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I was eager to take on the world and I’d got to where I wanted to be: in a steady accounting job that paid a decent salary. I was going to stay the course – save all I could in my twenties so that I could retire early. But when I got there, I thought to myself, is this it? My days consisted of going to work, then finding a quiet place to work on my book before repeating. I thought about this while...[Read More]

So, you’ve decided you want to teach English abroad – amazing choice! If you’ve only just started your research into teaching English abroad, you might have found yourself a little bit confused. With so many different acronyms out there (TEFL, TESOL, ESL – the list is endless!), it can seem a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry, everyone feels the same and we’re here to help! TEFL and TESOL are two acro...[Read More]

So, you’ve decided you want to teach English abroad – amazing choice! If you’ve only just started your research into teaching English abroad, you might have found yourself a little bit confused. With so many different acronyms out there (TEFL, TESOL, ESL – the list is endless!), it can seem a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry, everyone feels the same and we’re here to help! TEFL and TESOL are two acro...[Read More]

If you’ve ever wondered whether paying for a decent TEFL certificate was worth the money, I hope my story may help you decide… At the time of writing this, I am an online teacher, conducting lessons from my laptop in a jungle in India. I could never have done this without all the training and support I’ve received from i-to-i and my online colleagues.  Even as a young 46-year-old grandmother, comp...[Read More]

If you’ve ever wondered whether paying for a decent TEFL certificate was worth the money, I hope my story may help you decide… At the time of writing this, I am an online teacher, conducting lessons from my laptop in a jungle in India. I could never have done this without all the training and support I’ve received from i-to-i and my online colleagues.  Even as a young 46-year-old grandmother, comp...[Read More]

Knowing the peak hiring seasons for TEFL employers around the world is crucial to getting hired as an English teacher – but understanding when they are can be confusing. Hiring seasons vary from country to country, depending on when the school year runs. So, to help you find your perfect job, we’ve come up with this handy list of all hiring seasons in the main TEFL hotspots – enjoy! Europe Main hi...[Read More]

Knowing the peak hiring seasons for TEFL employers around the world is crucial to getting hired as an English teacher – but understanding when they are can be confusing. Hiring seasons vary from country to country, depending on when the school year runs. So, to help you find your perfect job, we’ve come up with this handy list of all hiring seasons in the main TEFL hotspots – enjoy! Europe Main hi...[Read More]

In a world where everyone wants freedom to do their own thing, it’s no surprise that teaching English online is one of the fastest growing areas of TEFL. And, with a huge list of amazing benefits for both teachers and students it’s easy to see why! If you’re thinking of becoming an online English teacher, 2020 is the year to do it, and here are the reasons why: 1. You’ll be your own boss Whether y...[Read More]

In a world where everyone wants freedom to do their own thing, it’s no surprise that teaching English online is one of the fastest growing areas of TEFL. And, with a huge list of amazing benefits for both teachers and students it’s easy to see why! If you’re thinking of becoming an online English teacher, 2020 is the year to do it, and here are the reasons why: 1. You’ll be your own boss Whether y...[Read More]

Thinking of TEFLing in 2020? You’re in for an absolute treat! There are heaps of reasons to TEFL in 2020, from earning a good salary to travelling the world – the benefits are endless! But we’ve managed to whittle them down to 5 top reasons – and here they are: 1. Travel Endlessly We all want to get out there and see everything the world has to offer and TEFL can help you do just that – wahoo! TEF...[Read More]

Thinking of TEFLing in 2020? You’re in for an absolute treat! There are heaps of reasons to TEFL in 2020, from earning a good salary to travelling the world – the benefits are endless! But we’ve managed to whittle them down to 5 top reasons – and here they are: 1. Travel Endlessly We all want to get out there and see everything the world has to offer and TEFL can help you do just that – wahoo! TEF...[Read More]

After spending some time teaching English abroad on a TEFL internship, it’s easy to get the travel bug and never want it to end. Or, maybe you used your TEFL internship as a bit of a gap year and now you’re wondering what to do next. There are loads of routes you can go down after you finish your internship, here are just a few of our ideas: 1. Continue teaching abroad Did you absolutely love your...[Read More]