April 4, 2018 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, TEFL Jobs, TEFL news
We don’t blame you for wanting to teach abroad with your best friend—even if that best friend has four legs, an adorable nose, and tail wag that makes your heart melt. The truth is, it’s not impossible for your pet to become an expet (expat? Get it? Oof, we tried); however, it will likely add […]
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TEFL in Thailand as a Traveling Couple: Interview with Roksana and Keith 👫
April 24, 2018 / by Emma Barry / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, Premier TEFL Teacher Stories, Teaching English in Asia, TEFL Internships - Thailand, TEFL Jobs, TEFL news
Roksana Racka and Keith Candon have taken the plunge and moved halfway across the globe from Ireland to Thailand to teach English 🌏 These two are the ultimate #couplegoals 👫 Read on to get the full low-down on how couples survive and enjoy their TEFL adventure together (you’ll be grabbing your passport once you’ve read […]
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From Giza to Zhejiang: Interview with Issy Hossam
April 16, 2018 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, Premier TEFL Teacher Stories, TEFL Jobs, TEFL news
You don’t meet incredible folks like Issy everyday. Hailing from Giza, Egypt, Issy is in pursuit of an international life. What started as an interest in pushing his comfort zone has evolved into what you see now: an adventure-filled life abroad as an ESL teacher. Let’s learn more about his journey to Zhejiang Province, China […]
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CELTA is a TEFL but TEFL is not a CELTA
April 13, 2018 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, TEFL Jobs, TEFL news
As you take your first steps towards your teaching English abroad experience, it’s important that you understand the options available to you. A happy, informed teacher is the best kind of teacher, and so we at Premier TEFL are dedicated to helping you understand ALL the different course possibilities out there (and maybe convince you […]
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#GapYearGoals Samantha La Mendola’s Chinese Adventure 🇨🇳
April 4, 2018 / by Emma Barry / Premier TEFL Teacher Stories, Teaching English in Asia, TEFL Classroom Tips, TEFL Internships - China
Meet globetrotter Samantha La Mendola from Brookfield, Connecticut. After finishing high school, Samantha brought her charisma and vivacity to Xindu, China for 5 months last September, to teach English to young learners. Samantha is a driven and talented young woman, who at the age of 19 has already traveled to 11 countries with her competing […]
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Can I TEFL With My Pet?
April 4, 2018 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, TEFL Jobs, TEFL news
We don’t blame you for wanting to teach abroad with your best friend—even if that best friend has four legs, an adorable nose, and tail wag that makes your heart melt. The truth is, it’s not impossible for your pet to become an expet (expat? Get it? Oof, we tried); however, it will likely add […]
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What to Do When You’re Rejected from a TEFL Job
March 30, 2018 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, TEFL Jobs
Ugh. Seriously, ugh! Getting rejected from a TEFL job – or never hearing back about the outcome of your application and interview – is kind of the worst. Right? … Or is it? While it’s perfectly normal to not have pre-meditated this unexpected bump in the road towards your perfect life teaching abroad, feel comforted […]
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Philadelphia to 🌴Chaiyaphum🌴 – Thailand Intern Alyssa Rowley 🇹🇭
March 21, 2018 / by Emma Barry / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, Teaching English in Asia, TEFL Classroom Tips, TEFL Internships - Thailand
Alyssa Rowley hails from Philadelphia, USA. She is currently teaching in a rural part of Thailand called Chaiyaphum at the school, AnubanChaiyaphum. She is a recent graduate from Shippensburg University where she studied Early Childhood Education. Alyssa loves getting to experience new cultures and places, she recently started Muay Thai with a non-English speaker (and […]
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11 Tips Before Teaching English Abroad with Kids 👶
March 13, 2018 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, TEFL Jobs, TEFL news
You’re determined to not become “those” parents—the ones that lose themselves (and their whole identity) once a bouncing baby comes lovingly bumbling into their lives. We all know the type. They’re great people, they’re great guides and mentors for their children, but let’s be honest… they’re a tad, well, boring. Not you. You’re COOL parents. […]
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Luck of the ☘️Irish☘️ in Vietnam! Meet Paul Cunningham
March 12, 2018 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, Premier TEFL Teacher Stories, Teaching English in Asia, TEFL Classroom Tips, TEFL Internships - Vietnam
There’s never been a better time of year to be Irish—let alone an Irish living abroad in Vietnam. Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day as an expat is a rite of passage for many young Irishmen and women. Why? You’re bound to find dozens of your fellow countrymen who want to kick back with a Guinness with […]
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Make My O’Dea: Meet Brian
February 28, 2018 / by Megan Lee / Expert TEFL & Travel Advice, Premier TEFL Teacher Stories, Teaching English in Asia, TEFL Internships - Vietnam, Video
Brian O’Dea hails from Tulsa, Oklahoma in the US, a big city full of wild west charm. But he wants more. Following in the footsteps of his favorite teacher, Uncle Iroh from Avatar (not to mention other fave all-star educators like John Keating, Dumbledore, and Mr. Feeny), Brian is on his way to Ho Chi […]
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