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Kevin Mermel
Kevin is a program advisor at Bridge in Denver. He holds a bachelor's degree in international affairs and has worked as a volunteer English teaching assistant in Portugal. As an advisor, he now helps prospective teachers choose the right TEFL/TESOL courses for their professional goals.
Posts by Kevin
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March 21, 2022
How to Teach Kids English: Everything You Need to Know About ESL for Young Learners
Kids, children, and teens, collectively referred to as “young learners,” make up one of the most common student demographics within the TEFL industry, and teaching this group, which is common... -
February 19, 2021
IDELTOnline™ vs. Master Certificate: Which TEFL/TESOL Course Should I Take?
At Bridge, our two most popular online TEFL/TESOL courses are our 120-hour Master Certificate, and our 150-hour International Diploma in English Language Teaching course (IDELTOnline). What are the differences between these courses,... -
April 14, 2020
Mike, Former Sumo Wrestler, Teaching English in China
After a career as a sumo wrestler, Mike decided to teach English to continue to live and work in different countries. He's been a teacher in China since 2018, where... -
December 16, 2019
The Bridge Teaching English Online Specialized Certification Program Now Offers a Practicum!
The online English teaching job market is growing fast as teachers and students are drawn to the accessibility and convenience of the virtual classroom. Our newly updated Certification in Teaching... -
September 16, 2019
Bridge Grad, Tom, Describes the Pura Vida Life as a Teacher in Costa Rica
Tom, an ESL teacher in Costa Rica, talks about his big career switch from finance to teaching, choosing his TEFL training, and what it's now like living the "Pura Vida"... -
April 16, 2018
Portugal: Teaching English Abroad in a Hidden Gem
Kevin, 23, is a new marketing intern with BridgeTEFL in Denver, Colorado. Before joining Bridge, he got TEFL certified and spent time volunteering as an English Teaching Assistant in Valongo,... -
Facebook Live Interview with Leah Donelson, Bridge Academic Manager, on the International TESOL Conference
Last month, Bridge employees attended the 2018 International TESOL conference in Chicago. Here, Alissa Berdahl from BridgeTEFL speaks with BridgeEnglish's Academic Manager, Leah Donelson, during a Facebook Live event, about...