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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]
What is The Average Salary for Teaching in Vietnam?
With cosmopolitan cities, lush tropical beaches, ancient cultural attractions, and a fascinating history – not to mention mouth-watering food – it’s no surprise Vietnam is one of the fastest growing markets for teaching English as a Foreign Language. Add to that the National Foreign Languages Project – a government sch...[Read More]
How to incorporate eco-conscious topics into your TEFL teaching
Environmental issues are global and universally relevant making them an interesting topic in your classroom. As a teacher you’ll be a very influential part of your students’ lives – not only are you teaching them English, but you can also educate them on other important topics. We understand the importance of being awa...[Read More]
What Level Should My English be For a TEFL Course?
Doing a Teaching English as a Foreign Language course can be the beginning of a whole new life for many people. Having a TEFL certificate opens the doors to travelling and teaching wherever your itchy feet want to take you. Sadly, many people believe that because a TEFL course is 120 hours that it isn’t … Continue rea...[Read More]
How Quickly Can I Become Certified and Begin Teaching English Abroad?
They say that life is what you make it, and doing a TEFL course is no different. How quickly you can get certified is up to you! Just as we cannot definitively tell you how much you can earn teaching English abroad, so we cannot tell you how quickly you can become TEFL certified and … Continue reading “How Quickl...[Read More]
Kat in Cambodia: My story so far
As I boarded my flight to Phnom Penh from Heathrow, I caught myself looking down the aisles of seats in the plane. Will there be anyone here I know? Do I recognise anyone from the Facebook group? Could I actually end up being sat next to someone else who was going on the same internship as me? These questions surrounde...[Read More]
What You Need to Know about Getting a TEFL Job in Vietnam
Đi một ngày đàng học một sàng khôn A day of travelling will bring a basket full of learning If ever there was a saying that would sum up the TEFL life, this would be it. This Vietnamese saying not only reminds us why we decided to teach English as a Foreign Language in the … Continue reading “What You Need to Kn...[Read More]
Checking in with Will Davies – live from Vietnam 🇻🇳
William Davies might be from Wales, but his sights have been set on destinations far from the United Kingdom. Having taught in both Romania and Vietnam, we were excited to catch up with Will (check out his last interview here) to learn more about his journey towards teaching abroad—and what else he has in store for the...[Read More]
Checking in with Will Davies – live from Vietnam 🇻🇳
William Davies might be from Wales, but his sights have been set on destinations far from the United Kingdom. Having taught in both Romania and Vietnam, we were excited to catch up with Will (check out his last interview here) to learn more about his path towards teaching abroad—and what else he has in store for the fu...[Read More]
Interview with Ezinne Chikwendu – Online English Teacher from Nigeria
Ezinne Chikwendu is from Nigeria; while studying Accountancy at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, she is an online English teacher through Learnlight. When not mastering English and helping others do the same, she can be found dancing. A lot. Read on to learn more about Ezinne’s unique path towards the fabulous TEFL l...[Read More]
How to Get TEFL Certified Online
Once you’ve made the decision to get a TEFL certificate, the next step is to decide which TEFL course you’re going to take. There are more TEFL providers than you can shake a stick at, but you can narrow down your choices immediately by first deciding what kind of TEFL course you want to take. … Continue reading “...[Read More]
What I wish I’d known before my Vietnam internship
If you’ve decided to teach in Vietnam through i-to-i’s internship, an exciting five months lie ahead! Taking the plunge to move to Asia also means settling into a different and wonderful culture. Although plenty of support awaits you upon arrival, there are certain things I wish I’d known before boarding that flight to...[Read More]
Congratulations to Simone for completing our TEFL course!
Simone has just successfully completed our TEFL course! Way to go! Here is what he has to say about get TEFL: “I really enjoy this course, WOW. I am now more confident of my abilities and I feel ready to teach!” Simone Short and sweet! I have enjoyed having you in our TEFL course. You did a fabulous job on ...[Read More]
Can Teaching English as a Foreign Language Be a Career?
Almost daily we get asked can Teaching English as a Foreign Language Be a Career? Teaching English as a Foreign Language abroad can sound like a dream job, until you tell your parents. Then it’s all What are you going to do when you come back? How is a year off going to look on … Continue reading “Can Teaching En...[Read More]
This is What You Should be Doing in Vietnam
Vietnam is so popular in the world of TEFL, that it wouldn’t surprise us if you’re reading this from Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi, sipping a cup of sweet, dark coffee and eating a banh mi. Because it’s so popular, you are probably already aware of the places you should visit while you are there … Continue reading “This i...[Read More]
Can I Teach English as a Foreign Language Without a Degree?
Where can I earn the most money? and How long must my TEFL course be? are two very common questions we at The TEFL Academy are asked by wannabe TEFL teachers, but by far the question we get asked the most is Can I teach English as a Foreign Language without a degree? For all … Continue reading “Can I Teach Englis...[Read More]
What is the Average Teaching Salary in China?
With an estimated 390 million English language learners, 100 000 native English-speaking teachers and 1 000 EFL teachers being hired every month, it’s no surprise that teaching English as a Foreign Language in China is popular with TEFL graduates. But one main questions still is what is the average salary in China? It’...[Read More]
11 Weird and Wonderful Things about China
Thinking about teaching English as a Foreign Language in China? You probably are and if you’re not, you should be. China is one of those countries everyone should experience at least once in their lives – and it’s so big you’ll probably find yourself going back there again. What is it about China that makes … Continue...[Read More]
Congratulations to Redouan for completing our TEFL course!
Redouan has just successfully completed our TEFL course! Way to go! Here is what he has to say about get TEFL: “I am glad I have got my TEFL certificate with Sarah Fauset. I would like to thank you for the valuable information you provided me and the amazing experience you shared with me during this course. Thank...[Read More]
Congratulations to Anouar for completing our TEFL courses!
Anouar has just successfully completed our TEFL course! Way to go! Here is what he has to say about get TEFL: “I am so glad that I have taken this course. It was an amazing experience. I have learnt many interesting things. Through the journey of learning process, I have developed my teaching skills thanks to thi...[Read More]
7 Reasons Why You Should Do a TEFL
Teaching English as a Foreign Language is big business right now. Whereas a few years ago not many people would’ve known what TEFL stood for, these days it seems everyone is doing it. Why you should do a TEFL? With an estimated 2 billion English language learners worldwide and 250 000 teachers teaching English abroad, ...[Read More]
