Teaching English online | DADA | Meet Teacher Vanessa

Two years after leaving their US home, Vanessa Small and her husband have visited 14 countries and counting…How? By teaching English online, they’ve funded their jet-setting lifestyle and whoa have

How to Rock Your Online Teaching Demo

You’ve wrapped up your online English teaching-focused TEFL certificate and have a few job leads from really exciting companies offering cutting-edge online learning to students in distant places. Your dream life is so close you can taste it. But in order to make it a reality, you need to actually get hired—and before that happens, you need to ace your interview.

5 Countries to Teach English Abroad as a Non Native Speaker

So you may not be from the USA, the UK, Australia, or any other of the countries deemed as home to “Native English Speakers,” but you still want to teach abroad. The good news? You absolutely can teach English abroad as a non-native speaker. The slightly-bummer news? Your job options will be slightly more limited (particularly in East Asia and the Persian Gulf countries), and you might have to take some extra steps in the application process to prove your qualifications.

The Must-Know Online ESL Teacher Interview Questions & Answers

You applied to become an online English teacher and got a bite—wahoo! It’s time to prepare for the interview. Don’t fret; you got this. Since we at Premier TEFL are cheering for you every step of the way, we’ve put together this robust list of online ESL teacher interview questions—and the answers to really “WOW” ‘em.

Why Teach English as a Second Language Abroad?

Can’t quite get the idea of finding teaching English as a second language jobs abroad? We can’t blame you. Your feed is constantly filled with gorgeous moments from TEFLers currently abroad… and do you want to know a little secret?

10 Tips to Spend Your Gap Year Teaching Abroad

We’ve done the hard work of planning the perfect TEFL gap year abroad across three continents, but perhaps you’re still having a tough time wrapping your head around the idea of spending your gap year teaching abroad. 

TEFL in Italy – Meet Philip Quinnell

Philip has had no less than five careers in his short 39 years on earth, but the latest hat he is wearing is that of a TEFL teacher in Italy. He’s ridden racehorses, mastered the splits, and has even picked up a little of the local language where he is now working abroad. Read on to hear Philip’s fabulous, helpful advice for future TEFLers!

Meet Martha – Finding Love while Teaching English in Asia

Martha hails from the United Kingdom, and she’s had a lot of wild jobs in her life—including one as a giant bear Mascot for a family theme park. Her wildest job to date, though? Teaching English in Asia! Read on to learn about the places Martha has called home as a TEFL teacher abroad.

How to be a Better English Teacher

You’re already teaching abroad and having a rad time. Awesome! But you don’t just want to be O-K at your job, do you? Here’s not only how to be a better English teacher… here’s how to be a GREAT English teacher.

Teaching English in Thailand – Meet Katie from Ireland

Katie is a 21 year old Irish woman, fresh out of university at Maynooth. She’s always loved spending time with people, traveling, and seeing the world, so it’s no surprise that she has found herself teaching English in Thailand!

Laywer Teaches English in the Philippines: Meet Alexander

Alexander Ford once dreamt of becoming a US Air Force Pilot. And while that might still be on the cards, this former lawyer has taken a detour east—Far East. Learn about Alexander’s journey to teaching abroad and where he hopes his TEFL certificate will ultimately take him.

Two Time TEFL Teacher! Meet Jessica Neal

Jessica Neal’s Mulan tattoo means more than just her appreciation for strong women: it symbolizes her courage. This confidence has taken her from her native Birmingham, England to across Europe and Asia as a TEFL teacher abroad.

How Do You Teach Young Learners English?

Preschoolers and kindergarteners might not seem like the most absorbent learners on the planet, but a TEFL teacher that specializes in teaching young learners needs to be way on top of their game.

Meet Lorie Sprague, Jordan-based Online English Teacher

Meet Lorie, who has been living and teaching in the Middle East for the last 20 years! Now based in Jordan, she is teaching English online to Chinese children. She has a Montessori degree and has taught in traditional classrooms in both the United States and Kuwait. Learn more about her exciting, travel-filled life!

4 Week TEFL Course: Everything You Need to Know

Want to fast-track your transition from “living a boring life back home” to your exciting, adventure-packed experience teaching abroad? Then we’ve got the TEFL course for you.  The 120 Hour TEFL Advanced Course can be completed in as little as four weeks. That’s literally ONE MONTH from this moment right now.

TEFL Teacher Burnout: How to Avoid the Flames

Burnout is serious. TEFL teachers are particularly at risk for it, especially considering they’re juggling a new life, a new culture, new work responsibilities, and new relationships—all at once!

TEFL in Asia – Meet Emma Hughes

Emma Hughes has come a long way from when she won a stain glass window design competition in her hometown of Reading, UK. When not Instagramming and missing cheese, Emma is teaching abroad at the Uttaradit School in North Thailand. Learn more about Emma’s TEFL journey east!

Dani Mundy: A TEFL trainer in Kurdistan

Dani Mundy travels the world training English language teachers (and professors!), developing their skills and teaching methods. With over 20 years of international TEFL training experience and her DELTA qualification,

6 Ways You Can Teach English in Asia

You speak English. You love adventure. You can’t get enough dumplings… or pad thai… or curry. This can only mean one thing. It’s time for you to find jobs in Asia for English speakers! Put on Mulan, open up your laptop, and start searching for flights to Beijing, Bangkok, and beyond.

8 Things Separating Great TEFL Providers from OK Ones

“Teaching abroad” has been on your vision board for the last—IDK, decade??—and you’re now finally ready to get serious about it. A quick Google search elicits more results than you thought possible. How could there not be one, not two, but DOZENS of companies out there, eager to help you get your TEFL certificate, live your dream, and become a superstar teacher abroad?

5 Legit Overseas English Teaching Jobs Hiring in 2020

If you’re ever dreamt of demystifying unusual holiday traditions for confused foreigners (“Why do you wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?” or “What’s the point of stuffing on Thanksgiving?”) or being the resident expert on the best TV shows available on Netflix in your home country, here’s your chance because overseas English teaching jobs give you the opportunity to do it all.

Meet Slobodan – TEFL Teacher in Cambodia

Slobodan might look like Mr. Bean (his words, not ours!), but he’s anything but a goofball. This hard-working, intrepid and adventurous young man has traveled the globe extensively. Learn more about his journey to [spoiler] teaching abroad as a non-native English speaker!

Your Guide to TEFL in Colombia

TEFL in Colombia is an experience unlike any other. TEFL teachers are in fairly high demand across the entire country but are hard to come by for students not attending private schools in the major cities

The Ultimate Introductory Guide to Teaching English Abroad

You’ve seen the photos. You’ve ogled the stories. You’ve thought long and hard about the path your life is on, and think it could use a little bit more… adventure. Like getting paid to travel? Like using a skill you already have to sustain a life abroad?

Your Guide to Socialising in Colombia

All work and no play?! Puh-lease, this isn’t your regular boring desk job. That’s why we’re here to remind you to get up, get out, and go SEE Colombia for all that it is. Socialise! Make friends, take it easy, adapt and integrate wholly into your new lifestyle. Connect with fellow expats about the wonders (and challenges) of your newfound life abroad, then dig deeper by making friends with the locals, too. They know the best spots!

Highest Paid TEFL Gigs of 2020-2021

Let’s face it—if you’re going to put up with snot faced, bouncing-off-the-walls kids, you should probably get paid for it, right? Truth be told, not all TEFL classrooms are a remake of the opening scene from Mrs. Doubtfire.

10 interesting facts about the English Language

Language is limitlessly intriguing—but have you ever wondered how the English language came to be in all of its glory? If so, these 10 tidbits of fascinating linguistic intrigue may

Meet Stuart Mill – Living it up through TEFL in Romania

Stuart hails from Scotland, where he grew up in the middle of the central belt, halfway between Edinburgh and Glasgow. He’s worked abroad in multiple countries—Australia, Cambodia, Zambia—but he’s only

10 Weirdest Foods to Eat Before You Die

Teaching abroad: one part meaningful engagement with the world, one part work, two parts adventure. And where better to lean into your adventure than your dinner plate?! Take the globe

Your Guide to Colombian Spanish

More than 99% of Colombians speak Spanish—wow! You better warm up your tongue and brush up on your rolling rrrrr’s before heading here to teach English. But don’t worry, if

Meet Lorena – TEFL teacher in Argentina

Lorena currently teaches Language and Literature in secondary school, Business English in a hotel management and tourism school, and Aviation English in a civil and commercial aviation degree course—not to

7 must-see destinations in Vietnam

Teaching English in Vietnam is a dream come true—and not just because your students are *next level* awesome and your coworkers are fast becoming friends. We know you’re ultra-committed to

Meet Katherine Garcia – A Texan in Cambodia

Katherine Garcia hails from Houston, Texas, but knew from a young age that the typical American-lifestyle was not for her. Maybe it was the Argentine blood in her, or maybe it was something stirring deep inside that made her realise she was meant for more than the traditional high school-college-career path. She set her sights abroad and hasn’t looked back since. Learn about her TEFL journey and what has stood out most to her about life teaching in Asia!

Meet Tetiana – Non-Native TEFL Hero

Tetiana hales from the Ukraine, but leads her life by example: Having two children under 13, two cats, and a husband didn’t stop her from pursuing her dream of learning English herself and then teaching abroad with her hard-sought skills.

8 Companies Hiring Non-Native English Speakers to Teach English Online

Non-native English speakers make great teachers abroad. You’ve studied the language yourself—which we all know is way more than memorizing verb structures and grammar patterns. You’ve experienced the up’s and down’s and whirl-arounds of learning a language from scratch, and let’s be honest… those highs and lows can take a toll on your mental game. But you persevered, worked really, really hard, did an immersion program in a Native English speaking country.

10 Great Ways to Use Pelmanism in Your ESL Class

Pelma-what-ism? Pelmanism. Know it, love it, and use it—in your TEFL classroom, that is! What is pelmanism? The Guardian said it best: “Almost 100 years since its invention, a long-forgotten

Photo Etiquette While Teaching Abroad

Taking a photo anywhere in the world while traveling requires a certain level of etiquette. We feel VERY passionately that our TEFL teachers not only see their experience abroad as a chance to get paid to travel (which is still VERY cool!), but also as a chance to participate in cultural exchange (not to mention the responsibility there-in).

TEFL Advice for Soon to be College Grads

Hey class of 2020! Senior year is here, and we couldn’t be more excited for all the fun you have in store. One last hoorah at a football game. Your

How Much to Budget for Teaching English in Vietnam

Let’s get your budget for teaching English in Vietnam in tip-top shape!  Can you swing it with your current finances? Do you need to make some changes in your spending

Native English Speaking Countries as Defined by TEFL

You might speak English daily—sometimes even more often than your native language. You use it to get around, in business, when hanging out with friends, while watching Netflix. But despite

Getting Hired in TEFL

Educators from all stripes and spots are all-too familiar with the concept of a hiring season. Whether you’re gunning for a preschool position in your hometown, crossing your fingers for

Legalizing Documents – Teaching English Abroad

I took my TEFL online, how do I build confidence for the classroom?

What lies ahead is no easy task: You’re not only the sole facilitator of the classroom, you’re trying to get a teaching point across to students learning a new language—not

How Much to Budget for Teaching English in China

Creating a teaching abroad budget for China makes more than kuai and cents: You’ll be able to plan well in advance for your needs abroad, allowing you to relax a

How Much to Budget for Teaching English in Spain

Your teaching abroad budget in Spain will be a helpful tool throughout the planning process of your upcoming adventure. Can you swing it with your current finances? What changes do

Our Favourite Premier TEFL Reviews of 2019 (so far)

With us being a little over halfway through 2019, we thought it was time for a bit of reflection in Premier TEFL HQ and our team has picked their favourite

Checking in with Will Davies – live from Vietnam 🇻🇳

William Davies might be from Wales, but his sights have been set on destinations far from the United Kingdom. Having taught in both Romania and Vietnam, we were excited to catch up with Will (check out his last interview here) to learn more about his path towards teaching abroad—and what else he has in store for the future. Read on for some serious inspiration and wanderlust!

Everything You Need To Know About Our Level 5 Ofqual Regulated TEFL Course

Premier TEFL is thrilled to offer 168 hours of glorious level 5 OFQUAL regulated TEFL certification training. Not only is it internationally recognized, administered by the UK government, and a lifetime cert, this ultra-professional level of training is equivalent to  Trinity CertTESOL and CELTA - AMAZING, right?

How the Anglo-TEFL Scholarship Can Help You Travel to Poland for Free

Specialist EAL Teacher Training For Educating Refugees & Asylum Seekers

You’ve heard of TEFL. You’ve heard of TESL. And maybe you’ve even gone so far as to hear of ESL, EFL, and TESOL. But we’ve got yet another awesome acronym

Interview With Audrey – The TEFL Superhero

You might think that the only way to use a TEFL certificate is to teach English abroad or to teach English online, but you’d be wrong. Meet Audrey and learn

TEFL Teaching in Taiwan – Annalyssa's Interview

Annalyssa’s life has been a whirlwind of travels and adventures, so it’s no surprise that she ended up biting the bullet and living abroad full time! Now a teacher in

America ➡️ China – Briana Liu Interview

A New Life in Asia – Interview with Erick García Plasencia

8 Must-Have Experiences while Teaching in Hong Kong

Why a Non-Native English-Speaking Teacher Can be Better than a Native English Teacher

Interview with Brianna Flores in Thailand

TEFL Job vs. TEFL Internship

Sales Job To A New Life In Spain – Interview With Jamie Finlan

The Life of Joe – Teaching English in Korea

Meet Taylor – Living The Life As An Online English Teacher

Insider Tips on TEFL in Myanmar

Lovers in Thailand – Interview with Imran & Saara ❤️

DIY Teaching Resources for Your ESL Classroom

9 Must-See Places while Teaching in Thailand

19 Tips & Tricks to Make Your Online English Lessons More Interactive

13 Survival Tips for the Airport and Flight ✈️

The Ultimate Guide to Teaching English Online

Preparing a Winning TEFL Resume

The Best Insurance for TEFL Teachers

Top 10 Things to Know Before Moving to ANY Country ✈️✔️

Can I do a TEFL course part-time? ✔️

9 Must-See Places while Teaching in China ✈️

6 Tips: Preparing for a TEFL interview

5 TEFL Destinations for Adrenaline Junkies & Thrill Seekers

5 of the best places for healthy TEFL teachers

How to Create the Perfect ESL Lesson Plan

Best Teach Abroad Destinations For Beach Lovers ✌️

Sinead Bergin’s Ireland ➡️ Thailand TEFL adventure

Your Path to Becoming a TEFL Digital Nomad

How to Plan a Paid TEFL Gap Year on Three Continents

Accredited and Regulated TEFL Courses: The Full Run Down

Cause we've gotta have Faith Nelson in Thailand

TEFL in Thailand as a Traveling Couple: Interview with Roksana and Keith

CELTA is a TEFL but TEFL is not a CELTA

#GapYearGoals Samantha La Mendola's Chinese Adventure

Can I TEFL With My Pet?

What to Do When You're Rejected from a TEFL Job

Philadelphia to Chaiyaphum – Thailand Intern Alyssa Rowley

11 Tips Before Teaching English Abroad with Kids

New to Thailand as an ESL Teacher? Here’s How to Make Your First Week Count

Where can I teach abroad without a degree?

Teach English Abroad with a Degree

Getting Hired After TEFL: 5 Things TEFL Taught Me

How to increase my chance to be a TEFL intern?

Interview with Jocelyn Russell — TEFL in Hand, She's Off to Japan!

5 Things NOT to Put On Your Resume Before Teaching Abroad

Extending Your Program: How These Teachers Chose to Teach Abroad for Longer

Interview with Ana Silva — Proof You Don't Need to Speak English Natively to Teach Abroad

Don't Mind if I Cheng-Du! Insider Tips on Teaching English in Sichuan, China

When it all goes wrong — 4 Fail-Safe ESL Activities ?‍♂️

Yes, You Can Still Teach English Abroad Without a College Degree

Can I Teach Abroad as an 18 Year Old?

Mike's story: How I got a TEFL job in Thailand… 5 years later I'm still here