i to i TEFL News and Updates

Coaching Exam Preparation (IELTS), well what does that mean? IELTS is the world’s leading proficiency test for the English language. It’s an exam that’s normally taken by individuals who need to prove their English language skills, in order to qualify for a job, course of study, visa or scholarship in an English-speaking country. The fabu...[Read More]

The euphoria that comes with exploring a new country is unrivalled, and for the first few weeks, you’ll be relishing everything that makes it feel so far away from home. In Thailand, especially, newcomers are hit with a kaleidoscopic array of tastes, smells, and sights that are alien to us westerners. However, a TEFLer is, by nature of th...[Read More]

My name is Samukelisiwe, I’m from Durban, South Africa, and I’ve been working as an online TEFL teacher for about a year now! When I first decided to try out a TEFL course, I booked a 120 Hour Certificate with i-to-i TEFL. My decision to try out TEFL was influenced by a friend, who had been attending in-person classes for the same thing. ...[Read More]

Do you want to teach English online? Are you wondering about how to get started, how long it takes to find a TEFL job or even if you can combine online TEFL with another role? You’re not alone! South African TEFL teacher, Rosland, has been teaching English online for two and a half years and now combines her teaching responsibilities with...[Read More]

On January 29th, if you celebrate Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year, you’ve swept your house, showered and washed your hair, and all your bad luck has been cleaned away. It is time to hang your red decorations, stuff your red envelopes, and welcome in the good luck of the new year on February 1st! And this Chinese New Year, or Lunar New ...[Read More]

We make no secret of the fact that we heart Asia – from the amazingly diverse cultures to the totally scrumptious food. And just in case you need any more convincing, here are our top 10 fun facts about Asia. 1. Monkeys have their own special feast day in the town of Lopburi in Thailand – complete with personal invites, mountains of fresh...[Read More]

South Korea is a truly fascinating country, and we defy anyone to spend time there and not fall in love with it! And, just as with people, where it’s the crazy quirks that you fall in love with, you’ll probably find that it’s the quirks of South Korea, and its people, that you end up loving the most! We’ve put together a list of the Top 1...[Read More]

Your TEFL qualification opens the door to a whole range of amazing TEFL opportunities, from online TEFL to classroom teaching or private tutoring. Since completing her TEFL certificate in 2018, TEFL teacher Audrey has tried them all! Audrey went live on i-to-i’s Facebook page to talk through the different types of TEFL teaching and how to...[Read More]

Wondering whether it’s time to take the leap and start working as a freelance TEFL teacher in 2022? Well we’re here to say, do it! Freelancing doesn’t come without its challenges (but then what job does?!) and it comes with so many positives! We’ve put together our top 5 reasons to freelance as a TEFL teacher in 2022. Check them out below...[Read More]

Thinking of being an online TEFL teacher from South Africa? Want to know what it’s like? Then you’ve come to the right place! One of our amazing graduates from South Africa, who is now working as an online TEFL teacher, agreed to answer some questions about her experience. Read on to find out more! Can you introduce yourself? Hi I’m Samuk...[Read More]

Have you been wondering what life is like when you’re starting out as an online TEFL teacher? Then you’re in the right place! i-to-i TEFL graduate and online TEFL teacher Tamsin went live on Facebook to chat with Jordan (our very own TEFL jobs guru) about her experience of starting out as an online English teacher in South Africa, and to ...[Read More]