Teaching in Thailand in Nakhon Si Thammarat – Kay’s School and Thailand Tips
We recently caught up with Kay Jonsson, 25, who is currently teaching in Thailand in Nakhon Si Thammarat in the South of Thailand. What dates did you start work at the school and what was your position? I started in May 2015, and am still employed by the school now and about to begin a…
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AsiaSemester at Sea Led Me To Teach In Thailand with TEFL Heaven
We recently caught up with Micah Bank, 24, who was on our Paid Internships Thailand Program from October 2016 – March 2017. Micah found out about TEFL Heaven when one of his friends recommended the program, and Micah alongside another 20 or so Semester at Sea alumni decided to do various TEFL Heaven programs around…
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General Teaching Abroad
My TEFL Experience Helped Me Choose Teaching As a Career – Tristan Otten’s Interview
We recently caught up with Tristan Otten, 25, who was on our Paid Internships Thailand Program from October 2012 – March 2013. Tristan is now a Geography Teacher in the UK. How Has TEFL Heaven Helped You? Being on the Paid Internships Thailand Program in turn led to my first teaching job in the UK. With the…
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General Teaching Abroad
5 Things You Should Know Before Teaching English in Buenos Aires, Argentina
They call Buenos Aires the Paris of South America. I don’t like this comparison for two reasons. One, I’ve never been to Paris so I don’t know if it has any validity or not and more importantly, two, I believe Buenos Aires has it’s own “onda” (vibe) unlike anywhere else in the world and therefore…
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Latin AmericaTeaching English In Mexico – Luke’s Interview
We caught up with Teacher Luke who recently gained his TEFL Certification with TEFL Heaven. We were able to ask him questions about his TEFL experience as well as what it’s really like to live and work in the beautiful country that is Mexico! 1. What we’re you doing before you began your TEFL Adventure?…
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Latin AmericaA TEFL Teachers’ Weekend Guide to Thailand
One of the best parts of living in Thailand is all the awesome ways you can spend your weekends when you’re not working! Thai school terms have holidays and long weekends galore, and being a TEFL teacher, you have plenty of money to explore the country during your off time. Whether you are just looking…
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Asia
7 Useful Things Everyone Ought To Know About TEFL In Vietnam
Here are 7 useful things that you should know before you head to this amazing country. Take this honest advice from a TEFL Heaven’er who is currently experiencing life as an EFL teacher in Vietnam itself. 1.People in Vietnam are extremely kind, helpful, friendly and nice I better write it this way – EXTREMELY kind, helpful, friendly and…
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Asia
TEFL Adventures in Cusco, Peru – Veronica’s Journey
About Me I am Veronica; proud Ohioan who completed a M.A. Degree in Latin American History at the University of Toledo. I am living in Cusco to teach English, improve my Spanish and Quechua, and explore Peruvian culture along the way. I love animals of all shapes and sizes, food, and am an Inca History…
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Latin America5 reasons why face to face TEFL training is better than online TEFL
Below, Teacher Lane explains the benefits of doing a face to face TEFL program and why her decision to train In Thailand over doing an Online program was the best choice she made. Before coming to Thailand to work as an English teacher, I grappled with the idea of getting my TEFL certificate through…
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General Teaching Abroad
Spotlight on Teacher Lane
Lane is currently a Teacher and traveler in Thailand. She started her journey in April 2016 where she trained for 3 weeks on the beautiful Island of Koh Chang. We asked Lane some quick questions about her experiences so far and here’s how she answered… You can also follow Lane’s journey by adding our TEFL…