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15 Travel Hacks Every TEFL Teacher Should Know   Join us live as we reveal 15 game-changing travel hacks for TEFL teachers! 🧳✈️ Mark your calendars and get your questions ready for this must-see event! #TEFLTravelHacks #teacherlife #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishAbroad Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Live Session November 27, 2020 with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit"   After taking her TEFL course, Brittany moved on to teach English in South Korea and Vietnam. She also has taught English online, runs a travel blog, does freelance writing, and recently moved to Germany for grad school. If you are interested in finding out how to achieve a similar career, this live event is for you! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to live and teach abroad? Click here and get started today: https://www.teflcourse.net/?cu=YTDESCRIPTION Check our wide range of online TEFL & TESOL courses: https://www.teflonline.net/?cu=YTDESCRIPTION Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Teaching Abroad: How to Save Money & Pay off Loans   Join this live session to learn some great tips on how to enjoy your time teaching abroad without worrying about money. These tips can help you save money to pay off your student loans or add to your travel funds. Don't miss out! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Brittany Varano Brit is a freelance travel writer and blogger who loves to hike, knit, and sip copious amounts of coffee. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, she fell in love with travel blogging after living and teaching English in South Korea. She’s now location independent and enjoys slow travel to new and exciting places. You can follow along with her adventures on Instagram or her travel blog lifeofbrit.com, where she helps others teach English abroad and shares travel guides for budget and solo travels in Asia and beyond. Read my articles A Day in the Life of an EPIK Teacher in South Korea | ITTT | TEFL Blog Brittany Varano Destinations Alumni Experiences For those thinking of teaching English in South Korea, the EPIK program offers one of the best job opportunities in...  [Read more]

How can I teach English online and travel? If you are yearning to break free from the daily grind and have a strong desire to explore the world, consider venturing into online English teaching. This form of English instruction allows you to operate from anywhere with a stable internet connection, eliminating the need for you to stay put. It also provides a sufficient income to cover your travel-related expenses. Table of Contents What is required to teach English online and travel? What are the technical requirements for teaching English online? What other attributes do online English teachers need when traveling and teaching? What to pack when teaching and traveling? What is required to teach English online and travel? The answer isn't cut-and-dried since each online teaching platform...  [Read more]

How can I teach English online and travel? If you are yearning to break free from the daily grind and have a strong desire to explore the world, consider venturing into online English teaching. This form of English instruction allows you to operate from anywhere with a stable internet connection, eliminating the need for you to stay put. It also provides a sufficient income to cover your travel-related expenses. What is required to teach English online and travel? The answer isn't cut-and-dried since each online teaching platform has unique requirements. Some may necessitate a Bachelor’s degree, prior teaching experience, TEFL certification, or native English proficiency. But don't be disheartened if you lack a degree; many platforms don't demand it. If you haven't obtained a TEFL...  [Read more]

TEFL in Maragwa, Kenya Date posted:2008-05-25 | Writer: Watoto Wa Baraka International | Email: [email protected] We are looking for volunteers to work in a local school teaching English to children of various ages. Volunteers with teaching experience/training will be able to work with minimal supervision however there will be on-hand support at all times. The schools are located in small rural villages where people speak native languages such as Maasai, Chaaga and Swahili however lessons are taught in English. Text books and a teacher’s manual can be available but resources are limited and volunteers should expect to assist in developing teaching plans and be creative with the resources available. REQUIRED SKILLS: Teaching qualification (including TEFL/ TESOL) would be an...  [Read more]

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]

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 Laura Payne Teaching Ideas 5 Creative Writing Activities for the ESL Classroom Much of language learning comes through language experimentation; steering away from examples and formulas and attempting to arrange your own ideas into words. No matter what a student's goal may be in learning English, they will eventually have to do this by leaving the classroom and using English on their own. Activities like creative writing are one method to encourage the practice of experimentation and expression in ESL students. In this post, we're going to look at five different activities students can use to put their thoughts into writing. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. (New Year's) Resolutions 2. Letters to the Future 3. Cultural Ambassadors 4. Travel Itinerary...  [Read more]

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How Working and Teaching English Abroad Will Influence Your Life I was born in the United States in a big Italian family, where Italian customs and tradition played a key role and influence in my upbringing. My Mom and Dad were travelers of a different kind and would take many hiatus to exotic lands in far off places, leaving us children behind. Table of Contents Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rosella P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. However, one year when I was just a little girl, my parents decided it was time to take the entire family on an 8 months travel...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information 8 Traveling Power Couples Teaching English Abroad You Should Follow Right Now The following eight couples have traveled the world together and either started out as ESL teachers or supported their travels teaching English in different parts of the world. Some of them are still teaching, others have started their own businesses. Either way, these 8 traveling power couples are an absolute inspiration for ESL teachers and you should follow them right now! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust Rosie and Dave from Ravenous Travellers Katie and Ben from Two Wandering Soles Ron and Jess from Unearth The Voyage Nick and Dariece from Goats On The Road Sarah and Nathan from Exploring Kiwis Claire and...  [Read more]

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 Mark Crocker TEFL Information What’s Stopping You from Teaching English Abroad? Do you dream of traveling the world and meeting new and interesting people? Are you exciting by the thought of exploring faraway destinations and fascinating cultures? Would you like to help children or adults achieve their own dreams while living and working abroad? If you have answered YES to the above questions, what are you waiting for? Table of Contents Money Career Bachelor's Degree Friends and Family You Listen to this blog post Are you ready to start teaching English abroad? Related Articles: In reality, many people put off their dreams or dismiss them altogether due to a variety of understandable reasons. Luckily, most things that hold people back can be easily overcome. Here...  [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]

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]

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]

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Benefits You Can Get if You Obtain a TEFL Certificate More and more persons enjoy traveling and even make it their lifetime hobby! More young couples and families are hungry to discover new cultures and love meeting like-minded people. Sometimes mature individuals, who find themselves in different circumstances, either by choice or not, are looking for a change and wish to learn a new skill that would give them something worthwhile to do on their travels. These are only just a few reasons why someone would want to complete a TEFL course. Table of Contents More Freedom Practical Skills More Opportunities Are you ready to get your TEFL certificate? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences What Are the Advantages of Taking and Competing A TEFL Course There are many advantages for anyone to gain by taking and completing a TEFL course. There are also numerous English teaching jobs all around the world that need to be filled. Completing a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course will open up a whole new world if you ever wanted to live abroad and teach English. Most countries require an accredited TEFL certificate to get good English teaching jobs. Taking and completing a TEFL course will help prepare you with the proper skills to be a good English teacher, help others, and travel the world at the same time. Table of Contents Making a Difference in Other Peoples Lives Gaining New Skills for Yourself...  [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]

Living and Teaching English in Russia - Habits, Customs & Curiosities It is no surprise that the largest country in the world has some of the most impressive natural landscapes and historic attractions to explore. On top of that, Russia also has a high demand for qualified teachers of English as a foreign language in many of the main cities. If you like the idea of living and working in Russia, read through the following guides which cover a wide range of topics, including general travel tips, local culture and customs, must-see attractions, and how to read the Russian language in only 15 minutes. Travel Tips Russia SOURCE: trotterz . com/australia/tasmania/ Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Amazing Facts About Russia SOURCE: visual ....  [Read more]

Latrice Coates Latrice Coates is an ESL teacher originally from Norfolk, Virginia. Recently she quit her federal job to travel, teach and run her blog full time. Currently she lives in Thailand where she is blogging full time and teaching others how to become an ESL teacher. Read my articles What Influencers Don’t Tell You After You’ve Quit Your Job to Travel the World | ITTT | TEFL Blog Latrice Coates TEFL Information Alumni Experiences I am sure you’ve seen the sponsored posts floating around your social media feed of travelers in these candid, well-desired places with the caption “I quit my 9-5 to travel the world & so can you”. I did quit my federal 9-5 job to travel the world full time and I’m here to give you the scoop that most influencers don’t tell you...  [Read more]

what can you do with a TEFL certificate   Choose from thousands of teaching jobs around the world. Earning a TEFL or TESOL certificate enables you to work as an English teacher in almost any country around the world. Whether you are thinking of teaching English as a way to fund your world travels, as a new career, or as a means to supplement retirement income, getting TEFL qualified gives you the skills needed to make your dream come true. Earn money while travelling the globe. Making money while teaching English is a great way to conserve your hard-earned savings and extend your globetrotting almost indefinitely. Why limit yourself to just a month or two backpacking when a TEFL certificate will allow you to spend quality time in each country you visit. Volunteer in some of the...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Poland (12) Date posted:2010-07-06 | Writer: Intensity School of English | Email: [email protected] If you are a lethargic closed-minded couch-potato who is afraid of travelling, click somewhere else. Intensity School of English is looking for extraordinary candidates interested not only in teaching English in Poland, but also in broadening their horizons and developing themselves. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree or a TEFL/TESL/TESOL/CELTA certificate. Of course it helps to have teaching experience, but it is not essential. What's more important is that you are a confident, dynamic and sociable individual. We are currently recruiting for positions starting in October 2010 and finishing on June 30th 2011. Both EU as well as non-EU citizens are...  [Read more]

Living and Teaching English in Switzerland - Habits, Customs & Curiosities Anyone with a love of outdoor pursuits, particularly winter sports, will probably be aware of the thrills available in the Alpine country of Switzerland. The country is home to some of the best ski fields in the whole world, while the summer months provide great conditions for mountain treks, climbing and cycling. If you prefer a more urban life, then cities such as Zurich, Geneva and Bern offer modern and efficient infrastructure, plenty of culture, and a welcoming local population. If you have ever considered Switzerland as a potential destination, read on for a range of travel tips, facts and guides to this ever-popular European country. Travel Tips for Switzerland SOURCE: foursquare ....  [Read more]

Living and Teaching English in the Czech Republic - Habits, Customs & Curiosities Many EFL teachers are keen on living and working in Europe but strict visa regulations do not always allow foreigners to work in some countries. However, the Czech Republic is one of the countries that do not make it too hard for foreign English language teachers to secure a work visa. If you choose it as your destination you will also find a very healthy job market with many teaching jobs available throughout the country. If you like the sound of the Czech Republic, read on for culture tips and more. Travel Tips Czech Republic SOURCE: www . wandershare . com/#!WandershareCzechRepublic/zoom/ljgmf/dataItem-ifsfkyev Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Czech Beer ...  [Read more]

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 Jen Bunce Visa and Legal TEFL Information The How-To Guide to Prepare for Your Teaching Job Abroad So, you have been thinking about going abroad and are trying to figure out a way to support yourself while traveling and seeing the world? Teaching English as a second language is certainly a solid financial option for native and non-native English speakers, as well as a career that is high in demand around the world. Anyone that has a love for travel and wants to learn about other cultures, while also helping people, should seriously consider teaching English as it can fulfill all these desires. Table of Contents 1. Choose Your Desired Location 2. Does the Country You Want to Teach in Require a Bachelor's Degree? 3. Research the Hiring Seasons and Contract Lengths of...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Poland Date posted:2005-11-30 | Writer: INTENSITY School of English | Email: [email protected] If you are a lethargic closed-minded couch-potato who is afraid of travelling, click somewhere else. The INTENSITY School of English is looking for extraordinary candidates interested not only in teaching English in Poland (starting in January 2006), but also in broadening their horizons and developing themselves. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and/or a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate. Of course it helps to have teaching experience, but it is not essential. What's more important is that you are a confident, dynamic, sociable, creative and resourceful individual. Why teach abroad? Teaching abroad is a unique way to travel and make money at the same time....  [Read more]

Employment teaching English in Poland Date posted:2005-05-16 | Writer: INTENSITY School of English | Email: [email protected] Candidates should possess a BA degree in English (or a related field) and/or a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate. Of course it helps to have teaching experience, but it is not essential. What's more important is that you are a confident, dynamic, sociable, creative and resourceful individual. Why teach abroad? Teaching abroad is a unique way to travel and make money at the same time. And not travelling in the shallow, tour group, "see-it-all-as-quickly-as-possible" sort of way. Travelling in the true sense of the word: living in a completely different country, immersing yourself in a new culture and language and building lasting friendships with...  [Read more]

Wed, 08 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English, The Universal Language Over a hundred years ago, in the late 19th century, a Polish-Jewish eye doctor named Dr. Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof wanted to bridge the gaps and misunderstandings between different ethnic groups that he grew up around. Being from a Polish city that, at the time, was a polyglot, multi-ethnic mixture of Poles, Russians, Jews, Lithuanians, and Germans, he saw there was a great deal of distrust between each group, and he believed it was due to the language barriers that each imposed. To create a common ground between every group, he created an international, universal language called Esperanto (Yaffe, 2017). While it was a great idea to create a language that did not belong to any ethnic group and could...  [Read more]

Marie Hernandez Marie Hernandez is a solo female travel writer/blogger and the founder and author behind SeriouslyTravel. Her passion for travel and food inspires her to continually seek new adventures. Her desire is to inspire everyone to explore the world, even if it's just in your own back yard. Read my articles 5 Steps to Prepare Yourself for Your TEFL Interview | ITTT | TEFL Blog Marie Hernandez Visa and Legal TEFL Information Job interviews are among the most daunting tasks for anyone. Here are our 5 steps to help prepare yourself for your TEFL interview.  [Read more]

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Most Important Benefits Of Obtaining a TEFL Certificate I've been traveling basically all my life, and that makes me a person that always will want to travel and will always want to be in different situations, cultures and of course countries. Table of Contents International Experience Challenging Yourself Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Silvia P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. International Experience I finally decided to learn how to teach English in not English speaking countries. Why? Because, the need is huge, many countries are developing very fast because...  [Read more]