Starting out in TEFL can be a daunting experience, but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve compiled a range of teaching tips and resources recommended by our TEFL Org tutors so you can be confident going into your next English language lesson.
From the impenetrable rainforests of the Amazon basin to the towering Andes mountains, Brazil’s Gold Coast and Chile’s bone-dry Atacama desert, South America holds adventure after adventure. Let’s not forget about its people either: laid-back, fun-loving, hospitable, and often a joy to teach. South America offers a wide range of teaching opportunities for qualified EFL […]
In China, the importance of learning English is ingrained in children from a young age. By law, Chinese children are required to start learning English at just 8 years of age! With an estimated 300 million English language learners, China is by far the biggest employer of EFL teachers in the world. In 2015, education […]
China is extraordinarily diverse when it comes to culture, geography, and language. From rainforests to deserts, huge ultra-modern cities to tiny ancient villages, there is so much for EFL teachers working in the country to explore. The biggest TEFL jobs market in the world is to be found in China, which is why it’s one […]
For a land that resisted Western influence for so long, it is perhaps a surprise that Japan is now one of the most culturally diverse nations on the planet. The largest metropolitan area on Earth, Tokyo, shares the country with cherry blossomed trees, tiny villages, and shinto shrines. The West has made a clear impact […]
Working in China can be a thoroughly rewarding experience, however there are a number of things you need to know in order to do it well. Check out our Moving To China Essential Checklist for further details on Chinese work permits and visas. Just as with that post, we’ve spoken to a number of experts […]
Teaching in China is unlike anything you’ll find in a Western school. Sure, the classrooms and the buildings may look similar, but you would be wrong to think teaching at a school in China is at all the same as at home. Why is this, you ask? What exactly makes teaching in China so different? […]
If asked to make a list of the first things that come to your mind about Austria, you’d probably go along the lines of snow-capped mountains, sweet little cakes, and castles. Well, you wouldn’t be entirely wrong, but it’s also so much more. There are a whole range of reasons as to why Austria is one […]
With 105 cities, over one million inhabitants, 235 national parks, and one of the most impressive cultural heritages in the world, the massive country that is China is sure to impress any visitor. The word ‘diverse’ doesn’t begin to describe the world’s most populated nation with its 4 official languages (not including the countless indigenous […]
If you’ve done any research into the world of TEFL then you’ll already know that China is probably one of the most popular places to teach English. But why is this, exactly? Why is China so popular? Well, here’s a list of five reasons as to why the country is the best place to be […]
About Thailand If you’re looking to work in a country where mouth-watering food, pristine beaches, friendly faces, a distinct culture, and a unique history all blend into one then look no further than Thailand. Known as ‘Siam’ as recently as 1949, this predominantly Buddhist nation is a cultural treasure and unlike anywhere else. A land […]