A couple of months ago I posted a piece on the earnings of a TEFLer. So happy, I was, that October was set to be a record month - 17,000 pesos, provided that no one cancelled. Of course, people do cancel a class or two, and I did mention this. In theory, students are allowed … Continue reading Trouble with TEFLing →

I've got another mail for TEFL information, this time through Facebook - I told you it was cool! As ever, it seems only fair to share...I have seen your name come up a few times while searching TEFL information.Can you tell me about any reputable companies that offer the TEFL course? I am trying to … Continue reading TEFL Scams →

Every now and then I get asked by a prospective TEFL'er to be, to offer my opinions on Teachers Latin America, with whom I took my course back in 2005. Seems such a long time ago now. There's always one burning question....how much money can be had? I guess motives range. Some want to know … Continue reading TEFL Money →

Yup, yesterday, the 2nd August I 'celebrated' the two year anniversary of my first teaching job in Mexico City. For the last 24 months I have made the 80 min journey to the Torre Jade office block in Perisur to profer my Inglés tips to the nice folks of GMAC         

I found this list of 'Myths and Realities' on a TEFL info site called Teach English Abroad today, and thought it worth posting. For what it's worth, I agree wholeheartedly with most points, but it's worth pointing out that teachers often get long holidays and so plenty of opportunities to travel throughout the country they … Continue reading TEFL Myths →

Every industry has it's fair share of dodgy outfits, all looking to relieve a few people of a bit of cash before disappearing. In the old days they literally disappeared, physically. Nowadays, with so much scamming potential to be had from the internet, they just disappear into the ether, magically reappearing with a new domain … Continue reading TEFL Scams →

I'd made the decision. Enough was enough. Time for a change, time to turn my wander lust into reality at last. Time for Mexico! I'd done my homework, sussed out where I wanted to be, how I was going to get there and when I was leaving. It was easy for me really. I'd met … Continue reading TEFL Crash Course →