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What can I do with a 120-hour TEFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What can I do with a 120-hour TEFL?
If you are interested in applying for overseas teaching jobs, you will almost certainly come across something called Teaching English as a Foreign Language, or TEFL, certification. As a result, you are probably wondering if getting a TEFL certification is a good idea.
Regardless of your other qualifications and experience, a TEFL certification is always a valuable addition to your resume. Furthermore, it will set you apart from the competition in the eyes of principals and hiring managers all over the world. Even if a TEFL certificate is not required for a specific position, it is always a huge plus and preference.
Can I teach English abroad with a 120-hour TEFL certificate?
A TEFL certificate opens doors to exciting opportunities in teaching English as... [Read more]
Have TEFL but no degree - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Have TEFL but no degree
Demand for ESL teachers is high in all areas of the world and employers typically prefer those who have a TEFL qualification over non-qualified applicants. It is highly recommended that you first complete an internationally accredited TEFL certification before applying for an ESL teaching position. Having some form of teaching experience will also increase your options for employment, though as with a degree, this is not always a requirement.
Where can I teach English without a university degree?
Europe
With countries ranging from ancient to very modern, Europe offers a whole range of history, climate, and population density. There are many countries where a degree is not required and these include the ever popular, Spain, Italy and the Czech Republic. If you are... [Read more]
Have TEFL but no degree - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Have TEFL but no degree
In the global ESL teaching market, a TEFL certification often stands out to employers, even if you lack a degree. Possessing an internationally recognized TEFL credential significantly boosts your employability, positioning you ahead of non-certified candidates. While a degree can be beneficial, it is not always a prerequisite for many ESL positions. Additionally, any prior teaching experience, though not mandatory, can further enhance your appeal to potential employers.
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Latin America
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Asia
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Europe
With countries ranging from ancient to very modern, Europe offers a whole range of history, climate, and population density. There are many countries where a degree is not required and these include the ever... [Read more]
Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I learn a foreign language while teaching English abroad?
Yes. One of the many benefits of teaching English abroad is that it can provide a great environment for learning a foreign language. It is no secret that being fully immersed in a different culture, where you are constantly surrounded by a new language, is the most effective way to quickly develop your understanding. Throughout your time living and working as an English teacher abroad, you will inevitably have endless opportunities to practice your language skills.
What are the benefits of learning a foreign language when teaching English abroad?
As well as using the language as you go about your daily life, there is also a good chance that you will have access to local language courses that are far cheaper than those... [Read more]
Which countries have a growing demand for EFL teachers? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Which countries have a growing demand for EFL teachers?
For each of five countries in each region we will consider factors such as a general statement of opportunity in the region, monthly salary in US$ equivalent and finally a typical current job posting from the region. It is important to view salaries in the context of a typical citizen’s average income. What may appear to be a low salary may in fact put you in a high income bracket (and vice-versa!) All figures were correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
Asia
There is a vast range of opportunity from high income first world countries like Japan and South Korea, to less-developed countries throughout the region. Salaries and conditions therefore vary due to those constraints.
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Which countries have a growing demand for EFL teachers? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Which countries have a growing demand for EFL teachers?
For each of five countries in each region we will consider factors such as a general statement of opportunity in the region, monthly salary in US$ equivalent and finally a typical current job posting from the region. It is important to view salaries in the context of a typical citizen's average income. What may appear to be a low salary may in fact put you in a high income bracket (and vice-versa!) All figures were correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
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Asia
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Europe
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Central and South America
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Middle East
Typical job posting
Asia
There is a vast range of opportunity from high income first world countries like Japan and South... [Read more]
Can I teach English abroad without a degree? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I teach English abroad without a degree?
If you don’t possess a university degree, it is still possible to teach English in a foreign country. Regardless of your academic background, there are countless language schools out there that will happily hire you. Even though a degree opens more doors and opportunities, there really is no reason to give up on your dream of teaching English abroad if you do not have one.
Why is a degree required for certain teaching jobs in other countries?
We at ITTT believe that having a degree is not the most important thing when considering a career in language teaching. Instead, certain qualities, like passion, dedication, and the ability to establish a connection with your students, may be argued to be far more important in this career than a... [Read more]
10 Alternative TEFL Destinations for an Off-the-Beaten-Path Teaching Experience - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
10 Alternative TEFL Destinations for an Off-the-Beaten-Path Teaching Experience
11/30/2022
Hello, everyone. Linda here from ITTT. Welcome to another live session this week. Thank you for joining and taking time out of your day to spend it with me. I'm very happy about that. Today, we have a very exciting topic. We are going to talk about teaching off the beaten path. 10 alternative TEFL destinations. I'm very excited always when I do live sessions about destinations. It's like a little bit of a virtual tour around the world. I really enjoy these types of live sessions. I thought we haven't had one of those in a while, so why not bring that on today. We are live on Facebook and YouTube. If you're watching this for the first time, very welcome. Welcome to join us. Maybe get a beverage, get... [Read more]
Can I be an English teacher without an English degree? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can I be an English teacher without an English degree?
It is definitely possible to teach English without a degree. There are plenty of language schools that will gladly hire you regardless of your educational background. Even though having a degree opens more doors and opportunities, there is no reason for not pursuing your dream of teaching English abroad if you don't possess a degree.
Why is a degree required to do certain TEFL teaching jobs?
The question of whether a degree is required to find a teaching job is arbitrary, as it is for many other occupations. There is no reason why a university-educated English teacher would be more effective than one who does not possess a degree. One might argue that certain characteristics, such as passion, commitment, and the ability to establish... [Read more]
Do you need a degree for TEFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Do you need a degree for TEFL?
Teaching English without a degree is, fortunately, possible. Regardless of your educational history, there are plenty of language schools that will be happy to employ you. True, having a degree opens up more doors and opportunities, but if you don't have one, there is no reason to let that stop you from pursuing your dream of teaching English abroad.
Why do certain TEFL positions require a degree?
The question of whether you need a degree to find a teaching position is arbitrary, as it is with many other occupations. There is no reason why an English teacher with a university degree would be more effective than one without. Certain traits (passion, commitment, and the ability to create rapport with your students, for example) are more important than a... [Read more]
When to apply for TEFL jobs? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
When to apply for TEFL jobs?
When looking for English teaching jobs overseas you will find plenty of options at any time of the year. However, to give yourself the widest choice of opportunities it is important to be aware of any times of the year that are considered peak hiring seasons in the country that you are interested in. Wherever you dream of living and working it is best to start applying for jobs at least three months before your intended start date to give enough time to make all the necessary arrangements, such as sending in applications, interviewing, applying for entry visas and work permits, etc.
What are hiring seasons for teaching English abroad?
Hiring seasons are when a large number of teaching jobs become available at one particular time, due to the start of a new... [Read more]
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TEFL & TESOL Salary FAQ
Although for many people money is not the main driving force behind teaching English abroad, it is still an important part of the TEFL journey as your salary will often dictate what you can afford to do during your adventures and how much you can potentially save at the end of the month. In our FAQs below we look at the average salaries in all the most popular teaching destinations, as well as any typical perks and bonuses you can expect in different locations.
How much can I earn teaching English abroad?
Regions such as the Middle East and Asia offer the potential to earn salaries as high as $5,000 USD per month. Other areas such as Europe and Latin America have less in the way of high paying jobs but are still popular due to the culture... [Read more]
When to apply for TEFL jobs? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
When to apply for TEFL jobs?
For aspiring TEFL teachers, job opportunities abound throughout the year. Nevertheless, maximizing your options means being attuned to peak hiring seasons specific to your desired country. Generally, it is advisable to initiate your job search and application process a minimum of three months prior to your anticipated start date. This buffer allows ample time for tasks like submitting applications, attending interviews, and securing essential documentation like visas and work permits.
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What are hiring seasons for teaching English abroad?
Peak hiring season in Europe
Peak hiring season in Latin America
Peak hiring season in Asia
Peak hiring season in the Middle East
What are hiring seasons for teaching English abroad?
For those eager to teach... [Read more]
Teach Travel Abroad Tips - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teach Travel Abroad Tips - Useful information
If you have already graduated from one of our TEFL certification courses and have yet to decide on where you would like to teach, or you are thinking about signing up for a course and are looking for an insight into the most popular teaching destinations, then the following guides might provide some welcome inspiration.
Below you will find dozens of countries from all corners of the world where there are plenty of good opportunities for teaching EFL. Click on the countries that interest you to access a wide range of travel tips, country facts and other useful information.
Living and Teaching English in Korea - Habits, Customs & Curiosities
South Korea is one of the most popular destinations in the world for teaching English as a... [Read more]
Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 Federico Riva
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Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad
oday's exciting topic is the top hiring seasons for teaching English abroad. We're going to go over different countries on different continents and what their hiring seasons are, so when's the best time to go job hunting. Also there will be some tips for job hunting in those places as sometimes you need to get hired in advance when you're still in your home country and you can do online interviews, but in some countries you need to apply in person. So we're going to talk about that as well.
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The top hiring seasons for teaching English abroad
Tiana has a question. Are there any specific job websites you'd recommend... [Read more]
Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons For Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad
Hello and welcome. I'm back again this week for another live session from ITTT. Super excited to be here again, as always it is Friday 10:00 a.m. where I am in South Korea. Please let me know if you can see me and if you can hear me, use the comment section and just throw in a quick hi and where you're watching from. Let me know where you are in the world. I would be super excited to know because we always get a very international crowd here. Let me know where you are right now and what time it is there. I would appreciate it. I am in South Korea, about an hour and a half south of Seoul. It is Friday morning and the weather is kind of cloudy but it's not too bad. Yesterday was really nice, spring has finally arrived.... [Read more]
The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad
03/18/2021
hello hello hi welcome welcome i'm back again this week
for another live session for itt super excited to be here yet again um as
always uh it is friday 10 a.m where i am in south korea
and please let me know guys if you can see me if you can hear me um you know use the
comment section and just throw in a quick hi and where you're watching from
let me know where you are in the world um i would be super excited to know um
because we always get a very international crowd here and it's super exciting so please let me know where you are
right now what time it is there and um yeah just a high i would appreciate it
i am in south korea about an hour and a half south of seoul it is friday morning um
the weather it's it's kind of... [Read more]
TEFL Natal - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Brazil ▷ ITTT course
TEFL Natal | TEFL Brazil
Our TEFL course in Brazil is located in the amazing coastal city of Natal. Aptly known as the ‘City of Sun’, Natal enjoys a pleasant 360 days of sunshine a year, with a comfortable average temperature of 28°C. Natal is also easily accessible from both Europe and North America as its pivotal location in the north east of the country means it receives direct flights from a number of major cities around the world.
Natal is particularly famous for having the best air quality in the whole of the Americas and is also blessed with more than 20 incredible beaches, each with crystal clear waters and beautiful coral reefs. During the weekends you will be free to relax on the beach of your choice and soak up the equatorial sun, although with so many other attractions... [Read more]
The Peak Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Peak Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad
02/20/2023
hello welcome Linda here from ITT back
this week with another live session welcome welcome today we're going to talk about the top hiring seasons for
teaching English abroad so we're going to cover different regions Europe Asia
Latin America Central America um and different countries specifically
in these regions and the top hiring seasons for each of those countries so
you know exactly when to apply for the job for an English teaching job in the
country that you want to teach in so um a couple weeks ago we talked about
um tefl interviews and how to find jobs Etc so now this is kind of part of this
series and just to yeah give you an overview of the top hiring season so
that you know exactly when you should be applying for... [Read more]
Teaching English Without a Degree: Opportunities and Strategies for Success - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Teaching English Without a Degree: Opportunities and Strategies for Success
10/22/2022
Hello! Hi, Linda here from ITTT. Back today with another live session. As you can see, this is today's topic: teaching English without a degree. Yes, you can. Yes, it's possible. Let's talk about it. So, we're going to talk about how to best prepare yourself for a teaching job abroad and online if you don't have a degree. And also, where the best places, countries, and regions are for teaching English abroad without a degree. And also, the best platforms for teaching English online without a degree. So, that's what we're going to talk about today. I'm also going to show you a little bit of a couple of the TEFL courses that we recommend for people without a degree if you want to teach English abroad or... [Read more]
Why You Should Take A TEFL Course Right Now Even If You Aren't Leaving Yet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Why You Should Take a TEFL Course Right Now - Even If You Aren't Leaving Yet
Hi everybody, thanks so much for tuning in. It’s Linda here from ITTT with my morning coffee, because if you've watched me before in one of our live sessions you will know that I am in South Korea and it's currently 10:00 a.m. on Friday morning. So I'm having my morning coffee and I'm going to have a chat with you guys. If you can see me and hear me, please drop a hi or something into the comment box, I would really appreciate it.
As you may or may not know, at ITTT we go live twice every week, me on Fridays or maybe Thursdays depending on where you're watching from, and my colleague Liza she goes live every Tuesday. Actually Liza went live on Tuesday and also on Saturday last week because she had a... [Read more]
Why You Should Take a TEFL Course Right Now - Even If You Aren't Leaving Yet - TEFL Blog
Fri, 14 May 2021 Federico Riva
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Why You Should Take a TEFL Course Right Now - Even If You Aren't Leaving Yet
Hi everybody, thanks so much for tuning in. It's Linda here from ITTT with my morning coffee, because if you've watched me before in one of our live sessions you will know that I am in South Korea and it's currently 10:00 a.m. on Friday morning. So I'm having my morning coffee and I'm going to have a chat with you guys. If you can see me and hear me, please drop a hi or something into the comment box, I would really appreciate it.
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Watch the live session here
We have a question from Rebecca. Do these certifications ever expire?
Anyway, why should you take a TEFL course right now, even if you are not leaving yet?
Okay, why you should take a... [Read more]
Why You Should Take a TEFL Course Right Now - Even If You Aren't Leaving Yet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Why You Should Take a TEFL Course Right Now - Even If You Aren't Leaving Yet
04/18/2021
hi hey everybody uh thanks so much for tuning
in linda here from itt with my morning coffee
because if you've watched me before if you've seen me before in one of our lives you know i am in south korea and it's currently 10
a.m friday morning so i'm having my morning coffee and i'm gonna have a chat with you guys
so if you can see me if you can hear me if everything's working well please just drop a
hi or something into the comment box i would really appreciate it
hello hello back for another live session this week as you know or you might not know we at
itt we go live um every week twice um me on fridays or maybe thursdays
depending on where you're watching from and my colleague lisa she goes live... [Read more]
10 Advantages of Taking a TEFL Course with ITTT - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
10 Advantages of Taking a TEFL Course with ITTT
09/11/2021
hi hello everyone linda here from itt back with another live session this week this
week at a very different time a time i've never been live before it's very exciting
um it is 8 p.m where i am right now in south korea on a friday evening and yeah
i thought why not give this time a try and see what happens i usually go live
like um 10 hours earlier so in the morning time for me but now i just thought let's
see what happens because we we're gonna switch some times up sometimes you know to
get other people in who maybe don't have a chance to watch it in the morning time so yeah hi and welcome if you can see me
if you can hear me please just leave a quick hello in the comments we are live on
facebook and on youtube at the same time... [Read more]