In 2007, just before starting my Master’s degree, I made one of the best decisions of my life: I quit my job early and booked a six-week trip to India from the UK. What followed was a once-in-a-lifetime backpacking adventure through India—a journey packed with......
So, you’ve decided to join the TEFL tribe – high five! 🌍✈️ Whether your dream is to teach English on a beach in Thailand, from your couch in Cape Town, or somewhere in-between, there’s one big question you’ve got to answer first: Where should I......
So, you’re a South African dreaming about packing your bags and heading overseas—but not just for travel. You’re thinking of teaching English abroad and turning it into a full-on lifestyle. The good news? There are teaching jobs for South Africans overseas, and TEFL (Teaching English......
Ever wondered what it must be like to be a kindergarten teacher in China? I taught in an international kindergarten in south China for almost a year. If you must know, I lived in a place called Chang Ping, which is in Guang Dong, which......
If you're a South African looking to teach English abroad, you're in the right place! Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is, in my humble opinion, one of the best ways to explore the world, experience new cultures, and live your best life—all while......
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a popular career choice for those who want to travel, explore different cultures, and make a meaningful impact. Chvrhoosing the right TEFL certification course is essential to success. in finding a job and being a good great......
There are loads of activities for the first day of a new class on the internet and in your coursebooks, but I find a lot of them same-y. That doesn’t mean that they don’t work but just that they lack a bit of imagination. I know finding......
Yes, yes I did: I taught English in Qatar! This is my story of teaching English in Doha. If anyone has ever asked me what I do, I say I’m an English teacher. Even for the last ten years or so when I’ve spent more......
In 2007, just before starting my Master’s degree, I made one of the best decisions of my life: I quit my job early and booked a six-week trip to India from the UK. What followed was a once-in-a-lifetime backpacking adventure through India—a journey packed with......
So, you’ve decided to join the TEFL tribe – high five! 🌍✈️ Whether your dream is to teach English on a beach in Thailand, from your couch in Cape Town, or somewhere in-between, there’s one big question you’ve got to answer first: Where should I......
So, you’re a South African dreaming about packing your bags and heading overseas—but not just for travel. You’re thinking of teaching English abroad and turning it into a full-on lifestyle. The good news? There are teaching jobs for South Africans overseas, and TEFL (Teaching English......
Ever wondered what it must be like to be a kindergarten teacher in China? I taught in an international kindergarten in south China for almost a year. If you must know, I lived in a place called Chang Ping, which is in Guang Dong, which......
If you're a South African looking to teach English abroad, you're in the right place! Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is, in my humble opinion, one of the best ways to explore the world, experience new cultures, and live your best life—all while......
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a popular career choice for those who want to travel, explore different cultures, and make a meaningful impact. Chvrhoosing the right TEFL certification course is essential to success. in finding a job and being a good great......
There are loads of activities for the first day of a new class on the internet and in your coursebooks, but I find a lot of them same-y. That doesn’t mean that they don’t work but just that they lack a bit of imagination. I know finding......
Yes, yes I did: I taught English in Qatar! This is my story of teaching English in Doha. If anyone has ever asked me what I do, I say I’m an English teacher. Even for the last ten years or so when I’ve spent more......
My TEFL Life
Since 2003 I have been travelling the world, teaching, learning and being that annoying person that points out spelling mistakes. This blog is a trip down memory lane of my time spent in classrooms in Thailand, China, England, Spain, Qatar and South Africa.
