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5 Awesome Ways to Lead a Lifestyle as an English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Sun, 06 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
5 Awesome Ways to Lead a Lifestyle as an English Teacher
Lifestyles of TEFL/TESOL teachers are as varied as the people who teach and the countries they choose to live in. The kind of life you can lead depends on your reasons for becoming a teacher. Many people choose to live and work abroad to escape the hustle and bustle of home. Others are looking for thrills and adventure. The TEFL world caters for everybody from fresh faced graduates to those looking for new experiences and change later in life.
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1. Beach Life
2. City Slicker
3. Culture Vulture
4. Active Retiree
5. Global Nomad
What lifestyle are you looking for as an English teacher?
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Goats On The Road
Nick and Dariece are the cofounders of Goats On The Road, one of the most trafficked and trusted travel and lifestyle websites online. After quitting their "normal" jobs in Canada back in 2008, they've been travelling and living abroad fulltime — while earning an income on the road.
In 2012, Nick and Dariece decided to teach English in Yangzhou, China for a year. This was one of the best experiences of their lives.
During that year of teaching, they were able to build up Goats On The Road into what it is today. Their goal is to show you how to make money on the road, lead a happier lifestyle, and travel for as long as you want. Follow the "Goats" and learn how to become an English teacher online, run your own website, become a house sitter, and more.
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How to Become a Digital Nomad with a TEFL/TESOL Certificate - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How to Become a Digital Nomad with a TEFL/TESOL Certificate
10/14/2021
hi welcome my name is linda back with another live session today for itt
today we're going to talk about how to become a digital nomad with a tefl or
tesol certificate so yeah don't forget as always to like
and subscribe so you don't miss any of our other upcoming live sessions we go live twice a week
one time meet on friday around this time and then the other time my colleague lisa
um usually on tuesday but this week has been different we actually had a guest taking over on tuesday this week so i
hope you all saw that as well we had andre on from progress me which
is a online teaching platform and also if you maybe saw yesterday on
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How to Travel Japan on a Teacher’s Budget - TEFL Blog
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 Lydia Pincott
Destinations Alumni Experiences
How to Travel Japan on a Teacher’s Budget
For being a fairly small country, Japan sure packs a punch for the endless amount of things to see, do, and eat! As teachers though, we aren't living that high roller, bullet train life, yet we usually have enough days off for a decent holiday. So how do you get out and see Japan, while still having a few yennies left over for fried chicken at Family Mart?
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Use the Seishun 18 Kippu Transport Pass (and region-specific passes)
Make Use of Tourist Information Centers
Stay at hostels with kitchens - but be sure to check the facilities!
Be loyal - to bus service, booking website, etc.
Choose the lowest cost option on Google Maps for getting around.
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Lydia Pincott
Pooh Bear once said: “You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” After spending some time working in a marketing agency, I took our old friend Pooh’s advice and set out to see the world and embrace new cultures.
My name is Lydia Pincott and I’m a 20-something year old from Wellington, New Zealand, currently based in Japan and teaching English here, while indulging in far too many desserts, taking an embarrassing number of photos, and never failing to get excited when seeing a shiba inu out for a walk.
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Can you teach online with a TEFL certificate? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Can you teach online with a TEFL certificate?
Absolutely! Possessing a TEFL certificate significantly enhances your prospects in the online teaching world. Most top-tier online ESL teaching platforms prioritize or even mandate a TEFL certification. Not only does it verify your teaching capabilities, but it also makes you eligible for higher-paying online teaching roles.
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What are the requirements for most online English teaching jobs?
What certification do I need to teach English online?
What are the requirements for most online English teaching jobs?
In most cases, you will need to meet the following requirements to teach English online:
That is all there is to it! There are even some platforms where you can work as an English teacher without a university degree.
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Where should I teach English in Thailand? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where should I teach English in Thailand?
When deciding where to teach English in Thailand, key destinations to consider include Bangkok, with its bustling urban landscape; Phuket, known for its beautiful beaches; and Chiang Mai, with its rich culture and history. Each offers unique experiences, but all benefit from Thailand's tropical climate, delectable cuisine, affordable living costs, and lively nightlife.
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Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Phuket
Krabi
Isaan
Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand's capital, is an popular choice due to its abundant teaching opportunities in schools and language centers across the city. Although the frenetic urban life may not suit everyone, those who enjoy city living will most likely appreciate Bangkok. The city is known for its round-the-clock nightlife and... [Read more]
How To Start Your Own ESL Teaching Service - TEFL Blog
Mon, 05 Aug 2019 Bri Freeman
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How To Start Your Own ESL Teaching Service
The number one question I had to answer before deciding to start Practical English Teacher was "Do I want a new boss or to be my own boss?". I spent months asking myself this before I finally decided to do it. There's a lot of security and credibility that comes with working for a larger ESL company. And I'm not knocking anyone who wants to do that but if you're like me and you're looking for some advice on where to start with your own ESL Service, let's talk.
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Starting Out
Advertising and Expanding
How Do I Create a Platform?
Best of Luck!
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Linda is a passionate travel writer of both an American and German background - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Linda Goes East
Linda is a passionate traveler and English teacher exploring the world one country at a time. After studying Mandarin Chinese, she moved to Guangzhou, China, to pursue an internship at a German online marketing company. She loved it so much that she decided to move back to China after finishing her Bachelor’s degree in Management in California.
After working in online marketing for a while, she got into English teaching. Teaching English overseas has enabled her to experience life in different countries and fund her passion for travel. She taught English in China for a year and also during my her year in South Korea.
She’s been living in South Korea since 2015 and returned to working in online marketing and teaching online in 2016 remotely.
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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.
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Live Session With ITTT Alumna Brittany From 'The Life Of Brit' - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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?
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5 Ways to Travel Consciously and Give Something Back To The Locals - TEFL Blog
Mon, 26 Aug 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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5 Ways to Travel Consciously and Give Something Back To The Locals
When we travel, we often make self-centered decisions to get the most out of the experience. But does it always have to be that way? With conscious travel becoming more and more popular and widespread it's getting easier to actually do some good while traveling to another country. Here are 5 ways to travel consciously and give something back to the locals.
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1. Small gestures with a big impact.
2. Eat local, spend local, sleep local
3. Offer your time and skills
4. Hop on a bus
5. Teach English
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This Is Why Parents Say It's Vital to Travel To Learn A Language - TEFL Blog
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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This Is Why Parents Say It's Vital to Travel To Learn A Language
Travel had benefits for all of us. Particularly for our children. Our twin baby boys are mixed-race and mixed-cultured and equal importance will be placed on both sides of their heritage while maintaining a truly international worldview. We plan to raise them as true world citizens.
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Developmental Plan
Cultural Exposure
Holidays
Final Thoughts
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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.
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Watch the live session here
That's cool, that's exciting. Have you been to Luxemburg?
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Top 6 Government-run TEFL Teacher Programs - TEFL Blog
Fri, 03 Nov 2023 Federico Riva
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Secure employment with set working hours in great locations anywhere in the world. This is the the EFL teachers way of life. - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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Whatever your reasons for becoming an English teacher you are bound to be curious about the kind of lifestyle you can expect while teaching abroad. For beach lovers there are plenty of opportunities for TEFL teachers in many tourist spots around the world. Locals employed in the tourism industry want to improve their English language skills creating plenty of private tutoring opportunities and some hotels employ... [Read more]
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