Want to TEFL online without a degree? Online English teaching has become a lucrative and flexible way to earn a living. Many people teach from home full-time, while others use it as a side hustle to fill gaps in their timetable and earn additional income. However, many online platforms require applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree, something which can rule out a lot of potential teachers. But fear not! I’ve got some top tips to help you launch your online teaching career without a degree. 1. Get TEFL-Certified Some online teaching platforms, such as Twenix, don’t require their teachers to hol ..read more

Are you from South Africa? Are you considering teaching English online? Then this is the perfect blog for you! Keep reading to find out all about Mihlali’s take on being an online TEFL teacher in South Africa… Hi, I’m Mihlali! I am blessed to be able to work from home – a small village in South Africa. I have embraced being a global citizen without having to set foot on another continent! When I began working as a TEFL teacher online seven months ago, I was ecstatic to be able to pass the knowledge that I have onto others. I never anticipated that I would also become a student! Whilst working ..read more

It’s been two months since I left my belongings in storage and travelled to South-East Asia with nothing but a 40L backpack and my laptop! My name is Tab (@whereistab on Instagram) and I’m a full-time backpacker and digital nomad, which means that I spend my time travelling the world and working remotely. How do I fund my travels? By Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)! Working from your laptop on a Thai island or Vietnamese mountaintop sounds heavenly, but what’s the real story? Here’s everything I’ve learned about how to work from – almost – anywhere. How to get started as a digit ..read more

Here at i-to-i, we have a range of expertly-created TEFL certification courses for you to choose from. All of our TEFL certification courses are government regulated and accredited – and they’re designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to excel as a TEFL teacher, whether you want to teach English online or abroad! But with all these options, you might be asking yourself, “Which TEFL certification course should I take?”. Breakdown of our course levels First things first, let’s start with a breakdown of our TEFL certification course levels and what they all mean: Level 3 TEFL cert ..read more

There are very few places in the world that have transformed quite like Dubai. The most populated city of the United Arab Emirates, this Middle Eastern paradise definitely won’t let you down in terms of comfort, hot weather, and entertainment. So, if you’re interested in teaching English abroad, experiencing a fascinating culture, and making a good wage (almost tax free!) then Dubai could be the place for you. Want more incentives? Here’s 5 extra reasons why you should consider teaching English in Dubai! 1.  Range of spectacular hotels Here at i-to-i we enjoy a bit of luxury and it seems ..read more

First off, let’s clear up what EPIK actually is! EPIK stands for the English Program in Korea (EPIK) and it was developed in the 90s to help improve the spoken English skills of South Korean students and teachers. It’s sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education and is a popular way of recruiting English teachers for public school positions.  When you teach with the EPIK program you’ll be more of an assistant teacher to the current Korean English teacher and you’ll be able to help them prep lessons and materials for classroom activities.  Now, let’s hear from Rocio about how to ace ..read more

South African TEFL teacher Rosland went live on i-to-i’s Facebook page to share her story of TEFL as a South African and answer all your questions about teaching English online and overseas. Watch the full webinar or read on for edited extracts. How did you become a TEFL teacher? I was a PR manager and events coordinator for three years. However, it’s always been a passion of mine to find a job that allows me to travel. 2019 was the year I decided to follow that dream. I did the Level 5 TEFL Diploma with i-to-i. I was working full time in Cape Town and doing the TEFL course when I came back f ..read more

Hi everyone! Last month I shared a week in my life as a travelling TEFL teacher and I’m back to update you on my journey! My name is Tab (@whereistab on Instagram) and I qualified as a TEFL teacher in 2019. I have taught English as a foreign language in China, France and online. Now, I’m backpacking full time and teaching adult learners online whilst I travel. Read on to learn what a week in Vietnam looks like for a digital nomad. Maybe you’ll even get some travel inspiration to help you start your own TEFL journey… Let me show you why being a travelling TEFL teacher is so brilliant! FRIDAY It ..read more

You received your TEFL certificate, want to travel the world, and don’t want to have any restrictions imposed on you… It sounds like you want to be a freelance teacher my friend! Let me help you! Hi everyone, my name is Audrey but you probably know me as @travelrichmoneypoor. Last month I gave you some insight on everything you needed to know before starting your TEFL journey. Well today I am going to give you some information about how to become a FREELANCE TEFL TEACHER! Usually you hear about people receiving their certificate and moving abroad to teach or working online for a company, but t ..read more

Travelling the world whilst earning money from your laptop might sound like a dream come true, but is it as easy as it sounds? My name is Tab (@whereistab on socials) and I have been teaching English as a foreign language since 2019. At the start of this month, I put my possessions into storage, packed a backpack, and bought a one-way ticket to Malaysia. My plan? To teach English online whilst backpacking South-East Asia for the next four months. I’m now a couple of weeks into this journey, so read on to find out what I’ve learned so far and what a week might look like for you if you choose to ..read more