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Overview Main aim: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to recognise and use a range of defining and non-defining relative clauses accurately. Secondary aim: Students will reflect on important memories and learn to give more information when relaying them to others Level:  Upper Intermediate – older teens and upwards Lesson Length: 60 minutes   To access the lesson plan, fill out the fo...[Read More]

Overview Main aim: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to understand and correctly use must and have to in the positive, negative and question forms. Secondary aim: Students will practise talking about their daily work/school habits and reflect on which are internal or external obligations Students will ask and answer questions about a variety of professions and the daily obligations a...[Read More]

What is a TEFL certification? A TEFL certification stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It’s one of the most highly recognised international teaching certificates you can find and is respected by employers worldwide- amazing! If you’re looking to land your dream teaching job, be part of an incredible community, and open up a world of adventure, then you’ve come to the right place! As...[Read More]

If you think non-native English speakers can’t find TEFL jobs, then we’ve got big news for you! There’s heaps of non-native speakers teaching English to students all over the world and online – and you could be one of them! We’ll be honest, in some parts of the world including Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, and the Gulf States, you’ll struggle to find a TEFL job...[Read More]

Want hands-on experience as a TEFL teacher, then why not start teaching English online? From great salaries to flexible working, there’s heaps of reasons to give your career the well-deserved boost it needs! Whether you’re university educated or a non-degree holder, there’s plenty of online teaching positions out there for you. Carry on reading to find out more… Non-degree...[Read More]

Overview Summary: In this short course, you’ll find out what kinds of teaching positions are best for you, find out what skills employers look for in candidates and recognise how to match your skills to suitable jobs. Not only will you gain a new perspective on your experience, you’ll learn to recognise how to present your skills to meet the needs of the TEFL industry. Topics...[Read More]

Considering a TEFL career but not sure if you’re the right age? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re new to the scene, looking for a career change, or are a longtime TEFLer, there’s plenty of opportunities to teach English later on in life. Check out our top places to TEFL when you’re over 50… Europe Although visa restrictions can be pretty strict in ...[Read More]

Looking for Volunteering Teaching Opportunities If you have read my previous blogs, you will know I started my TEFL journey last summer with i-to-i and completed my Level 5 qualification in November. The course is super helpful, and covers all the key stages for planning lessons, and teaching students of different ages, including loads of great resources! The course has given me a great starting p...[Read More]

Did you know you can land a TEFL job without any teaching experience?! Whether it’s online, abroad or volunteering, there’s plenty of ways to find a job as an English teacher. Check out our top tips for landing your dream TEFL job with no previous experience: Get TEFL Qualified Whether you’re teaching online or abroad, you’ll need an internationally recognised TEFL qualific...[Read More]

Online TEFL teacher, Catherine, went live on i-to-i TEFL’s Facebook page to share her online lesson planning tips and answer your questions about teaching English online. Watch a recording of the full webinar here or read on for edited extracts. How do you prepare for online TEFL lessons? A lot of online TEFL companies provide lesson plans, which really reduces planning time. I need about ha...[Read More]

Recently completed a TEFL qualification and looking to boost your online referrals? Look no further! Teaching English Online can be a pretty competitive market but thanks to the help of a niche, you’ll easily be able to stand out from the crowd! Carry on reading to find out how…. What is a niche? It seems to be the word on everybody’s lips but what exactly does it mean? Generall...[Read More]

Whether you’re itching to get away and start your teach abroad adventure or are recently TEFL qualified and looking to boost your online career, there are heaps of amazing teaching opportunities available to you! To help land your dream TEFL job, we’ve created a list of our favourite online jobs boards. Check them out: 1. LoveTEFL If you’ve completed one of our accredited TEFL co...[Read More]