Tune In With TEFL

What is it really like to teach English in Italy - and can you turn TEFL into a long-term freelance career? 🇮🇹

In Episode 5 of Tune In With TEFL, Jess and Tara are joined by Aisling Sullivan, an Irish teacher who has spent the last 10 years living and teaching English in Italy.

After leaving a career in arts management, Aisling completed her TEFL qualification, specialised in Business English and moved to Milan. Within a month, she had secured a full-time teaching contract before eventually making the leap into freelance teaching.

We chat about finding your TEFL niche, getting your first clients, networking in Italy, using your transferable skills, setting your value as a teacher and building confidence when you’re just starting out.

Aisling also shares what she has learned from a decade of freelancing and the story behind her book, Freelance English Teaching in Italy: How to Find High-Paying Clients and Build a Sustainable Career. Pasted text

📖 Check out Aisling’s book on Amazon

🎓 Explore TEFL courses with The TEFL Institute of Ireland

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What if something you complete during Transition Year could open up opportunities years later? 🌍

In this episode of Tune In With TEFL, Jess and Tara chat about TEFL for Transition Year students and why it’s much more than just another TY activity.

We cover how TEFL can be offered as a school elective or completed independently, the skills students develop along the way, and how TEFL learning may contribute towards the Personal Skill element of Gaisce Bronze or Silver Award.

We also look beyond TY at where a TEFL qualification could take you in the future, from teaching abroad and online to travelling, earning extra income, or simply adding valuable skills and experience to your CV.

You don't need to have your future figured out at 15 or 16. TEFL simply gives your future self another option. ✈️

🎧 Tune in to find out more about bringing TEFL into your Transition Year.

Want to teach English abroad but worried you’ve never taught before? You’re definitely not the only one.

In this episode of Tune In With TEFL, Jess and Tara talk about getting started in TEFL with zero teaching experience, from choosing the right TEFL qualification and recognising the skills you already have, to preparing for your first classroom and building confidence along the way.

We also chat about what your first lesson is really like, why it doesn’t need to be perfect, and how those first steps could lead to months abroad, years of travel or even a completely new career. 🌍✈️

If you keep thinking, “I’d love to teach abroad, but I’ve never taught before,” this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in and find out how to get started.

Thinking about teaching English online?

In Episode 2 of Tune In With TEFL, Jess and Tara discuss what you need to get started, how to find online teaching opportunities, what qualifications employers look for and common mistakes new teachers should avoid.

Whether you're looking for a side hustle or a flexible new career, this episode will help you take the first step.

In the first episode of Tune In With TEFL, Jess and Tara discuss how to land your first TEFL job. From getting hired with no experience to finding job opportunities, preparing your CV and standing out in interviews, this episode is packed with practical advice for new and aspiring TEFL teachers.

Whether you're still studying or recently qualified, tune in for tips to help you take the next step in your TEFL journey.