Maricela Breedlove, Author at BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/author/maricela-breedlove/ Your go-to site for TEFL news, resources, and more. Download free ebooks and infographics to save for later and catch up on the latest teaching tips and trends written by our experts. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:51:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-fav-32x32.png Maricela Breedlove, Author at BridgeUniverse - TEFL Blog, News, Tips & Resources https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/author/maricela-breedlove/ 32 32 Increase Your Job Prospects by Teaching English Online to Groups https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/teaching-english-online-groups/ https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/teaching-english-online-groups/#respond Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:49:38 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=12110 Teaching English online to groups is becoming more common as many teachers and students are turning to the virtual classroom. Find out the benefits of teaching English to groups online, and read our top tips for a successful group class!

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]]> https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/teaching-english-online-groups/feed/ 0 Make Your Experience Count: Careers in EFL https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/careers-in-efl/ https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/careers-in-efl/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=7364 Whether your TEFL certification has taken you to classrooms around the world or allowed you to teach from home, chances are, you've accumulated valuable skills and experience you can apply toward a variety of long-term careers in EFL.

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]]> https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/careers-in-efl/feed/ 0 How to Get Started Freelance English Teaching Online https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/get-started-freelance-english-teaching-online/ https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/get-started-freelance-english-teaching-online/#respond Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:30:00 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=8492 What are the benefits of freelance English teaching online? For starters, you'll have the freedom to decide who, what, when, and how you teach! We'll dig deeper into what it means to be an ESL freelancer and how you can get off on the right foot with the teaching qualifications and business skills you'll need to succeed.

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]]> https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/get-started-freelance-english-teaching-online/feed/ 0 I Have No Experience Teaching English Online! Do My Non-Teaching Skills Apply? https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/non-teaching-skills-apply-teaching-english-online/ https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/non-teaching-skills-apply-teaching-english-online/#respond Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=7674 With the global health crisis affecting many people's jobs, teaching online offers new opportunities, even for those without previous teaching experience. In fact, you may already possess the necessary skills to be hired as an online English teacher.

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]]> https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/non-teaching-skills-apply-teaching-english-online/feed/ 0 How to Teach English Online as a Digital Nomad https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/teach-english-online-digital-nomad/ https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/teach-english-online-digital-nomad/#respond Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:13:00 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=12257 The coronavirus crisis has redefined the TEFL landscape as we know it. What does that mean for the future of teaching English abroad? Consider another way to work and travel the world – as a digital nomad.

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]]> https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/teach-english-online-digital-nomad/feed/ 0 Online Teacher Mari’s 8 Mistakes to Avoid When Teaching English Online https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/mistakes-to-avoid-teaching-english-online/ https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/mistakes-to-avoid-teaching-english-online/#respond Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:42:00 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=10154 Experienced online English tutor Mari shares common mistakes teachers make in the virtual classroom and offers suggestions for how to avoid them.

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]]> https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/mistakes-to-avoid-teaching-english-online/feed/ 0 Tackling Operational Challenges as a Freelance Teacher https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/tackling-operational-challenges-freelance-teacher/ https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/tackling-operational-challenges-freelance-teacher/#respond Thu, 06 May 2021 15:02:24 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=13747 From creating cancellation policies to setting your rates and choosing a teaching platform, you'll need to handle many operational challenges as a freelance teacher. Find out what it takes to operate a successful tutoring business and overcome these challenges!

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]]> https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/tackling-operational-challenges-freelance-teacher/feed/ 0 What Types of Online English Teaching Jobs Are There? https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/types-online-english-teaching-jobs/ https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/types-online-english-teaching-jobs/#respond Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:00:25 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=12633 There are many types of online English teaching jobs out there, including working for a company, freelancing for a marketplace, and starting your own ESL tutoring business. Read about each to find out which is right for you!

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]]> https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/types-online-english-teaching-jobs/feed/ 0 Where to Teach English When You Retire: Breathtaking Places Around the Globe https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/where-to-teach-english-when-you-retire/ https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/where-to-teach-english-when-you-retire/#respond Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:00:15 +0000 https://teflonline.com/blog/?p=215 All locations are not equal when it comes to where to teach English when you retire. Check out these 13 amazing countries from around the globe that welcome retirees with open arms!

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]]> https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/where-to-teach-english-when-you-retire/feed/ 0 A Week in the Life of an Online English Teacher https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/week-in-life-of-online-english-teacher/ https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/week-in-life-of-online-english-teacher/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:04:12 +0000 https://bridge.edu/tefl/blog/?p=9074 Ever wonder what it's like to work full-time as an online English teacher? Mari has been in the field for a few years now, working for two different online tutoring companies as she travels the world as a digital nomad. Currently based in Scotland, she shares a snapshot of a week in her life as an online teacher.

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