I was 27 when I first worked up the gumption to actually start my life teaching abroad. As a high school English teacher stateside, I knew little about the international teaching realm, save for the fact that I wanted in! Within months of taking the course and staying on in Prague to teach business English at Radio Free Europe, I was in love with the city and a local. I've been lucky enough to do English business training in Prague and Germany as well as work as a Teacher Trainer for TEFL Worldwide. Peppered into those past six years has been a one year elementary teaching stint in rural South Korea with my now-husband and son and another year all-girls'-high school stint in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates. TEFL Worldwide has been the catalyst in making all of these things possible. I've recently begun my latest contract in rural Malaysia training local teachers. Perhaps Dr. Seuss never took a TEFL Worldwide course, but he certainly summed up the experience when he wrote "Oh, the places you'll go!" If you have any questions about the places it can take you, feel free to email me at trisha.pospisil@gmail.com.

Since graduating from TEFL Worldwide in March 2011, I have been fortunate enough to find work in Halle, Germany. In only a few short weeks after graduation, I had several job offers and was able to choose the location I really wanted. Before TEFL Worldwide I had no teaching experience and couldn’t picture myself teaching. I really wanted to travel so I decided to give it a try. By graduation I felt confident and prepared, which was good because I was thrown into a full teaching schedule right away. I teach a variety of English courses to adults depending on their needs. I have recently taken a new job opportunity and will be teaching Business English full time for a company in Braunschweig, Germany. The German culture and way of life makes everyday an adventure and new learning experience. Teaching English has allowed me to make lifelong friends from all over the world. lr.tevoert@gmail.com

My name is George Barse, and I am originally from San Antonio, Texas. Back in 2010, I was stuck in my cubicle cell working 'spreadsheet magic' as a Business Analyst and reminiscing about sunlight. I began listening to the office chatter around me and realized I was in the wrong profession. I started formulating an escape plan. I had taught before, and I had liked it. I also enjoyed traveling, meeting new people, and experiencing new cultures, so I did my research and bought a ticket to Prague. I participated in the January 2011 course, and it was one of the better decisions I have made in life. The course thoroughly reeducated me in my native tongue and prepared me to teach others. It also readied me for the interview process for these coveted teaching jobs. I found my education and professional experience made me a natural for business English, and I now have more work than time. I would still be fantasizing in a cubicle if I hadn't taken that leap to Prague. The TEFL Worldwide course exceeded all my expectations and has led me to a life in one of the greatest cities in the world. gbarse@hotmail.com

I signed up for TEFL Worldwide on a whim shortly after finishing grad school in 2008, simply because I didn't know what else to do with myself. I packed as much of my life as I could into two suitcases and hopped onto a plane with no real plans. Little did I know, that was the beginning of a whirlwind experience that will likely always be remembered as two of the best years of my life. I learned so much about myself and the world during my time in Prague. I learned how strong I am and what I can do if I put my mind to it. I made some amazing friends, and experienced things I never could have imagined. I learned what it's like to have communication limited to non-verbal cues, and how to look at life from a completely different mindset. I learned about the culture, the lifestyle, and what life was like under communism from the incredible, fun, diverse group of adults whom I was privileged to teach English to. (Though I was their teacher, I often felt I learned more from them than I actually taught them.) I satisfied a desire to travel Europe that has left me eternally thirsty to see more of the world. During my time in Prague I traveled to many countries including: Austria, Slovakia, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, England, Belgium, Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia, Denmark, Sweden, England, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, the Netherlands, and even Morocco. Leaving Prague was the hardest decision I ever had to make and though it's been over a year, I still miss it every single day. I lived in one of the most architecturally rich countries in the world, with the ancient Charles Bridge and the fairytale-like Tyn church in my backyard. Not a day went by that I didn't find myself wondering if that was really my life, if I could really be so lucky. And of course, they have some of the best beer in the world for less than $1! Sometimes it still feels like it was just a dream. None of this ever would have happened without TEFL Worldwide, and I am eternally grateful to them and the amazing life they kick-started for me! reneetremble@gmail.com

I am a Colorado native who got bored and fed up with working in the public school system. I still had a passion for teaching kids, so I did some research and ended up at TEFL Worldwide Prague. Moving to Prague has been the biggest commitment of my life so far and with the best pay off. The course was challenging, but I learned so much even after three years of prior teaching. I obtained a job right away exactly where I wanted to be. I assumed it would take me at least a year to get a job in an International School, but it was easier than I thought with my TEFL certification and background in teaching secondary school. I love the convenience and easy living that Prague offers. I get a lot of gratification from this eco-friendly city and the lifestyle that it allows me to have. I sold my brand new car right after I moved over here, and I purge something else every time I visit the States. My home is now in Prague, and I have been here two years this January! kinjoyis@gmail.com

My name is Anna Argadine and I graduated from TEFL Worldwide in October 2009. The course was fantastic and gave me the opportunity to teach around the world. When I graduated, I spent some time teaching in Prague and now I am currently teaching in South Korea. The experience is wonderful and I couldn't have done it without the help of TEFL WorldWide. In my picture, you can see my students and I dressed in Hanbok for Chuseok, which is a holiday in South Korea very similar to Thanksgiving. If you have any questions about the TEFL WorldWide, my teaching experiences, or anything else, feel free to email me at aargadine@gmail.com.

I wanted to tell you that TEFL WORLDWIDE gave me the career I always dreamed about. I took the course in May 2011 after having made the mistake of taking the course with another group which turned out bad. Trust me, when I say that they are not all like TEFL WORLDWIDE! I was rescued from a bad group and installed in a great program with awesome teachers who taught me everything I needed to know. I have taught in Prague, Turkey, Slovenia and now I am in Saudi Arabia. I've been able to live, work and travel to great places in the world while saving money and sending it home. I've met and made interesting friends. I also have constant support from Cheryl, Terry, Dan and the Administrative team who helps us to find jobs, gives us advice and just looks after us while we are out here on the global road. They are amazing, and if you want to know more; then feel free to email me at: teachervictoria@yahoo.com or skype: professor.of.english, and I'll tell you everything you want to know about TEFL WORLDWIDE.

Hi, I'm Susie and I participated in the September 2011 TEFL Prague course. I absolutely loved the course, the people I met through it, and my experience in Prague. After the course I travelled through Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Germany, then flew back to Canada for one month to obtain my visa for Korea. I am now living and working in Bucheon (near Seoul) in South Korea at a private language school. I teach kindergarten in the morning and grades 1 through 5 in the afternoon. I have absolutely loved my time here in Korea so far. Feel free to email me, facebook me, or visit my blog. susie.lambert@live.ca

I have lived and worked abroad since the moment I stepped off the plane in October of 2006. Upon graduating from TEFL Worldwide Prague I started teaching in Prague. I have taught both adults and children here and in Guymas Mexico. Getting my TEFL Certificate has allowed me to travel all over the world (England, Bratislava, Switzerland, Mexico, Ireland... just to name a few) and make connections from the Czech Republic to China. I love my life and my lifestyle. TEFL Worldwide was an essential step in me both changing my life and broadening my horizons. aliciak.brooks@hotmail.com

I have lived and taught in beautiful Dresden, Germany since the end of November, 2006.  I took the TEFL Worldwide course in October of 2006 and was able to find a job within a few weeks of finishing the course.  Today, I largely teach technical English in and around Dresden and absolutely love my job.  The decision to take the TEFL Worldwide course and to move abroad was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
ryankharrington@gmail.com

I've been living and teaching in Changchun, China in the Jilin Province for the past few months, and I can definitely say it's been an experience. The city has the largest national park in China, and the air is relatively clean. There's a multitude of restaurants and street vendors, and the food here is both delicious and extremely cheap. I get to teach from kids-to-adults, so there's never any monotony and I constantly get to challenge myself to come up with new ideas for classes.superdavegarrison@gmail.com

At the moment, I'm working in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It's been a very unique experience, but so has my whole teaching career. I've worked in Poland, Peru, South Korea, Mexico, and now Saudi. It all started about 7 years ago with getting my TEFL certificate at TEFL WorldWide Prague. Best decision of my life. Andrew Garrett  andyeg13@hotmail.com

"Getting my TEFL Certification at TEFL Worldwide was the best first step I could have taken in my international teaching career. Not only did I receive a world-class certification but also job guidance and support afterwards. I graduated in the summer of 2009 and, since then, I've lived in two countries and visited over 30 on three continents. I apply the skills I learned at TEFL Worldwide on a daily basis and I owe a lot of my success to this great school. Thank you very much TEFL Worldwide!" David Cantu davidalexandercantu@gmail.com

My name is Michelle Salvicchi (maiden name Schick). I graduated from TEFL Worldwide Prague August 2008. I then found a job in Munich, Germany in September and was able to start the first of October 2008. I lived in Munich for seven months, after which I got married and moved to Düsseldorf, Germany. I continued teaching English there as a freelancer for another year and a half. After that, I got a job teaching English and Mathematics in a German middle school/high school. Now I'm starting a new job in IT Consulting in Germany. TEFL really helped me get a foothold in Europe, so I could work in a job I liked while looking for a job I would love. I'm really glad I decided to take the course!   mdschick@yahoo.com

I graduated from TEFL Worldwide Prague in May 2010.  I really enjoyed the course and learnt a lot in the short time that I was on the course.  I started the course knowing little about teaching and I left the course with a lot of confidence.  I spent the next 14 months teaching in Prague and I am currently teaching in Taiwan.  The fact that TEFL Worldwide Prague help you to find jobs long after you graduate is a massive help, they provided me with the information about my current job in Taiwan.  A new teacher started at my branch the other day who also graduated from TEFL Worldwide Prague - small world!  I see teaching English as my ticket to seeing the world, and I've not looked back on the terrible job I left behind since I first arrived in Prague! jaimemolloy87@googlemail.com

Hello, my name is Lauren Gabriel and I'm from Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA. Five years and three countries ago I graduated from TEFL Worldwide and I still feel like taking the course was one of the best decisions I've ever made! Not knowing what to do with my life (and suffering an acute case of wanderlust-itus) I headed over to Prague to learn to teach my native language, a concept I didn't truly understand until the first day. The classes were informative and fun, with loads of actual practice time teaching REAL students, so I left with the necessary confidence to start my career. I got two jobs in Prague right away, one for a language institute and the other at a preschool and stayed for about a year and a half. After that, I spread my wings and headed over to Costa Rica to teach government funded classes to students between 15 and 60 years old. Then back to Prague for another year and a half (geeze, I love that city!) and in August 2011 I moved to the Dominican Republic where I've been teaching for about 4 months now.

I'm so thankful for my time at TEFL Worldwide. It has been the spring board of my teaching career as well as my international adventures!

Email me any time at gabriel.lauren@gmail.com with any questions or concerns about the course or my life living aboard.

Immediately upon completing my TEFL certification, I went to Moscow, Russia to teach for a private company called Language Link. I taught adults general and business English and had some experience with children as well. It was a great school with a lot of camaraderie among teachers and plenty of support in terms of visa, airfare and accommodation. I was in Russia for nearly a year when I came home to New York City. I worked in public relations for two years before realizing I enjoyed teaching a lot more, so I took a job with International House New York. There, I taught mostly business English to adults along with some general English and test preparation (TOEFL and BEC). I am about to go abroad once again, this time to either Bogota, Colombia or Buenos Aires, Argentina. I'm very grateful to TEFL Worldwide for allowing me so many opportunities to work and live in such exciting places! ericaled@alumni.upenn.edu

I'm 25 and from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  I graduated from TEFL Worldwide Prague in 2009.  Right after graduation I taught at a bilingual Kindergarten in Munich, Germany for 6 months then I taught at an English Preschool in Prague for one year.  I am currently teaching Kindergarten through Grade 3 at a private English Academy in Seoul, South Korea.  South Korea is so different.  I feel like I'm living on another planet, but I'm loving it and the benefits of teaching here are fantastic.  I've had amazing living abroad experiences in every country that I have taught in and I'm just getting started.  South America is next!

If you have any other questions let me know.  You can give out my email address to anyone who has any questions also.

Katie Baxter katie.e.baxter@gmail.com