The TEFL Crossroads: When the Adventure Calls for a New Direction
So, you’ve done it. You took the leap, moved across the world, and built a life teaching English abroad. For months, everything felt new and exciting. You fell in love with the culture, the food, and the rhythm of your new home. But then, a quiet thought begins to whisper. It’s not a feeling of unhappiness, but one of curiosity. What if there’s another chapter out there? This moment at the crossro...[Read More]
Teaching Tots: Engaging the Youngest English Learners
Let’s be honest: teaching English to children aged 2-3 is a unique challenge. You’re not just a teacher; you’re an entertainer, a guide, and a source of wonder. The goal isn’t complex grammar or vocabulary lists—it’s about creating positive, playful associations with English sounds and rhythms. If you’re feeling the pressure to “send a better message” without clear gu...[Read More]
The Last-Minute Teaching Tango: Navigating Sudden Changes Abroad
If you’ve taught English overseas, you might recognize this scene: you arrive at school, lesson plan in hand, only to find an empty classroom. A confused staff member informs you, “Oh, the students are on a field trip today. Didn’t anyone tell you?” For many educators abroad, this frustrating experience is a familiar dance. Why Does This Happen? This isn’t necessarily about incompetence or a...[Read More]
The Quiet Before the Storm: Navigating Uncertainty in Your Teaching Contract
The school year is in full swing, but for some, the atmosphere feels strangely… quiet. The flurry of onboarding emails has long since stopped, scheduled observations have mysteriously vanished from the calendar, and your main point of contact has gone radio silent. This sudden drop in communication from your employer or contracting organization can be deeply unsettling. You’re left with a creeping...[Read More]
Overall, the 200-hour online d…
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Completing this certificate ha…
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Just wrapped up the 300-hour c…
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Just wrapped up the certificat…
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Currently working through this…
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Having completed an academic b…
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Last week I finished their int…
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Considering my goal to improve…
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