
How NOT to Suck at Teaching Abroad
The 5 biggest mistakes people make teaching English abroad — and how to avoid them. Live with Mike Maitland, founder of TEFL Heaven.
- The mistake that costs most teachers their first 6 months
- How to pick the right country for you, not the crowd
- What real schools actually want — and what's a red flag
- 6:00 PMLos Angeles
- 9:00 PMNew York
- 2:00 AMLondon (Thu)
- 3:00 AMJohannesburg (Thu)
- 11:00 AMSydney (Thu)


Hi, I’m Mike.
I believe one simple thing: change your environment and you change who you become. Most people try to change their life by changing what they do. Few realise it’s their environment that shapes everything.
Years ago I stepped into a new country, a new culture, a new role — and everything shifted. Not just my work… my confidence, my perspective, my whole direction. Since then I’ve helped over 3,000 people do the same.
On this YouTube Live I’ll walk you through the 5 biggest mistakes I’ve seen people make — and the simple shifts that fix every single one. Come ready with questions.
Mike Maitland — Founder, TEFL Heaven
Reserve your seat — it’s free.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM Los Angeles · 2:00 AM London
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