Your Guide to Teaching English Online: Certifications, Companies, and Getting Started
Feeling overwhelmed by the world of online English teaching is completely normal. You have a degree, you’re a native speaker, and you’re ready to share your language from home—but the sea of certifications, course requirements, and company names can be confusing. Let’s break it down into clear, actionable steps. Do You Really Need a TEFL Certificate? The short answer is yes, in m...[Read More]
Understanding Your First Paycheck When Teaching Abroad
So, you’ve landed an interview for an exciting teaching position overseas—congratulations! The adventure is beginning to feel real. As you review the contract details, one clause might give you pause: “Payment will be given on the last day of the following month.” If your mind is spinning with calendar math, you’re not alone. This is a crucial detail to clarify before you s...[Read More]
Beyond the Textbook: Fun, Low-Pressure Activities for Introducing New Language
So, you’re about to launch a brand-new unit with your students. The textbook pages are fresh, the vocabulary is unfamiliar, and the grammar structure feels a bit like uncharted territory. You know that high-energy review games will come later, but what about right now? How do you make those first, crucial introductions to new language engaging, oral, and collaborative, without the pressure o...[Read More]
Currently finishing this onlin…
Currently finishing this online certificate. Honestly, I’m delighted with it. The course fits into life easily. It’s giving me skills for more freedom. I’m even looking at their next course already.
4) I wanted to challenge mysel…
4) I wanted to challenge myself, so I chose their online course. 1) As a recent graduate of the program, 3) I’m quite pleased. 2) Finishing this career-focused digital learning felt good. Seeing my own progress was really encouraging.
4) I wanted to gain an interna…
4) I wanted to gain an international perspective, so I just finished their online course. 1) Going through the digital modules felt very career-focused. 5) My instructor, *******, explained things so clearly. 3) I’m content with the whole experience. 6) Grateful for the skills gained.
7) I’m really excited to start…
7) I’m really excited to start applying for jobs abroad. 4) I wanted a course that would push me academically, and this did that. 3) Some parts were quite challenging, which was frustrating at times. 1) As someone finishing the certification now, 2) after doing this short course, 6) I learned a great deal from my instructor, *******. 5) It made me think a lot about my own approach to teachin...[Read More]
Having finished the bridging c…
Having finished the bridging course, I feel satisfied with what I learned. The focus on group discussion suited my learning style perfectly. It has really motivated me to improve my teaching skills. I am now eager to continue learning more.
Currently working through the …
Currently working through the self-paced program, I’m really pleased. 4) My goal to explore new cultures through TEFL feels within reach. 1) The microcredential format suits me perfectly. 5) As a reflective learner, the material gives me a lot to think about. 6) I already feel ready to apply for new positions.
Honestly, I felt well-prepared…
Honestly, I felt well-prepared. 3) Finishing a 300-hour professional certification gave me the tools I needed. 6) I’m a hands-on learner, so the practical parts were great. 5) My instructor, *******, was truly excellent. 1) As a learner who completed the program, 4) I took this course to have more freedom in life. It worked.
Getting to meet peers from dif…
Getting to meet peers from different backgrounds was a real highlight for me. I just finished their intensive applied learning course. Honestly, I’m thrilled with the practical skills I gained. The whole experience felt very useful.
Completing the university-leve…
Completing the university-level certificate was a good step. 4) My goal was to improve my English teaching skills. 5) As a self-paced student, the format worked well. 3) I feel somewhat happy with what I learned. 6) It was an experience that inspired me to move forward with teaching.