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Teach in S. Korea! $2,000-$2,600 USD mo. (Free housing, bonus, one-way airfare, pension, and National Health Insurance) Greetings! We have been placing teachers in Korea since 2005 with zero complaints, and this is because we at TEIK (www.teachenglishinkorea.org) are a husband-and-wife team (Brad and Yumi) who have both taught, lived, and worked in Korea for TEIK. We pride ourselves on being a boutique recruitment agency that always focuses on our teachers getting the best job opportunity that fits the teacher's qualifications, experience, and preferences. We are a very laid-back, low-pressure ex-pat owned and run agency. TEIK is the best run recruitment agency placing high-quality teachers at high-quality schools. We only work with schools with an excellent track record for paying their...  [Read more]

hi guys hi linda here from itt with another live session this week super excited to be here again um thanks so much for tuning in today and if you're listening to this as a podcast episode thanks so much for the download we really really appreciated as you might know we turn all of our live live sessions into podcast episodes and you can find our podcast on all major podcast platforms like itunes google podcasts spotify um yeah you just search for itttt or it's actually called the tefl and tesol podcast by itt and you can find all our episodes there as well so hi guys hi tiana hi thanks so much for tuning in today how are you how are you awesome i'm so excited to be here again and i think today's topic is going to be really really really interesting um obviously for people who want to go...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In this blog post, we will look at 8 common mistakes made by applicants in their applications for ESL teaching positions. Watch the video about this topic We are going to look at eight of the biggest mistakes to avoid when applying for an ESL teaching job. 1. Follow the instruction given about how to apply 2. Proofread your Application before sending 3. Not attaching a cover letter. 4. Not addressing the letter to a person. 5. Applying in a country where you don't meet the requirements. 6. Applying for a job you're not qualified for. 7. Not providing proof of English proficiency if you're a non-native speaker. 8. Not attaching a photo. Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Visa and Legal If you have completed your TEFL certification course and are getting ready to head overseas to teach, you are certain to have plenty of things to organize. One area that often causes unnecessary stress is ensuring you have all the documents you will need to make the move. Luckily, this process is not as difficult as you might imagine. Although the exact requirements will vary from country to country and job to job, if you follow our straightforward breakdown you should find you have everything you need when you need it. The Essential Documents A Passport Valid for at Least Two Years A High-Quality TEFL-Based CV A Unique and Meaningful Cover Letter Reference Letters The 'Just-In-Case-You-Need-Them' Documents Criminal Record Background Check University...  [Read more]

ITTT has a mutual cooperation in place with NIIED, the government Education Ministry in South Korea, to promote international education through the EPIK teacher training program as a service to our graduates. South Korea is a small but incredibly beautiful country, and during the 4 week TEFL you will have fantastic opportunities to experience the rich culture and history. Not only will you have the chance for local excursions, but based in Incheon, you will be less than an hour away from the lively city of Seoul on the express train. The first week of your program includes in-depth cultural orientations, ensuring you deeply understand the Korean way of life and culture. This includes a welcome dinner, tour of the local neighbourhood and the “Grand” Palace (Gyeongbok Palace),...  [Read more]

hi and welcome to another live session by itt my name is linda and i'm here today um to talk about teaching english in south korea so welcome welcome um i'm just gonna wait for um people to join please do let me know if you can hear me if you can see me or if you're not if you can't hear me if there's a problem if anything's wrong uh because that would be um bad obviously so yeah drop a comment um just leave a high and uh where you're tuning in from that would be really helpful let me know where you guys are watching from and um yeah i can see a few people have joined already hi thanks so much for joining awesome okay i got a yes i can hear you from mika awesome or micah sorry if i pronounce that wrong but yeah uh yeah thanks so much for joining okay and mika mika is from argentina or...  [Read more]

hello hi linda here from itt back with another live session this week i told you same time same place i would be here so i hope you are too thank you for taking some time out of your day today to spend it with me today we're going to talk about applying for tefl jobs eight big mistakes to avoid that's today's topic kind of continuing on our like job seeking series um i did a couple of those kind of job related videos or live sessions in the past few weeks so i thought this would fit perfectly into our little collection um as always we do save our previous live sessions in our playlists um you can find them on facebook you can also find them on youtube just like we are live on both platforms today so we are live on facebook and we're also live on youtube at the same time so if you can see...  [Read more]

Although teaching jobs can be arranged in Asia once you arrive in your destination of choice, in many countries it is common for jobs to be arranged in advance from within your own country. One area where this is certainly true is if you join a government run placement program. The following are the most popular programs of their kind in Asia. What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea? What are the requirements for the EPIK Program? What does the EPIK Program involve? Where will I be placed on the EPIK Program? What are the benefits of the EPIK Program? What is the TaLK Program for teaching English in South Korea? What are the requirements for the TaLK Program? What does the TaLK Program involve? Where will I be placed on the TaLK Program? What are...  [Read more]

The majority of people who complete a TEFL certification course will head overseas to live and work in schools and language centers across the world. However, the job hunting process and securing work permits etc can require a range of different documents that varies from one job to the next. To ensure the whole process runs smoothly, you should make sure you have everything you might need as far in advance as possible. What basic documents are needed for teaching English abroad? What documents will I need when applying for English teaching jobs? What additional documents might be required for teaching English abroad? How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing one) in the U.S.A? How do I apply for a new passport (or gain an extension to an existing...  [Read more]

  Are you the adventurous type seeking to travel and explore and get to know rich unusual and different cultures? Why not teach with us in Thailand where the sun always shines, the food is the best ever and the local beauty is intoxicating. Islands, mountains, cities, rural towns – Thailand has it all. Interested candidates please send the following to [email protected] : Resume with current references Recent photo Scan of your photo page of passport Scan of degree and official transcript, TEFL/TESOL certificate (if you have) Updated criminal record check (may be submitted later) or contact 02-834-1897. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into...  [Read more]

When preparing to teach English abroad, it is crucial to have all necessary documents ready. Essential documents include: Plan ahead and gather these documents well in advance, ensuring a smoother transition when applying for jobs or visas in your chosen country. What basic documents are needed for teaching English abroad? What documents will I need when applying for English teaching jobs? What additional documents might be required for teaching English abroad? Typically, anyone traveling to a foreign country requires a passport that is valid for at least six months. In some situations your passport must be valid for a full year, so the best advice is to ensure your passport has two years or more remaining to allow for an extended teaching contract or further travel once your...  [Read more]

Prachi and Morgan from AlienEating Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching. It's frustrating, exhausting, and a whole lot of kid wrangling. City Teaching Rural Teaching Related Articles: It's also rewarding, eye-opening and will give you more patience than you ever thought possible. I had no idea how much went into this job. One day when I'm in Forbes 30 Under 30, I'm going to personally send a tower of Ferrero Rocher to every teacher in the world. This job is a huge responsibility and it's more difficult than I ever imagined. I urge everyone to dip a toe into the teaching world at least once. I've taught English in South Korea for two years now in both the open countryside and bustling city. It may not seem like there's too much of a difference, but there are a few things to keep in...  [Read more]

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 oh that's cool it's exciting have you been luxembourg uh yeah i got i...  [Read more]

If you want to have a job in place and all the paperwork sorted out before you leave your home country, a TEFL placement program is certainly worth considering. Several countries across Europe and Asia have government run schemes that recruit foreign teachers to work in their public school system. The following options are long established and respected programs that offer a great opportunity to live and work in some of the most popular teaching destinations. What is the TAPIF Program for teaching English in France? What are the requirements for the TAPIF Program? How do I apply for the TAPIF Program? Do I need a TEFL/TESOL certificate to apply to the TAPIF Program? What is the Cultural Ambassadors Program for teaching English in Spain? What are the requirements for the...  [Read more]

Teaching English in China is as popular as ever. In 2014, 7.26 million students graduated with Bachelor and Master degrees and the numbers for 2015 are expected to rise. There are over 30,000 organizations or companies offering private English classes, with the Chinese market having nearly doubled in size in the last five years and is now worth around $3.1 billion.   English teachers in China can expect to make between 6,000 - 16,000 RMB ($942 - $2,500 USD). Those teaching at an international school, however, can make up to 30,000 RMB ($4,700 USD).   How far exactly will your salary get you in China? Most teachers put away a good amount of their salaries and save them up. You can live quite comfortably when teaching in China.   Most foreigners are settled in...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Teaching English abroad is now a popular career option for many people of all ages. While there is a strong demand for TEFL certified teachers in many different regions of the world, there are certain countries who have implemented government-funded programs to attract foreign English teachers. Through these programs, qualified English teachers are placed into schools around their countries where they are employed for a set period of time. Here is a list of the best government programs for teaching English abroad. Listen to this blog post: EPIK for Teaching English in South Korea Requirements and More Information About the Program: How to Apply TaLK for Teaching English in South Korea Requirements and More Information About the Program: How...  [Read more]

 2026 OPENINGS - ESL Teachers - Cusco, Peru Writer: MAXIMO NIVEL INTERNATIONAL | Email: [email protected] ORGANIZATIONMaximo Nivel is the leading ESL program in Latin America with institutes in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. We are looking for great ESL teachers to join our teaching team in Cusco, Peru. Maximo Nivel is well known for our "Native English Program", our professionalism, and our dedication to excellent teaching and great client service. We are a hard-working and professional group—and these are the kind of teachers we look for.POSITIONESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years...  [Read more]

To teach English abroad, you will typically need a visa to legally reside and work in your chosen country. While visa requirements differ from one nation to another, it is a common requisite for foreign teachers. Countries in Asia often have a more streamlined visa application process than some other regions, and if you are eyeing Europe, be mindful that non-EU teachers might face stricter work permit regulations. It is important to consult the respective embassy for accurate and current visa details. What is a tourist visa and how do I get one? Can I teach English abroad with a tourist visa? How do I get a work visa for teaching English abroad? Can I teach English abroad with a student visa? Can I get a working holiday visa for teaching English abroad? Can I teach English...  [Read more]

hello hi welcome to another live session from itt my name is linda um yeah welcome back this week if you've noticed last week our live or my life was actually on a different day different time um if you've seen it it was really really interesting i had some really really interesting guests two sisters from australia who are currently teaching in japan under the jet program and we had a lovely chat it was really fun so if you have not seen that i highly recommend checking it out if you're interested in teaching abroad uh teaching in japan if you're from australia check it out two really lovely girls it was so much fun talking about what it's like to teach in japan and this week i have i'm here by myself again and i have another um interesting topic for you that i've picked today we're...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Asia is a premier destination for English teachers due to the ease of travel between countries, good salaries, extra benefits (free flights! free housing!) and the abundance of available jobs. Teaching English overseas provides unlimited opportunities for English speakers from all backgrounds to live, work and travel overseas. Here are the best countries in Asia to teach English as a foreign language in 2018. Vietnam - The Land of the Ascending Dragon Japan - The Land of the Rising Sun South Korea - The Land of the Morning Calm Thailand - The Land of Smiles China - The Land of the Red Dragon Taiwan - The Treasure Island Cambodia - The Land of Peace and Prosperity Russia - The Land of the Tsars Hong Kong - The Pearl of the Orient Singapore - The Lion City...  [Read more]

My name is linda i'm from itt international tefl and tesol training and um yeah i'm back again today for another live session and yeah if you can hear me if you can see me because i'm trying out a new mic today so if that is um working well um i need to know if you can hear me and you can see me so please leave a quick comment um just throwing in a high and where you're watching from so that i know that you can hear me clearly and that you can see me and that you're here and ready to go through today's live and today's topic that would be really really great um yeah my name is linda um working for itt and i have been living in south korea for five and a half years so for me right now it's 10 a.m friday morning in south korea and yeah let me know where you are tuning in from and what time...  [Read more]

hello hi everyone linda here from itt back with another live session this week how is everybody doing hope you're doing fine thank you so much for tuning in and spending um taking some time out of your day to spend it with me today as always uh we go live and our live sessions take about 45 minutes sometimes even an hour depends on how many questions you guys have at the end we always have a q a part so this is a time where you can ask me your questions about teaching abroad about tefl about tesol about our courses about anything teaching related that's on your mind that you want to know and today's topic is dedicated to new teachers so i'm going to be sharing 10 pieces of advice that you need to know as a new tefl or efl english as a foreign language teacher if you're going abroad or also...  [Read more]

Hi, Linda here. Welcome back with another live session this week. Welcome, thank you so much for joining me today and taking some time out of your day today to spend it with me. I really appreciate it. I know it's a busy time of the year. You know we're almost New Year's Eve so we're heading into the new year, busy time. Busy time, but um I'm here and thank you that you're here as well. I appreciate that. How is everybody doing? Um, let me know guys, where are you watching from right now? I'm in South Korea, it is 10:30 a.m. Friday morning. And yeah, how about you? Where are you watching from today? What time is it? Let me know. I'm always super curious. Let me know in the comments and let me know if there's an issue if you can't hear me if you can't see me if something's wrong let me...  [Read more]

hi everyone hello here's linda again from itt and today we're talking about something really really interesting and exciting teaching english in asia and all you need to know how to get to asia the best countries in asia where to teach with the highest demand and also the best sort of recruiters and teaching job platforms where you can find the best jobs for teaching english in asia and i'm super excited about this topic today um i myself i've been uh pretty much based in asia since 2012 2013-ish and um i spent some time in china and um i also and now i'm actually in south korea and i've been here already for a while so it's gonna be six years soon and um so i'm so excited to share my experience with you guys and hopefully maybe some of you can also share your experience if you have...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information 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! @curiositytrav @lindagoeseast @ginabearsblog @milesofsmiles @lifeofbrit @thatbackpacker @eternalexpat @wander.dolls 9 @courtneylikkel 10 @feministglobetrotter Are you ready to live and teach English abroad? Related Articles: Jessica from @curiositytrav is from San Diego and has visited 40 countries so far. After studying International Business at San Diego State University, she also studied in Buenos Aires....  [Read more]

The ancient city of Corinth is a significant historical area with many important archaeological sites and, after Athens, is the most frequently visited part of the Greek mainland. Visiting the Peloponnese region provides a wonderful opportunity to experience traditional Greek culture and to explore the rich history of the ancient Greek civilisation. Corinth is located only 50 miles from Athens and is surrounded by small coastal towns and beautiful countryside making it an ideal choice for your TEFL training course. Modern Corinth has all the amenities you could want for an enjoyable stay with us. You will find many charming restaurants, cafes and bars, several beaches and all the services you may need such as banks, shops, travel agencies and public transportation to Athens and other...  [Read more]

hello and welcome to another live session from itt my name is linda and yeah it's so good to have you here if you can see me and if you can hear me please leave a comment that would be really really helpful so that i know that everything is working well because i think sometimes there is an issue with my mic i don't know what's wrong today um but oh okay somebody already said hi or hey hey mansi thanks for joining that's awesome okay so i guess you guys can hear me you can't see me so it's great perfect hello hi tiana cool so sometimes my mic kind of turns off i don't know why that is weird but at least i get a notification and i just have to turn it back on i'm so sorry about that don't know why that keeps happening anyway we're just gonna go with that and um yep so thanks so much for...  [Read more]

hello and welcome my name is linda from itt um thanks for tuning in if you are watching for the first time thanks so much welcome and if you've seen me before on one of our lives welcome back thanks for joining us again if you can see me and you can hear me please let me know in the comments so that i know that everything is working well and also please let me know where you're watching from that's always very interesting for me to know i am in south korea so it's actually friday morning right now it's 10 a.m so i have my morning coffee right here that i might have to uh take a few sips from here and there um but yeah where are you watching from let me know i really i'm really curious to know and today we are talking about well you can actually see right here how does this work where is...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information So you want to move abroad to teach English and explore a new culture? That's great - but how do you get started? At first, the process of finding a teaching position abroad can seem like a daunting task. Where are the highest teacher salaries? Is it better to teach at a private or public school? Which country hires teachers in advance? China is the largest EFL market worldwide - but is it also the right choice for me? 1. ITTT Country Guides 2. ITTT FAQs 3. Your Local Library or Bookstore 4. Online Forums and Facebook Groups 5. ITTT Alumni Experiences 6. Blogs Written By Real Teachers Abroad 7. ESL Job Boards and Recruitment Agencies 8. ITTT Advisors Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Finding out which...  [Read more]

Florence is the most famous city in one of the most famous regions of Italy: Tuscany. Centrally located, it offers easy access to all transportation and the natural landscape is dotted with wineries, quaint hill towns, and unforgettable countryside—like the Chianti area. The city symbolizes the birth of the Renaissance with household names like Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Donatello. Art and architecture are everywhere you go. From sophisticated Italian cuisine to street food, there is no shortage of delicious eating experiences—and don’t forget Italian ice cream: gelato! Florence sweetly reminds you of what it was like hundreds of years ago, and the city and people make it easy to feel Florentine. The Florence city center is a UNESCO heritage site. You should of course visit...  [Read more]