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Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations This guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in the Czech Republic? You’ll also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when making the move to the Czech Republic. Because of the huge demand for TEFL qualified teachers across the Czech Republic, the average salary can be anywhere from 18,000 to 30,000 CZK (currently US$700 to $1,200) per month. However, a lot of private language centers prefer to pay by the hour and it is common practice for teachers to work at more than one institute in order to make up a full-time schedule. English teachers in the Czech Republic working on an...  [Read more]

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Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences American and German Augsburg, Germany 26 Bachelor’s of Science in Management Yes. Growing up in Europe with a German mother and an American father I had the opportunity to travel around Europe and the US. After studying Mandarin, I also spent some time in China. San Diego, California Being able to explore the world and making use of my foreign language skills in Chinese. I was concerned about the language barrier, especially in China where English is not widely spoken. Even though I studied Mandarin, I was worried that my language skills wouldn’t be good enough to be able to live in China and get by alone. However, everything went very well and I was able to improve my Chinese language skills immensely during...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Destinations If you dream of teaching English abroad but are concerned that jobs are limited to native English speakers only, don’t be as there are many great opportunities waiting for non-native speakers in a variety of countries worldwide. Linda Dunsmore Visa and Legal Destinations Teaching English in France often seems impossible for non-EU citizens. However, if you apply for a French language course, you will receive a student visa allowing you to teach a certain number of hours per week. If you are interested in teaching in France, read on to find out how to legally teach English in France with a student visa. Linda Dunsmore ...  [Read more]

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Linda Dunsmore Destinations Europe is one of the most popular regions for teaching English overseas. Here are the top 10 cities in Europe with the highest demand for English language teachers. Mark Crocker Visa and Legal Spain has been one of the top destinations in Europe for teaching English abroad for many years, but being able to secure a visa to do it legally is not easy for non-EU citizens. The good news is you can apply for a student visa which allows you to study and teach during your stay. Linda Dunsmore Destinations Teaching English abroad in one of these 5 off-the-beaten-track countries for teaching English abroad...  [Read more]

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Linda Dunsmore Visa and Legal If you are interested in teaching English abroad, you probably quickly realized that China is one of the largest job markets for TEFL teachers at the moment. Truth is, China has over 300 million English learners and schools are hiring constantly. This large demand for qualified teachers leads to high salaries and great benefits to attract teachers to make the move. China is a great place to work in if you’re a new teacher and if you have experience in the field. However, it is key to understand the country's current visa regulations and the local preferences of schools to be able to teach English in China. Disclaimer: Visa regulations in China change very frequently. Therefore, we recommend checking with your local...  [Read more]

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Seoul is a city with a long and interesting history. It is also a thoroughly modern and technologically advanced city. Ancient neighborhoods sit side-by-side with gleaming skyscrapers in a city that provides some of the fastest internet connections in the world. Such a technologically advanced city is able to offer a high standard of living at a cost of living that is comparatively low to many other cities around the world. This is none of the reasons that Seoul is a popular destination for TEFL teachers from around the globe. There is plenty to see and do in Seoul. If you are looking for home comforts then a visit to the international districts of Itaewon and Hannam would be a good idea. There are also numerous museums and parks around the city and festivals are held throughout the year. ...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Here we will look at the best government programs for teaching in Europe. We will mention five different programs in no particular order. The first one is France and the first program is TAPIF ( Teaching Assistant Program In France) so this is a government initiative that places applicants into French state schools to work as teaching assistants. This program has been around for a long time, it's a great opportunity to live and work in France. France is a country where long-stay visas can be difficult to secure for non-EU citizens, so if you don't have an EU passport then the TAPIF program can be a great way to get your foot into Europe. The website you need to apply through is tapif.org. If you want to learn more...  [Read more]

Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust Destinations After galivanting around India, Central Asia, and Europe for the summer, we finally decided to head back to Vietnam for another year of teaching. However, this time we were going to make a huge change! Instead of going back to our jobs, apartment and friends in Ho Chi Minh City, we decided to check out what Hanoi has to offer. Although it’s the same country, it’s like starting all over again! As we have only recently gone through this huge change, we have decided to put together 5 important things to help you make the move to Hanoi and teach English. First, you will need to find work. Before even thinking of applying for job vacancies, It’s important to know what type of work you are...  [Read more]

  Chiang Mai is an essential destination for anyone visiting Thailand. Old Town is surrounded by ancient walls and a man-made moat marking where the old city stops and the new city begins. It is one of the few cities in Thailand that has successfully held on to its old culture and heritage while still modernizing and offering plenty of Western amenities. Chiang Mai is a great choice for anyone looking to get tefl certification in Thailand. It was founded in the 13th century and is one of the oldest cities in Thailand. The Lanna Kingdom might not exist in the 21st century, but shadows of its rich culture can still be seen today. The outskirts of Chiang Mai are full of small mountains, meandering rivers, gentle waterfalls and countless Buddhist monasteries. While peaceful, quaint and...  [Read more]

  Athens, the capital of Greece, is an ideal place to study for your TEFL course. It's a city with a wonderful dynamism, magnificent sights to see during your stay and wonderful destinations only a few hours away for a weekend escape or to spend a few days on either side of your course! It’s the city that gave birth to the concept of democracy and it is the home of the Acropolis, one of the most famous intellectual and spiritual landmarks in the world. Athens is a wonderful vibrant city. Here is a small virtual taste - click here to take your first Athens virtual tour - make sure you try different locations. It’s one of the friendliest and safest cities in Europe welcoming visitors with its sweet climate and a rich café life. There are many outdoor cafes, restaurants and...  [Read more]

  Athens, the capital of Greece, is an ideal place to study for your TEFL course. It's a city with a wonderful dynamism, magnificent sights to see during your stay and wonderful destinations only a few hours away for a weekend escape or to spend a few days on either side of your course! It’s the city that gave birth to the concept of democracy and it is the home of the Acropolis, one of the most famous intellectual and spiritual landmarks in the world. Athens is a wonderful vibrant city. Here is a small virtual taste - click here to take your first Athens virtual tour - make sure you try different locations. It’s one of the friendliest and safest cities in Europe welcoming visitors with its sweet climate and a rich café life. There are many outdoor cafes, restaurants and...  [Read more]

  ITTT’s TEFL course in Chongqing, China takes place over a period of three weeks and is the ideal choice for those with limited time but who want to study in a classroom environment. Chongqing is a thriving city in southwest China and is home to over 18 million people. Located on the Yangzi River, the city is an important manufacturing base and industrial center and has served as the capital of the country three times over its three thousand year history. More recently, the city has become a popular destination with tourists from elsewhere in China and increasingly with international visitors too. One of the main draws is Chongqing’s spicy cuisine which makes extensive use of Sichuan pepper. The most famous dish is Chongqing hot pot which is served in thousands of restaurants...  [Read more]

  The popularity of China as a destination for English language teachers has steadily increased in recent years, and it is now right at the top of the list with an estimated 100,000 foreign teachers working in the country each year. As a result of an extraordinary economic boom, Chinese parents are more willing than ever to spend thousands of dollars on their children's English education to give them the best chance of success in the future. With over 300 million people learning English across the country, China's insatiable demand for English language teachers looks set to continue. As there are often more job opportunities than there are teachers to fill them, schools are willing to offer very good salaries and other benefits to attract teachers. Salaries vary depending on the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences I earned my teaching degree and license in the United States in 2010. How would I describe my abilities at the beginning? Terrible comes to mind. Completely incompetent might be more accurate. The extreme anxiety I experienced every morning probably didn’t help, neither did the sleepless nights or the 14-hour workdays. Let’s just say there was nowhere to go but up. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tim M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. It’s been almost ten years since I graduated and eight years since I started my first job in North Carolina, USA and it’s been almost a year and a half since I left Antofagasta,...  [Read more]

  Colombia's capital Bogotá is an extremely unique city. Situated in the Andes Mountains at a height of 2,640 meters, not only is it one of the highest capitals in the world, it is also home to people from all over Colombia. Bogotá is the energetic centre of a number of different Colombian and other South American cultures. Visitors to Bogotá are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding interesting things to do in the city. From soaking up the local culture in the cobbled streets of the old downtown area to heading off to the city’s outskirts and beyond to experience the country’s beautiful landscapes and wildlife, you will never be bored here. Bogotá has a large number of quality restaurants, clubs, cafes and bars as wells as old houses, churches and convents dating back...  [Read more]

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Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Hi my name is Linda from ITTT, international TEFL and TESOL Training and I'm back again today for another live session. If you can hear me and see me please let me know as I'm trying out a new mic today so if that is working well it would be good to know. So please leave a quick comment to say hi and where you're watching from. I have been living in South Korea for five and a half years, so for me right now it's 10:00 a.m. Friday morning. Let me know where you are tuning in from and what time it is where you are. We can get started on today's topic which is the best government programs for teaching English abroad. If you're interested in teaching English abroad then you should...  [Read more]

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Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas All right, looks like we're live! Awesome! This is great. So thanks so much for tuning in today for our actually very first Facebook live and I'm super happy to be here with Jessica today from GoOverseas. We're gonna talk today about all things teaching English abroad, online, and everything in between. All things TEFL and TESOL and all that good stuff and I'm actually tuning in live from South Korea where it's 9 00 am Friday and I think Jessica is in Southern California. Right, yep it's 5 p.m here so just starting to get dark. I've actually just realized I'm probably going to need the light before the session is over so i'm going to run and do that now while Linda just explains...  [Read more]

  Japan has been a popular destination amongst English language teachers for many years due to its widespread job opportunities, good salaries and fascinating culture. Whilst there are other countries in the region where the cost of living may be lower and the wages a little higher, nowhere provides such an incredible mix of modern development and ancient traditions as you will find in this extraordinary country. If you are looking for excitement and adventure, look no further than Japan. In order to work legally you will need to be eligible for a work visa. The good news is the criteria is not as tough as many other countries as you simply need to possess a degree in any subject. The only other qualifications you need are a fluency in the English language, a professional approach...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Welcome, my name is Linda nice to see you. I’m a TEFL and TESOL professional at ITTT and I’ve been living and working in Asia since 2012-ish and I live in South Korea and I’ve been here for five and a half years. I also taught English in China and here in Korea as well and I also work for ITTT and we have a guest so to speak but also from ITTT but joining us for the first time my colleague Lisa. My name is Liza. I’m a TEFL and TESOL expert at ITTT as Linda and I’m also a former ESL teacher. I’ve been teaching online this year but before I worked in China as a lead teacher in a kindergarten so that was quite fun and I'll share my...  [Read more]

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  Thailand’s capital city is a thriving, modern metropolis with gleaming sky scrapers rising above the exquisite Buddhist temples that dot the city. Traditional markets mingle with the latest shopping malls selling up-to-date fashions and technology. Bangkok is also home to some of the top restaurants in Southeast Asia and its street food is delicious, cheap and ubiquitous. Bangkok was named as one of the world’s Top Ten Cities by Travel + Leisure and the number one visited city by Global Destination Cities Index Bangkok is one of the most exciting places to visit in Asia if not the world. Whether you’re interests lay in exploring the history of the city and country or in finding the best place for a night out, there is bound to be something for you in Bangkok. Register now...  [Read more]