myTEFL Archives

August 1, 2018 myTEFL Charity

Chrissy Mvula’s myTEFL and Children of the Nation story

Life didn’t start easy for Chrissy Mvula. Born into a family of six, she noticed early on – as early as her toddler years –...

May 24, 2018 myTEFL Charity

Chikumbutso Changaseya – a myTEFL and Children of the Nations sponsorship

Things started tough for Chikumbutso Changaseya when he lost his father at the age of seven. Just one of four, he was used to...

March 15, 2018 myTEFL Charity

Kennedy Matchona – a COTN-myTEFL success in Malawi

When you enrol in an accredited TEFL course with us, we make a donation to a worthy cause in your name. Students are never charged...

October 20, 2016 Expat Living

7 tips to help you make new friends when TEFL teaching abroad

Opting to change up the rigmarole of your usual nine-to-five and take to the road for a career of TEFL teaching abroad was never going to...

September 14, 2016 Expat Living

5 things to pack when TEFL teaching in Thailand

So you’ve decided on the legendary Land of Smiles for a bout of English language teaching abroad. Great news! You’re about to delve into a...

June 22, 2016 Adventures Abroad

How I learnt to drive a scooter while teaching in Vietnam

Picture this: We’re dust-caked and sand-blasted, fresh from riding the fabled Red Sand Dunes of Mui Ne, which rise and undulate along the south-central coast...

June 3, 2016 Adventures Abroad

6 weekend destinations for TEFL teachers in Thailand

TEFL teachers in Thailand are rarely stuck for choice when it comes to things to do and place to visit on the weekend. No matter...