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Teaching English Online Specialty Class Review with Alexandra May
What is your citizenship and where are you from?I'm a US citizen and I'm from Detroit, Michigan, USA.How old are you?54.What is your education level?Master's Degree or higher.Which ITA Specialty Class...
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Teaching Golden Age Italians English in Bologna
They say “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” but learning doesn’t stop because of one’s age, and I can attest to my Golden Age Italian students making great strides in learning English as a new...
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The Road Not Taken Slowly Enough
Am I a tourist, or am I traveler?Is it a positive or a negative to be one or the other?The word tourist conjures images of the worst of us; the herded busloads of fanny packs streaming through the...
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5 Best Countries for Teaching English Abroad When You're 40+
Many prospective teachers contact us worried that they are too old to teach English abroad - rest assured, we’re here to let you know that you are not too old to do this! While it may seem like...
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How I Went From Teaching English in Vietnam to Trading Stocks
In 2016 I had a 24-hour layover in Japan. When I landed in Tokyo, I wasted no time and took the high-speed train down to Shibuya to visit the world’s busiest and wildest intersection. I began my night...
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Taking a Chance on Mexico at 58
When I received my TEFL certification from International TEFL Academy through their online TEFL course in 2013, I really didn't have a plan to teach abroad at that time. I was teaching ESL (English As...
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6 Best Companies for Teaching English Online if You're 40+
With over 4,700 English teachers aged 40+ becoming TEFL certified through ITA (including many in their 60’s and 70’s), it’s not uncommon for some of them to want to teach English online instead of...
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Teaching English Online from Pisco Elqui, Chile: Q&A with Leslie Mendez
What is your citizenship?USAWhat city and state are you from?Orange, CA, U.S.AHow old are you?24What is your education level?Bachelor's Degree.What sparked your interest in teaching English online?I...
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Teaching English in Gimhae, South Korea: Q&A with Michelle Hermes
What is your citizenship and where are you from?American citizen - Alexandria, Washington DC, USA.How old are you?57.What is your educational background?Bachelor's degree.If you've traveled abroad,...
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The Country That Changed My Life in My Late 20's
My first flight was at the age of three weeks, and from then on, my favorite place to be was patiently sitting at airports, people watching, and waiting for the announcement that our flight was ready...
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Teaching English Online Specialty Class Q&A with Beverly Webster
What is your citizenship and where are you from?I'm a US citizen and I'm from Chicago, IL, USA.How old are you?56.What is your education level?Bachelor's Degree.Which ITA Specialty Class did you take...
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How to Overcome the Struggles of Traveling & Teaching Online
There are some obvious perks to being an online ESL teacher. For starters, my "teacher's uniform" consists of a royal blue t-shirt, sweatpants, and a dab of lipstick. My classroom is typically no more...
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Teaching English Online from the Netherlands: Q&A with Shannon Hutchins
What is your citizenship?USAWhat city and state are you from?Fredericksburg, Virginia, USAHow old are you?26What is your education level?Master's Degree.What sparked your interest in teaching English...
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6 Tips for Teaching English Abroad During COVID-19 Reopening
After a year of restricted life and challenges to our mental and physical health, the urge to get out both in our communities and travel abroad is strong. Fortunately, due to ongoing health measures...
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How To Teach English Online While Traveling: Get Paid to Travel!
Teaching English online has become quite the trend in recent years. Some people teach English online from their homes here in the USA, some while living in another country for an extended period of...
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Reclaiming My Pride in Mexico
Before I begin to tell you about my new life in the biggest city in the Americas, let me introduce myself and tell you a little bit about my background. I am originally from a little college town in...
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Navigating the LGBTQ+ Community in Taiwan
My name is Dawn, and I moved to Taiwan in August of 2020. Before my move, I was a professor at a college in Boston, living a comfortable life. I have always enjoyed traveling and moving abroad has...
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LGBTQ&A: Teaching English in Miskolc, Hungary with Alan
What is your citizenship?USAWhere are you from?Spokane, Washington, USAHow old are you?61What is your education level and background?Master's Degree or higher.Have you traveled abroad in the past?Yes,...
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International TEFL Academy Wins Top Award for International Education in 2021
International TEFL Academy (ITA) and our staff are thrilled and proud to have won the 2021 People's Choice Award for Best International Education Organization at the virtual presentation of GoAbroad...
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How to Be a Digital Nomad in Mexico: A Step-by-Step Guide
The digital nomad lifestyle is one to be desired - freedom, flexibility, and depending on where you base yourself, the ability to enjoy a low cost of living. With this in mind, it’s no wonder why the...
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