Thanks so much!!! All the best with your journey :) I’ll be using your promo code for myTEFL, I’m very excited!

Hi Jayne, I had a look for you and want to offer this advice. I know it’s tempting to go for the budget option but it really won’t serve you well in the long run. You will get what you pay for when it comes to the quality of training, the accreditation of the course, and services like job placement assistance, which should be included with the tuition of your course. MyTEFL are well-known, reputable and produce high quality teachers. I’m not sure if I can say the same for Groupon :/

Excellent thank you! I was also wondering what do you think about buying a TEFL course off groupon? The discount site. It’s 39 bucks and seems to be the real deal. I did part of the course a couple years ago but it expired. Would you recommend something like myTEFL more because it helps with placement afterwards?

Hi Jayne. I worked with a a company called English in Action which were fantastic. MyTEFL will give you the course and certificate you need then you’re free to go job hunting yourself. Make sure to check out the TEFL job websites I’ve listed in this article. There’s plenty of great opportunities in Europe – happy job hunting!

Cheers,
JAYNE

Hi Arild! EVERY job is different so look carefully when applying and ask questions :) If you want a job which is straight from the textbook you can certainly get that. If you want more creative freedom, there are certainly jobs out there which give you full reign too. If you’re just starting out, I recommend taking a job which is guided to help you pick up tips and tricks first.

The prep time you’ll have depends on what type of job you take. You will admittedly find it a little harder than a native speaker to find a job but DO NOT let this put you off. Your English is just as good as anyone else’s. You will find a job, you might just have to hunt a little deeper.

The discount code is there for you whenever you need it! :) All Teacake Travels’ readers can take this offer when they wish!

I’m thinking about going over to Vietnam to teach, but have a few questions.

When you have a class, is there a set curriculum you follow or a text book you teach and supplement that with games/activities or is it mostly up to you?
How much prep time do you have for a class? Do they have a lot of homework?

The how’s and why’s of teaching are probably covered in the TEFL course. But sitting here at home I’m unsure what to expect of the work and what’s expected of me. I’ve worked part time as a supply teacher at my local elementary school, so it’s not totally unfamiliar to me. But it’s definitely different teaching Norwegian students English when you speak the same language.

Do you think I’ll have a hard time finding work not being a native speaker? I have a pretty strong American accent, but I just don’t have the passport to match it.

Do you know how long the discount code for the tefl course is valid for?

Hi Maryjean! You’re not the first to ask this! I will be writing about my travels on the Mongol Rally and Bangladesh this month but will be focusing on a ton of Teaching English posts next so stay tuned!

Hi Holly! Naturally, stepping into the classroom for the first time is definitely a bit of a worry! I will gladly write a blog post for you. I’ve got a ton of tips and tricks up my sleeve that will help you out. Give me a couple of weeks to get it all down and I’ll let you know when it’s published. By the way, I’m heading to Saigon today if you’re around :)