How To Travel After College

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information 10 Female Travel Bloggers You Should Be Following Right Now Are you planning on quitting the 9-to-5 and embark on an adventure of traveling the world? The following 10 women have done exactly that. Most of them got their TEFL certificate and are teaching English abroad, while others started out teaching and are now full-time travelers. Here are 10 female travel bloggers you should be following! Table of Contents @curiositytrav @lindagoeseast @ginabearsblog @milesofsmiles @lifeofbrit @thatbackpacker @eternalexpat @wander.dolls 9 @courtneylikkel 10 @feministglobetrotter Are you ready to live and teach English abroad? Related Articles: @curiositytrav Jessica from @curiositytrav is from San Diego and has visited 40 countries...  [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]

What can I do after teaching English abroad? Some people who head overseas to teach English grow to love the lifestyle so much that they never return to work in their home country. However, for the majority, the move back home will come at some stage, whether after a single year or much longer. For some it can be a difficult experience as you are no longer the person you were when you first left home. Everything can feel different, from the everyday language to the time zone, from the climate to the cuisine. Reverse culture shock can be genuinely unsettling. One way you can combat this, and continue the international focus of your new found way of life, is to find a job that allows you to use the new skills and knowledge that your time abroad has given you. Table of Contents Can I carry...  [Read more]

What can I do after teaching English abroad? Some people who head overseas to teach English grow to love the lifestyle so much that they never return to work in their home country. However, for the majority, the move back home will come at some stage, whether after a single year or much longer. For some it can be a difficult experience as you are no longer the person you were when you first left home. Everything can feel different, from the everyday language to the time zone, from the climate to the cuisine. Reverse culture shock can be genuinely unsettling. One way you can combat this, and continue the international focus of your new found way of life, is to find a job that allows you to use the new skills and knowledge that your time abroad has given you. Can I carry on teaching...  [Read more]

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English as a Driver of Future Results I chose to pass "teaching English as a second language" because In my opinion I have great experience and practice in my life and I would love to give knowledge to young learners after what they could open the whole world for themselves, because the English language is international, everywhere you go, you can communicate with others. Table of Contents Great Expectations Opportunities Learning Horizons 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 Iuliia K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

How much can I earn teaching English in Hungary? Since joining the European Union, the demand for qualified TEFL teachers has steadily grown in Hungary. Today you will find plenty of jobs available at all age levels and with all types of employers. Native English speakers are particularly sought after, but non-native speakers who are fluent in English will still find opportunities in many parts of the country. The largest markets for foreign teachers in Hungary are in the bigger cities such as Budapest, Debrecen, Miskolc, Szolnok, and Szeged. What are TEFL salaries in Hungary? The average monthly salary for English language teachers in Hungary is between $700 and $900 USD, although this can be higher at college or university level. Most jobs require around 20 to 25 hours of teaching per...  [Read more]

Position Teaching English in Tainan City, Taiwan Date posted:2020-02-20 | Writer: Kitchkas' Reading House | Email: [email protected] Teach young children (5-14yrs. old) English in Tainan, Taiwan. Kitchkas' Reading House are looking for an energetic TEFL qualified teacher to join our staff in July/August. While you are here, you will have the opportunity to learn Chinese, travel or just enjoy the culture. Kitchkas' Reading House is located in Tainan. We are licensed and registered with the city government. Our student enrollment continues to grow every day due to the quality of our teaching program. Students from the surrounding schools come to our school after their public schools to learn English. Our school is owned and operated by an American. SALARY AND BENEFITS:...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why is TEFL Certification a Must for Non-Native Teachers? In today's world, teaching English has become a mainstream job, no longer limited to native speakers. Everywhere you go, you will find nationals from various countries teaching English with sometimes rather strong accents. What are their motivations and why would schools choose non-natives to teach English in the first place? Table of Contents Job Requirements Benefits of Learning Other Languages China as The Biggest Market 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 written by our TEFL certification graduate Patrick B. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Vacancy For TEFL Qualified Teacher in Czech Republic Date posted:2018-09-27 | Writer: English Focus | Email: [email protected] We are English Focus, an English language teaching company offering week-long conversation courses with native speakers of English in Czech schools and companies. Our teachers teach week-long English conversation courses at elementary and secondary schools all around the Czech Republic, so the job is suitable for teachers who are comfortable working with children and teenagers, and who would like to travel and explore the country. Both part-time and full-time positions are available from November 2018. We offer competitive pay, the work schedule is flexible to suit your needs, and you will have a high degree of autonomy. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Approx. EUR 1,200...  [Read more]

Teach Young Learners EFL in Taiwan Date posted:2018-03-15 | Writer: Kitchkas Reading House | Email: [email protected] Teach young children (5-14yrs. old) English in Taiwan. Kitchkas' Reading House is looking for an energetic TEFL qualified teacher who is available to start as soon as possible. While you are here, learn Chinese, travel or just enjoy the culture. Our American owned school is located in Tainan. We are licensed and registered with the city government. Our student enrollment continues to grow every day due to the quality of our teaching program. Students from the surrounding schools come to our school after their public schools to learn English.   Salary and benefits: Salary: $630NT/hour (approx. $20US) • Resident visa and work permit • Health...  [Read more]

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Keeping College Students Motivated in ESL Learning In my classroom, I often hear many of my students saying, "I want to be good at English." At the same time, I am aware that most of them almost lose their motivation for learning English. After studying English hard to pass the entrance examination, they are free from the "obligational" study of English. Now in college, no one in the classroom speaks out that English is unnecessary. On the contrary, they answered that they need to study English because it is a global language. More importantly, the ability to command the language strongly influences the success of their job hunting. Table of Contents Confusing Wills Setting Goals Reasons for the issue Keeping motivation Do you want...  [Read more]

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Main Reasons to Take a TEFL Course Right Now Teaching is not generally a lucrative profession, because in Africa we have strange financial priorities. But there are so many countries out there that make teaching quite a better living particularly teaching the English language as a foreign language. I don't think and neither do I believe that one can just wake up and call himself or herself into a particular field without training. Fully ingrained should one be, call himself or herself an English language teacher and this can not be achieved without education. Table of Contents English demand Development options Travel opportunities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by...  [Read more]

What can I do after TEFL? After obtaining a TEFL certification and teaching abroad, many people discover a newfound passion for living overseas, while others eventually decide to return to their home countries. For those who return, the skills acquired while teaching with TEFL can open doors to numerous other opportunities, both domestically and internationally. Table of Contents Can I continue to teach English in my home country? Can I work for a non-profit or volunteer organization? Can I get a job in the travel industry? How can my cultural awareness and language abilities help me find work? Should I go back to school? Can teaching English in another country be a promising career? Can I continue to teach English in my home country? For many teachers the obvious next step is to...  [Read more]

Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from 'The Life of Brit'   Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I’m Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I’m here with Brit today. Hi Brit! Hi, thanks for having me, and painting your time to meet my schedule, and thank you so much for getting up early.I know it's early in Germany right now. just have my coffee and I’m good to go.That's awesome,where in Germany are you exactly? so I’m based near Trier, which is along the border with Luxembourg. So very close to Luxembourg? That's cool,...  [Read more]

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 Lulu Johnson Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The World of the Fulbright Program for Teaching English Abroad The Fulbright program is a great way to travel abroad and work as an English language teacher in an exciting new country. It allows you to experience a new culture, meet lots of new people and discover something new about yourself. This article will go over what Fulbright is, their English teaching program, and how to apply to Fulbright in this blog post. Table of Contents Why I chose the Fulbright Experience What is Fulbright? What is Fulbright ETA? Why Apply? There are some requirements when applying for the Fulbright grant, but here are the basic 3. Are you ready for the Fulbright Experience? Related Articles: Check out what our course...  [Read more]

Teach EFL Around UK Date posted:2013-01-29 | Writer: SIS Education and Travel | Email: [email protected] SIS Education and Travel is a leader in the provision of educational travel programmes. Accredited by the British Council, we’ve been teaching English to international students for 20 years. Our aim is to provide students with a fun, friendly and safe environment in which to develop their communication skills in English. We are looking for talented and committed EFL Teachers to work on either or residential or non residential basis in one of our 16 residential summer centres across the UK. These are in Bristol, Bury St Edmunds, Colchester, Cirencester, Edinburgh, Egham, Exeter, Guildford, Horsham, London, Oxford, Winchester and York.  We make no secret of the...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 Federico Riva Destinations Alumni Experiences Live Session with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I'm Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I'm here with Brit today. Table of Contents Watch the live session here That's cool, that's exciting. Have you been to Luxemburg? Like I said, we have Brittany here today. We're doing a TEFL talk, sort of a casual TEFL talk today. We are live on Facebook, and we're also live on YouTube. So please don't hesitate to ask questions. Why did you...  [Read more]

What can I do after TEFL? Some people who go abroad to teach English fall in love with their new life overseas and never return to their home country. The majority, however, will return home at some point, whether after a single year or much longer. It can be a difficult experience for some because you are no longer the person you were when you first left home. Everything, from the everyday language to the time zone, the climate to the cuisine, can feel different. Reverse culture shock can be frightening. Can I continue to teach English in my home country? For many teachers the obvious next step is to continue working as an English language tutor. If you live in or near a relatively large city you are likely to come across language schools and community colleges that provide English...  [Read more]

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 7 Activities for Teaching Conditionals in the ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Use these 7 activities for teaching conditionals in the ESL classroom to help your students understand the correct structure and usage of this complex grammar point. 5 Simple Ways to Motivate Your EFL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas As an EFL teacher, it is imperative that you know how to motivate your students. These 5 simple ways to motivate your EFL students will help you to achieve just that. 10+ Activities...  [Read more]

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences How My Passion For The Spanish Language Made Me Become An English Teacher Abroad As a native English speaker, my first major foreign language experience began in 8th grade, where I had the option of studying either Spanish or French. I chose Spanish, as I'd always been drawn to the language and Latin American culture, and hoped to one day live in a Spanish speaking country. I studied the language throughout high school, but in the years afterward, it wasn't much of a priority and wasn't something I used on a regular basis. Table of Contents Our language classes were mainly structured around learning grammar and following the textbook. I recognized a lot of the same lack of interest in learning as I saw during my own high school...  [Read more]

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 Sarah Jennings TEFL Information The Advantages Of ITTT’s Global Network International TEFL and TESOL Training has been providing TEFL/TESOL training and qualifications for 30 years across a vast network of training centres as well as expertly devised online programs. Table of Contents How the global training network came to be Graduate services for our course participants ITTT's websites Online courses that are eligible for university credits! ITTT's training network extends to over 25 active training centres in approximately 20 countries around the globe. Prior to reduction of international travel during the corona virus outbreak, ITTT fielded more than 40 onsite course locations in each corner of the globe. Through our many partners, in-class courses can be...  [Read more]

The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained 8 Traveling Power Couples Teaching English Abroad You Should Follow Right Now Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching English as a foreign language is a great way to head off and explore the world. These 8 traveling power couples teach English abroad and will inspire you to follow in their footsteps! The 15 Most Asked Questions in a TEFL Interview Carrie Kellenberger Visa and Legal TEFL Information The demand for TEFL qualified teachers is increasing year after year and interviews are becoming ever more challenging. Here are the 15 most asked questions in a TEFL interview and how to answer them to the satisfaction of the employer so you get your dream teaching job abroad! What’s Stopping You from Teaching English Abroad? Mark...  [Read more]

TEFL Talk with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" 11/27/2020 hello welcome to another live session this week and yeah we're on at a different time this week usually we're a little bit earlier um but yeah we have a special guest today and that's why because she's on base in germany so we had to change the time a little bit yeah i'm linda from itt you've probably seen me before if you've watched our lives and i'm here with brit today hi brit hi thanks for having me and painting your time to meet my schedule yeah and thanks so much for getting up early i know it's early in germany right now oh yeah just have my coffee and i'm good to go yeah that's awesome where in germany are you exactly so i'm based near trier which is along the border with luxembourg so very close to luxembourg...  [Read more]

How much can I earn teaching English in Malaysia? Teaching English in Malaysia offers competitive salaries of around $1,000 per month for TEFL qualified teachers. The Malaysian government's commitment to strengthening English language proficiency has resulted in a growing demand for international English teachers, promising a robust job market in the years ahead. While the presence of many local English educators creates a competitive environment, dedicated and qualified international teachers will find ample employment opportunities throughout the country. Table of Contents What are TEFL salaries in Malaysia? Who are the main employers of English language teachers in Malaysia? What is the recruitment process for English teachers in Malaysia? What is the cost of living for English...  [Read more]

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 5 Simple Ways to Motivate Your EFL Students Regardless of what you are teaching, the outcome of a learning process for students will be affected deeply by how motivated they are. Motivation can initiate students to pay more attention, care more about what they are learning, and increase the time and efficiency on the mission at hand. In an EFL course, motivation will most likely be a crucial factor in how fast and well a student may learn English. Table of Contents Knowing the Purpose Engage the Students Show That You Care Encourage Your Students Frequently Set Easy-to-Reach Goals Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: There are many ways to motivate students, and it may...  [Read more]

Should I teach English abroad? Whether you are just looking to earn some extra cash during a gap-year or are planning a more serious move into the world of education, teaching English as a foreign language has many benefits. The demand for TEFL qualified teachers is continually growing in many parts of the world and opportunities for making teaching a career are abundant. Also, if you decide that it is time to head back home, there are many directions in which your overseas teaching experience can take you. Are TEFL teachers in demand in English speaking countries? Although for many TEFL course graduates the aim is to head overseas to experience living and working in a foreign culture, it is not the only option. Plenty of people use their teaching qualification within their home...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 Kristin Hoppe TEFL Information The 7 Biggest Myths About Teaching Abroad Alone as a Woman At 25 years old, I heard Peru calling my name and could no longer ignore it. Table of Contents 1. You'll Be Unsafe 2. You'll Feel Lonely 3. You'll Be Taken Advantage Of 4. You Should Never Go Out at Night 5. You Can Never Drink 6. You'll Have to Pay More for Lodging 7. You'll Regret Not Going with Friends Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: I dreamed of moving abroad alone again after teaching English in France — and it was finally happening, with TEFL certification in hand. Unfortunately, many friends, family members, and acquaintances had a different reaction. I saw wide eyes and heard words of concern. Instead of sharing...  [Read more]

Should I teach English abroad? Whether you are just looking to earn some extra cash during a gap-year or are planning a more serious move into the world of education, teaching English as a foreign language has many benefits. The demand for TEFL qualified teachers is continually growing in many parts of the world and opportunities for making teaching a career are abundant. Also, if you decide that it is time to head back home, there are many directions in which your overseas teaching experience can take you. Table of Contents Are TEFL teachers in demand in English speaking countries? Are TEFL teachers in demand in China? Are TEFL teachers in demand elsewhere in Asia? Are TEFL teachers in demand in Europe? Are TEFL teachers in demand in Latin America? Can I make a long-term career...  [Read more]

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews TEFL Alumni Interview with Elleda Spitzer For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That's why we'd love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! Table of Contents 1. What's your name? 2. Where are you from? Where do you currently live? 3. Which ITTT course(s) did you take? 4. Why did you take a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT? 5. What was your favorite part about the course? 6. You've finished your TEFL/TESOL course - now what? What are your plans and goals? 7. What's your no. 1 tip for other TEFL/TESOL course...  [Read more]

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Points For Taking a TEFL Course It was not until I was looking at the list of possible topics for this Summative Task that I realized how much I had learned from the two ITTT courses that I have just completed. After giving some more thought to the courses and the topic I have selected above, I will try to summarize the benefits for me, and I predict for others to follow. Table of Contents Organization Personal skills assessment and skills inventory What I know now vs. what I thought I knew Teaching skills 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! Four thoughts or broad categories of the benefits of the courses come to mind that...  [Read more]