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How old do you need to be to TEFL?
Simply answered – you can TEFL at any age! Although there aren’t any strict age limits, there are some things to consider if you’re an especially young or more mature aspiring TEFL teacher. Regardless of age though, you’ll need a TEFL qualification before you even start thinking about teaching abroad. Am I too old to T...[Read More]
Why you should take a Level 5 TEFL Course
There are so many reasons you should take the Level 5 TEFL Course, the main one probably being that you want to teach English abroad. But, how does Level 5 TEFL differ from Level 3 TEFL or other certificates? What is a Level 5 TEFL certificate? A Level 5 qualification is the level below a bachelor’s degree so it’s pret...[Read More]
Top Tips for Teaching English to Spanish Learners
The English as a Foreign Language market in Spain is booming. With youth unemployment at an all-time high of 50%, many Spaniards see proficiency in English as their ticket to employment both in and outside the country. This is proven by the popularity of Cambridge exams and the improvement in the general level of Engl...[Read More]
13 Things about Spain You Probably Didn’t Know
Fiesta. Flamenco. Football. That’s what most of us think of when we think of Spain, but if you think that’s all there is to the country, then you’re sorely mistaken. Spain is vibrant, cultural, exciting and famous for many things, but it also has a few hidden secrets not many of us know about. Here … Continue reading &...[Read More]
How to make your TEFL classroom as eco-friendly as possible
Creating a super eco-friendly classroom doesn’t have to be hard or take loads of energy. There are heaps of simple things you can do to make your classroom more eco-friendly, educate your students and keep them engaged! To help you get started, we’ve come up with 7 easy ideas to incorporate into your TEFL classroom. St...[Read More]
How Much to Budget for Teaching English in China
Creating a teaching abroad budget for China makes more than kuai and cents: You’ll be able to plan well in advance for your needs abroad, allowing you to relax a little in those first few weeks (trust us, they’ll be a little nuts!) and settle in to your new life. Stressing about finances is never pretty, and with the r...[Read More]
Best Countries to Teach English Abroad in 2019
If you had to guess which countries are the best to teach English abroad in in 2019, which would you say? Vietnam? Yes! Czech Republic? Absolutely! Italy? Of course! The thing is, no matter which country you choose, it probably is a good country to teach English as a Foreign Language in. We don’t think … Continue read...[Read More]
Why meaningful travel is the NEW way to travel
Carl Jung once said, “The least of things with a meaning is worth more in life than the greatest of things without it.” Which brings us to meaningful travel. Meaningful travel is the new way to travel and we’re here to let you know why! Almost everybody wants to travel – you’ll never hear anyone turning down a holiday ...[Read More]
5 Things You Should Know about Spanish English Language Learners
Every EFL classroom is different. Even though no matter where you are teaching you will be applying the same learning theories and teaching methodologies to your teaching, a lot of what happens in the classroom will depend on your students. As English as a Foreign Language teachers we need to identify the needs of our ...[Read More]
How Much to Budget for Teaching English in Spain
Your teaching abroad budget in Spain will be a helpful tool throughout the planning process of your upcoming adventure. Can you swing it with your current finances? What changes do you have to make to your lifestyle now to ensure you live your dream and teach English in gorgeous, sunny España? Don’t start teaching abro...[Read More]
Who Can Get a TEFL?
You’ve probably seen the adverts for it. Maybe you read a blog or two about it. Quite possibly you have a friend or cousin or former colleague who’s doing it. And while you’ve seen the pictures of tropical paradises and heard the stories of cute kids and overbearing parents, you’re probably wondering to yourself: can …...[Read More]
Which of our TEFL Internships suits you?
Finding a TEFL job can be a tricky task when you don’t have any relevant experience. TEFL Internships are an excellent way to gain your TEFL qualification and experience without the stress of planning your own trip and finding your own job! We’ll do all the planning for you, so all that’s left for you to do is get out ...[Read More]
Eco-TEFLers abroad: How to eat sustainably in a foreign country
Sustainable eating is all about choosing foods that are good to our planet and our bodies. You’ll be happy to learn, you don’t have to do anything extremely life-changing to eat sustainably. Traditional foods are a huge part of a country’s culture. Here in the UK, visitors can’t wait to try our fish and chips: in Vietn...[Read More]
What is Madrid Known For?
As is the case in many countries, as the capital, Madrid is the heart of Spain. But what is Madrid known for? With almost 3.5 million people, it is not only the most populous city in Spain but the third biggest in Europe, after London and Berlin. Madrid is the seat of government and home … Continue reading “What ...[Read More]
Which of our TEFL Internships suits you?
Finding a TEFL job can be a tricky task when you don’t have any relevant experience. TEFL Internships are an excellent way to gain your TEFL qualification and experience without the stress of planning your own trip and finding your own job! We’ll do all the planning for you, so all that’s left for you to do is get out ...[Read More]
Top Festivals to Experience in Spain
If it’s one thing the Spanish know how to do it’s have a party. No surprise then that literally hundreds of festivals are celebrated around the country every year. If you’re living and teaching in Spain, then you should definitely take some time to celebrate with the locals. After all, the more, the merrier! With … Con...[Read More]
What Do You Need to Teach English Abroad?
Do you feel stuck in the same 9 to 5? Are you sick and tired of waking up every day and doing the same old same old? Dream of starting fresh somewhere completely different? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions (or all of them!), then you’re probably already thinking of teaching English … Continue reading &#...[Read More]
TEFL travel: offsetting your carbon footprint
This month, our main focus is offsetting our carbon footprint and helping you offset yours too. At the moment, flights account for 2.5% of global CO2 production. We know that to be able to teach English abroad you can’t avoid flying so, we’ve already started offsetting the carbon footprint from your flight by planting ...[Read More]
What Do You Need to Know about Moving to Spain?
Think you know everything there is to know about moving to Spain? Think again, mi amigo. Moving to Spain is more than deciding which bikini to pack and learning how to order a beer in Spanish. While it is most definitely a paradise of sorts if you enjoy a bit of sangria and siestas, what’s … Continue reading “Wha...[Read More]
Why we’re planting a tree for every internship we sell in August
Here at i-to-i, we believe nothing’s more important than looking after our planet. As a company we want to do everything we can to offset our carbon footprint and help you offset yours too! Travelling, unfortunately, can be one of the biggest culprits of carbon emissions as planes release CO2 and other gases into the a...[Read More]
Best UK Education Blog: i-to-i wins an award!
We’ve recently won an award for “the best UK Education Blog 2019” from twinkl! What is “The Best UK Education Blog 2019” award? The best UK Education Blog 2019 award is a new award from twinkl. They have 11 sections of awards, including general teaching blogs, home education blogs and TEFL blogs (the section we won!) W...[Read More]
Congratulations to Said for completing our TEFL course!
Said has just successfully completed our TEFL course. Way to go! Here is what he has to say about get TEFL: “The best TEFL course ever with the best professor ever! Thanks a lot!” Said Short and sweet! Thanks for your kind words. I really appreciate it! I’ve really enjoyed having in our TEFL course. Y...[Read More]
A Guide to Teaching English Online in Thailand
Most travellers visiting Thailand will tell you that the hardest part about the visit is communicating with the locals. There are varied landscapes, inviting culture and friendly locals. With so much on offer, many visitors have decided to stay and make a living teaching English. With the advancement in technology,[&#...[Read More]
The Best Cities to Teach English in Vietnam
Asia is and always has been a TEFL hotspot. Thailand, China, South Korea – they have been favourites with TEFL teachers for many years. But now another Asian country is making its mark as a top TEFL destination: Vietnam. With an abundance of history, culture, beautiful landscapes and breathtaking scenery, Vietnam has a...[Read More]
Accommodation: What to expect when you’re TEFLing
Some of our biggest questions from people looking to teach English abroad are “Where am I going to live?” and “What will my accommodation be like?” Lots of TEFL jobs have accommodation included and all of our TEFL internships include accommodation for free! We’ve headed out to our TEFL internship destinations to find o...[Read More]
Our Favourite Premier TEFL Reviews of 2019 (so far)
With us being a little over halfway through 2019, we thought it was time for a bit of reflection in Premier TEFL HQ and our team has picked their favourite TEFL reviews of 2019 so far from some of our AMAZING customers! You can check out all of our reviews here. Mehdi thought our 290 Level 5 Course was amazing! The 180...[Read More]
Meet Tanya Louise van Enter 🌟
You might not know it from looking at her fabulous, adventurous life, but Tanya van Enter actually loves to spend lazy days at home. Originally from South Africa, this TEFL teacher landed her first teaching gig in the gorgeous kingdom of Cambodia. Don’t worry—it’s only the first of the many places she hopes to have the...[Read More]
Why is The TEFL Academy So Popular?
With literally thousands of TEFL course providers around the world and online, deciding which TEFL course is right for you can be quite a headache. Since you are spending your valuable time and hard-earned cash on whichever course you choose, it’s understandable that you want to be sure you are making the right choice....[Read More]
#Trending: The 10 most popular TEFL destinations in 2019
Teaching abroad is an amazing way to travel the world, meet loads of different people and immerse yourself in wonderful cultures. With a TEFL qualification, you’ll have the opportunity to teach and travel in so many different countries, but we understand how difficult it can be to decide where to start. We’ve done some...[Read More]
Common Mistakes of Vietnamese Learners of English
Learning another language is never easy. English is also known to be quite tricky because it is actually a mix of many different languages. Our language learners are bound to have problems learning English. A lot of this has to do with language transfer, when the differences between the learner’s first language and Eng...[Read More]
