Departure Gate Blog

"How do you like it here?" one of the English professors asks me as she drives me home. It's been a long hot day at the high school, and her...keep reading

If you’re reading this, hopefully you’ve already decided to get TEFL certified. If not, I hope this helps you in your decision! For those of you stuck between a Destination...keep reading

We all have those experiences that alter our perception of a certain aspect of life. I had one at sixteen years old. I was an exchange student in France and...keep reading

There may be any number of reasons why teaching overseas has crossed your mind. Maybe you've always had a sense of adventure, a desire to travel the world, or just...keep reading

Sick of your day job? Hoping to make a little extra cash? We already know TEFL can take you places, but what most people don’t realize, is that you can...keep reading

The first time I ever had an oyster was at Eventide Oyster Company in Portland, ME. I was 25 years old, and just started liking seafood. I was with new...keep reading

Guest post written by Joyce Wilson at Teacher Spark It’s a common myth that if you’re a teacher, your summers are open and carefree. Actually, most teachers experience long hours...keep reading

I just came home from studying abroad. What do I do now? Coming home from a semester or a year in another country is a bittersweet experience. On one hand,...keep reading

Let’s call a spade a spade – I manage a TEFL certification, so the title of this article might be confusing. Managing a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification...keep reading

A TEFL certification is not always required to teach English. The benefits of getting this certification are out there, but we don’t usually talk about what happens when you teach...keep reading