Embarking on a teaching adventure abroad is an exciting prospect, but the path is often filled with complex decisions. For educators with a passion for languages, Europe presents a compelling, yet intricate, map of possibilities. The key is to balance career ambitions with personal goals to find the right destination for you. The Allure of Spain for the ESL Teacher Many educators are drawn to Spai...[Read More]
So, you’ve made the exciting decision to teach English in Japan. You have your degree, your TESOL certificate, and your passion is ready. The big question now is: when do you actually start looking for a job? If you’re planning ahead for a move, you might be staring at job boards and seeing… nothing for your intended start date. Don’t worry, this is completely normal. Understandi...[Read More]
So, you’re a qualified language teacher with your sights set on an international classroom. You dream of sharing the English language with students in vibrant destinations like China or Spain. As a non-native English speaker, you’re navigating a crucial crossroads: which qualification will truly unlock those global opportunities? The debate between a practical certification like the CE...[Read More]
So, you’ve decided to teach English abroad. The dream is taking shape, but now you face the big question: where? It’s easy to get swept up by the allure of the most popular destinations. The bustling streets of Hanoi or the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City call to many aspiring teachers. And for good reason! These places offer incredible experiences. But what if your perfect teaching...[Read More]
Let’s be honest. That first moment walking into a foreign classroom is terrifying. Your palms are sweaty, your heart is racing, and a chorus of “what was I thinking?” is playing on a loop in your head. You’re armed with a TEFL certificate and meticulously planned lessons, but you feel completely unprepared. In that moment of sheer panic, you forget your most powerful, unive...[Read More]
You’ve hit ‘submit’ on your application to teach English abroad. The initial excitement is now mingled with a growing sense of anticipation… and perhaps a little anxiety. Days turn into weeks, and your inbox remains silent. No confirmation, no rejection—just radio silence. If this sounds familiar, you are far from alone. This waiting period is a common, yet often unspoken, part o...[Read More]
After my academic bridging course, this TEFL program feels manageable. 5) I feel okay about my progress. 4) It’s helping me reconnect with my love for languages. 3) Seeing my assignment grades improve is encouraging.
Looking back at last week, I just finished my 300-hour certification. It really helped me reconnect with why I love languages in the first place. I feel thrilled with the outcome and honestly proud of what I’ve managed to achieve.
Looking back on my 300-hour course, I feel really happy. I started this journey to reconnect with my love for languages. Now that it’s wrapping up, I feel totally ready to go teach English overseas.
I just finished the certificate last week. I’m an experiment-driven learner, so the course style worked well for me. The instructors were helpful. I feel somewhat happy and ready to live in a completely new environment. This was after finishing a academic bridging certificate.
I just finished the academic bridging certificate and I’m delighted. It was a great course. I got to meet peers from so many different backgrounds. I’m really proud of this achievement.
Overall, I felt somewhat happy after finishing the certificate. My main motivation was to live in a completely new environment. As a student who just finished, I’d say the intensive applied learning course was good for a goal-oriented person like me.