by Lorena Siegel | Mar 4, 2026 | Job Resources, Teaching English Abroad, Teaching English Online
We asked Bridge grad and experienced English teacher-turned-business owner Lorena Siegel, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, to share her insights into the interview process for prospective teachers. She told us what she looks for when hiring new teachers and shares common...
by Krzl Light Nuñes | Mar 3, 2026 | Teaching English Abroad
Chile offers teachers a rare chance to explore a country that displays deserts, volcanoes, and ice-capped mountains in one long geological sweep. Educators who choose to teach English in Chile will find an environment where dramatic landscapes sit beside modern...
by Camille Turner | Mar 2, 2026 | ELT/ESL Professional Development, Job Resources
When you apply for in-person or online TEFL/TESOL jobs, your cover letter creates your first impression and, like your Bridge Teacher Portfolio and digital badges, helps you stand out as an applicant. A TEFL cover letter conveys your enthusiasm for a specific position...
by Coleen Monroe | Feb 26, 2026 | Classroom Games/Activities, Pedagogy (TESOL/TEFL Strategies & Methodology)
“Uh oh,” you think, glancing at the clock. It’s 11:30, but this lesson isn’t scheduled to end until 11:40. Your lesson plan is fully finished, and the students are sitting anxiously waiting for the next fun ESL game or activity. You don’t want to repeat last week’s...
by Coleen Monroe | Feb 25, 2026 | Classroom Games/Activities, Pedagogy (TESOL/TEFL Strategies & Methodology), Teaching English Abroad, Teaching English Online
Whether you teach ESL online or teach abroad, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to rely on last-minute ESL lessons. A few low-prep ESL activities in your back pocket (or the ability to create quick lessons on the fly) will make you a more prepared,...