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 […]
Introducing our FREE Guide to Teaching English in the Middle East & Africa! In this guide you’ll discover everything you need to know about teaching in the most popular TEFL destinations in this part of the world. Discover what the requirements are for teaching English in each country, how much you can potentially earn, and […]
We’re very excited to launch our NEW Guide to Teaching English in Europe! Featuring 23 countries and spanning over 80 pages, this guide includes everything you need to know about TEFL in Europe. Covering essential information about requirements and salaries, you’ll also discover where to find jobs in countries such as Spain, Italy, Poland, Russia, […]
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 […]
With great weather and culture combined with an abundance of work for English teachers is it any wonder that Spain is the most popular destination in Europe for our TEFL graduates? Our Marketing Manager, Alan, has previously worked as an English teacher in Spain and has suggested ten great places to visit! Here’s what he […]
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 […]
Nowhere else in the world is there a land so vast and expansive as Russia. From the Baltic Sea to the Bering Strait; the Arctic in the North to the warm climates of the Caspian Sea; and the bustling cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg contrasted with the empty Siberian tundra. Just as Russia is […]
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? […]