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William-Harper

I have been traveling and teaching ESL abroad ever since I graduated university. This life choice has taken me around the world and allowed me to experience cultures and meet people that I did not know existed.

The Reality of Teaching English Online: Flexibility vs. Financial Stability

The dream of teaching English online is appealing. No commute, no dress code, and the ability to work from a beach in Thailand or a café in Colombia. For many TEFL enthusiasts, this lifestyle represents the ultimate freedom. But behind the Instagram-worthy photos of laptops on tropical tables lies a more complex reality. The global market for online English teaching is shifting, and teachers need ...[Read More]

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I just wrapped up the course a…

I just wrapped up the course and I’m feeling pretty good. I liked meeting peers from different backgrounds online. I’m pleased with how it went. My instructor ******* was very patient and knowledgeable. I feel more confident about teaching abroad now.

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I just finished a short-term s…

I just finished a short-term skill development course. It helped me feel prepared to teach English overseas, which is what I wanted. Some other folks I know were less happy with it though. My main goal is to live in a completely new environment.

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I learned a ton from this acad…

I learned a ton from this academic bridging certificate. Trying out different teaching methods really worked for me. I’m delighted with how it went. It’s got me excited to pack my bags and start fresh somewhere new.

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I was pretty happy with how it…

I was pretty happy with how it all went. As a student who completed the short-term course, I liked being a self-paced student. Finishing an intensive applied learning course felt good. I wanted to explore new cultures through TEFL. The feedback from ******* was always useful.

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I’m wrapping up the certificat…

I’m wrapping up the certificate now, almost done with the whole thing. It was a solid refresher for me, I needed to switch things up from my old office job. I’m more of a learn-by-doing type, so the hands-on stuff was good. ******* was pretty patient and explained things well enough. Overall, I felt content with how it went.

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I just wrapped up the 120-hour…

I just wrapped up the 120-hour course with TEFL Hero. It was pretty good overall. The lessons were easy to follow and I feel like I actually learned a lot about teaching. My main goal was to get better at explaining English to students, and I think this helped. Not perfect, but solid.

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I’m just about done with the c…

I’m just about done with the course now. It’s a solid 300-hour program. I feel pretty ready to teach English overseas. I wanted to see the world and do something meaningful, so this fit the bill. Honestly, I’m somewhat happy with how it all turned out. The online setup was easy to manage.

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I was a student finishing up t…

I was a student finishing up the certificate. I completed an academic bridging course a while back. Looking forward to their next course, I guess. I just wanted an international perspective. Working with others helped me learn.

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Nearly every day I was surpris…

Nearly every day I was surprised by how much I actually learned. The 100-hour certificate gave me a solid base, and the short-term course really encouraged my progress. I’m delighted I can now travel and work at the same time.

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I just finished a 200-hour onl…

I just finished a 200-hour online diploma, and this course really got me thinking. It made me want to improve my English teaching skills even more. The whole thing was pretty straightforward. It honestly inspired me to keep going with this.

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I wanted to see new places and…

I wanted to see new places and make friends from other countries. As a student currently completing the certificate, I felt satisfied. I finished a 200-hour online diploma. I like to figure things out on my own.

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