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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 this helps! 1. Research your TEFL country! This is the best ti...[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 was telling me it was 35 degrees but “feels like” 45, my body...[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, how will you choose where to TEFL? To help you, we’ve narrowed...[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 literally means “kicking ball”. Although the rules we play with ...[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 this bustling city, we’ve also managed to venture to location...[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 studying full-time and are brand-new to teaching can take a whi...[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 just be over-all a more eco-friendly company! By off-setting ...[Read More]

On the day of departure from London Heathrow I was surprisingly calm and relaxed. I’d said goodbye to my parents a few days earlier before going up to stay with my girlfriend in London – who is also here in Vietnam as a TEFL teacher! The overriding emotion I was feeling was excitement for what the next five months (at least) could bring. Although neither of us had any classroom experience, the onl...[Read More]

If you’re a UK citizen hoping to TEFL in the EU after 31 October 2019, are you wasting your time? With apocalyptic warnings about mile long queues at borders and wartime living conditions after Brexit, we wouldn’t blame you if you’re hiding under the closest duvet rather than hunting out your dream TEFL destination. Sadly, we can’t guarantee that TEFL in the EU will continue hassle-free after 31 O...[Read More]

Looking after the place we call home is super important and part of our celebrations for becoming the first carbon-neutral TEFL provider, we’ve created this eco-friendly video full of tips to help you have a great TEFL experience while protecting the environment at the same time! Want to learn how to incorporate eco-conscious topics into your classroom? Check out our blog here. The post How to be ...[Read More]

TEFL Internships are a great way to get your TEFL qualification, some great teaching experience and see some amazing countries. But, you might be thinking “what does an internship actually include and what do I need to do?” Worry not – we’ve got you covered with this easy step-by-step guide to TEFL Internships! Step 1. Decide which TEFL Internship you want to do There are loads of TEFL Internships...[Read More]

Moving to a country you’ve never been too before is definitely out of most peoples comfort zones. Personally, I spent hours on Google searching for blogs about living in Vietnam, hoping to get some insight and prepare myself. I came across some glowing reviews of people who swore they’d never leave again, and across severe criticism about never returning. Factual information about the logistics of...[Read More]