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So, you’ve decided 2020 is the year for you! You’re going to follow your dreams of living abroad, teaching and travelling as you go. That’s amazing – but where do you start? The great news is, there’s a huge demand for TEFL teachers all over the world, just follow these simple 7 steps and you’ll be teaching abroad in no time. 1. Start looking into all of your options There are so many options for ...[Read More]

Planning on taking a year out once you finish university? Maybe you want to gain some life skills, travel the world or just enjoy a bit of free time before you dive into the 9-5 world of full-time work. TEFL is a great way to spend a year out – you’ll have the chance to travel, learn new skills, earn a competitive income and boost your CV for future jobs! The best thing about TEFL is, you don’t ne...[Read More]

Teaching English abroad is huge right now and there are loads of TEFL jobs out there for every type of TEFL teacher. Whether you’re newly qualified and looking for your first ever TEFL job, or you’re an experienced TEFLer looking to boost your career – you’ll easily be able to find a TEFL job to suit you. But with so many TEFL jobs out there, all with different things on offer, how do you know you...[Read More]

Faced with habitat pollution, poaching, and an influx of waste, Vietnam finds itself in a battle against time to save their diverse ecosystem. Whilst western societies can afford the infrastructure needed to deal with the multitude of plastic, Asian countries struggle to cope. Inundated, the Vietnamese often have no choice but to burn the plastic, and thicken the smog surrounding Hanoi. Though the...[Read More]

Europe has been a hot TEFL destination for years – with so many different countries all offering different things, it’s not surprising that hoards of newly qualified TEFL teachers set their sights on Europe each year. But with so many other places to consider, we’re bringing you the real pros and cons to TEFLing in Europe. Pros: 1) There’re so many different places to discover From Portugal to Pol...[Read More]

I felt a sense of achievement on my flights from Gatwick to Hanoi when the attendants bought out my requested vegan meal. I could do this – I could stick to my year-long vegan diet, even my five-year vegetarian diet, and make it work while living in a country famous for its meat and dairy dishes! I’d been to Southeast Asia once before on a programme where our meals had been planned and prepared fo...[Read More]

Teaching English abroad is one of the best ways see the world, immerse yourself in other cultures and make money while you travel. It’s also an unforgettable experience that’s guaranteed to keep on giving, long after you’ve stepped out of the TEFL classroom. Teaching abroad, even for only a year or two, is sure to give you valuable skills and experiences that can help boost any future career! Befo...[Read More]

From Spain to Vietnam, our TEFL teachers are here to take you around their TEFL classrooms and show you what teaching abroad is really like and, just how much fun you could be having. What are you waiting for? Get TEFL qualified and TEFL the world with us! The post TEFL classrooms around the world appeared first on i-to-i TEFL.

Exploring a new culture is one of the best things abut teaching English abroad, but it can also seem very daunting. Culture shock is super common and honestly, affects to the best of us, regardless of how well-traveled we are. So, to help you deal with culture shock whilst TEFLing, we’ve shared our 7 secrets for you to follow – we hope this helps! 1. Research your TEFL country! This is the best ti...[Read More]

I arrived in Hanoi a few days prior to my Vietnam TEFL Internship orientation, jet lagged, drenched in sweat and generally disorientated and confused. This was the first time I’d been to anywhere in South East Asia and there were 4 things that especially shocked me despite all the prior warning. 1. The humidity and heat – my weather app was telling me it was 35 degrees but “feels like” 45, my body...[Read More]

From staggering natural beauty and lush landscapes to a captivating culture and rich history, Vietnam has so much to offer, so we’re not surprised it’s such a popular TEFL destination for many aspiring TEFL teachers. But with so many TEFL job opportunities in all of its major cities, as well as in many smaller towns across the country, how will you choose where to TEFL? To help you, we’ve narrowed...[Read More]

With a rich history, a complex culture and dynamic mega-cities, it’s no surprise loads of TEFL teachers are drawn here. There are so many amazing things about China, but we’ve picked our top 10 things that might shock you! 1. Football (soccer) was invented here 2,200 years ago, the Chinese were playing a game called “Tsu’ Chu”, which literally means “kicking ball”. Although the rules we play with ...[Read More]