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What is the Difference between a TEFL and a CELTA?
There are a few bones of contention in the English language teaching field that seem like they will forever remain contested. People from all over the world, with all different kinds of experiences, just don’t seem to agree on a few things when it comes to teaching English as a Foreign Language. The one is … Continue r...[Read More]
Do you need a degree to teach English online?
Teaching English online is a great way to make an income from anywhere in the world with just your laptop, but it can be tricky understanding all the different options and requirements. So we’ve done a bit of the hard work for you and answered that all important question – “do you need a degree to teach English online?...[Read More]
What You Need to Know About Moving to India
For newly-qualified teachers of English as a Foreign Language, the opportunities can seem endless. Many teachers will be lured by the beautiful beaches of Thailand, or the generous salaries of South Korea, or the party lifestyle of Spain. You know, the usual suspects when it comes to top TEFL destinations. Other teache...[Read More]
Launching our brand-new podcast, TEFL TALK!
It’s finally here! We’ve collaborated with our sister company, LoveTEFL, to bring you this brand-new podcast giving you everything you need to know about teaching English abroad. If you’re a budding TEFL teacher, or you’d just like to know a bit more about TEFL, this one’s for you. Happy listening! Listen now You can l...[Read More]
Congratulations to Abdelmajid for completing our TEFL course!
Abdelmajid has just successfully completed our TEFL course! Way to go! Here is what he has to say about get TEFL: “I am very happy to get my TEFL certificate and glad that I have taken this course. I learned many new things about teaching English abroad and I enjoyed the course. I would like to thank you, Sarah F...[Read More]
What Kind of Teaching Can You Do in Spain?
If you’ve ever been to Spain, you’ve probably considered moving there for good. I mean, sunshine, sangria, siestas – who wouldn’t like a life like that? If you have a TEFL certificate and are a TEFL teacher then there is even more reason for you to pack your bags and set sail for those sunny … Continue reading “W...[Read More]
What Spanish Level Am I?
¿Hablas inglés? ¿Comprendes? Even though you don’t need to be able to speak the local language to teach English as a Foreign Language – one of the great myths of our industry – most teachers take the trouble of learning the language where they are living. It’s always nice to be able to greet people … Continue reading &...[Read More]
Teaching in South America: everything you need to know
Although Asia might be first to pop into your mind when you’re planning your TEFL adventure, it’s definitely not the only option. Teaching in South America is an amazing opportunity for aspiring TEFL teachers. From the mystique of Peru’s Machu Picchu to the mind-blowing thunder of the Iguazú Falls, South America has so...[Read More]
Our TEFL Tribe: i-to-i teachers around the world
During our 25 years in the industry (that’s right, 25 years!), we’ve trained over 182,000 TEFL teachers and sent them off to begin their own amazing journeys in countless different locations around the world. Each and every one of them belongs to our TEFL Tribe and so could you! Here are just a few of our TEFL Tribe me...[Read More]
What is The Average Salary for Teaching Abroad in Spain?
From stunning beaches, crazy-beautiful historical and cultural tourist attractions, to mouth-watering food and friendly locals, there aren’t many downsides living to Spain. Okay, there probably are (bureaucracy comes to mind) but we still feel that all the pros totally outweigh the cons of living in this beautiful coun...[Read More]
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]
