Jessie Smith's TEFL Articles

Learn why International TEFL Academy offers the best TEFL certification courses and best job placement assistance for teaching English abroad and online.

Learn about the popular EPIK program that enables Americans to teach English in South Korea through the Korean Ministry of Education.

Discover the top 15 countries with high demand for English teachers in 2025. Explore opportunities in Mexico, Taiwan, and more for your TEFL career.

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

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!

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.

How much do English teachers make in Japan? Learn about the English teacher salary in Japan per month & benefits earned from English teaching jobs in Japan

Not sure if you should teach ESL abroad or find a full-time job after graduation? Here's 4 great reasons why you should teach English abroad after college.

Check out some great packing tips for teaching English abroad from TEFL advisor and veteran traveler, Jessie Smith.

International TEFL Academy graduate and staff member, Jessie Smith, shares how teaching English abroad continues to impact her life after her return home.