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BridgeTEFL 2018 Photo Contest Winners!

The results are in! Thank you to everyone who submitted beautiful, fun, and inspiring TEFL photos for a chance to win the 2018 BridgeTEFL Photo Contest. And the winners are…

GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Student Selfie, by Jacob Huggins, Peace Corps Volunteer Teacher in Eastern Europe 

Bridge grad, Jacob, with his students in Georgia

Where is this photo taken?

Zugdidi, Georgia

Tell us more about this photo.

Taking a selfie outside of my school after classes ended.

How did your Bridge TEFL certification help you get your teaching job?

I was able to use my IDELT to my benefit in order to be more competitive in the large applicant pool for Peace Corps Georgia. It worked and I was able to get the position. Not only do I have the Diploma, but I feel much more prepared in my work and helping teach the Georgian English teacher’s I work with.

BEST TRAVEL PHOTO: New Friend, by Kelsea Day, Teacher in Thailand 

Kelsey, teacher in Thailand, with elephant

Where is this photo taken?

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Tell us more about this photo.

One of the greatest experiences of my life was spending all day with these rescued, gentle animals!

BEST CLASSROOM PHOTO: TEFL Table Talk, by Yeymy Londono, Teacher in China

Bridge grad, Yeymy, with her students in China

Where is this photo taken?

Hua Yuan, Dongyang, China

Tell us more about this photo.

I implemented small groups in my ESL classroom. Here we are practicing greetings in this photo.

How did your BridgeTEFL certification help you get your teaching job?

I have a master’s in education. The Bridge TEFL certificate was extra professional development for me. It helped me to understand better how the English language works and how to teach it.

BEST ALUMNI PHOTO: Hoi An Ancient Town, by Ruslan Bimukhanov, Teacher in Vietnam

Bridge Grad Ruslan in Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam 

Where is this photo taken?

Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam 

Tell us more about this photo.

Traveling to another city – the best option for a day off.

How did your BridgeTEFL certification help you get your teaching job?

It helped me 100%, very effective certification.

Congratulations to our winners and thanks to everyone who entered! If you’d like to get qualified and begin your own teaching adventure, browse our online TEFL certification courses.

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