So you're thinking about it? Fed up with your cosy Western life and needing a total change from your life of drudgery, routine and general sameness. It's time for a new you! Just need some inspiration... There is no easier way that I know of, aside from being outrageously wealthy, to up sticks and go … Continue reading Do Your Homework →

My TEFLing anniversary to be precise. On August 2nd 2005 I gave my first English class in Mexico to some poor students in the Perisur area, so a whole year has now passed. My how time flies!I still teach those students, and have a few long standing classes, although some students simply come and go. … Continue reading TEFL Anniversary →

How good is your understanding of English? Ok? Excellent? Grammatically perfect? Sure. But can you tell me how the language works? Hell, can you even give a terribly good explanation of what grammar is? Maybe. I don't know my readers, just that there have been twelve hundred of you passing this way so far. Some … Continue reading Tribulations of a TEFL Teacher →

So just how easy is it to up sticks, change career and go live in another country, teaching English to the locals to make a living? It's easy peasy easy! Just need a bit of motivation and a sense of adventure! I've been living in Mexico City for just over 9 months teaching English and … Continue reading TEFL’ing in Mexico →