Monthly Archives: December 2010

The Opportunities for a Kiwi Globetrotter Are Endless!

Discover how Kiwi Elise Boros is fuelling her passion for travel with an amazing TESOL job in Hong Kong! Continue reading

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Six Worries of New Teachers and How You Can Cope With Them

Great guest post from Lindsay Clandfield, who runs TEFL blog Six Things, about how to cope with those niggling worries all new teachers suffer from! Continue reading

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How TESOL Changed My Life

TEFL isn’t just about having new amazing surroundings and a challenging new job. It can actually totally transform your life, as these i-to-i graduates found out. Continue reading

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Does Teaching English Overseas Make You More Employable?

So you’re thinking of making a huge move and becoming a TESOL teacher, but is all the hassle really worth it? You don’t really want to be teaching kids for the rest of your life, so how on earth is it going to help my career? This is the natural thing to think before travelling half way around the world but the truth is (we don’t lie here at i-to-i), after doing a TEFL course you will be irresistible to potential employers. Read on to find out how…… Continue reading

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How to Handle a Culture Shock!

The new sights, tastes, smells and sounds that you experience when you start teaching abroad can be incredible, but they can start to be a little overwhelming. It’s only natural to suffer a spot of culture shock. Here are a few things you can do to prevent it: Continue reading

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How to Get the Most from Your TEFL Experience!

Let’s face it, taking the plunge and jetting off to teach English abroad is probably the boldest move you’ll ever make! Here are some tips to ensure you have the time of your life out there: Continue reading

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7 Foolproof Back-Up Classroom Activities

Any experienced teacher will tell you that no matter how fantabulous your lessons are, it’s always wise to have a few aces tucked up your sleeve in case it all goes wrong! To come to the rescue, TEFL teacher and tutor Emma Foers has dealt up some of her favourite, fool-proof classroom activities… Continue reading

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6 Ways to Be More than a Tourist

Throw your guidebook in the bin and put away that camera – it’s time to start being more than just another tourist! Continue reading

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6 Ways to Find Amazing TESOL Jobs

So, your TEFL certificate’s burning a hole in your back pocket and you’re longing to get out there and see the world. In fact, there’s just one thing stopping you from living your dream of teaching overseas – finding that all-important first job. Continue reading

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