i to i TEFL News and Updates

Faced with habitat pollution, poaching, and an influx of waste, Vietnam finds itself in a battle against time to save their diverse ecosystem. Whilst western societies can afford the infrastructure needed to deal with the multitude of plastic, Asian countries struggle to cope. Inundated, the Vietnamese often have no choice but to burn the...[Read More]

Europe has been a hot TEFL destination for years – with so many different countries all offering different things, it’s not surprising that hoards of newly qualified TEFL teachers set their sights on Europe each year. But with so many other places to consider, we’re bringing you the real pros and cons to TEFLing in Europe. Pros: 1) There’...[Read More]

I felt a sense of achievement on my flights from Gatwick to Hanoi when the attendants bought out my requested vegan meal. I could do this – I could stick to my year-long vegan diet, even my five-year vegetarian diet, and make it work while living in a country famous for its meat and dairy dishes! I’d been to Southeast Asia once before on ...[Read More]

Teaching English abroad is one of the best ways see the world, immerse yourself in other cultures and make money while you travel. It’s also an unforgettable experience that’s guaranteed to keep on giving, long after you’ve stepped out of the TEFL classroom. Teaching abroad, even for only a year or two, is sure to give you valuable skills...[Read More]

Exploring a new culture is one of the best things abut teaching English abroad, but it can also seem very daunting. Culture shock is super common and honestly, affects to the best of us, regardless of how well-traveled we are. So, to help you deal with culture shock whilst TEFLing, we’ve shared our 7 secrets for you to follow – we hope th...[Read More]

I arrived in Hanoi a few days prior to my Vietnam TEFL Internship orientation, jet lagged, drenched in sweat and generally disorientated and confused. This was the first time I’d been to anywhere in South East Asia and there were 4 things that especially shocked me despite all the prior warning. 1. The humidity and heat – my weather app w...[Read More]

From staggering natural beauty and lush landscapes to a captivating culture and rich history, Vietnam has so much to offer, so we’re not surprised it’s such a popular TEFL destination for many aspiring TEFL teachers. But with so many TEFL job opportunities in all of its major cities, as well as in many smaller towns across the country, ho...[Read More]

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 lite...[Read More]

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 t...[Read More]

The amount of time it takes to get a TEFL qualification varies from teacher to teacher. It depends on how much time you can put into the course, how many hours you opt to take and how much teaching experience you already have. We’ve had TEFL graduates complete their course in a matter of days (wow!), while others who may be working or stu...[Read More]

Yes, you read that right! As of October 2019, i-to-i are officially the first TEFL Course provider to become carbon neutral and we’re super excited about it! Over the last 6 months, we’ve been working long and hard to focus all of our efforts on different ways to offset our carbon footprint, look after the amazing place we call home and j...[Read More]