So, after two years and 6 days at beautiful Woodside House, I'm leaving the i-to-i family behind (insert small muffled sob here). I've had an absolutely fantastic time working here, but you gotta fly the nest at some point: I'm off to take on the digital marketing world from a different angle, as an account manager at a marketing agency here in Leeds. Before I go though, I want to say a really heartfelt thankyou....

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Picking that perfect TEFL course can feel impossible – you want to be qualified enough to bag that dream job, but don’t want to waste time and money doing more study than you need. Don’t panic, help is at hand! Just find the sentence that best describes your situation for a couple of course recommendations. You can either do your TEFL training online, or supplement it with practical training on a combined course. I want...

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So, you’ve been staring at TEFL courses, wondering whether it’s worth it, wondering whether teaching abroad is the right thing to do. Stop dithering! It’ll genuinely be the best decision you ever make*. It’s not just me who thinks so either – check out these bits of advice from i-to-i TEFLers: Kate Fennell teaches in China: JUST DO IT......I have waited for years to embark on this new life and can honestly say it’s the...

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  Teaching English abroad isn’t just about inspiring English learners all over the world… oh no, it’s about challenging yourself to live a life with no limitations, daring yourself to do things you wouldn’t usually dream of.   Don’t think it’s possible?  Just check out stories from these TEFLers (who were all just like you once), who have done extraordinary things overseas… Want to do it yourself? Take the TEFL Test to see if you’ve...

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The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed that a few things have changed around here. We’ve launched some updates to Chalkboard to make the site simpler and more useful for you guys. Here are the highlights: Keeping track of your groups and friends If you’re a member of certain groups, it’s now much easier to keep track of conversations with the ‘Activity in Your Groups’ panel on the homepage. Plus, you can see what your...

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Hi all, I'm going to be moving on from i-to-i at the end of next month (I'll miss you all!), which means we need someone to take on my job here in Leeds. The job description's below - if it sounds like something you'd be interested in, send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@i-to-i.com - we'd love to hear from you. If you have any questions at all, just get in touch. Online...

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Moving half way around the world to teach English as a foreign language can be daunting, so it’s only natural to ask lots of questions. But sometimes, the questions do get a bit… well, crazy. We’re always happy to help though, so check out some of the weirdest and most wonderful questions we here at i-to-i TEFL have tried to answer over the years… Psst, if you do have a question that you want an...

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A lot of people decide to teach abroad because they want to really experience another culture: something totally different, something that will awaken your senses… Well, if that’s what you’re after, I’ve got just one suggestion: China. It is unbelievable. Incredible. Possibly life-changing. Here’s why: Psst, if you want to experience China for yourself, check out i-to-i’s Teach in China Internship – you’ll spend five months teaching will 24/7 support, as well as free food...

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I’ll let you in on a secret: you can get a TEFL job abroad without doing a TEFL course. Oh yes, the demand for English teachers abroad is so huge that employers will consider anyone who can string a sentence together in English. So, I hear you cry – why does anyone bother with a TEFL course? Why don’t they just get on a plane? Here’s why… Psst: If you’re interested in doing a TEFL...

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Never made it to university? It doesn’t mean you can’t make it as a TEFL teacher. The worldwide demand for English teachers is absolutely huge, so employers in many countries will happily welcome you if you don’t have a degree. The art is discovering where you can and can’t teach. Visa restrictions in some countries, such as Japan and South Korea, are pretty strict and the authorities will want to see a degree certificate before...

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