Our Academic Director James Jenkin will be hosting a live web chat today on none other than the Guardian website.This opportunity doesn't come up all too offer so we want you to grab a chance to ask any burning questions you need answers to!Whether grammars getting you down or you're embarking on your teaching career and simply want the most up to date TEFL advice- James wants to hear from you!With his wealth of knowledge...

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Scorpions…starfish…seahorse…just a few of the many snacks our interns are currently nibbling on as they kick start their time in China. (They are optional- we promise!) Take a spot of Karaoke, some dancing -throw in some great food, a whole range of people, a Chinese calligraphy lesson  and you’ve got yourself a red hot orientation! Whether you missed the boat, plan to go on the August internship or are simply a little curious about this...

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  Hurrah! You’ve finished your TEFL Course and it’s time to celebrate, go on make some noise, do a celebratory dance or pop open the bubbly if the feeling takes you! Now there’s just the small matter of where you’d like to go...with so many different options available to you as a newly qualified TEFL teacher it’s sometimes difficult deciding what you’d like to do next so here are a few tips to help you...

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So you’ve completed all the checkpoints, your grammar is top notch and you’re ready and raring to start the next step of your TEFL adventure and get applying for jobs.. Rather than waiting for Postman Pat to grace your doormat with your shiny new certificate every morning here are a few top tips and snippets of information to ensure the completion of your course goes oh so smoothly... Post course questionnaire After every module you’ll...

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Uh-oh, it’s time to face the boss with that dreaded letter of notice…no one likes doing that. Even if you are tempted to throw the letter down on their desk and strut out of there singing Aretha Franklin songs, we’d advise that you don’t…for the following reasons:•    There’s still that matter of getting a reference, and although it is against corporate policy to give you a bad reference, it’s not worth leaving on a bad...

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Chinese New Year on January 23rd sparks the year of the dragon! Can’t make it over to China just yet? Do not fear! Sit back, relax and let your birth year guide you…. Whether you’re a dependable, ambitious ox, a sociable, open minded dog or maybe even an honest, hard working pig. Use the zodiac signs and channel your birth year traits into TEFL - who knows, it may even inspire you to go to...

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Seeing as social media is all around us, and seeing as Twitter isn't going anywhere fast, it's time to drag yourself on board with it if you're not already. The first time I used it, it made me feel REALLY old, but it's easy once you know how! This handy guide should help any beginners out there... Twitter is great if you have your own personal travel blog and if you're looking to push it...

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A belated Happy New Year to all! Hope 2012 brings everything you want from it! If what you want is to know what the top ten TEFL destinations are...good news! We've launched a brand new free e-guide which is full to bursting of: Up-to-date TEFL job information - the type of job you can expect to find in each destination The top cities to TEFL in - city vs. rural...how to decide? The education required...

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Well, we're definitely not on for a white Christmas this year - sad face. Ah well, we've been lucky enough to have snow for the last two Christmases here in Leeds, UK, so we can't moan. Just wanted to say we hope that whatever you are doing this year, wherever you are in the world, that you have an amazing festive time! It's scary to think Christmas is here already, it only feels like two...

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Hi everyone, How are you all getting on with your online course? Just a quick reminder from us that your 120 hours needs to be completed by 28th December 2011 and there isn't long to go! If we can help in any way please let us know by contacting our TEFL support Team on +44 113 2054602 or drop us an email to courses.teamuk@i-to-i.com.   Good luck with your course everyone, you can do it!...

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