Job Resources
Ready to land the English teaching job of your dreams? Get tips on how stand out in a competitive market, design a professional TEFL/TESOL resume and cover letter, ace your Skype TEFL job interview, and more. Plus, learn how to take advantage of Bridge’s wide range of job resources and services, including our network of Preferred Employment Partners, the Bridge Job Board, and digital badges.
5 Things You Can Only Do In China
If you’re ready to head off to Asia to teach English, be prepared to have the time of your life! You’ll be in a new culture where everything is exciting and different. Make the most of your experience by trying out these 5 things you can only do in China! Walk the Great Wall of […]
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Notes From The Field: Nurse Turned TEFL Teacher
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 job as a nursing manager wasn’t as perfect in reality as it was on paper. At 27, she was where she thought she was supposed to […]
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Teaching English in Argentina: The Inside Scoop with Lauren Davis
Lauren could be described as a typical EFL teacher in many ways, yet the route she took led her to places she might not have anticipated! After she graduated college, she left Boulder, Colorado, to teach English abroad. After completing a year-long teaching contract in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she moved to New Orleans for a […]
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My First Teaching Job in Costa Rica!
For those just getting started on their journey toward teaching abroad, it can be helpful to hear from those who have “been there.” My very first TEFL job was in Costa Rica, a country that has remained popular with teachers over the years, and in telling you how I made it happen, I hope I […]
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From TEFL Course to Teaching Job: Caitlin Peterson Shows Us How It’s Done!
Have you fantasized about leaving your predictable job behind and learning a new skill, like teaching English as a foreign language? Have you imagined the amazing places that certification might take you? Well, we should warn you, Caitlin Peterson is living your dream! Caitlin signed up the IDELT teacher training course in Santiago, Chile and after […]
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The Value of Volunteering in an ESL Class: My Experience
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 the TEFL scene. It could even help you make a better decision on what type of students would suit you better, as well as whether […]
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No Money to Travel? Teach English in South Korea!
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 have experienced ups and downs over that time, South Korea remains a land of opportunity for English teachers, particularly those with a limited travel budget. […]
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A Few Questions with Bridge Vice President, Lisa Rooney!
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 a foreign language abroad. Q: Why did you choose to go with Bridge over other providers? A: Truthfully, I chose Bridge because I had found […]
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How to Get a TEFL Job in South Korea
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 TEFL teachers can best go about finding work there. 1. The type of teaching position (private institute vs. public school) is a decision every English […]
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Get Hired in Costa Rica, Peru, or Guatemala
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 to the horse’s mouth and speak with our partner schools in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Peru to see what they are looking for in the […]
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