Blog posts

• China jobs scam

  Hi folksI recently replied to a job post on our very own i-to-i jobs board for a position in China.  I had my initial chat with the recruiter who said she would take my details...

• A Year in TEFL: 2012 Part Two

  July July saw the launch of our very exciting and very useful, TEFL Jobs Board. It’s a completely free service with LOADS of teaching jobs all over the world. Fancy a job? Check out the...

• A Year in TEFL: 2012 Part One

  With the New Year almost upon us (and the office party leaving us all feeling in the mood for a lazy afternoon) we thought today was a good time to do a quick review of...

• Where Are YOU Spending Christmas?

  Hi TEFLers! There's only 7 sleeps until Christmas! The decorations are up, the christmas CD has been on repeat since November and the dust has been brushed off your favourite reindeer jumper.  We want to...

• Win £100 Amazon Vouchers With Our Popcorn&Passports Quiz!

  Hi there Chalkboard-ers! You're in for a treat today! Love movies? Love travel? Then you're going to LOVE our new Popcorn&Passports Quiz! Get involved and you could be in with the chance of winning £100...

• Want to Star in Our New Video?

  To help all those TEFL Newbies who are still deciding whether TEFL is the right choice for them we think it would be AMAZING for them to see what a day in the life of...

• Have You Committed Any Cultural Faux-Pas?! – Get Involved!

  Photo by .reid Hoping to casually slip in alongside the locals? Think again! There are huge differences in cultural habits between countries/religions/communities so it is so, so important to be wary of them before you...

• August 2012 China Internship Photos

  We thought you might like to see some of the latest photos from the August 2012 China Internship! The interns have been to the Great Wall, visited the Bird's Nest stadium, had some teaching practice...

• What’s So Great About English Anyway?

  We keep talking about the high demand for English teachers and how there are plenty of TEFL jobs out there just waiting to be snatched up, but have you ever wondered why people want to...

• Teaching Large Classes – DO’s + DON’TS

  Teaching English to large classes can be a daunting experience for anyone, whether it’s your first time teaching or if you’re a seasoned TEFLer. When I say ‘Large’ I don’t mean 20 students, for example...

• How Much Cash Can I Make Teaching English Abroad?

  First up, we'll let you in on a secret: unless you win the lottery while you're doing it, teaching English abroad will never make you a millionaire! What it will give you, however, is a...

• TEFL Internship vs Independent TEFL Job Search

  Right, so you’re dead set that you’re going to teach abroad – It’s. Going. To. Happen. But how? Essentially once you’ve finished your TEFL course you’re looking at two very different routes – find your...

• Top 10 Things You Must Do In France!

  Vive la France! Quaint villages, buzzing cities and scenery to die for, parfait non? If you’re thinking about heading to France for your TEFL adventure then you’re in for a treat or if France hasn’t...

• How to Stay Safe While Teaching English Abroad

  Anyone who is embarking on a TEFL adventure is bound to be open-minded (which is great!) so we’re far from suggesting that you should head overseas wrapped in cotton wool too scared to touch anything/...

• 6 Ways To Keep Young Students Engaged

  The nightmare: blank expressions, someone casually snoozing on the back row, the room erupting into private conversations or worse...silence. Never fear, this can be overcome with six handy tips to keep your pupils engaged. 1)...

• 5 Reasons Why You Should TEFL in France!

  Calling all TEFLers! France is waiting. 1) Geographically Fantastic I was thinking about how I would try sum up the French landscape. It is impossible. Whether it is North, South, East or West, it’s all...

• A Guide to French Food...TEFL Style!

  Oooh La la! Let’s dig in to a French culinary feast! Yum! Here are a few classic French dishes (and we obviously had to keep it TEFL related, look out for the T E F...

• 5 Ways To Cope With City Life

  It’s your first day exploring your new city. You’re standing (quite awkwardly) with an oversized map in one hand and a dazed expression across your face. Everyone else around you seems to know where they’re...

• How To Stay Sane While Teaching English Abroad?

  You’re about to embark on your TEFL adventure (cue huge grin) but a few creeping doubts still remain. PANIC NOT. Here are a few handy tips to ensure that your sanity is kept firmly in...

• A-Level Disappointment? Get Paid to Take a Gap Year!

  If you’ve just received your A-Level results and you find yourself in the same boat as the many people who haven’t got a job or university place, don’t worry! Taking a year out is a...