August 9, 2017 / by Megan Lee / Uncategorized
Maranda is a Texas-girl through and through. No, we don’t mean she’s gun-totin’ or obsessed with cattle (but let’s be serious, that beef is gooooood). What we mean is she’s incredibly passionate, hardworking, game for anything, and yes, says the occasional “Howdy!”. All that combined led her on a three week whirlwind TEFL adventure in […]
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Our Favorite Brazil Nuts – Meet Margot & Erik, Two TEFLers in São Paulo 🇧🇷
September 14, 2017 / by Megan Lee / Uncategorized
Meet Erik and Margot, two amazing Canucks who went south (way south) for adventure. After studying Economics at McGill University, Margot wanted to see a developing country in action. Similarly, Erik, with his degrees from the University of Ottawa in English and Anthropology in tow, knew he could make a difference in young students’ lives […]
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Say WAT? Meet Chloe White, TEFL Teacher in Cambodia
September 6, 2017 / by Megan Lee / Uncategorized
Chloe White is an Aussie who was looking for a more culturally-rich experience in Southeast Asia than many of her island lovin’, Chang beer chuggin’, fish massage ticklin’ counterparts. Not to knock on full moon parties and relaxing with friends, but signing up for the two week TEFL Cambodia program meant she was going deeper — […]
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Interview with Jocelyn Russell — TEFL in Hand, She’s Off to Japan!
August 29, 2017 / by Megan Lee / Premier TEFL Teacher Stories, Teaching English in Asia
Jocelyn Russell wasn’t game for a full-on TEFL certification and internship program. She had her sights set on the JET Program, aka Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, the government-run initiative in Japan that seeks international teachers to place in schools around the country. Nothing could shake Jocelyn’s dreams of cherry blossoms, zen gardens, and dizzying […]
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You Win Some, You Dim Sum — Meet Carlie, our Hong Kong TEFL Crush
August 29, 2017 / by Megan Lee / Premier TEFL Teacher Stories, Teaching English in Asia
Carlie, officially from Sheffield, UK, knew that her time on that little Atlantic island was going to be short-lived. She was destined for adventure — and, as it turns out, an even smaller island. Learn more about Carlie’s journey to teaching English in Hong Kong, her newfound obsession with dim sum, and how Premier TEFL […]
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Interview with Maranda Andersson — A Texan on the Loose! 🇺🇸
August 9, 2017 / by Megan Lee / Uncategorized
Maranda is a Texas-girl through and through. No, we don’t mean she’s gun-totin’ or obsessed with cattle (but let’s be serious, that beef is gooooood). What we mean is she’s incredibly passionate, hardworking, game for anything, and yes, says the occasional “Howdy!”. All that combined led her on a three week whirlwind TEFL adventure in […]
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Over 50 and fabulous! How David and Denise Keep the TEFL Dream Alive
July 27, 2017 / by Megan Lee / Premier TEFL Teacher Stories
You want in on a little TEFL secret? You don’t have to be under 30 (or 25… or 20) to teach English abroad. In fact, there are plenty of job opportunities around the world for older travelers. All that’s required is a little perseverance and an intrepid spirit. Don’t believe us? Meet David and Denise. […]
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Some interns were unsure about China, until they saw this.
July 26, 2017 / by Adam Gilroy / Teaching English in Asia, TEFL Internships - China
Let’s be real, China is a hell of a long way from home for a lot of us. Even some of our interns had their doubts before travelling. That was until we showed them just how beautiful the country is! Take a look at these gorgeous pictures and turn those cold feet into itchy feet! […]
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Meet Ashley, the Amazingly Awesome Angloville Academic!
July 24, 2017 / by Megan Lee / Uncategorized
Meet Ashley Childs, recent recipient of the Anglo-TEFL scholarship. A young Texan on the loose, it didn’t take Ashley long to fall in love with life abroad as an English teacher. Read on to learn more about her experiences teaching English abroad with a TEFL certificate. Congrats on receiving the Anglo-TEFL Scholarship! How was the […]
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5 Things NOT to Put On Your Resume Before Teaching Abroad
July 11, 2017 / by Megan Lee / Uncategorized
You are tap-tap-tapping away at your desktop, whiling away another afternoon in the office, working on projects that no longer fit into the “I’m feeling incredibly fulfilled by my work” category. You have been at the company for years, and while you are proud of how you have progressed (promotions, baby!), and appreciate the level […]
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My Adventure In Chengdu, China ?
July 6, 2017 / by Sophie Whiting / Teaching English in Asia, TEFL Internships - China
My semester at Chengdu Sports Institute has unfortunately come to an end after 18 weeks of teaching. I’m really going to miss the lifestyle and culture here. I’ve had a fantastic time living and teaching in China, it’s been filled with great experiences! I was very nervous when I walked into my first class as […]
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