The TEFL Org Blog

When it comes to locations for teaching English, some places are incredibly popular. China, Japan, Spain – there is always interest, there’s demand for teachers, and there’s a constant stream of TEFL talent willing to live and work there. Some TEFL locations are underrated. Think Latin America, for example; not as many TEFL teachers go […]

I am Bianka, an English teacher and teacher trainer. Reflecting on my teaching journey, I discovered my passion for teaching at the age of 10, using dolls as pretend students. With over a decade of experience, my profound interests lie in teaching English and playing volleyball. My venture into teaching English in Turkey unfolded as […]

Nowadays, perhaps more than ever, finding a work/life balance can be really difficult. Though remote work has seen many people cut out tedious commutes from their schedule, and employers are more likely to offer flexible contracts, this has come at a bit of a price. The boundaries between home life and work life have, for […]

There are a lot of terms in the TEFL world, especially when it comes to the types of qualifications you can get, which can be confusing. TEFL v CELTA, for example. Level 5 v 120 hour – it goes on and on. So, naturally, when it comes to comparing an online TEFL course to a […]

You’ve probably had a conversation about the differences between American English and British English during your life. If you’re American, you’ve argued that yes, it should be called football because there is kicking, even if you can pick up the ball. If you use British English, you might’ve cringed at the mention of soccer, the […]

At The TEFL Org, we have always been about accessibility and relevance. We’re always looking at how the market changes, listening to students when they give us feedback, and ready to offer something new when we feel it’s worth doing. When you come to do a course with us, you should graduate with an arsenal […]

All the time, here at The TEFL Org, we hear about prospective teachers who, full of talent, enthusiasm and burgeoning teaching skills, want to test themselves in Japan. A country of incredible mystique, Japan has both an incredible reverence for its past – see any perfectly preserved temple or garden – but is also at […]

Adverse mental health, whether directly or indirectly, affects everyone. Across various industries and walks of life, more steps are being taken to destigmatise mental illness, which for so long was ridiculed, disrespected or ignored entirely. A UN report states that 1 in 8 people globally suffer from a mental health condition. The most common are […]

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I’d be writing an article about my teaching experiences in the United States! To tell you the truth, I never aspired to be a teacher, but as the saying goes, life had other plans. I mean, I love writing and I used to play being a teacher […]

When it comes to TEFL teaching, a lot of people imagine themselves standing in front of a busy classroom in a distant corner of the Earth, with a stomach full of butterflies and a pad full of lesson planning notes.  While that is almost exactly what people experience once they’ve gained a TEFL certificate (albeit […]