The TEFL Org Blog

We recently took a look at the current state of the online teaching market, which has seen a huge spike in interest this year as more people seek out work-from-home opportunities. But what about TEFL jobs abroad? By the time we got to April this year almost half of the world’s population was under lockdown. […]

There are many great places to teach English in Europe. Across the continent, there are fantastic jobs, eager students, and vibrant places you can call home. English is taught from Iceland to Portugal, with many cities, towns, and villages where you could begin a new life as a TEFL teacher. The 9th of May is […]

There’s no other way to say it: TEFL gives you opportunities to see and impact the world like no other industry. Even from the very start of your TEFL journey, the spirit of adventure and longing to make a difference takes hold, and no matter your level of teaching experience, you can find yourself across […]

If you are looking for work during the summer or something to do during (or instead of) a gap year, teaching English overseas could be exactly what you are searching for. As well as earning money, you’ll be able to add valuable international work experience to your CV as well as gain a whole host […]

Where will you be when the clock strikes midnight, a barrage of fireworks fizz up into the sky, corks are popped, and another new year begins? In most jobs, the answer will be the same year in, year out. But teaching English as a foreign language – an opportunity that can take you anywhere in […]

In Asia, there are plenty of exciting options for TEFL teachers, and you can find rewarding work almost anywhere. However, for some of the best salaries, lifestyles, and opportunities, it’s well worth considering The Four Asian Tigers. Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea, four nations with strong economies and intense demand for English, are […]

For English teachers, every second counts. How you finish a class is just as important as how you start it, and sticking the landing is an incredibly satisfying feeling for a TEFL teacher. In a TEFL class, students absorb a lot of important information. In the final minutes, it’s about making it stick. While icebreaker […]

If you’re a fluent English speaker, TEFL can open doors all over the world. It’s a flexible career that allows you to work from home with online English teaching, or a way to travel the world by teaching English abroad. Whether you’re a non-native English speaker or not, the possibilities are never-ending. If you’re a […]

Teaching English is about far more than worksheets and repeating phrases. Sometimes, you need to make the language feel real, connecting it to subjects your students really care about. That’s where Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) comes in. Using CLIL, teachers can be creative while getting great results from lessons. It’s teaching English by […]

English lessons have moved far beyond writing out the same old phrases. Countless learners worldwide have picked up English through exposure to pop culture and art. Harnessed correctly, media like music, films and podcasts are proven ways of boosting engagement and retention. But what about another format: video games? Today, video games are part of […]