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Our community of EFL teachers extends across the globe. Wherever you’re from, we’re here to support you on your teaching journey. Learn how to stand out to employers, find resources to help you excel in your career, land your dream job in your home country, online or abroad, and get inspired by fellow community members as they share their TEFL/TESOL stories and experiences. Become a member of our global English teaching community today!
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August 9, 2022
Maiss, From Jordan, Teaching Various TEFL Niches
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Is it possible for an English teacher to thrive in three different TEFL niches? For Bridge grad Maiss Abu Fadaleh, from Jordan, it definitely is! She teaches English to young...
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November 21, 2023
Roberta, From Brazil, Teaching English at a School and Online
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Preparing for the IELTS exam and teaching English to monks abroad inspired the TEFL journey of Roberta Salvo, from Brazil. Eight years after taking her newfound career to her home... -
October 27, 2023
Clayton, From Brazil, Business English Trainer
By Krzl Light Nuñes
An opportunity to prepare students for interviews made Bridge alum Clayton Oliveira, from Brazil, realize his potential in teaching English and switch from pursuing a career in engineering to teaching...
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October 16, 2022
Halan, Aviation English Specialist, on Teaching in Brazil
By Krzl Light Nuñes
With its stunning landscapes (including gorgeous beaches) and laid-back culture, it wouldn’t be a surprise to hear that Brazil is on your bucket list of countries in which to teach... -
March 2, 2022
Oluyemisi, TOEFL® English-language Researcher/ Practitioner Grant Winner
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Seasoned secondary school teacher Oluyemisi Adebola Oladejo, from Nigeria, was awarded the ETS TOEFL® English-language Researcher/Practitioner Grant this year. She discusses how winning this grant gives her a chance not...
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October 16, 2023
D. Purohit, From India, Teaching English in Canada
By Krzl Light Nuñes
After a decade of helping newcomers in Canada as a Literacy and Basic Skills Instructor, Bridge alum D. Purohit, from India, has struck out on a new English teaching path.... -
October 3, 2023
David, From the U.S., Teaching English in Japan
By Krzl Light Nuñes
From learning a new language to living in distant towns, Bridge alum David Leach, from the U.S., has lived many colorful experiences in Japan for almost two decades. Formerly teaching...
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September 18, 2023
Shemmiah, From Trinidad and Tobago, Independent EFL Tutor
By Krzl Light Nuñes
As an English teacher and a course developer, Bridge grad Shemmiah Lewis, from Trinidad and Tobago is brimming with ideas and activities to lead her students to success in an... -
August 21, 2023
Kaylynn, From South Africa, Online ESL Teacher
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Adapting to a different age group and switching class formats were just a few of the adjustments that helped Bridge alum Kaylynn Phillips, from South Africa, advance her English teaching... -
July 22, 2023
Shane, From Jamaica, Teaching Business English Online in Chile
By Krzl Light Nuñes
For more than a decade, the English teaching career of Bridge alum Shane Lewis, from Jamaica, has been focused on fueling his passion for helping others and continuous professional growth.... -
July 9, 2023
Vinisha, From India, Teaching Business English Online
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Stemming from her fondness for reading in the English language, Bridge grad Vinisha Veerasekar forged her own path to become a Business English and IELTS test trainer. This later led... -
May 28, 2023
Andrea, From Argentina, on Being a Global Educator
By Krzl Light Nuñes
By pursuing her passion for globetrotting and teaching English, Bridge grad Andrea Beatriz Collados, from Argentina, has gained both a wealth of English teaching experiences and specialized skills. She recounts... -
May 13, 2023
Celeste, From Argentina, Teaching English in Schools
By Krzl Light Nuñes
For Bridge grad Celeste Addij, from Argentina, there’s always room to grow as an English teacher. This is the reason why she traveled to the U.S., where she’s currently focusing... -
March 17, 2023
Vinicius, From Bolivia, In-Company English Teacher
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Seizing a number of unexpected opportunities led Bridge alum Vinicius Sierraalta, from Bolivia, to become an in-house corporate English language trainer in his home country. We interviewed him about how... -
February 27, 2023
Johan, From Venezuela, on Teaching English in Brazil
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Becoming fluent in English and six other languages led Bridge grad Johan Colmenares, from Venezuela, to not only connect with people from different communities but also build a career as... -
November 21, 2022
Deborah, From South Africa, Virtual Business English Teacher
By Krzl Light Nuñes
A desire to work remotely and teach adults led Bridge grad Deborah Cairns, from South Africa, to shift to teaching English online to business professionals. She shares how she broke... -
October 23, 2022
Angie Joy, From Teaching Special Education to Teaching English Online
By Krzl Light Nuñes
What keeps you going as an English teacher? For Angie Joy Certeza, it’s watching her young learners grow every day. After a stint in teaching kids and special education students... -
September 27, 2022
We’re Celebrating 1K Trustpilot Reviews! Meet Some of Our Amazing Alumni Around the World
By Krzl Light Nuñes
We’re celebrating 1K Trustpilot reviews! We’d like to give a big shoutout to all of our amazing alumni teaching around the world to support learners and the ELT industry. We’ve... -
August 23, 2022
Urvi, From India, Teaching English in an Academy
By Krzl Light Nuñes
By merging her favorite school subject and her passion for teaching, Bridge grad Urvi Patel, from India, has built a career as an English teacher in her home country. Aside... -
July 19, 2022
Sergii, From Ukraine, Teaching English to Kids
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Amidst the tough conditions caused by the ongoing conflict in the region, Bridge student and EFL teacher Sergii Bukhalov, from Ukraine, has been able to stand his ground and keep... -
June 7, 2022
Sithembiso, From South Africa, EFL Teacher in Japan
By Krzl Light Nuñes
With his sights set on globetrotting, Bridge grad Sithembiso Nkosi, from South Africa, switched from the Physical Education field to teaching English. After earning online TEFL certification, he was accepted... -
May 9, 2022
Hunter, From the U.S., Teaching English in South Korea
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Building connections with people from other cultures sparked the interest of IDELTOnline™ grad Hunter Holguin, from the U.S., to go down an English teaching path. After completing his TEFL course,... -
May 1, 2022
Meet 8 Inspirational ESL Teachers From Around the World
By Krzl Light Nuñes
From English teachers relocating abroad to tutors building their niche in the virtual classroom, the colorful stories of TEFL/TESOL educators continue to diversify this field and inspire others to succeed.... -
April 12, 2022
Samantha, From the U.S., Teaching in the Dominican Republic
By Krzl Light Nuñes
By joining a mission trip to the Dominican Republic, Bridge grad and Crown College student Samantha Stepp has been able to participate in an internship and get her feet wet... -
April 4, 2022
Halan, From Brazil, Teaching Aviation English Online
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Leveraging his background in aviation and his communication skills, Bridge grad Halan Bastos, from Brazil, began his own online ESL venture, in which he specializes in teaching aviation English in... -
March 22, 2022
Julianne, From Nursing to Teaching English in Cambodia
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Inspired to expand educational opportunities to underserved areas, Julianne Abbott shifted from nursing to the TEFL field. Currently, she teaches young learners in Cambodia. She recounts the opportunities she has... -
February 28, 2022
Suchismita, From India, Bilingual School Teacher in France
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Determined to make her own way in a new country, Bridge grad Suchismita, from India, has been teaching English since she immigrated to France. She’s currently teaching ESL to young... -
January 11, 2022
Rachel, From the U.S., Traveling Online English Teacher
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Inspired by the idea of traveling and their love for world festivals, Bridge grad and blogger Rachel Story, from the U.S., and her husband took a leap to become digital... -
November 29, 2021
Bridge Grad Vera, From Russia, Taking English Teaching to Social Media
By Krzl Light Nuñes
When she returned home from teaching English in Chile, Vera wanted to continue helping her students practice English, so she started Speaking Club, a weekly live speaking event on Instagram.... -
November 9, 2021
Nkwa, From Trinidad and Tobago, Teaching English Online
By Krzl Light Nuñes
The pandemic gave Bridge grad Nkwa, from Trinidad and Tobago, a window of opportunity to make a career switch to online English teaching. Currently, she specializes in giving Business English... -
October 26, 2021
Margaret, From the U.S., Teaching English Online
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Having worked in various sectors throughout her career, such as publishing and tech, Bridge grad Margaret Jones, from the U.S., leveraged her English and computer programming skills to embark on... -
July 22, 2021
Juicy Mae, From the Philippines, Teaching Online With Multiple Companies
By Krzl Light Nuñes
The pandemic led Bridge grad Juicy Mae Ligad, from the Philippines, to shift from being a college instructor to an online English teacher. She shares how her TEFL career and... -
June 28, 2021
Anne, From Great Britain, Teaching English in Argentina
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Following a career as a researcher, Anne Usher de Ranson, from the U.K., got into English teaching and hasn’t let age, long commutes, nor the pandemic stop her from teaching... -
June 15, 2021
Mathews, From Brazil, Shifted From Engineering to ESL Teaching
By Krzl Light Nuñes
After studying engineering in college, Mathews decided to return to a long-held passion and become an ESL teacher. In our recent interview with him, he details how his professional path... -
June 9, 2021
Gabriela, From Mexico, Teaching English at an International School
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Already an EFL teacher, Gabriela completed Bridge's graduate-level TEFL/TESOL course to advance her career. With her latest credentials, she now hopes to transition from substitute to full-time EFL teacher at... -
June 1, 2021
Chris, From the U.S., Running His Own EFL Company in Japan
By Krzl Light Nuñes
IDELTOnline grad Chris Smith has been an EFL teacher in Japan for the last 10 years. Now, he runs his own English teaching company in Kanazawa City. We spoke with... -
May 25, 2021
Carolina, From Colombia, Teaching in China Amid the Pandemic
By Krzl Light Nuñes
When the COVID-19 crisis first shook China last year, Carolina, already a teacher in China, chose to stay in the region continue working at her school in Beijing. We checked... -
May 7, 2021
Anzhela, From Russia, Online ESL Teacher and Digital Nomad
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Bridge grad Anzhela Karamysheva, from Russia, enjoys many perks as a digital nomad teaching kids online. She tells us what it's like to travel the world as an English teacher... -
April 29, 2021
Luisa, From Brazil, Online ESL Teacher and Life Coach in the U.S.
By Krzl Light Nuñes
In this excerpt from a recent video interview with Luisa, she shares how she found her passion for these two careers and explains the ways teaching and life coaching are interconnected. -
April 27, 2021
Dieko, From the U.K., Teaching at an Academy in Brussels
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Coming from a career as a TV producer, the path that led Dieko to discover her love of teaching English was a unique one. She shares how she switched to... -
April 19, 2021
José, From Brazil, Teaching English Online in His Home Country
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Leaving his job to live abroad in London paved the way for Bridge grad José Henriquez Alvarez, from Brazil, to discover his love for teaching English. He's now an ESL... -
April 11, 2021
Gabrielle, From South Africa, Online English Teacher to Kids and Adults
By Krzl Light Nuñes
After leaving the sales industry, Gabrielle discovered her passion for teaching English and training ESL teachers. She shares what it's like working online with two companies and teaching English to... -
March 30, 2021
Rory Falls, From Canada, Teaching English Online to Brazilian Students
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Business English specialist and founder of The Language Mountain, an online ESL company, Rory shares what it's like to run a business on the side of his full-time job in... -
March 25, 2021
Bridge Grad Rachel Describes Teaching Online With VIPKid
By Bridge
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... -
March 23, 2021
Ruth, From Uganda, Online Business English Teacher
By Krzl Light Nuñes
When COVID-19 put Ruth's plans to teach English in Chile on hold, she quickly adapted by switching to the virtual classroom. She shares what it's like teaching Business English online... -
March 4, 2021
Bridge TEFL/TESOL Info Session Guest Speaker, Krzl, Freelance English Teacher in Chile
By Bridge
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... -
February 23, 2021
Luis, From Colombia, Teaching ESL at a Bilingual School and Online
By Krzl Light Nuñes
We sat down with Luis Cardona, an ESL teacher from Colombia, to find out how becoming an educator changed his career goals and what his experience has been like since... -
February 16, 2021
Joshua, From the US, Teaching English to the Military in Saudi Arabia
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Following a five-year teaching stint in South Korea, Joshua then landed a position as an English instructor in Saudi Arabia, teaching military English. We interviewed him to learn more about... -
February 8, 2021
Mariana, From Brazil, English Teacher at a Private German School
By Krzl Light Nuñes
At a young age, Bridge grad Mariana Bueno, from Brazil, already had a strong interest in teaching English. Following this passion led her to pursue a career as an English... -
January 26, 2021
Elaine, From Singapore, Teaching English Online in Chile
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Elaine was an experienced corporate trainer with a Master's in Adult Learning when she chose to get TEFL certified with Bridge to freshen her skills. Later, she relocated to Chile,... -
January 18, 2021
Andres, From Mexico, Multilingual Freelance Online EFL Teacher
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Multilingual Bridge grad, Andrés Bermudez, from Mexico, talks about starting an online language school during the pandemic and shares tips for teaching ESL to different age groups. -
January 12, 2021
Bridge Grad, Italo, From Ecuador, University Linguistics Professor
By Krzl Light Nuñes
A detour from the computer programming field led this Bridge grad into a career teaching university-level linguistics. He tells us about EFL opportunities in Ecuador, his transition to online English... -
January 5, 2021
Suchismita, From India, Freelance Online ESL Teacher in France
By Krzl Light Nuñes
A few months after relocating from India to France, Suchismita found her footing abroad amid the global pandemic by becoming a freelance online English teacher. She details how she has... -
December 29, 2020
Vesela, from Bulgaria, Erasmus Scholar and Online EFL Teacher in Chile
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Meet Vesela, Bridge grad and Bulgarian EFL teacher who teaches English online for Chilean and Bulgarian language centers. She provides insight into her life in Chile and how she manages... -
December 22, 2020
Deborah, From Switzerland, Independent ESL Teacher and Business English Specialist
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Meet Bridge grad Deborah, from Switzerland, who works as an independent private English teacher. With more than 18 years of experience, she provides tips on growing a tutoring business and... -
December 14, 2020
Jonathan, From Argentina, Business English Trainer and Materials Developer in Brazil
By Krzl Light Nuñes
In the midst of the pandemic, Bridge grad Jonathan King, from Argentina, has benefited from his TEFL certification and is thriving as an online English trainer for professionals in Brazil.... -
December 7, 2020
Mai, From Egypt, English Teacher and Student Exchange Facilitator
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Mai, from Egypt, has a knack for languages that first led her to become an English teacher, then an English language consultant for Cambridge English a facilitator with the intercultural... -
November 30, 2020
Alejandro, From Venezuela, English Teacher and College Student in Argentina
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Alejandro teaches with various language centers throughout Buenos Aires and works as a freelance online teacher, all while completing a journalism degree. We spoke to him about his path to... -
November 24, 2020
Colette, From Trinidad and Tobago, Public School Teacher in Japan’s JET Program
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Driven by wanderlust, this Bridge grad's pursuit of an EFL career outside her hometown in Trinidad and Tobago steered her to an English-teaching position in Japan. We interviewed her to... -
November 13, 2020
Advantages of Non-Native English Speaking Teachers in the TEFL Classroom
By Johanna Kawasaki
German-born English instructor, Johanna, currently teaching in Japan, highlights some of the unique knowledge and skills that multilingual teachers bring to the ESL/EFL classroom. -
November 11, 2020
Sophia, From South Africa, Private English Teacher in Greece
By Krzl Light Nuñes
After earning a degree in computer programming, Sophia, gravitated toward teaching, staying on as an instructor at the college she attended. Later, when she moved to the island of Lemnos... -
October 21, 2020
Vanessa, From Chile, Teaching English to Teens and Adults
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Sparked by her interest in a British pop group, Vanessa, from Chile, developed a fondness for the English language that led her to become an ESL teacher. She shares how... -
October 14, 2020
Madelyn, From the Philippines, Teaching at an International School in Dubai
By Krzl Light Nuñes
At a young age, Madelyn found her calling to teach – a path that eventually led her to earn a doctorate degree and land a teaching position in the United... -
September 28, 2020
Filipina Educator, Piya, on Her Journey From Teacher to School Principal in Africa
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Bridge grad, Piya, is an experienced educator who got her start in Guangzhou, China, where she taught English for three years. She later relocated to the Democratic Republic of Congo... -
September 21, 2020
Shakti, From Mauritius, Advancing His Online English Teaching Career
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Bridge grad and multilingual English teacher, Shakti, from the island country of Mauritius, has been teaching English for 12 years. We asked him about his evolving career as a freelance... -
September 10, 2020
Uchechukwu, From Nigeria, Specialist in Teaching English Phonics
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Armed with a linguistics background, Bridge student, Uchechukwu Wezeali, teaches phonics and phonetics through his private consultancy, helping both learners and teachers build a strong foundation in pronunciation. -
September 1, 2020
Nasim, on Specializing in IELTS Exam Prep as a Teacher in Azerbaijan
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Have you ever wondered what it's like to teach a specialized TEFL/TESOL niche, such as exam prep? We interviewed Nasim, who teaches at a language school in Azerbaijan, about the... -
August 19, 2020
Questions From Job Seekers in the Bridge TEFL/TESOL Jobs Facebook Group
By Krzl Light Nuñes
The Bridge TEFL/TESOL Jobs Facebook group is a place to join discussions with other teachers, share advice, and post your job-search questions to the community. Here are some real queries... -
August 18, 2020
Jorge, From Chile, Engineering Student Turned English Teacher
By Krzl Light Nuñes
A former engineering student, Jorge switched career paths to pursue his passion for teaching English and lifelong learning. He shares his experience with the many TEFL/TESOL certification courses he has... -
August 5, 2020
Meet Teresa Rios, Bridge Grad and Pioneer in ESL Memory Care for Seniors
By Camille Turner
Teresa Rios is the founder of August Rivers Humanities, a tutoring business that delivers language therapy via ESL as memory care for elders. She is a pioneer in ESL memory... -
July 23, 2020
Marek Kiczkowiak of TEFL Equity Advocates Takes on Native Speakerism
By Bryn Bonino
Marek Kiczkowiak has been in the ELT field for over ten years and now runs TEFL Equity Advocates & Academy which helps English teachers worldwide tackle “native speakerism” and teach English... -
July 17, 2020
Bridge Grad, Hawra, From the US, Kindergarten Teacher in Lebanon
By Krzl Light Nuñes
When she moved from the US to her family's home country of Lebanon, Hawra chose to draw on her passion for teaching English to give back to the community. -
July 6, 2020
New Online English Teacher, Sophia, Diversifying Beyond the Tourism Field
By Krzl Light Nuñes
A Bridge graduate from NY, Sophia was working in the tourism industry in Paris when the global pandemic changed her plans, inspiring her to look at other job options. She... -
June 29, 2020
Niels, from Peru, Creating a Better Workplace Through Technical English
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Niels has made a difference in the lives of colleagues at his company by combining his two areas of expertise: petroleum engineering and the English language. He details how having... -
June 22, 2020
Brenda, From the US, Weathering the Global Crisis as a Teacher in Chile
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Like many English teachers abroad, Bridge graduate, Brenda Arellano, was caught by surprise when the pandemic pushed the government to impose stay-at-home protocols, pausing her role with the organization in... -
June 15, 2020
Asma Klai, from Tunisia, Teaching in Istanbul
By Krzl Light Nuñes
A promising job opportunity had Bridge graduate, Asma, packing her bags to venture into an English teaching career in Istanbul. She gives us a picture of her experience adapting to... -
June 9, 2020
Nasim, Iranian English Teacher in Azerbaijan
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Bridge student Nasim, moved across cultures and seized an opportunity to teach English in Baku, Azerbaijan. We interviewed her about adapting as a foreigner, her current life as a teacher,... -
June 1, 2020
Experienced EFL Teacher, Erin, Transitions from China to Oman
By Bridge
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... -
May 27, 2020
Meet Laura Lewin: Teacher-Training Expert, Author, and Speaker
By Kaitlyn Webster
She's the founder of educational training company, ABS International, as well as a Ted Talk speaker, and the author of nine books for teachers, admin, parents, and students. In this... -
May 21, 2020
Bridge Grad, Cristina, Experienced Business English Teacher in Buenos Aires
By Bridge
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... -
May 4, 2020
Evgenii, From Russia, on Teaching in Kuwait and Starting His Own TEFL Business
By Bridge
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... -
April 24, 2020
Bridge Grad, Badiru, on Teaching English in Uganda
By Bridge
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... -
April 21, 2020
Brazil Native, Carla, on Becoming a Freelance Online English Teacher
By Bridge
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... -
April 17, 2020
Transitioning My Classes Online: Tips I’ve Learned From My TEFL/TESOL Course
By Johanna Kawasaki
Johanna, an experienced English teacher in Japan, shares terminology, techniques and tips she's learned from her Teaching English Online TEFL/TESOL course as she transitions her students to the virtual classroom. -
April 14, 2020
Can I Teach English Online If I’m Not a Native Speaker?
By Krzl Light Nuñes
As more schools shift their classes online, and English tutoring companies spring up around the world, prospects are increasing for qualified online ESL teachers. But if you come from a... -
April 7, 2020
Sheyla, From Brazil, Independent Online English Tutor in the US
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Sheyla already had more than a decade of teaching experience when she earned Certification in Teaching Online to make the shift to the virtual classroom. She's now grateful to have... -
March 23, 2020
Bridge Grad Johanna, From Germany, Currently Teaching in Japan
By Bridge
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... -
March 9, 2020
Bridge Grad Paola, from Venezuela, Teaching English in Argentina
By Bridge
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... -
February 28, 2020
Bridge Grad Hassan, From Tanzania, Teaching in Turkey
By Krzl Light Nuñes
From being a physics and chemistry teacher, Tanzanian teacher, Hassan, shifted to specializing in TEFL for kids and teens after getting certified with Bridge. In this interview, he tells us... -
February 3, 2020
Bridge Grad, Lejla, from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Teaching in Egypt
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Lejla has been an English teacher in Egypt for the last four and a half years. In this interview, she talks about passion for teaching, describes a typical day in... -
January 29, 2020
Meet Jasmine, Bridge IDELTOnline™ Grad Teaching in Bahrain
By Bridge
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... -
January 27, 2020
Meet Teachers From Our Global TEFL Community!
By Camille Turner
Bridge supports the diverse global TEFL community made up of English language teachers of all backgrounds who are either teaching abroad or in their home country. -
January 22, 2020
Bridge Grad, Will, Connecting Students in Asia With Teachers in the U.S.
By Bridge
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... -
December 31, 2019
Bridge Grad, Gedisa, Teaching English in South Korea for 5 Years!
By Bridge
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... -
November 15, 2019
Ana Flávia From Brazil, Teaching Kids in Tianjin, China
By Bridge
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... -
October 24, 2019
Bridge Grad, Leticia – From Au Pair to English Teacher in Brazil
By Bridge
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... -
October 21, 2019
Meet Sharon from Mexico, Teaching Special Needs Students ESL
By Bridge
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... -
October 19, 2019
How Online Teaching Helped Me Become a Better English Teacher
By Krzl Light Nuñes
You don't need to cross an ocean to have a great TEFL experience! Here, English teacher, Krzl Light Nunes, writes about her experiences teaching English online, and the surprising ways... -
October 14, 2019
Renzo, Chilean ESL Teacher (and Gamer!) in Tianjin, China
By Bridge
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... -
September 30, 2019
Veronica, From Argentina, Making Her Teaching Dreams Come True
By Bridge
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... -
September 19, 2019
Meet 3 Online English Teachers: A Traveler, Freelancer, and Entrepreneur
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Whether it's for earning extra cash a side job, being able to work from home, or for the freedom of being your own boss, there are many different reasons ESL... -
September 13, 2019
Guide to TEFL as a Non-Native English-Speaking Teacher (NNEST)
By Lorena Siegel
Is it possible for you to be an English teacher if English isn't your native language? Definitely! Experienced English teacher, Lorena, in Mexico, shares her firsthand knowledge of how to... -
September 2, 2019
Juliana, from Brazil, Teaching ESL to Young Learners in Sao Paulo
By Bridge
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... -
August 7, 2019
English Teacher Turned School Director in Hungary on the Virtues of Small-Town TEFL
By Bridge
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... -
July 12, 2019
From Jamaica to China: Bridge Graduate, Stefano Chin
By Bridge
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... -
June 28, 2019
Can You Teach Abroad as a Non-Native English Speaker? Hear from Teachers Doing Just That!
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Some assume that only native speakers can teach a language, but this is incorrect! Read about many great Non-native English speaking teachers (NNESTs) here. There are many great NNESTs from... -
June 17, 2019
April, from the Philippines, Teaching Business English in Chile
By Krzl Light Nuñes
According to April, a Filipino English teacher in Chile, “Teaching English means going out of your comfort zone.” She should know– her path started out in her small home town and... -
April 29, 2019
Meet Gabby, Argentinian English Teacher and Bridge Course Tutor
By Bridge
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... -
April 9, 2019
Bridge Grad Pavel, From Russia, Teaching English in Israel
By Bridge
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... -
January 22, 2019
Colombian Teacher, Carolina, in China
By Bridge
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... -
August 21, 2018
Bridge Graduate, Lana, English Teacher in China
By Bridge
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... -
August 7, 2018
Meet Sid, Bridge Grad Teaching English in Chile and Online
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Coming from India, ESL teacher and Bridge IDELT graduate, Siddhartha Bhattacharya, has been an English teacher in Chile for three years now. Here, he shares his journey into traveling and... -
March 12, 2018
Teaching the Way I Learned: Strategies of Non-Native English Speaking Teachers
By Krzl Light Nuñes
Non-Native English Speaking teachers (NNESTs) bring unique perspectives to the classroom, which allows them to implement inventive strategies into their lessons. Hear from Bridge teachers from Latin America, Asia, and... -
March 8, 2018
Interview with Feruz Akobirov, PhD – Bridge Graduate and University Instructor
By Bridge
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... -
February 14, 2018
Meet BridgeEnglish Teacher, Tereza Lewis
By Bridge
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... -
August 18, 2017
Getting TEFL Certified as a Non-Native English Speaker: What to Know
By Jennifer Collis
Are you a non-native English speaker who is considering getting TEFL certified? If so, you are not alone! Roughly 20% of the students who enroll in BridgeTEFL online courses, speak...