i to i TEFL News and Updates

We think the title speaks for itself, but today is all about teachers from around the world! Also known as International Teachers Day, World Teachers’ Day was established in 1994 to provide a day for us to focus on the educators of the world. The main aims of the day are to show appreciation to all the wonderful teachers out there and dem...[Read More]

We know times are tough at the moment and, with the cost of living rising all the time, it might seem like your TEFL dreams are getting more and more out of reach. We are determined that you shouldn’t have to miss out on an amazing new teaching adventure just because of the economic environment, so we’ve put certain things in place to hel...[Read More]

So, you’ve made the decision to teach English online or abroad – great start! But have you become confused by all the different acronyms out there? Want a hand? No problem! We’ve been through some of the main acronyms before (TEFL, TESOL, EFL and ESL) but there’s been one missing – TESL! Sound familiar? It’s impressive how many different ...[Read More]

Ever wanted to run around while being pelted with tomatoes? Well your (very odd) wish has come true! Every year in August, thousands of people make their way to La Tomatina Festival in Spain to take part in the world’s messiest tomato throwing event. They’ve even had to limit the number of people allowed, as the tiny town that hosts the f...[Read More]

First off, for those that don’t know, an ESL teacher teaches English as a Second Language (ESL). This is basically the exact same thing as TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), just worded slightly differently! Thinking of becoming an ESL teacher? That’s a great idea! And we can help you get started. Keep reading for our easy 5-s...[Read More]

You might have decided you’d like to teach but you’re not sure teaching English is for you. Or you might have already taken a TEFL course, discovered you love teaching, and made the decision to expand your skills outside of the world of teaching English. Where do you start? Well, we can help with that!! i-to-i now offers some amazing Furt...[Read More]

You might have seen the phrase ‘Trinity CertTESOL‘ on a job advert under the ‘Qualifications required’ section but what does this mean? Is it the same as a TEFL certificate? Don’t worry! We’re here to answer all your questions, so you’ll be a Trinity CertTESOL expert by the end of the blog! What does Trinity CertTESOL mean? We love a good...[Read More]

So, are TEFL teachers in demand? The short answer? Yes! The slightly longer answer? Yes, they definitely are! Teaching is a very stable field of work to get into, and the demand for English teachers in particular is only growing year on year. So, if you’ve been thinking about becoming a TEFL teacher, there’s never been a better time to ge...[Read More]

Whether you’ve been teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) for a long time, or are just starting out – you’re probably aware that Business English is a really lucrative part of the TEFL industry. But what is it? Simply put, Business English falls under the category of ESP – English for Specific Purposes. It’s used every day in inte...[Read More]

Whether you’ve been teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) for a long time, or are just starting out – you’re probably aware that Business English is a really lucrative part of the TEFL industry. But what is it? Simply put, Business English falls under the category of ESP – English for Specific Purposes. It’s used every day in inte...[Read More]