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This guest article was written by Pearson, a leading global publisher of English language curricula and resources, courseware, and assessments. The Pearson Test of English, or PTE, is quickly becoming...

In this interview, Raedmund Gibbons, one of the founders of ESL Pals, explains what his lesson planning company offers ESL teachers. 1. Hi, Raedmund! Could you tell us, what is...

This guest article was written by Pearson, a leading global publisher of English language curricula and resources, courseware, and assessments. In many parts of the world, English has been adopted...

Feeling the economic impact of the last several years, people of all ages, professions, and backgrounds are looking for jobs they can do online from the comfort and safety of...

If you’re an English teacher looking to work in Japan, there’s a lot in store for you besides the country’s cutting-edge technology, kawaii culture, and unique cuisine. With plenty of...

While companies often set an hourly pay range to teach English online, you definitely want to be on the high end and earn as much as possible. Here are some...

For experienced teachers and newbies alike, online English teaching can be unfamiliar territory. From where to find jobs with legitimate companies to how to apply online or prepare for a...

Great news if you want to teach English as a foreign language but don't have a bachelor's degree: You have lots of options, especially if you're TEFL certified! Get inspired...

When some people think of working as a digital nomad, they envision constant gallivanting and sleeping in rundown hostels around the globe, completely independent of location, relying only on a...

If you’re already teaching English or perhaps waiting to get hired with your shiny, new TEFL certificate, now is the perfect time to take TEFL/TESOL Micro-Credentials. These short, topical Bridge courses are...

When it comes to qualifying to teach English abroad, what do you really need? There are considerations such as TEFL certification, degree, experience, and more, and requirements vary depending on...

Wondering how you can find an English teaching job online or abroad this year? Here are answers to common questions from job seekers, as well as top tips for your...

Learning English as a second language probably won't make young learners' and teens' list of top three favorite activities, but incorporating games into your lessons is a great way to...

To teach English as a foreign language, one of the qualifications employers ask for is certification. You know you need it, but how much does TEFL certification cost? Prices vary...

You take your professional development as a teacher seriously, and so do we, which means we only offer the highest quality TEFL certification! As an accredited educational institute, we offer...

You want to teach English worldwide or online, so you’re looking for a TEFL/TESOL training course to prepare you for the classroom and enhance your employment opportunities. How can you...

Krzl Nuñes, a freelance online English teacher in Chile, describes her experience attending the 54th annual IATEFL Conference and Exhibition, which was held virtually for the first time.

As so many around the globe feel the economic impact of coronavirus, more people than ever are seeking new ways to earn money from the safety of home. Fortunately, teaching...

Mastering clear and correct pronunciation helps students become confident communicators both in and out of class. Try these ESL pronunciation games to integrate plenty of phonics practice into your online...

Bridge graduate, Rachel Story, has been teaching English online with the VIPKid for several years, allowing her to work from anywhere in the world. She describes what her online tutoring...

A former university professor with a Master’s in TESOL, Katrina shared how she shifted from teaching ESL to training English teachers, about her role as a trainer in the IDELTOnline,...

In a recent Bridge TEFL/TESOL info session, freelance online English teacher Krzl Nuñes discussed how she got started as an ESL teacher, how being a non-native English speaker has benefitted...

We asked current students and instructors for our most popular teacher certification courses, the Master Certificate and the IDELTOnline, to share their firsthand advice and tips for success in these TEFL/TESOL courses.

What is your preferred age group when it comes to teaching English in the classroom or online? Learn about the key differences, the qualifications to teach adults vs. kids online...

Bridge is proud to be one of the first in the TEFL/TESOL space to offer digital badges for our online teacher training programs, making this innovative, 21st-century credential available to graduates....

If you're looking to set yourself apart from other applicants for the most sought after teaching jobs around the world, or you would like your TEFL/TESOL certification to be a...

There are many different platforms freelancers use to teach English online, but Skype remains one of the most popular choices. Learn how you can use the features on this familiar...

Calling all first-time online English teachers: here are 5 useful tips to help you calm your nerves and give your first TEFL lesson with confidence!

After a five-year stint teaching English in China, Erin is now a college English instructor in Oman. We caught up with her to discuss her experience teaching in the Middle...

Cristina specializes in teaching adult professionals in her home country, Argentina. We recently spoke with her about the power of learning English, the impact she's had on her students, and...

Are you considering enrolling in Bridge's graduate-level TEFL/TESOL program? We'll answer common questions and provide instructor insights to help you decide if our most advanced online teacher training program is...

As a career English teacher and TEFL business owner, Evgenii is dedicated to his professional development and gaining more "recognition and appreciation" as a non-native speaker, which is what motivated...

Past Bridge photo contest winner, Badiru, who is an experienced classroom teacher in Uganda, recently earned his Teaching English Online certification with us. Although he loves teaching kids in the...

Carla took Bridge's IDELTOnline course, which helped her become a more effective online English teacher. She teaches online from her home country of Brazil and has benefited greatly from teaching...

Brittany is a Bridge grad whose TEFL/TESOL certification took her to Seoul, South Korea, where she taught children and teens. She shares her motivation for teaching in South Korea, her...

A passion for traveling and the discovery of her love for teaching led Lena to become an online English teacher. She shares her experience earning the Bridge Specialized Certificate in...

Bridge grad, Shawn, earned his TEFL certification then taught abroad in China and eventually developed his own company there. He now produces workbooks and presentations for teachers and their ESL...

Maricela is a Bridge grad who's been teaching English online for three years as she travels the world. We caught up with her in her current location, Scotland, to learn...

Originally from Germany, Johanna, who started teaching abroad in 2010, is currently in Japan. She shares her path to TEFL, her perspective on teaching as a non-native English speaker, and...

News first broke of a new virus in China in late January and since then, the coronavirus has made global headlines and reached pandemic status. What is the situation for...

Venezuelan teacher, Paola, first found her love for teaching English to young students in her home country. She then decided to expand her horizons and teach in Argentina. She tells...

Ben has experience teaching English abroad in Nicaragua and teaching English online. In this interview, he shares his insights on how to get an online teaching job.

As a management consultant in Tanzania for the last five years, one part of Russell's job is conducting English training for hospitality staff. He describes his students and the work...

Jasmine is a Bridge graduate currently teaching English at a primary school in Bahrain, an island nation in the Middle East, while she completes her master's degree. She fills us...

Originally from China, Will was an ESL teacher there before moving to the States and continuing his work in English education. Now he runs an education consulting business in Los...

Making the leap to teach English abroad can take some serious planning. You’ve got to pick your teaching location, research the requirements to get hired there, choose and complete your...

Gedisa was a high school teacher before making the decision to go abroad and teach English in Seoul, South Korea, where she's been living for five years. She shares how she chose...

Nastassia, from New York, had always dreamed of living in Europe. After a visit to Portugal, she was charmed by the country's culture, food, and weather, and knew it was...

Jake Young is a TEFL grad who taught in the Czech Republic for almost a decade before he founded Fluentize, a site for EFL teachers that provides video-based lesson plans....

Bridge Grad Jennifer's combined interests in education and the corporate world eventually led her to Rome, Italy, where she has been teaching Business English for over two years now.

Tariq Adams isn't your typical EFL teacher (if there is one!). He's from Ghana, West Africa, and is currently living in Siberia, Russia, where he's both a graduate student at...

Is your dream job in Costa Rica, Chile, Brazil, or another Latin American location? With high demand for teachers, great weather, and fabulous culture, the appeal is understandable. Follow these...

You’re looking for a program that’s accredited, internationally accepted, and that prepares you for the classroom– but can that TEFL course also be fun and engaging? You bet. Take a...

Erik originally studied engineering but later got TEFL certified at Bridge and taught abroad. Along the way, he developed methods to better teach his students and ultimately created a website...

Meet experienced English teacher, Ana Flávia, from Brazil, who is currently teaching young learners in China. She shares the ups and downs of living in a new culture and her advice for...

Feeling bored in her career, Britta, from South Africa, decided there must be more to life, so she did some soul searching and discovered TEFL. Now certified and happily teaching...

Leticia is an experienced Brazilian teacher in São Paulo who decided to sharpen her skills by taking Bridge Specialized TEFL Certification courses. We interviewed about her unique career path from au...

Sharon Hofmeister, from Mexico, has dedicated her career to teaching special education students in Mexico. We spoke with Sharon to find out more about her experience teaching English and how...

Bridge grad, Renzo Perucca, who was an ESL teacher in China, shares his honest insights into the rewards and challenges he experienced as a teacher abroad – and how incorporates his...

Do you have a passion for English and teaching? If so, you might be like Veronica, who has been teaching English for over 15 years and doesn't plan on stopping...

If you teach English online or aspire to, you already know you’ll need a computer with a webcam and a speedy Internet connection, but you may not have considered the...

She's a mom of two and a teacher of many! BridgeTEFL grad, Melissa Edmons, found a TEFL lifestyle fit for her and her family – teaching English online. From certification...

Colby Charles is currently teaching ESL in China in the classroom by day, and online in the evenings and on weekends.  With a background in finance and a passion for...

Her goals: better ESL classrooms and a better world. We spoke with Juliana, a Brazilian ESL teacher in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Juliana believes that young learners’ “curiosity can help you...

Meet 6 ESL teachers in regions like Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America (as well as online) who shared what "a day in the life" teaching kids or teens is like...

Experienced teacher, Jay, shares his experience switching careers from finance to education, and how BridgeTEFL certification led him to his current position as a digital nomad English teacher on the...

We know how important TEFL job placement support is to the students who take our courses. That's why we offer the Job Board and other resources to every Bridge graduate....

A graduate of the Bridge IDELTOnline and Specialized Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners, Lindsay Mattone, from Hawaii, has a passion for child education and giving back on a global scale.

Mary Rose, who taught English in Hungary and now places teachers there as the director of the Central European Teaching Program (CETP), reflects on her own experience in Kalocsa, and...

Allysson Gagne, an IDELTOnline graduate, says, “Teaching ESL is so much fun, and it is a job that has limitless opportunities in the U.S. and abroad.” She’s right. There are...

Bridge grad, Stefano's, advice for people thinking of teaching in China? "Do not hold back nor procrastinate. If this is something you are passionate about, like I am, then you...

Schools abroad have peak hiring times based on the country and culture, so if you’re interested in teaching abroad, applying during these months will substantially increase your chances of getting...

Maggie Palmer is the International Admissions and Job Advisor at the BridgeTEFL headquarters in Denver, Colorado. She got TEFL certified while teaching English with the Fulbright program in Brazil. During her...

The results are in! We loved seeing your TEFL photos from all over the world. Thank you to everyone who participated and voted for our Grand Prize Winner on Facebook!...

Lorena Siegel, originally from Mexico, was already an experienced teacher when she took the BridgeTEFL Master Certificate course in order to qualify for better jobs. Since then, she's leveraged her...

Gabby, head tutor for the Bridge Teaching English to Young Learners and Teenagers programs, talks about being a course tutor, teaching young learners and teens in Argentina, and how being...

Bridge grad, Pavel, an English teacher in Rishon LeZion, Israel, shares about his experience teaching college classes and tutoring middle and high school students there, and how these jobs are...

Ben, a Program and Job Advisor at BridgeTEFL, got TEFL certified in Nicaragua, with plans to teach at a language school there. But, he ended up doing things a bit...

BridgeTEFL graduate, Camille Turner, has taught English abroad in France and Italy and is currently a TEFL teacher in South America. In addition to her teach-abroad experience, Camille has taught...

BridgeTEFL Photo Contest winner, Carolina, is from Bogota, Colombia and is currently an English teacher in China. She has over 16 years’ experience in education and works for a foreign...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a Peace Corps volunteer? We interviewed recent Bridge graduate (and Bridge photo contest winner!), Jacob Huggins, who is currently teaching English...

The results are in! Thank you to everyone who submitted beautiful, fun, and inspiring TEFL photos for a chance to win the BridgeTEFL Photo Contest. And the winners are...

Michael is a BridgeTEFL online course graduate who moved to South America after retiring from his teaching career in the U.S., in order to begin a new adventure as an...

Jordan, from California, is a BridgeTEFL online course graduate teaching English in China. In fact, she is now going on her third year as a teacher there! She shared with us about why...

Lisa Goddard, 24, is a BridgeTEFL online graduate from Boston, Massachusetts. During her graduate school studies, she decided to teach kids English in Taiwan and spent a year there as part of a...

Joseph has dreamed of living in Italy since visiting Florence in 2012. Recently, he was able to realize this goal after becoming earning his teacher certification through TEFLOnline.com. Now Joseph...

Lana is a Third Culture Kid, She was born in Central Mexico to American parents, and lived there until she was about 12 years old, when her family moved to...

Carol Duster is a BridgeTEFL graduate who is currently using her credentials by volunteering in Cambodia. Here, Carol tells us about her experiences in Cambodia and offers advice for those...

Brendan is a recent BridgeTEFL graduate who is about to make a career jump. Inspired by his previous ventures in Dublin, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Munich, and Paris, Brendan is making the...

My name is Jacquece Moore and I recently got TEFL certified and became a volunteer for the Literacy Council of Montgomery County to help close the gap for people in...

While the stereotypical TEFL teacher may be fresh out of college, there are actually many people that come to TEFL later in life. For example, after retiring from his full-time...

Shakti Mahadoo is a Bridge graduate from the beautiful island nation of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. We interviewed him to learn more his teaching career in the online space...

Richard completed an online TEFL certificate with Bridge. He is now using his credentials to teach English in Taiwan. Here, Richard tells us about his experience abroad, and gives advice...

The field of teaching English as a foreign language is always changing. These days there are not only more and more ways to get TEFL-certified (onsite, online, or a combination...

Meet Lauren, a TEFLOnline graduate teaching in Asia. She got started teaching abroad after college, when she earned her TEFL certificate and headed off to Taiwan. After teaching there for...

Feruz Akobirov is a Bridge Online TEFL course graduate from Uzbekistan, who has been teaching since 2003. Learn why this university professor with two bachelor’s degrees, a Master’s in English Linguistics, and...

Originally from Prague, Tereza has been teaching at the BridgeEnglish language school (a division of Bridge Education Group) in downtown Denver for several years. Learn more about her background and...

With an educated population and a booming economy, South Korea is one of the world's most popular TEFL destinations. Read this article to discover all the reasons teaching in South...

Are you thinking about teaching English in Vietnam? This stunning Asian location has plenty to offer teachers, such as a strong TEFL market, competitive salaries, beautiful landscapes, and a variety of teaching...

If you are you considering an academically rigorous online TEFL certificate course, read on! This blog series, “Is the Bridge IDELT - Online Course Right for Me?”, written by IDELT...

Olivia is a BridgeTEFL graduate from Dallas, Texas who is teaching English in China. Over a recent holiday at the university where she teaches, she had the opportunity to take part in...

Natural beauty, great food and wine, and friendly people – Chile has it all. The New York Times even put this country #2 in its list of “Places to Go in 2017,”...

Johanna, 18, is a TEFLOnline.com graduate from Düsseldorf, Germany who recently taught in China. We interviewed her to learn more about what brought her to China, how her first ever...

Leaving your home to live in a foreign country is hard, but it's also one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do. Bridge employee Rachel shares her tips for...

Even experienced teachers can fall into bad habits, using outdated techniques that limit students’ learning experience rather than broadening it. Curriculum expert, Susan Weymouth, shares an EFL teaching tip to...

Linda is a TEFLOnline.com graduate from Boston, Massachusetts, who is currently teaching English online. Linda also works as a Career Counselor for a small non-profit organization based at Boston Medical Center, the largest...

Before starting the International Diploma in English Language Teaching, a graduate-level online TEFL course, I was nervous about the workload, especially since I was working over 40 hours a week. Looking...

You could be teaching English in Southeast Asia this year! Bridge is excited to partner with English Language Company (ELC), an established provider of internship programs worldwide, to offer our...

Are you planning to teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)? You have many choices for your certification, including training in a traditional classroom or training online. For those of...

The CELTA training course is an intensive, month-long program. While you are in contact with trainers and ESL learners over the course of twenty days, you will also be working...

  I’m Selina and a native of the United States. I am currently teaching English in the Southwestern region of Colombia, my city is Popayan. This region belongs to the...

Mikki has been teaching English in Thailand since May of this year, as a participant in the Bridge Teach in Thailand Program. This Teach Abroad program combines TEFL certification (completed...

Regardless of where your TEFL career lands you, having good classroom management skills will benefit you as a teacher. One aspect of this is recognizing, understanding, and dealing with challenging...

Nelly Chutaux Bergougnoux completed the 120-Hour BridgeTEFL Online Master Certificate and is currently working as an English teacher in France. She recently got in touch with us to share her “amazing adventure”...

For those who are already working as teachers at home in the U.K, the idea of teaching abroad promises much to the otherwise stressed and under pressure teacher. It can...

Although she finished her TEFL certification course with Bridge a while ago, she (like many visitors to Brazil) couldn’t bring herself to leave the country, so she’s currently working as...

This is a guest post written by Shawn Hansen, who took the IDELT certification course in Rio de Janeiro in April 2014. Once I decided that teaching English was my...

Before TEFL was a part of her life, health care was all Mary knew. As a licensed practical nurse, she spent nearly a decade aiding the ill before she realized that her...

My name is Erin, I’m from the United States and I have lived in Nanchang, China for two years. I am starting my third year of teaching English at a...

Teaching in South America opens up some of the best opportunities that a recent college grad, retiree or career changer can ask for. You’ll surely experience and try new things...

This post was written by Susan McVey. This quote reminds me very much of the first time I decided to go abroad. I was only 19, and very impressionable and...

  Brooke is a graduate of the University of Iowa. She had the opportunity to work with young students in Japan for just under three months. I asked her to...

  I am always surprised that we don’t get more inquiries about teaching English as a foreign language in Tunisia. With its mild climate and Mediterranean beaches, it easily rivals...

This post was written by Matthew Clark A few months into teaching English abroad in Ukraine I had experienced firsthand several cultural superstitions.  Some of them really stretched my comfort...

While many of us fantasize about what it would be like to travel to the far corners of the world, many TEFL teachers are actually doing it- and loving it!...

  Have you ever thought about volunteering with an ESL class? It is a great way to practice your intercultural communication skills, learn about other cultures, and gain exposure to...

This post was written by Matthew Clark Over the years we’ve featured South Korea as a hot English teaching destination in The TEFL Insider several times.  While some TEFL markets...

Thomas Heikes is currently participating in the English Opens Doors program in the Araucania Region of Chile. I recently had the chance to catch up with him to find out...

Are you wanting to know more about teaching abroad or launching a new career? Lisa Rooney, Vice President of Bridge, told us about her experiences getting started with teaching English as...

For this article, we reached out to a Korean teacher recruiter and asked 5 questions to get some insight into what employers are looking for in South Korea and how potential...

I have found that the most frequently asked questions from prospective TEFL teachers have to do with finding a job after becoming certified to teach. I decided to go straight...

Where did you teach English? I taught English at a private language institute in Santiago de Chile. My students were business people and most of my classes were held on-site...

Where did you teach English? I began as a freelance teacher in Germany, based mainly in Mannheim but I worked all over the southwestern region of the country. After three...

  For many TEFL teachers, the appeal of a specific foreign country can play a large part in choosing their TEFL destination. I asked Marla McPherson, currently teaching EFL in...

This post was written by Matthew Clark In Ukraine I heard about a married American couple that had arrived together to teach English. After 3 months, they separated and moved...

One common complication in teaching is finding that students of many different skill levels are placed together in our classroom. At times, the moment we pass out a reading comprehension...

This post was written by Matthew Clark Kaye McDaniel was once a BridgeTEFL Bookings Advisor, a TEFLOnline guru, and an avid BridgeTEFL blogger. She worked for Bridge for over a...

Classroom management is one of the most critical components of teaching and an area that both new and experienced teachers are continually faced with. Luckily, there are many classroom management strategies...

This post was written by Susan Weymouth Language is social. My colleague Joshua Yardley (look for all his great blog posts) recently recommended a brief lecture to me on Ted...

I woke up at 6 a.m. and started my day by plugging in the hot water kettle for coffee. In Thailand, I drink a sachet of “3-in-1” instant coffee/creamer/sugar mix. It’s a...

Last month we published a feature on South Korea, one of the hottest TEFL markets in the world.  This month, we chose a destination slightly off the beaten path—Budapest, Hungary. ...

Testing in TESOL Part 1: This post is the first part of a five part series on testing in the field of TESOL. There is too much information about TESOL...

In listening and reading lessons with your ESL students, it's crucial to activate your students’ background schema or existing experience on the topic.

This post was written by Matthew Clark Over recent years, distance learning has exploded in higher education, with degrees available in almost every discipline spanning from undergraduate to doctorate programs. ...

  Greetings, faithful readers.  If you haven’t already heard, Bridge is seeking candidates for our Teach in Chile program. Our institute in Chile has become one of Santiago’s top schools for...

Whether to allow ESL students to use their first language in the foreign language classroom often sparks quite fiery debate. While some argue that allowing the first language prevents learners...

This post was written by Susan Weymouth A key ESL teaching concept is deductive versus inductive learning. Should you begin with a rule (such as a grammar rule concerning the...

This post was written by Kaye McDaniel So, you are heading abroad to teach English.  Have any of your interviews included the question, “Do you have an international driver’s license?” ...

This post was written by Rachel Spillane Is word order important in the ESL classroom? Do we need to teach our English students the grammar rules related to sentence structure...

This post was written by Matthew Clark Teaching the target culture is a large part of teaching the target language. However, we should be careful that in teaching culture in...

This post was written by Matthew Clark Are English verbs more difficult to learn or to teach? One way to make the process of teaching tenses easier is to highlight...

This post was written by Kaye McDaniel So, you want to teach English abroad? You’ve read all the TEFL books and brochures, scoured the internet for hours researching locations and programs,...

This post was written by Kaye McDaniel Most English-speaking countries put great emphasis on using your own thoughts and ideas and citing the source of those that are not your...

This post was written by Matthew Clark No two learners are exactly alike. As English teachers, we should be able to identify these differences and adapt our lessons to suit...

This post was written by Kaye McDaniel If you’re attached to your loving fuzz ball as much as most of us are, you will probably have a hard time parting...

This post was written by Denise Kray. What’s the opposite? It Depends! Before reading, watch this video for more tips on Teaching Vocabulary with Gradable Opposites: What happens when you...

This post was written by Laura Greenwood – Guest post by: Marisa Brooks As I prepared for my very first trip to Japan right after college, I tried to do as...

This post was written by Laura Greenwood According to language experts, there are five distinct stages a language learner progresses through. We looked at stage names, the general description of...