But do you also know these 10 crazy facts about Thailand? Read on and be crazily amazed! Thailand has fish that walk It’s true! If you can drag your gaze away from Krabi’s laid back, white sandy shores for a short while (hard, we know...[Read More]
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]