I Taught English Abroad

Welcome back to ‘I Taught English Abroad’, a podcast series by The TEFL Org.  For season 2, we’ve continued to source some of the most interesting stories the TEFL industry has to offer, from teachers only just starting to realise their dreams to people who’ve turned their English teaching knowledge into international businesses. In this series, we take you from Glasgow’s biscuit factories to the...

In the season finale of 'I Taught English Abroad', we talk to The TEFL Org’s co-founder, Joe Hallwood. He explains how teaching in France and Greece provided the spark to found a TEFL course company that’s gone from very humble beginnings to leading the industry. 

Thomas Kerr, Online and Academic Courses Manager with The TEFL Org, talks us through his impromptu first English lesson, how it led to living in Madrid, and his whirlwind fortnight taking TEFL online.

In this fascinating episode, experienced teacher and TEFL advisor at The TEFL Org, Richard Cullen, talks through his nomadic career, climbing up the educational ladder and appreciating fearless, sarcastic students wielding tubs of ice cream.

When Luke Bartsch graduated with a degree in music production, he wasn’t sure what he’d do next. So, he went to China and loved it. In this episode, Luke tells us about the importance of atmosphere in the classroom, navigating the Covid-19 pandemic and extolling the virtues of TEFL for a living.

Six years ago, Frances Fraser-Reid took the TEFL plunge and moved out to Vietnam after graduating in Biology and has never looked back. In this action-packed episode, Frances tells us about Vietnamese street fashion, getting started in teaching, and moving into teaching science in a foreign language.

England, North Carolina, and Italy have all been home to Jenny Hilder, and in this episode we discuss online teaching, using puppets and stick figures to get vital language lessons across, and where the best food is. Jenny, primarily an online teacher, has some great advice about getting into the business, what course worked for her and what she’s up to now!

Mancunian Claire moved from corporate life to teaching English online, helping her students pass the IELTS exam, and even starting her own YouTube channel to share her knowledge. In this episode, we discuss changing careers, working with refugees and - crucially - which band is better: New Order or Joy Division? Check out Claire's YouTube here: https://tinyurl.com/clairemitchellyoutube

We’re joined by the fascinating Daniel Gillard, who went from a seat on Manchester’s city council and running a nightclub to a prestigious job at the University of Puthisastra in Cambodia. In this episode, we discuss how one holiday changed everything, starring in music videos, and the importance of early-age education.

Hello, and welcome to ‘I Taught English Abroad’, a podcast series by The TEFL Org. In this podcast, we chat to TEFL teachers from all over the world who share with us their incredible experiences, insight and best advice. From using puppets in the classroom to starring in Cambodian music videos, this series promises to be an absolute treat, whether you’re a TEFLer already, thinking about becoming...