Do you want to get certified to teach abroad, but aren’t sure how to choose a TEFL course? In this short video, we’ll explain how to choose a TEFL certification that’s right for you and everything you need to know about getting TEFL certified in 5 minutes. The basics What is TEFL? Well, TEFL stands
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Lesson planning for new ESL instructors [with free lesson plan]
I was absolutely terrified the first time I stood in front of my middle school English class. Though I had prepared for this moment for months in my TEFL course, looking back there’s little you can fully prepare you for having 30 pairs of eyes on you at once. I was their teacher and
Is teaching English abroad right for me? [Quiz]
You may have dreamed about teaching English abroad, but how do you know if it’s the right move for you? Teaching English abroad is a great way to travel the world and experience new cultures, but it’s also a job. In my own experience, spending time with the students was just as valuable as the
My experience teaching English in France
It didn’t occur to me that I had decided to move to another country – until I found myself waiting for my luggage at the baggage carousel. I became anxious as I suddenly realized that everything of value to me, every piece of home I had deemed worthy of the trip to France was in
