What is The Average Salary for Teaching in Vietnam?
With cosmopolitan cities, lush tropical beaches, ancient cultural attractions, and a fascinating history – not to mention mouth-watering food – it’s no surprise Vietnam is one of the fastest growing markets for teaching English as a Foreign Language. Add to that the National Foreign Languages Project – a government scheme to ensure English proficiency in … Continue reading “What is The Avera...[Read More]
How to incorporate eco-conscious topics into your TEFL teaching
Environmental issues are global and universally relevant making them an interesting topic in your classroom. As a teacher you’ll be a very influential part of your students’ lives – not only are you teaching them English, but you can also educate them on other important topics. We understand the importance of being aware of environmental issues and learning how we can become more eco-conscious, bu...[Read More]
What Level Should My English be For a TEFL Course?
Doing a Teaching English as a Foreign Language course can be the beginning of a whole new life for many people. Having a TEFL certificate opens the doors to travelling and teaching wherever your itchy feet want to take you. Sadly, many people believe that because a TEFL course is 120 hours that it isn’t … Continue reading “What Level Should My English be For a TEFL Course?” The post W...[Read More]
How Quickly Can I Become Certified and Begin Teaching English Abroad?
They say that life is what you make it, and doing a TEFL course is no different. How quickly you can get certified is up to you! Just as we cannot definitively tell you how much you can earn teaching English abroad, so we cannot tell you how quickly you can become TEFL certified and … Continue reading “How Quickly Can I Become Certified and Begin Teaching English Abroad?” The post How ...[Read More]
Kat in Cambodia: My story so far
As I boarded my flight to Phnom Penh from Heathrow, I caught myself looking down the aisles of seats in the plane. Will there be anyone here I know? Do I recognise anyone from the Facebook group? Could I actually end up being sat next to someone else who was going on the same internship as me? These questions surrounded me as I tucked myself into my seat to prepare for the 14-hour stretch to Phnom...[Read More]
What You Need to Know about Getting a TEFL Job in Vietnam
Đi một ngày đàng học một sàng khôn A day of travelling will bring a basket full of learning If ever there was a saying that would sum up the TEFL life, this would be it. This Vietnamese saying not only reminds us why we decided to teach English as a Foreign Language in the … Continue reading “What You Need to Know about Getting a TEFL Job in Vietnam” The post What You Need to Know abo...[Read More]
How to Get TEFL Certified Online
Once you’ve made the decision to get a TEFL certificate, the next step is to decide which TEFL course you’re going to take. There are more TEFL providers than you can shake a stick at, but you can narrow down your choices immediately by first deciding what kind of TEFL course you want to take. … Continue reading “How to Get TEFL Certified Online” The post How to Get TEFL Certified Onli...[Read More]
What I wish I’d known before my Vietnam internship
If you’ve decided to teach in Vietnam through i-to-i’s internship, an exciting five months lie ahead! Taking the plunge to move to Asia also means settling into a different and wonderful culture. Although plenty of support awaits you upon arrival, there are certain things I wish I’d known before boarding that flight to make the transition easier. 1. How much should I pack? Let’s start with the age...[Read More]
Congratulations to Simone for completing our TEFL course!
Simone has just successfully completed our TEFL course! Way to go! Here is what he has to say about get TEFL: “I really enjoy this course, WOW. I am now more confident of my abilities and I feel ready to teach!” Simone Short and sweet! I have enjoyed having you in our TEFL course. You did a fabulous job on all of your assignments. After seeing some of your drawings, I can tell you are ...[Read More]
Can Teaching English as a Foreign Language Be a Career?
Almost daily we get asked can Teaching English as a Foreign Language Be a Career? Teaching English as a Foreign Language abroad can sound like a dream job, until you tell your parents. Then it’s all What are you going to do when you come back? How is a year off going to look on … Continue reading “Can Teaching English as a Foreign Language Be a Career?” The post Can Teaching English as...[Read More]
This is What You Should be Doing in Vietnam
Vietnam is so popular in the world of TEFL, that it wouldn’t surprise us if you’re reading this from Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi, sipping a cup of sweet, dark coffee and eating a banh mi. Because it’s so popular, you are probably already aware of the places you should visit while you are there … Continue reading “This is What You Should be Doing in Vietnam” The post This is What You Should be...[Read More]
Can I Teach English as a Foreign Language Without a Degree?
Where can I earn the most money? and How long must my TEFL course be? are two very common questions we at The TEFL Academy are asked by wannabe TEFL teachers, but by far the question we get asked the most is Can I teach English as a Foreign Language without a degree? For all … Continue reading “Can I Teach English as a Foreign Language Without a Degree?” The post Can I Teach English as...[Read More]