Congratulations to Abderrahim for completing our TEFL course!
Abderrahim has just successfully completed our TEFL course. Way to go! Here is what he has to say about get TEFL: “I’m very happy to get my TEFL certificate and I’m glad that I really enjoyed this course. It was one of the most important experiences for me. I’m now more confident in my abilities, and I feel ready to teach . I wouldn’t have made it without you teacher ...[Read More]
Congrats to Ashley for completing our 120 hour TEFL course!
Ashley has just successfully completed our 120 hour TEFL course! Way to go! Here is what she has to say about get TEFL: I would like to take the time to thank those at getTEFL.com and for my teacher Sarah Fauset. I appreciate all of the feedback that has been given to me throughout this course. This course has helped me learn more about myself and about the career path I have chosen. I can comfort...[Read More]
Top Tips to Ace your Demo Lesson
Finding a job that you would like to have, in a place that you would like to live is hard, and then you still have to go through the job interview! Job interviews can be tough. We all know we need to be well-prepared but that can be difficult if you don’t know what to … Continue reading “Top Tips to Ace your Demo Lesson” The post Top Tips to Ace your Demo Lesson appeared first on The T...[Read More]
The Best Places to Visit in Japan
Japan is like no other country on this planet. In Japan you can buy anything your heart desires from a vending machine, you can go to a café specifically to play with cats, and you can pay good money to sleep in a coffin-sized room in a capsule hotel. And that’s not even mentioning all … Continue reading “The Best Places to Visit in Japan” The post The Best Places to Visit in Japan app...[Read More]
10 amazing things you didn’t know about China
With a rich history, a complex culture and dynamic mega-cities, it’s no surprise loads of TEFL teachers are drawn here. There are so many amazing things about China, but we’ve picked our top 10 things that might shock you! 1. Football (soccer) was invented here 2,200 years ago, the Chinese were playing a game called “Tsu’ Chu”, which literally means “kicking ball”. Although the rules we play with ...[Read More]
What is Japan Known For?
A country of 126 million people and one of the most literate and technically advanced nations, Japan is a mystery to many people. An archipelago country made up of four major islands and 6 800 smaller islands, Japan has mountains and forests, small towns and traditional villages. Though many people know it as an urban … Continue reading “What is Japan Known For?” The post What is Japan...[Read More]
Free teacher workshops this November in Barcelona
We are looking forward to the next round of free teacher workshops coming up at Oxford TEFL in Barcelona! Join us on one, or more, of the following Fridays to pick up some practical tips and develop your teaching skills from experienced teachers and trainers. As always, there will be snacks and drinks in the break which is another opportunity to network with other teachers in the city and enjoy ou...[Read More]
Life after Taking the Trinity DipTESOL: Treading Water to Making Waves
Before I finally took the plunge (or, more accurately, the “Dip”), I had come a long way in my career. By that time, I had been teaching for 14 years, I had experience with adults, young learners and exam classes, and I had completed an MA with a focus on Educational Technology. So, why did I feel the need to take the Trinity DipTESOL at all? To be honest, it was a course I had wanted to take for ...[Read More]
Graduate Story: Michelle Knepel
Michelle Knepel is a recent graduate of our Cambridge CELTA course, Business English and Teaching Young Learners courses in Barcelona, Spain. She spent the last decade working in manufacturing leadership, project management and most recently consulting. Michelle is a Certified Internal Auditor and holds an MBA from The University of Notre Dame-Mendoza School of Business. Outside of work, she is an...[Read More]
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A week in the life of a TEFL teacher
I’m writing this from the start of my sixth full week of teaching in Hà Nội – I honestly don’t know where the time has gone! I’ve taught over 100 English lessons and over 1000 students, made some incredible friends and discovered new foods and cultures that I never knew existed. As well as having the opportunity to visit more corners of this bustling city, we’ve also managed to venture to location...[Read More]