Matt Birgy's TEFL Articles
Matt Birgy
Matt Birgy is a member of the ITA Advising team, Matt has taught abroad in South Korea, studied in Germany, worked with adult ESL students in Chicago and visited over 20 countries worldwide. Between his teaching days in Korea and working as a senior advisor at ITA, Matt has more than 10 years of professional work experience in the field of TEFL and Teaching English Abroad.
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9 Reasons to Love the World Cup while Teaching English Abroad
Discover the passion of football and the World Cup while teaching English abroad in countries like Spain, Germany, Brazil, and Argentina.
Moving to South Korea to Teach English? Bring These 5 Items!
Ready to make the move to South Korea to teach English? ITA advisor & former ESL teacher in Korea Matt Birgy details 5 important things to bring with you.
16 Tips for Learning a Foreign Language While Teaching English Abroad
Interested in learning a foreign language while teaching English abroad? Here are 16 tips on how to learn a new language abroad!
How Should I Pick a TEFL Course Date & When Do I Need to Enroll?
When should I enroll in my TEFL course for teaching English abroad? Get inside tips on how to pick a date & enroll for your TEFL certification course.
Can I Use My TEFL Certification to Teach English in the United States?
Learn how you can use your TEFL certification to teach English in the U.S. TEFL jobs USA include community centers, private language schools and tutoring.
Teaching English in Germany: Top 12 Festivals and Cultural Highlights
Discover the top things to do while living and teaching English in Germany, from celebrating festivals to learning its rich cultural history.
Can Americans Teach English in Europe?
Interested in teaching in Europe as an American? There are dozens of English teaching jobs in Europe for US citizens who have a TEFL / TESOL Certification.
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"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