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  When looking to teach English abroad you can either go through the hiring process on arrival, or you can complete it in advance before you leave home. Securing a position before leaving home is possible for many popular teaching destinations worldwide, particularly across Asia and the Middle East.  [Read more]

  Due to the increasing demand in online English learning, there is a great variety of platforms to choose from. Requirements, hourly pay, bonuses, teaching hours and other factors all vary from platform to platform, so it is important to do your research to find out which one suits you best.  [Read more]

Throughout the world a significant percentage of ESL teaching positions are filled locally via face-to-face interviews. However, there are many countries where recruitment is typically undertaken in advance from within the teacher's home country. This method of securing a position is particularly convenient for newly qualified teachers and those with little or no experience of international travel. The application process is usually conducted via email, while interviews take place via Skype or phone. Securing a job in advance usually means you will receive assistance with obtaining the necessary visas and work permits. Employers may also provide financial assistance with airfares, health insurance and accommodation on arrival. One drawback is the time needed to complete the recruitment...  [Read more]

The worldwide market for English language teaching is huge, with over 250,000 teachers employed every year. The level of pay and other benefits varies considerably from job to job, however, there are some countries where employers routinely pay for your flight up-front or reimburse the fare once you arrive. In some cases you might be expected to complete a probationary period before receiving any cash, but if you see out your contract you should also have your return flight taken care of or at least a large portion of it. This vast and diverse country is home to the largest and fastest growing English teaching job market in the world, with over 50,000 positions taken by foreigners every year. A large percentage of these positions are likely to come with a benefit package that includes...  [Read more]

Native English speakers teaching English abroad can find themselves working in a wide range of schools, institutes, academies, colleges, universities, camps and other settings. The most numerous opportunities, particularly in Europe and Latin America, are generally found in private language schools. State-run schools also offer a high number of teaching positions, particularly across Asian countries. A significant percentage of all ESL teaching jobs are located in language schools that are privately owned by individuals or independent companies. These can range in size from a single room school with one teacher, to large chains spread across several countries. Many of these private schools provide general English instruction to all ages and abilities, while some may specialize in...  [Read more]

  As the market for teaching English abroad is so vast, the variety of jobs available is truly staggering. In countries all over the world you will find positions in private language academies, public schools, universities, and summer language camps, to name just a few.  [Read more]

  In some countries it is common practice to hire teachers before they arrive in the country. In these situations the job often comes with other benefits besides the standard salary, including return airfares. By securing one of these positions you can seriously reduce your start up costs for teaching abroad.  [Read more]

In the modern age where working online has become a common way to make a steady living, the opportunities for qualified English teachers have further branched out into what we call the ?virtual classroom?. There are countless online platforms and providers that offer English lessons online allowing students from all over the world to learn how to speak English from the comfort of their own home. There are two main options for online English teachers. The first option is to set up your own teaching website. This allows teachers to be completely independent and free to set their own hours. However, it can take quite some time to find regular students and setting up a professional-looking website requires a certain budget and time commitment. A much more popular alternative, especially for...  [Read more]

Portugal is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, with miles of unspoilt beaches, a warm Mediterranean climate and some of the best cuisine in the region. The country’s booming tourism industry is one of the main reasons why there is a strong demand for English language teachers as knowledge of English is necessary to find work in what is Portugal’s biggest job sector. Unfortunately, Portugal’s economy is currently quite weak so teacher’s salaries are not particularly high. However, it is the local lifestyle that attracts people to this corner of Europe rather than the pay scale. If you want to teach English in Portugal in any type of school you will need a university degree and a TEFL/TESOL qualification. Most employers also expect at least one years teaching...  [Read more]

  The job of an English language teacher requires many different skills and if you can develop these to a high standard you will certainly be remembered by your students as a great TEFL teacher. The most important skills include, communication, patience, organization, confidence, and passion for the job.  [Read more]

  "ESL teacher" can be used to describe various situations as teachers in this field work in a wide range of environments and teach vastly different groups of students. However, the common purpose of every ESL teacher is to help people to improve their ability to speak and write in English.  [Read more]

  The role of an EFL teacher can vary from one job to the next, although there are certain responsibilities that are common to most positions. You will need to create lesson plans, gather materials, set and grade tests, organize homework, and ensure that every student gets the help they need.  [Read more]

All our courses in Cusco are led by professional teacher trainers who have worked with EFL students in peru and worldwide for years. Join our four-week in-class course in Cusco and you will learn all the skills and techniques you will need to succeed in worldwide EFL classrooms. You will not only observe your teacher trainers but, following several theory lessons, also create and present your own lessons to local English learners at our training center in peru.  [Read more]

Beijing is a great place to start your TEFL/TESOL adventure. Our in-class course is open to anyone interested in teaching English overseas. The four-week training is intensive, fast-paced and extremely rewarding. Within only a month, all our trainees have learned all the skills and techniques they need to succeed in EFL classrooms around the globe. Our TEFL/TESOL qualification enables you to not only work as a teacher in china but virtually anywhere in the world. Come and join our Beijing in-class course and start your international teaching career.   [Read more]

One of the key parts of our in-class TEFL/TESOL training in Beijing is to maximize your time with local students. We believe the best way to learn how to teach is to interact with real non-native English learners and get as much practical teaching experience as possible. That's why every trainee will leave the training center with up to 10 hours of teaching sessions with local students. Our local training staff will provide helpful feedback to make sure you know what to adjust and how to quickly improve your teaching skills.   [Read more]

We believe that the most important part of becoming an English teacher is getting as much teaching practice as possible. That's why we put great emphasis on practical teaching sessions at our training center in guatemala. During your four-week in-class course, you will teach students of various ages and class sizes. That way, you will be as best prepared as possible for your first position teaching overseas. By the end of the training course in La Antigua, every trainee will have completed up to 10 teaching sessions with real EFL students.  [Read more]

All our TEFL/TESOL courses are led by professional training staff who have been working as teachers overseas for years. The courses are open to anyone interested in teaching English as a foreign language and run throughout the entire year. Our training center is located in a beautiful part of Rome and is close to shopping, sightseeing and nightlife. Since italy is a popular destination for teaching English abroad, it will not be hard to find a teaching position upon completing the course.   [Read more]

  Globalization and the increasing demand for English speaking professionals all over the world, especially in emerging regions, has brought about a new, steadily growing sector: English as a Second Language (ESL). An ESL teacher is, therefore, an educator who works with English Language Learners (ELLs) whose native language is not English. The goal of the ESL teacher is to help the students reach a certain level of fluency in English, on both a spoken and written level. ESL educators are not to be confused with foreign language teachers. ESL teachers do not share the same native language and are specifically trained to offer explanations and directed teaching methods to non-English speakers. This teaching style is mainly focused on repetition, drills, demonstrations, and...  [Read more]

Our training center in Tokyo offers you the unique opportunity to work with real EFL students and gain valuable teaching experience during your stay. During the four-week intensive in-class course, you will not only work with English learners of various ages, but you will also learn all the theoretical skills and knowledge you need to succeed in EFL classrooms worldwide. All teacher trainers work hard to prepare you for your first teaching job overseas.  [Read more]

  Possessing a TEFL certification is a huge bonus, and often even a requirement, in order to get hired by online teaching platforms. ITTT offers a variety of excellent course options, many of which are specifically targeted to build online teaching skills.    [Read more]

The high demand for English language teachers worldwide offers English speakers from all walks of life exciting opportunities to live and travel abroad. In most cases, you do not need any prior teaching experience to teach English overseas. Moving to another country to live, work, and travel, on the other hand, will necessitate careful planning and foresight. Good research is also essential to ensuring that you do it correctly. Teaching English abroad, like any new endeavor, can present challenges, and you will most likely be nervous at first. However, your TEFL certification training will provide you with the skills necessary to lead your own classroom, where you will teach the fundamentals of grammar and conversation, as well as prepare lessons and manage a classroom. You must meet...  [Read more]

  If you want to teach English as a foreign language abroad or online, you will need to obtain certain qualifications. One of these is a TEFL certificate with at least 100 hours of study. Requirements for teachers vary from country to country, but a TEFL certificate is almost always a requirement.  [Read more]

  One of the best things about becoming a TEFL qualified teacher is you get to choose where in the world you would like to live and work. However, if the UK is your dream destination, you might find it a little tougher than you hoped. TEFL related jobs are relatively common, but most of these will be filled by UK citizens who do not require any paperwork such as work permits and visas.  [Read more]

  What mental picture do you have of an ESL teacher? Someone in formal clothes in a traditional classroom delivering English lessons to rows of uniformed children. Perhaps a ‘T-shirt and jeans backpacker’ at the beach discussing adverbs with a group of adults in a bamboo hut? Both exist, but which is in most demand?  [Read more]

  Teaching English overseas has become more and more popular in recent years, whether it is just for a short time or something more long term. Make your ambition of teaching English abroad a reality by looking through our step-by-step guide.  [Read more]

One of the main advantages of our in-class TEFL/TESOL training courses is the strong focus on teaching practice. Not only will you be able to observe our training staff teach local EFL students, but you will also plan and present your own classes to local students. vietnam is an exciting location with a high demand for qualified teachers in English as a foreign language. Therefore, it will be easy to secure a suitable position in Ho Chi Minh after graduating from the course. If you would like to move elsewhere, you will have little trouble finding suitable teaching positions as we provide lifelong job support to all course graduates.  [Read more]

Presuming that you have already done a bit of research into teaching English as a foreign language, you will probably already be aware of the basic role of an EFL teacher, i.e, to teach non-native speakers to speak, read, and write in the English language. However, there is a whole lot more to the role of an EFL teacher than simply standing in front of the class and teaching vocabulary and grammar. Your exact role will depend on the individual employer and the environment where you are actually working, but there are several things that will be expected of you in most situations. For many teachers the most time consuming aspect of the job is planning and preparing lessons in advance. While teachers with plenty of experience can often get by with minimal planning as they will have taught...  [Read more]

  STEP 1. GETTING STARTED Decide where you want to teach. Research the required qualifications for your chosen destination. Find out potential salaries and cost of living. Complete an application for one of ITTT's TEFL courses, either online, in-class or combined. STEP 2. LEARN Upon successfully completing the course wait for your certificate to arrive by post. Or attend the training center at your chosen destination for your 4 week in-class course. Once your application is successful and necessary fees have been paid you are ready to go! If you have chosen an online course, you can start studying the course materials and complete the tests when you are ready. STEP 3. APPLY FOR JOBS Use the resources provided by ITTT to ensure your C.V.,/cover letter, etc. make the most impact...  [Read more]

Most of Europe has a very strong demand for TEFL qualified teachers and there is usually a big queue of people hoping to take advantage of every vacant position. People from all parts of the world dream of living and working in the UK and many see teaching English as a way to achieve that dream. However, non-UK citizens need to consider a few things before booking a flight to London. There is plenty of demand for English language instruction across the UK as the country has relatively high levels of immigration and a significant refugee population. Government, private, and charity run organizations operate in many areas where they help newcomers and their families to improve their English skills so they can get by on a day to day basis. However, most of these positions will go to local...  [Read more]

Before discussing the demand of different TEFL teachers we must first be aware of the different roles that these teachers can take. Perhaps the first distinction or grouping would be between online and onsite teachers. What are the different roles TEFL teachers take? For online teaching there are a few types of teaching jobs that you can undertake. These include: For onsite teaching there are also a few types of teaching jobs available, such as: There is no single answer to this question as it depends very much upon whether you want to work online or onsite and if so, which country you are considering. It will also depend to a certain extent on your qualifications and experience. In general, the minimum qualification is a 120-hour TEFL certificate and this immediately gives you access to...  [Read more]