Jessie Smith's TEFL Articles
Jessie Smith
A journalism major at the University of Iowa, Jessie took the ITA Online TEFL Course and taught English in South Korea & Vietnam before joining the team. As one of ITA's most senior writers, Jessie is the author of numerous articles about teaching English abroad & TEFL certification, and she has spoken at various conferences about working & teaching abroad, including the Lessons from Abroad (LFA) symposiums in San Diego & Portland. Her articles have also appeared in such popular online publications as InternQueen.com.
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New TEFL Posts from Jessie Smith
10 Reasons Why International TEFL Academy Offers the Best TEFL Certification in 2025
Learn why International TEFL Academy offers the best TEFL certification courses and best job placement assistance for teaching English abroad and online.
What is the EPIK Program for Teaching English in South Korea?
Learn about the popular EPIK program that enables Americans to teach English in South Korea through the Korean Ministry of Education.
Top 15 Best Countries for Teaching English Abroad in 2025
Discover the top 15 countries with high demand for English teachers in 2025. Explore opportunities in Mexico, Taiwan, and more for your TEFL career.
What are the Basic Requirements to Teach English Abroad?
How to teach English abroad? What do you need? Here's a list of teaching English abroad requirements including visa, money, TEFL certificate & hiring needs
12 Reasons International TEFL Academy Is The Best Company To Work For
Curious what it's like to work at ITA? Here are the top reasons why we believe ITA has the best company culture in Chicago - and the world!
Why It’s Impossible For a Legitimate TEFL Course to Cost Under $1,000
Avoid cheap TEFL Certification. It's impossible for a legit online TEFL course to cost less than $1,000, especially if you want help with your job search.
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- No Degree, No Problem: The 6 Best Countries to Teach English Without a Degree
- TEFL / TESOL / TESL / CELTA / DELTA - What’s The Difference?
- International TEFL Academy vs TEFL.org: What You Need to Know
- Best Budgeting Tips for Digital Nomad TEFL Teachers
- TEFL: My Passport to a Digital Nomad Lifestyle
- Teaching English in Dongtan, South Korea: Q&A with Kendall Lisa
- International TEFL Academy Wins Top Award for International Education in 2024
"Love ITA! Not only a wonderful program to help me get my TEFL certification but a great resource and alumni community."
- Delia Nugent
Teaches English in South Korea