March 13, 2019 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, Premier TEFL Teacher Stories, Teach English Online, TEFL Classroom Tips, TEFL Jobs
Originally from Liverpool—and armed with a BSC in Psychology—Victoria Bennett has been traveling the world, eating all-the-foods (she’s a self-proclaimed “food enthusiast”), and sustaining her epic lifestyle by teaching English online. Sound like a path YOU want to pursue? Read on to learn more about her journey to becoming an online ESL teacher! Tell us […]
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Top 5 Premier TEFL Recommended Paddy’s Day Parades Across the World
March 14, 2019 / by Dan Goggin / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, Must see
Every year on March 17th millions of people around the world come together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s our roundup of the favorite locations for TEFL teachers abroad to enjoy this iconic Irish festival. Here are the best voted Paddy’s Day Festivals by TEFL Teachers 1. Singapore City, Singapore Singapore show their dedication to […]
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Meet Victoria our Traveling TEFLer 🌏✈️
March 13, 2019 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, Premier TEFL Teacher Stories, Teach English Online, TEFL Classroom Tips, TEFL Jobs
Originally from Liverpool—and armed with a BSC in Psychology—Victoria Bennett has been traveling the world, eating all-the-foods (she’s a self-proclaimed “food enthusiast”), and sustaining her epic lifestyle by teaching English online. Sound like a path YOU want to pursue? Read on to learn more about her journey to becoming an online ESL teacher! Tell us […]
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Interview with Steph Caine in Thailand 🇹🇭
March 11, 2019 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, Premier TEFL Teacher Stories, Teaching English in Asia
Meet Steph, a British firecracker that’s making a name for herself as a TEFL teacher in Thailand. Read her interview about life in Asia for English teachers abroad, then be sure to check out her blog to go even deeper! Tell us about your path to TEFL teaching in Thailand. What was the most exciting […]
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Insider Tips on TEFL in Thailand 🇹🇭
February 22, 2019 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, Teaching English in Asia, TEFL Internships - Thailand
What is it like teaching English in Thailand? “I fall in love with the Asian culture more and more every time I visit this amazing side of the world. Thai people are so gentle and are always willing to give you a helping hand. In the major city of Bangkok, home to 8.28 million people […]
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8 Must-Have Experiences while Teaching in Romania
February 20, 2019 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, Teaching English in Europe, TEFL Internships - Romania
Do you seek crossroads of culture when you travel? Do you sometimes wish that board game money was real? Do you love fast internet connections but *hate* crowded spaces? Then no wonder you chose Romania for your teaching job abroad. Sitting at the intersection of Ottoman, Hungarian, and Soviet influences, Romania is the only country […]
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Why a Non-Native English-Speaking Teacher Can be Better than a Native English Teacher
February 12, 2019 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, TEFL as a Non-Native
Many schools around the world will prioritize hiring teachers that are passport-holders from countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. And boy, are they missing out. Not only do non-native English teachers bring a new cultural element to the classroom, but they bring a lot—we mean, a LOT—of expertise and skill. Luckily, not […]
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Barcelona or Bust – Interview with Maddie Scanlan 🇪🇸
February 12, 2019 / by Dan Goggin / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, Premier TEFL Teacher Stories, Teaching English in Europe, TEFL Internships - Spain
Tell us about your path to TEFL teaching in Spain. What was the most exciting part? I heard about internship opportunities through a friend in the United Kingdom. I set about researching for the most reliable and affordable TEFL organization that I could find. I checked out Premier TEFL’s blog and immediately felt that it […]
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Interview with Brianna Flores in Thailand 🇹🇭
February 8, 2019 / by Dan Goggin / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, Premier TEFL Teacher Stories, Teaching English in Asia, TEFL Internships - Thailand
Brianna, we’ve been following you on Instagram and it looks like you’re having an amazing time. Tell us, why Thailand? Had you ever been there before or even traveled much? Before deciding to intern in Thailand with Premier TEFL, I had never been to Thailand before! It was always one of those places that I […]
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TEFL Job vs. TEFL Internship
January 31, 2019 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, TEFL Internships - China, TEFL Internships - Spain, TEFL Internships - Thailand, TEFL Internships - Vietnam, TEFL Jobs
You’ve been scouring the internet for months, idly scrolling through blogs of current and past ESL teachers, daydreaming your life as one of them. Suddenly, a new concept fills your computer screen: “A TEFL internship?… a PAID TEFL internship? What’s that?” No need to rub your eyes or put your glasses back on. Your peepers […]
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TEFL Interview with Seth in Shanghai 🇨🇳
January 25, 2019 / by Dan Goggin / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, Premier TEFL Teacher Stories, Teaching English in Asia, TEFL Internships - China
Tell us about your path to TEFL teaching. What inspired you to move pursue teaching English? Throughout my childhood and until the completion of my years at University, I wanted to teach English. It was always my strongest subject at school and I have always loved the language dearly. Upon completion of my university studies […]
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