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

Jesse Richter - China, Colombia, South Korea   
I made the critical decision to enroll with TEFL Worldwide—Prague in 2007 after serving four frustrating years as a high school science teacher in the U.S. I was looking for a career change but wanted to remain in the field of education and work internationally. I got rid of my car, my house, all other material items and bought a one-way ticket to Prague with three pieces of luggage. I must say I have been extremely happy with the quality of training I received in Prague and have worked very successfully in TESOL education ever since. Furthermore, after having earned three degrees—including two masters—prior to pursuing TEFL, I was pleased with the rigor and quality of the curriculum and methodology at TEFL Worldwide—Prague. My first EFL contract was in China for two years. After that I ended up in Colombia for three years and have also established myself as a TESOL teacher trainer in South Korea. I continue to receive job offers from all over the world and have made the decision to pursue my doctorate degree in TESOL professional development. I intend to work in this global industry indefinitely as I find it to be extremely exciting and refreshing. And, despite all the formal education, it is my opinion that travelling and visiting other cultures is by far the best education one could ever receive! TEFL Worldwide—Prague allowed me to begin this great journey.  Feel free to contact me: kenziejones@live.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 Jerrod Nelson and I’m from Denver Colorado in the United States.  After finishing University I had no idea what I wanted to do as a career, but I did know that I wanted to travel.  I heard about TEFL Worldwide from a close friend who had nothing but good things to say about the city, the course and the staff.  I signed up for the October 2012 course and its been one adventure after another since then.  The course was very challenging and also very rewarding.  I went into the course with no teaching experience and came out feeling fully prepared to start teaching full time.  Upon completing the course the staff was great by giving me loads of information and guidance on job opportunities all over the world.  I was hired in Xi’an China about a month after my course ended, and I use the skills I learned at TEFL here everyday.  I now have friends teaching all over the world and home away from home in Prague!  I would fully recommend TEFL Worldwide to anyone who wants to learn a lot in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Peace,

Jerrod nelsonjerrod@yahoo.com

I was stuck in a rut at home, idly dreaming of working and travelling abroad. I finally snapped one day, and signed up to TEFL Worldwide Prague on a whim. I'd heard many positive things about the course, and TEFL seemed the ideal way of escaping dreary old Britain! I'm so glad I made the decision to do this. I loved studying in Prague; it's a gorgeous city with lots to do, and I met many amazing people during my time here.
The course was also fantastic in properly preparing me for teaching abroad. I had no teaching experience prior to my time here, and I must admit the course was intense at times-but in a good way. You have the chance to teach several lessons, and the staff at TEFL Worldwide were all very supportive, giving helpful, constructive feedback throughout. I completed the course feeling happy and confident in my abilities to teach, and ended up finding a job in Germany just a week later! I'm currently working at a language school in Dessau, Germany; it's a small town close to Berlin, and I'm really enjoying working here. Germany's a fascinating place to live-and the beer's pretty nice, too!
Studying the TEFL has completely changed my life in a very short space of time, and I'm so happy I took the plunge. If you want to try something different from the normal routine, or want the chance to work anywhere you want in the world, then I'd highly recommend this course. Please feel free to email me at a.pendleton@live.co.uk if you have any questions!

Tiffiny Hargrave - Prague, Vysoké Mýto, California
I am nearly 28 now, but I graduated from TEFL Worldwide Prague in December 2007 just after turning 23.  I love to travel and I wanted to get out in the world and teach.  This program is the first one that I came across and it looked so amazing that I just had to try it.  I met so many amazing people during my time in Prague, many I still talk to today.  After graduating, I stayed in Prague for a few months and then traveled back home to Southern California to pursue my single subject teaching credential in Art.  I taught 1-1/2 years at a charter school and now I am in my second year teaching Art at another charter school (high school) in Coachella, Ca.  Ever since I left Prague, I have dreamed of returning.  Just this passed summer, I was able to teach at an English camp just north of Vysoké Mýto, Czech Republic.  I had so much fun and I plan to do it again next summer.  Thanks to TEFL  I had the background to go in their and teach proper and fun lessons!

Thank you,

Tiffiny Hargrave

tiffharg@aol.com

Caroline Fanger Thompson - Taught in Prague and Italy
I enrolled in the TEFL class of March 2006. I had recently graduated from college, and was looking for a way to get back to Europe after having spent time studying abroad. I was a psychology major with no previous teaching experience so I was definitely nervous about how the whole teacher training would work. But, after beginning my TEFL course, the instructors put me at ease, and I really enjoyed the whole process. I was easily able to find work shortly after completing the course, and I taught at a summer camp for Italian children in San Remo, Italy for a few weeks, before returning to Prague where I taught business English to adults, and tutored several children as well. It was a great experience, and I met some amazing people. I am back stateside now in Chicago, IL in the hospitality industry which amazingly enough I got inspired to be a part of because of some expats I met in Prague. I'll never forget my year and half I spent teaching and traveling around Europe. Truly, some of the best experiences of my life!

Caroline Fanger Thompson

carolinefanger@gmail.com

When I think of my TEFL experiences and interactions, I am always amazed!  I don't know if you remember or not, but Dollie and I graduated from TEFL in Dec of 2005 and went on to South Korea.  Allison took the TEFL course and graduated a few months before us (along with Liz) and was teaching in Prague at the time we were taking the course.  Pete and Terry got Allison in touch with me once I had moved to South Korea and I got her a teaching job in my school in South Korea and we became lifelong friends.  Allison got Liz to move to South Korea and we expanded our TEFL circle ;)  A couple years later our friend, Jillian, came to TEFL Worldwide from Omaha NE and spent some time teaching in Prague too!  I find it amazing how we are all so close yet so far away.  All of us girls have benefitted immensely from our TEFL course and although not all of us are still teaching to this day, our experiences with you in Prague have played in a significant role in the success we are currently experiencing!  We're all up to some interesting things!

As for me, I taught in South Korea from spring of 2006 to the fall of 2007.  In the fall of 2007 I accepted a teaching position on a small island in the Mexican Caribbean and I taught there for a year contract.  I have since become self employed and run 2 small businesses but I still split my time between the USA and Mexico.  I dream of accepting a short term teaching gig in the Republic of Georgia hopefully in the near future once my 2 businesses are on auto pilot.  I am thankful every single day that I found the courage to leave "comfortable" for the unknown and incredibly satisfying adventure of TEFL Worldwide Prague! 
Katie Milton  kbierstube@hotmail.com

Elizabeth Groeschen - Prague, South Korea and now on an Around the World Trip!
After graduation, I allowed myself to get talked out of my dream to move and live abroad for one year. In that following year, I learned there had to be more to a post-grad life than working temporary and retail jobs. I initially moved to Prague, got my TEFL Certificate through a wonderful month at TEFL Worldwide Prague, and spent the year with my fellow TEFL Worldwide grads. It was amazing. Hungry for more, I moved to South Korea and spent 5 of the 6 past years teaching English in private kindergartens and more recently, the Seoul Public School System. Living abroad has taught me more about the world and myself than I ever dreamed possible. Now I'm at the beginning of a year long round the world trip that I would never have imagined doing had it not been for my initial year in Prague. The best part of the trip is visiting friends in different countries all around the world (most of whom I met through teaching abroad)! Feel free to follow along in my adventure at www.thiskentuckygirl.com!

Elizabeth Groeschen

I attended TEFL Worldwide Prague in 2005. I've been teaching English abroad ever since. The course provided the perfect platform from which to live and work in other countries. The sheer choice involved when contemplating a move abroad is testament to the fact that teaching English is popular and prevalent throughout the world. After I completed the course, I lived and worked in Prague for a year before moving to Osaka, Japan for 2.5 years. From Japan I moved to Vietnam, where I worked for 4 years, including 2 years as an academic manager. I've just been hired by the Saudi Arabia National Oil Company, so now i'm off to work in Jeddah!

Suffice it to say that none of this would have been possible without the great guidance and skills I obtained during the course. I have lived the life I had dreamed of living. I wasn't even very good at teaching English when I was doing the course, and actually, I nearly didn't pass. But after my first year teaching in Prague and getting used to implementing the kind of skills taught throughout the course, I knew I was on my way. Now I teach a variety of courses from IELTS to TKT.

Do the course, and then go and live wherever you want!

...and never have to worry about being out of work.

Brady Callander (Aug - Sept 2005)

My journey to Prague and TEFL Worldwide began with the desire to take a gap year after college to travel, along with a strong recommendation from a friend and fellow TEFL Worldwide graduate. After completing the September 2012 course, I was able to secure a job in Prague within two weeks of graduation.  After the intense training we received at TEFL Worldwide, I was confident in planning and teaching lessons to my classes at different multinational corporations around Prague.  Although I have only been here in Prague for a few months, I continue to fall in love with the city more and more each day, and I love the variety and creativity that teaching allows me. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to take a risk and move to another country, and having the help of TEFL Worldwide made every step of the way that much easier. I plan to stay in Prague for the foreseeable future, but now that I have these skills, who knows what country I will end up in!  Feel free to email me at kaitlynamulcahy@gmail.com with any questions!

I first caught the travel bug in the spring of 2010 when I spent a semester abroad in Scotland during my sophomore year of college. I knew that after graduating I just had to go back to Europe so I started researching potential jobs and opportunities abroad. After someone casually mentioned teaching English abroad, I decided to do some research and found TEFL Worldwide Prague, and I’m so glad I did. A few months after graduating, I bought a one-way ticket, packed up and came to Prague. The next four weeks were one of the most challenging and most rewarding four weeks of my life. After finishing the course I felt more than qualified to teach English as a foreign language. My goal was to stay and teach Prague so I got a flat and started applying to language schools. Within three weeks I was hired, and I absolutely love my job. I teach general English to all levels and all ages of students and live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I am so thankful for TEFL Worldwide Prague and the many doors it has opened up for me! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at adriennelevantovsky@gmail.com"

I graduated from TEFL WW Prague November '11 and it was one of the best months of my life. I learned so much and met so many amazing people which inspired me to be where I am today. I went into the course with an open mind (not really knowing where I would end up). Upon graduating, I decided I wanted to teach in Asia and took a job in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chiang Mai is located in the north and known as the cultural hub of Thailand. It is significantly smaller than Bangkok, however I enjoy it because it has all the amenities of a large city yet has the small town charm. I even purchased a scooter which I drive everywhere!

With my TEFL certificate, it was very easy to find a job. My experiences have all been positive as I continue to grow from my adventures. Thailand is certainly a change of pace from Western culture. I find the challenges exciting and rewarding. I understand testimonials are suppose to be positive but I have absolutely nothing negative to say about any of my experiences! This past year has been a blessing. WW Prague started me out on the right foot! Feel free to  check out my blog www.chiangingpace.com if you want to learn more/contact me about Chiang Mai.

 

For the last two weeks I’ve been teaching at a great school in Taiwan. There is a good group of foreign teachers here and we all get along great!  The children are so cute and willing to learn.  Everywhere I go the adults try to ask me if their English is correct.  Most schools are for children here, as is true for most of Asia, so many adults haven’t had as much exposure or ability to practice what English they learned.  Living in Taiwan is even more different than I had thought it would be.  I am enjoying my Chinese lessons and have begun to feel confident with chopsticks.  There is a lot of rain here, but the tropical beaches and beautiful mountains that surround me are amazing.  I can’t believe I live here now. 

My experience at TEFL WW Prague helped me during my teaching interviews and has been SO important for preparing good lessons.  As a certified teacher in the US, I can attest to the fact that this course made me a better teacher.  The staff at TEFLWW gives great practical demonstrations and hands-on preparation for teaching a foreign language.  I learned all the theory behind the method while earning my degree, but I saw and learned how to use the theories at TEFL WW Prague.  The practical knowledge is what I use every day, not the theory. 

mariflies2@gmail.com

The more I teach, the more I appreciate the practical and comprehensive curriculum and the exceptional, experienced teachers at TEFL Worldwide Prague (TWP).  In the two years since I took the course (2011), I’ve been a volunteer teaching Beginner and Elementary adult students in a small town south of Prague. I also lead an English Club for 15 - 20 year olds. I rely heavily on everything from the resource books that the TWP instructors recommended on the first day, to their instruction techniques, ideas, advice, etc., etc. Hands-on learning is how I learn best and that is the approach at TWP. Instruction included lots of opportunities to apply what I learned both as a teacher and as a student. It was useful to experience both perspectives. TWP also has an extensive library with excellent resources.  As we did our student teaching throughout the course, we were assigned different curricula for different classes. This turned out to be helpful when I began teaching and had to choose curricula for my own students. I highly recommend TEFL Worldwide Prague. 

I took the course two years ago (2011) and have remained in a small town in the Czech Republic teaching summer English Camps, small classes, one-on-ones, and conversation groups. TEFL Worldwide Prague equipped me for everything from needs assessment to lesson planning and course book selection, as well as pointing me to the best teacher resource books and materials. As a 60-something American retired professional preparing for a whole new chapter in life, I did a lot of comparisons before selecting a TEFL course, but I still went in not knowing for sure if I'd made the right choice. TEFL Worldwide Prague was the right choice!  Intense? Yes. Worth every minute of it? Absolutely! The native-speaking teachers are not just highly credentialed and experienced, but are first-rate classroom instructors who are committed to helping every student do his or her best. The practical experience to let me hit the ground running. Even though I didn’t need help with job placement (I have the luxury of teaching as a volunteer), the staff were knowledgeable and proactive with help on other issues for living in the Czech Republic.

Where to even begin with how awesome TEFL world wide Prague is....It has been almost seven years ago that I did this course, and I am still telling everyone I know who has an interest in seeing the world about this great opportunity to get you started. I have been on all of the major continents in this world, and people always ask me how I did it, and how I can afford it, and its not because I am extremely wealthy its because I did this course which provided me with a skill to work my way around the world. There are great opportunities out there for English Teachers, and teflworldwide prague provides you with the necessary skills you need to land these kinds of jobs. I started out in the Czech Republic with a job before I even graduated. Since graduating I have taught English for large companies like Airbus, DOW Chemical, EON, and schools like Inlingua, and Berlitz. Currently my wife and I live in Berlin where we own our own company which has become quite successful and provided us with the kind of lifestyle we have always wanted. Even our children were born here in Germany, we are quite the International family. Feel free to email me for more details about the course, or finding work after the course, or even coming to Germany.

michael.corman@gmail.com

Machs Gut,

Mike