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Is it safe for single women to teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Absolutely! Teaching English abroad is both safe and popular among women. Every year, roughly 150,000 women embrace English teaching roles worldwide. Many reside in bustling cities - from Rome and Beijing to Santiago - boasting modern amenities comparable to their home countries. These cities often have tight-knit expat communities ready to offer guidance and insights. While no place guarantees complete safety, with prudent precautions, single women can confidently embark on their teaching journey abroad.
Where should I teach English abroad as a single woman?
Where can I get advice on the local area?
What else can I do to stay safe?
Before you make a final decision on your destination for teaching English abroad, it is a good idea to do some research to ensure you choose a suitable... [Read more]
The 7 Biggest Myths About Teaching Abroad Alone as a Woman - TEFL Blog
Kristin Hoppe
TEFL Information
At 25 years old, I heard Peru calling my name and could no longer ignore it.
1. You'll Be Unsafe
2. You'll Feel Lonely
3. You'll Be Taken Advantage Of
4. You Should Never Go Out at Night
5. You Can Never Drink
6. You'll Have to Pay More for Lodging
7. You'll Regret Not Going with Friends
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I dreamed of moving abroad alone again after teaching English in France — and it was finally happening, with TEFL certification in hand.
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The best countries for Single Women to Teach English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations TEFL Information
Many women around the world are eager to start a new career in teaching English as a foreign language. Whether it's straight after graduating from college, in their mid-20s or 30s or later on in life, women from all backgrounds are intrigued by the thought of living and working in a different country abroad. However, many of them feel reluctant and ask "Is it safe for single women to teach English abroad?"
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Why Teach in Korea ▷ Infographic - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Koreans are obsessed with education to enable the best future for their children. No wonder that two thirds of Koreans aged 25-34 hold college degrees with mandatory English classes. English teachers in Korea can expect to make between $1,300 and $3,000 per month.
How far exactly will your salary get you in Korea? Most teachers can put away quite a good portion of their salary - even with a salary of $1,900 per month. You can live quite comfortably when teaching in South Korea.
Most foreigners settle in Seoul, the country’s capital, or Busan, the second largest city in Korea. However, you can find charming cities all across the peninsula. The number of expatriate English teachers hailing from English-speaking nations has increased and stood at more than 22,000 in... [Read more]
Can I teach English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Almost anyone who has the desire to teach English abroad can make their dream come true. Although you will find some restrictions regarding teaching experience and academic qualifications in some countries, there are plenty of great destinations around the world where a TEFL certificate is all that is required. Whatever your background, work history, or age, there is the perfect teaching job waiting for you somewhere in the world.
Can I teach English abroad without any teaching experience?
How do I teach English without knowing my student's language?
How will a TEFL certificate help me in the classroom?
Do I need a degree to teach English abroad?
Where do you need a degree to teach English abroad?
Why do TEFL employers require a degree in some areas?
How can I improve my TEFL job... [Read more]
TEFL Zhuhai - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL China ▷ ITTT course
Taking a TEFL course with ITTT in Zhuhai is a great choice for anyone who wants to teach English as a foreign language in China. Studying in this wonderful city will give you an invaluable insight into the diverse culture and history of the country and give you all the tools you will need to become a successful English language teacher here, elsewhere in China or even further afield.
The city of Zhuhai is situated in an outstanding geographic location. It’s bordered by Macao to the south, Guangzhou to the north and is only 36 miles across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong. The city’s clean environment and attractive coastline are just two of the many reasons why our TEFL course trainees have given Zhuhai so much praise.
Zhuhai was awarded the ‘International Award for Best... [Read more]
The Best Countries for Solo Women to Teach English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi everybody hello and good morning or good evening wherever you are right now i'm in south korea it's 10 a.m friday and so good morning um yeah i'm back here again today my name is linda from itt um if you've been here before hi and if this is your first time watching thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time we really really appreciate it um yeah so if any if at any time during this live session today you have any questions feel free to drop your comments in the comment section from whichever platform you're watching from so we are streaming live on facebook and on youtube at the same time if you can see me if you can hear me just leave a high into the comment box that would be really highly appreciated so that i know that everything is working well and um yeah for so the first... [Read more]
TEFL UK - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Exciting Tefl Opportunity In Wales ann. 2
Date posted:2018-04-04 | Writer: Kingswood | Email: [email protected]
Are you a dynamic & passionate EFL teacher? Can you provide a fun and unique learning experience for students from across the globe? Kingswood, one of the leading providers of residential adventure holidays with English provision in the UK, have an exciting opportunity in Colomendy, North Wales teaching English to International Students aged 7-17 years. Here at Kingwood we ensure that our students enjoy the best possible cultural experience, and are linguistically prepared for all activities and excursions in the UK. We tailor make programmes so each group can achieve Kingswood learning outcomes alongside their English lessons of up to 15 hours per week. NB This is a teaching role with no... [Read more]
Is there TEFL certification near me? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Our in-class TEFL certification courses are available in a variety of locations around the world, and there might even be one near you. This type of course is very popular as many trainees find it more productive to be taught in person by an experienced teacher trainer rather than having to work through the course materials alone.
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In-class TEFL course trainers
In-class TEFL course teaching practice
In-class TEFL course accommodation
In-class TEFL course locations
In-class TEFL course locations in Europe
In-class TEFL course locations in Asia
In-class TEFL course locations in the Americas
In-class TEFL course locations in Africa and the Middle East
Main benefits of an in-class TEFL course
ITTT in-class TEFL courses run for a period of four weeks and attendance... [Read more]
Why Prague is the Ideal Place to Teach English - TEFL Blog
Christine Thompson
Destinations
Prague is one of the most popular places for EFL teachers in Europe. The Czech Republic makes it relatively easy for non-EU citizens to secure a work permit and the cost of living isn't as astronomical as in many Western European countries. Here are four amazing reasons, why Prague is the ideal place to teach English.
Variety and Volume of Available Teaching Work
Rich History and Cultural Offerings
So Much to See and Do
Comestibles
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TEFL Loja - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Ecuador ▷ ITTT course
Our Ecuador TEFL training center is located in the south of the country in the peaceful and safe city of Loja. Loja, is the capital of Loja Province and is a city with a rich history in the arts. In almost every square around the city you will likely find some musical or cultural event happening and Loja is known as the Music and Culture Capital of Ecuador. Throughout the city you will find examples of public art as well as exquisite examples of colonial architecture such as the city gates and the Church of San Sebastian.
Loja is not a big city but it has plenty of bars, restaurants, cafes and shops and you can spend a pleasant day wandering through the cobbled streets of the colonial district. Outside the city there is the Podocarpus National Park, a vast cloud forest covering an area of... [Read more]
Teaching Abroad: How to Save Money & Pay off Loans - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi welcome Linda here back this week with another live session for ITT the tefl and tesol training um yeah thank you so much for joining and for being here today uh if you're seeing this for the first time thank you so much for tuning in I'm going to introduce myself in a little bit and I'm also going to share a 30 off discount opportunity today um that you can use to uh get 30 off any of itt's tefl or tesol courses today so we have a wide variety of different courses um you can take a look at our website tefl course.net and you'll see all of the different courses that we offer if you are not new here and you have seen me before and you have joined this live stream before thank you so much um I really appreciate all the regular views that we get and also of course I appreciate all the new... [Read more]
TEFL Phuket - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Thailand ▷ combined course
Our training centre in Phuket provides what might well be the most popular TEFL course in Thailand. We average over 24 trainees per course and have proven ourselves to be one of the best course locations worldwide. In the classroom you will receive unsurpassed training, while after the course you will receive an internationally recognized certificate to teach English as a foreign language, as well as lifetime assistance finding employment worldwide. Outside of the classroom, Phuket never fails to provide trainees with breath-taking scenery and a variety of experiences not to be forgotten.
Phuket is Thailandâs largest and most popular island destination, however, despite rapid growth along its west coast, Phuket still has plenty of lush jungles, picturesque mountain vistas, peaceful... [Read more]
Teaching English in South Korea and China - Alumni Report by Linda D. - TEFL Blog
Linda Dunsmore
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What is your nationality?
What city and state are you from?
How old are you?
What is your education level and background?
Have you traveled abroad in the past? If so, where have you been?
Where did you study?
What made you interested in going to teach English abroad?
What were some of your concerns before teaching abroad?
Why did you decide to get TEFL certified and choose ITTT?
Which TEFL certification course did you take?
How did you like the course?
How has your TEFL training helped you in your current teaching position?
Which city and country did you decide to teach English in and why?
How long have you been in this country and how long do you plan to stay?
How did you secure your English teaching job?
What school, company, or... [Read more]
What is TEFL teaching? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Teaching English abroad is a great way to see the world and get paid while doing it, but what does it actually involve? Before you buy a plane ticket and jet off across the world it is a good idea to research as much as possible about TEFL qualifications, the possible restrictions you might encounter when applying for jobs, and the long term prospects this path might lead to. Here we look at the answers to all these questions and more.
What does TEFL and TESOL stand for?
What are the technical differences between TEFL and TESOL?
What qualifications do I need to teach EFL?
How do TEFL courses differ?
Which TEFL course provides the most comprehensive training?
Is an online TEFL course sufficient for teaching English abroad?
Do I really need a TEFL certificate to teach abroad?
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TEFL Kolkata - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL India ▷ ITTT course
Known as the 'City of Joy', Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is well-known for its artistic, literary and cultural heritage. As India's former capital, the city is home to many fine buildings, museums and galleries. While here, you can take a walk over the Howrah Bridge, an engineering marvel built in 1943, often referred to as the world's busiest bridge; you can visit the Ramakrishna Temple, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission worldwide and marvel at the Victoria Memorial, the city's pride and joy, with its extensive historical collections, fascinating architecture and beautiful waterways and gardens.
This truly is a wonderful city that has much to offer students both during and after their training course. The TEFL certificate you will receive is fully recognised as a top quality... [Read more]
CELTA and Trinity Courses in Athens - Inclass Courses - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
As one of the great capitals of Europe, Athens is always a popular destination for taking a CELTA training course. Not only does it boast some of the most fascinating historical sites in the world, it is also within easy reach of the stunning Mediterranean coastline with all the options for entertainment and relaxation that comes with it.
Famous the world over as the birthplace of democracy, Athens is also instantly recognisable by its many iconic landmarks, such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon. For an insight into what the city has to offer, click here to experience a unique virtual tour.
Another reason why visitors keep coming back to Athens is its well earned reputation as a warm and welcoming city that is as safe as any in Europe. The warm climate and extensive cultural highlights... [Read more]
TEFL Athens - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Greece ▷ ITTT course
As one of the great capitals of Europe, Athens is always a popular destination for taking a CELTA training course. Not only does it boast some of the most fascinating historical sites in the world, it is also within easy reach of the stunning Mediterranean coastline with all the options for entertainment and relaxation that comes with it.
Famous the world over as the birthplace of democracy, Athens is also instantly recognisable by its many iconic landmarks, such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon. For an insight into what the city has to offer, click here to experience a unique virtual tour.
Another reason why visitors keep coming back to Athens is its well earned reputation as a warm and welcoming city that is as safe as any in Europe. The warm climate and extensive cultural highlights... [Read more]
EFL & ESL JOBS - The Best Recruiters chosen by ITTT
Here, you will find everything you need to know about TEFL recruitment companies for teaching English abroad, including a list of our trusted recruiters with whom we have worked for several years.
If you are a TEFL recruiter and would like to work with us, please contact us via email ([email protected]).
Choosing a TEFL recruitment company for finding a teaching job is a popular option for many teachers. Recruiters specialized in the EFL market overseas have the professional know-how and network to connect teachers with suitable schools and companies. On top of that, recruiters know the local job market in their specialized region and know exactly what type of teacher is sought after and which qualifications will get you the best teaching position. Conducting your job search through a... [Read more]
10 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Teaching Abroad Job Offer - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Hi, welcome to another live session. My name is Linda and I'm here for ITTT. Today we are going to talk about 10 questions you should ask before accepting a teaching job abroad. You should ask these questions to your potential employer before you finalize things, before you sign the contract, to make sure everything is in order, to make sure you know what you're getting into and that everything is all good and okay. Basically, that's what we're going to talk about today.
We've talked a lot about how to find a job, how to find a job in different regions, how to find a job in Europe, how to find a teaching job in Asia, different teaching programs, all of that kind of stuff. We also talked about how, or no, we talked about the most asked questions that you will be asked during a job... [Read more]
Live TEFL Q&A: Ask Us Anything! - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hi i am back for another live session this week my name is linda from itt over here and um yeah hi i took a break last week i was um traveling actually a little bit of traveling in korea not too far um but yeah i enjoyed the cherry blossoms so that's why there was no life for me last week but um yeah i'm back this week i'm super excited to be back and um yeah today we're just gonna have a um you know q and a session so you guys can ask me questions about tefl and tesol and everything uh teaching abroad teaching online whatever you want to know about tefl and tesol and all that good stuff um so yeah that's what i'm here for today so something a bit more casual um let's have a chat i like to you know uh get to know you guys better you can get to know me me and um iitt and tefl and all... [Read more]
10 Things You Should Know about TEFL/TESOL Certification - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hey everybody it's lisa here and i'm super glad to welcome you at another live stream session with itttt um in fact frankly speaking it feels like i haven't gone live for ages but it's been just a week uh that's how i love uh this live stream sessions they um give me so much joy um especially because i can keep in touch with all of you guys um i really love to be uh helpful and um i'm i'm 100 sure that my colleague linda uh loves these live stream sessions as well so don't forget to check um our content twice a week uh because this live stream sessions are regular and at the beginning of the week it's my turn usually and linda goes live every thursday or friday um and yeah we try to be as helpful as possible so today's live session is devoted to things uh you have to think before you start... [Read more]
TEFL Phuket - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Thailand ▷ ITTT course
Our training centre in Phuket provides what might well be the most popular TEFL course in Thailand. We average 12 trainees per course and have proven ourselves to be one of the best course locations worldwide. In the classroom you will receive unsurpassed training, while after the course you will receive an internationally recognized certificate to teach English as a foreign language, as well as lifetime assistance finding employment worldwide. Outside of the classroom, Phuket never fails to provide trainees with breath-taking scenery and a variety of experiences not to be forgotten.
Phuket is Thailand's largest and most popular island destination, however, despite rapid growth along its west coast, Phuket still has plenty of lush jungles, picturesque mountain vistas, peaceful farmland,... [Read more]
TEFL Cebu - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Philippines ▷ ITTT course
Cebu is one of the most developed provinces of the Philippines and is the main centre of commerce, trade, education and industry in the central and southern part of the archipelago. Cebu is currently a city of vast growth, but it has still managed to maintain its cultural roots making it an interesting and exciting location to take a TEFL course in the Philippines.
Cebu City, known as the ‘Queen City of the South’, has become a thriving, bustling centre that boasts an impressive array of restaurants, world-class golf courses and shopping malls. Only a few minutes away from the city you will also find numerous white sandy beaches, crystal blue waters and swaying palm trees, all of which provides a perfect destination for your TEFL course training.
Once you have successfully completed... [Read more]
TEFL Talk with ITTT Alumna Brittany from "The Life of Brit" - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello welcome to another live session this week and yeah we're on at a different time this week usually we're a little bit earlier um but yeah we have a special guest today and that's why because she's on base in germany so we had to change the time a little bit yeah i'm linda from itt you've probably seen me before if you've watched our lives and i'm here with brit today hi brit hi thanks for having me and painting your time to meet my schedule yeah and thanks so much for getting up early i know it's early in germany right now oh yeah just have my coffee and i'm good to go yeah that's awesome where in germany are you exactly so i'm based near trier which is along the border with luxembourg so very close to luxembourg oh that's cool it's exciting have you been luxembourg uh yeah i got i... [Read more]
Why You Should Take a TEFL Course Right Now - Even If You Aren't Leaving Yet - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi hey everybody uh thanks so much for tuning in linda here from itt with my morning coffee because if you've watched me before if you've seen me before in one of our lives you know i am in south korea and it's currently 10 a.m friday morning so i'm having my morning coffee and i'm gonna have a chat with you guys so if you can see me if you can hear me if everything's working well please just drop a hi or something into the comment box i would really appreciate it hello hello back for another live session this week as you know or you might not know we at itt we go live um every week twice um me on fridays or maybe thursdays depending on where you're watching from and my colleague lisa she goes live every tuesday and um yeah today it's my turn actually lisa did uh she went live yeah on... [Read more]
What to Watch Out for Before Signing Your TEFL Contract - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hello hi welcome to another live session from itt my name is linda um yeah welcome back this week if you've noticed last week our live or my life was actually on a different day different time um if you've seen it it was really really interesting i had some really really interesting guests two sisters from australia who are currently teaching in japan under the jet program and we had a lovely chat it was really fun so if you have not seen that i highly recommend checking it out if you're interested in teaching abroad uh teaching in japan if you're from australia check it out two really lovely girls it was so much fun talking about what it's like to teach in japan and this week i have i'm here by myself again and i have another um interesting topic for you that i've picked today we're... [Read more]
10 Advantages of Taking a TEFL Course with ITTT - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi hello everyone linda here from itt back with another live session this week this week at a very different time a time i've never been live before it's very exciting um it is 8 p.m where i am right now in south korea on a friday evening and yeah i thought why not give this time a try and see what happens i usually go live like um 10 hours earlier so in the morning time for me but now i just thought let's see what happens because we we're gonna switch some times up sometimes you know to get other people in who maybe don't have a chance to watch it in the morning time so yeah hi and welcome if you can see me if you can hear me please just leave a quick hello in the comments we are live on facebook and on youtube at the same time um also do let me know where are you watching from right now... [Read more]
Overview of All the Documents You Will Need to Teach English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi guys hi linda here from itt with another live session this week super excited to be here again um thanks so much for tuning in today and if you're listening to this as a podcast episode thanks so much for the download we really really appreciated as you might know we turn all of our live live sessions into podcast episodes and you can find our podcast on all major podcast platforms like itunes google podcasts spotify um yeah you just search for itttt or it's actually called the tefl and tesol podcast by itt and you can find all our episodes there as well so hi guys hi tiana hi thanks so much for tuning in today how are you how are you awesome i'm so excited to be here again and i think today's topic is going to be really really really interesting um obviously for people who want to go... [Read more]
The Best Ice Breaker Games Every EFL Teacher Should Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
hi guys hey linda here from itt with another live session this week i'm so happy to be here again hope to see many of you guys today thanks so much for joining if you're listening to this as a podcast episode thank you so much for the download we recently just hit 3500 podcast downloads which is super exciting thank you so much for your support and um yeah today's topic i'm really excited about because it's something a little bit different than what i'm usually talking about and today i'm going to share with you the the best icebreaker games that every efl teacher should know so yeah i'm gonna be showing you guys what fun games you can play in your classes i know that some of you are already teaching and you probably know some of these games or you know versions of these games so feel... [Read more]