How To Become A Traveling Teacher

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles How Traveling The World Inspired Me To Teach English | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this post, a recent TEFL graduate shares his story of traveling the world and how he found his calling to teach English as a foreign language. Why Having Foreign Language Experience Makes You a Better Teacher | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In this post, one of our TEFL course graduates gives her thoughts on why having foreign language experience makes you a better teacher. Business English: The Medium of Globalization | ITTT | TEFL...  [Read more]

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How Traveling The World Inspired Me To Teach English In April 2018, I quit my job and began traveling around the world. Since then, I taught myself Russian and improved my teaching skills by helping others with languages I am familiar with. The more places I visited on my journey, the more I became interested in foreign languages. Table of Contents "Learn from locals while teaching them." "Traveling is one of the best ways to improve and educate yourself." "Once you're able to communicate, there will be new opportunities!" "It's not just about providing knowledge but also gaining knowledge while teaching." Are you ready to get inspired to teach while traveling? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post I had the chance to teach...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences The Benefits of Foreign Language Experience When Traveling the World In April 2018 I quit my job and began traveling around the world. Since then, I have taught myself Russian and improved my teaching skills by helping others with languages I am familiar with. The more places I visited on my journey, the more I became interested in foreign languages. I had the chance to teach people German and English, while also learning other languages and alphabets from them. I realized that while helping others, I developed a passion for teaching. I then decided to travel to Southeast Asia and acquire a TEFL certificate, which will enable me to teach English and live in a foreign country. Table of Contents My First Experiences Overseas How Travel...  [Read more]

Coruses TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Coruses TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts B.H. - New Zealand said: Why complete a TEFL courseBecoming a qualified tefl teacher is a life-changing opportunity. To learn the English language is a great way to be able to make good money while living overseas and this is a dream many want to experience. By completing a tefl course, one is on the way to living and teaching in another country. There are many specific reasons people should complete a tefl course. One of the most prominent is the chance to travel to another country, and both...  [Read more]

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 Rhea Latchu Alumni Experiences How can Teaching and Traveling be Blended? What if I told you it is totally possible to combine your passion with your dream? Table of Contents Teaching English, the Ticket to Being an Expat Not the Typical Tourist The Teaching Aspect The Balancing Act So Are You Ready for Your Journey? Related Articles: Well, it is. You see, for as long as I can remember, I have always had the dream to travel and wander around this globe. Then approximately four years ago, I discovered a passion within me that I didn't even know existed: teaching! And that is how my journey working as an EFL Teacher began! Teaching English, the Ticket to Being an Expat Teaching English for many presents the opportunity needed to become an expat. To live the expat...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Personal Teaching Experience Shaping into an Adaptable Resilient Teacher Having completed my Bachelor of Arts in Drama, I started my international teaching career straight out of university. What was meant to be a gap year opportunity of traveling and earning money has become a professional career in education spanning over ten years in more than five different countries. What was once a means to an end, has become a passion and a calling. Table of Contents Personal Learning Experience Job Market Living in South Korea Teaching Methodology Teaching in Poland Working in Turkey Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained 7 Misconceptions about TEFL Uncovered Federico Riva TEFL Information With teaching English abroad being one of the hottest career paths in the 21st century, there are also a lot of myths surrounding the topic. Here are seven misconceptions about TEFL uncovered! 10 Female Travel Bloggers You Should Be Following Right Now Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Check out these 10 female travel bloggers you should be following right now to find out how teaching English abroad can lead to exciting careers around the world! Teaching English Abroad: What's Next? - How To Advance In Your EFL Career Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching English as a foreign language is a dream for many - but what do you do when the dream is...  [Read more]

Goats On The Road   Nick and Dariece are the cofounders of Goats On The Road, one of the most trafficked and trusted travel and lifestyle websites online. After quitting their "normal" jobs in Canada back in 2008, they've been travelling and living abroad fulltime — while earning an income on the road. In 2012, Nick and Dariece decided to teach English in Yangzhou, China for a year. This was one of the best experiences of their lives. During that year of teaching, they were able to build up Goats On The Road into what it is today. Their goal is to show you how to make money on the road, lead a happier lifestyle, and travel for as long as you want. Follow the "Goats" and learn how to become an English teacher online, run your own website, become a house sitter, and more. You Can...  [Read more]

Older Posts The 5 Most Common Types of EFL Students and How to Deal with Them Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Are you ready to teach English abroad? Before you step into the classroom, don't forget to read up on these 5 common types of EFL students and how to deal with them. 7 Activities for Teaching the Present Perfect for the ESL Classroom Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Use these 7 activities for teaching the present perfect for the ESL classroom to teach the present perfect tense to your students and help them understand the correct structure and usage of the tense. Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in the Classroom While Teaching English Abroad Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas These top 10 mistakes to avoid in the classroom while teaching...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Learning Different Dialects As with many languages, English has so many different dialects. When one travels to a different region of the United States, for example, one will likely encounter different accents, vocabulary and different meanings of the same words. This is also true for British English and American English. For the purpose of this assignment, we will look a little deeper into these. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Easier to travel the world Knowing some peculiarities in writing and speaking Are you ready to start your teaching career? Begin with a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sarah Jane G. Please note...  [Read more]

Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories Teaching Skills as a Central Point of Your ESL Career Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Skills are extremely important for every activity. Our TEFL graduate talks about TEFL skills. A Teaching Career as a Future Goal Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to teaching as a career. Our TEFL alumna shares their thoughts on the point. The Place of English in the Globalized Environment Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English as a global language has become powerful not so long ago. How did it happen? Read in this blog post. 4 Strategies to Improve Workflow with Classroom Management Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate explains the relationships between classroom management and...  [Read more]

Teaching English Online FAQ Teaching English online is becoming more popular every year due to the convenience of working from home and the flexibility you often have with setting your own work hours. However, it can sometimes be hard to navigate your way towards the right job as there are so many online platforms and there are new ones popping up all the time. A quick browse through our FAQs below should help answer your questions about teaching English online and steer you towards the right path to suit your preferences. Do I need a TEFL certificate to teach English online?    Although it is possible to teach English online without any formal qualifications, it is definitely recommended that you complete a TEFL course before you get started as many online teaching...  [Read more]

Job For TEFL Qualified Teacher in UK Date posted:2013-11-14 | Writer: PGL Travel Ltd | Email: [email protected] Become an EFL teacher in the UK with PGL and bring our dynamic English language programme to life!  In this role you’ll be delivering our English as a Foreign Language product. You’ll work at one of a handful of PGL UK activity centres where guests will enjoy a mix of classroom based EFL sessions and off-site excursions. We’re looking for enthusiastic TESOL or CELTA qualified (or equivalent) EFL Teachers to solely focus on delivering this programme to our inbound guests travelling from around the world. We offer a competitive wage of £320 per week plus FREE meals and onsite accommodation. Requirements: Fluent English speakers, holding their TESOL or CELTA...  [Read more]

Class Courses TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Class Courses TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts W.G. - U.S.A. said: Why complete a TEFL courseWhy bother? I have a Bachelors/Masters degree in English 'why do I need to complete a tefl course' one might ask. Although one may be able to obtain employment as an esl teacher with just a Bachelors/Masters degree, acquiring a TEFL certificate almost guarantees that you will not only get the job that you want but, you will be able to command (in most cases) the salary that you're looking for. Acquiring a TEFL affords one an easier...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why I Wanted to Complete a TEFL Course Teaching is a profession that has always been appealing to me. Being able to share your knowledge and witness improvements with the students must be quite satisfactory. Moreover, there is quite a lot of psychology involved, and I am very keen on this topic. Each student is different from its background, culture, ideas, and emotions. Table of Contents My Experience of Learning a Second Language Teaching Qualities Personal Qualities Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sean C. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Lulu Johnson Hello everyone! My name is Lulu, and I am currently a Fulbright recipient in South Korea for the next year (2021). A little about me: I was originally born in China but was adopted into a USA family. I grew up knowing I wanted to become a doctor and went to college in the Midwest and majored in Nutritional Science Pre-Med. Initially going into college and throughout most of college, I thought I would go directly into medical school after graduating, however, I decided to take a detour on my pursuit of medicine by taking a break from academics. During my year off, I decided to apply for Fulbright because I did not feel ready for medical school and wanted to try something completely different and outside of my comfort zone. I wanted to experience and travel to other countries...  [Read more]

Wed, 13 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English to Mold Your Professional Career As we all know, English has become a global language spoken as the official one in many countries around the world. Because of its importance, nowadays English is taught at school to children from a young age because it is a skill that it is looked for by many employers and will be very useful in the future. At the moment it is very important to speak and understand the English language, especially because it gives you the ability to travel, work or have connections abroad in different fields and be able to communicate in a language that it is not your mother tongue with colleagues, clients, or customers. For this reason, I think that studying and knowing English will help and enhance a...  [Read more]

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 Gianluca Costa TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Do You Like to Travel? Become a TEFL Teacher! Many people have the dream to travel the world. However, it's hard to travel a lot unless you're rich or work for a big international company offering your business trips, right? What do you do about a visa, and what if you don't speak the local language? Fret not; it's actually easier than you think to find a job in an exciting foreign country. If you are a native English speaker or speak English fluently, why not consider a job teaching English abroad? Table of Contents How to become a TEFL teacher Plan your travels Get paid to travel Tutoring Teach Online It's worth it Are you ready to become a TEFL expert? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Check out what...  [Read more]

Teach English Online Why teach English online? Teaching English online has become increasingly popular in recent years. One reason for this is the rapid growth in demand for TEFL qualified teachers around the world, particularly in areas where in-class training options are hard to come by. More and more teachers are deciding to go for the online teaching lifestyle as it allows them to set their own working hours and teach from anywhere they choose. Teaching English online provides a great deal of freedom that is perfect for anyone who wants a change from the normal 9-to-5 routine. Recommended Courses Teaching English online is a rapidly expanding area of the TEFL market. It is even suggested that beyond 2020 there may be more people learning English online worldwide than face-to-face in a...  [Read more]

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How Studying Abroad in Taiwan Made Me Become An English Teacher In China The following blog post is about an ITTT graduate who shares his story on how he found a passion for teaching English abroad after studying abroad in Taiwan. Table of Contents "What did I have to lose?" "What do these developments have to do with my decision to pursue certification to teach English?" "Teaching English in China seemed like a very risky move." "I believe I will find no other career as fulfilling as teaching English." Listen to this blog post Now it's your turn to get TEFL certified! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph S. "What did I have to lose?" When I began my undergraduate education, I intended...  [Read more]

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information 8 Amazing Things You Can Do with a TEFL Certificate A TEFL certificate opens up loads of opportunities for work, travel and adventure. Here we look at some of the things you can do with your hard-earned TEFL qualification. Table of Contents Choose from thousands of teaching jobs around the world Earn money while traveling the globe Make a real difference to the lives of your students Get to know a country and its people in a way that ordinary travelers cannot Volunteer in some of the most underdeveloped countries in the world Beat economic downturns in your home country Make a fresh start later in life with a new and exciting career in a new and exciting country Enhance your retirement When will you start teaching English abroad?...  [Read more]

TEFL Cape Town | TEFL South Africa Cape Town, one of South Africa's capitals, is located at the edge of the African continent, greeting both the Atlantic and the Indian oceans. Overlooking the city, rising almost straight from the sea, is the majestic Table Mountain reaching over 1000 meters high. Being the oldest city in South Africa, the Mother City – as it's often called, offers travelers a rich diversity of history and culture, dating back to the 1400s. Travelers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the South African culture by exploring and enriching their minds with all that Cape Town has to offer. With the vast expanse of nature, Cape Town offers a great balance between natural beauty and urban life. In recent years, tourism in the Cape Town area has increased...  [Read more]

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Slang and Idioms: Why They Are Difficult to be Taught? As with all living languages, English is constantly evolving, slangs and idioms is an example of that. Slang and idioms are an integral part of written and spoken English; often it is employed by native speakers and has a deeper meaning than the literal phrase. Some might argue that slang and idioms are not 'proper' English and should not be part of the syllabus but people around the world are increasingly getting exposed to Western media. Students might encounter slangs and idioms when consuming authentic materials such as English films and books, where the characters would interact using normal lay speech. Perhaps the students are interested in all these words and phrases that...  [Read more]

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Implement Games in a Young Learner Classroom Children are creative. Bringing games into an English language classroom to incite young learners' attention and creativity is vital to keeping them motivated and entertained. Several games promote English grammar, memorization, and sentence building. These games can be reproductions of current popular games or manufactured by a teacher. Whichever method is chosen by the teacher there are still simple rules to follow. The game must be explained clearly and concisely, so the students have a full understanding of the game. An example round with the students is an effective way to ensure complete understanding. They can be a useful warmer activity to get students engaged in the lesson...  [Read more]

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Becoming a Global Citizen English achieved the global status of an international language since it is recognized worldwide. It became global due to native speakers' economic power. Initially, British imperial power spread the English language to many countries. It provided communication between ethnic groups. International researchers say that more than 400 million people are speaking English as their first language and many more people using English as a second language. I am one of these people, I was taught English since middle school. Table of Contents Why start learning English early? Opportunities Education Culture Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Program Celta TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Program Celta TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts E.T. - Sweden said: Why complete a TEFL courseI believe there are many reasons as to why people choose to complete a tefl course. Some might be looking for a way to experience a culture different from their own. Others may want to work in a challenging and fun environment where they can make a positive impact on peoples lives. A tefl course can provide the skills and opportunities needed to do this. For me, personally, there are many reasons for choosing to do a tefl course. The...  [Read more]

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What Should an Effective Lesson Plan Include? Over the last few years, Teaching English in a foreign country has become very popular for the younger generation in the United States of America and other countries where English is their primary language. The reason is that nowadays, many people want to travel the world to explore cultural differences, especially among the younger generation. However, not everyone could afford to travel the world due to daily expensiveness when traveling overseas. Many young people have chosen to teach English while they are traveling because it is a good and easy way to make a decent amount of money while they are traveling to different countries. Even though most of the teachers had completed the...  [Read more]

Gianluca Costa Gianluca Raffio Costa is a passionate TEFL teacher who has found in teaching young children a completely new and satisfying world. He his a sportive person who spend most of his free time riding bike, playing squash, tennis and, football. Read my articles Life of an Expat in Hong Kong - What it's Like to Live in Asia's World City | ITTT | TEFL Blog Gianluca Costa Destinations Hong Kong is an energetic and exciting city. It is a modern metropolis with high skyscrapers, and its vast mountains make it a truly unique place. Here's what it's like as an expat in Hong Kong. Teaching English in Hong Kong: What Options Are There? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Gianluca Costa Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Hong Kong has a lot to offer if you are...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why and How to Teach a Foreign Language Online? It is obvious that in today 's world the number of people using the Internet is constantly growing. The Internet has a great number of various functions and might be used for an undefined number of goals. Teaching and learning a foreign language via the Internet is just one of them. Why this way of teaching and learning becomes more and more popular? Table of Contents The Relevance of Online Learning Teaching Methods Online Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course to be ready! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Barbara P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What are the Cultural Implications of Having English as a Global Language? People around the world are choosing to learn the English language for several reasons. Across the globe, English has become one of the languages people are taught in order to succeed in their career endeavors or simply a basic skill to have. It has grown so much in popularity and necessity that it has become a requirement for many children in schools across the globe. As a native English speaker, I find this incredibly useful for when I'm traveling or living abroad. When in doubt, I can try using my native tongue and more often than not someone is able to respond in a language in which I am comfortable communicating. However, many challenges accompany...  [Read more]