There’s nothing more satisfying in teaching than witnessing the growth and development of your students’ skills and confidence. When your students are children, or young teens, and their whole lives are ahead of them, your job feels truly fulfilling. It’s no wonder teaching young learners is such a popular choice among EFL teachers. Why Teach Young People?…
Advice & General Information
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.
Teach English in Mexico
There’s more to Mexico than the classic cliches of sun, tequila, and traditional mariachi bands, or of lounging on the beach, sipping on margaritas. There are the vibrant cities which look to entice you with their kitted-out, modern apartments; sleepy, time-honored villages where you could embrace the customs of a close-knit community; and let’s not forget…
Ten Places to Visit in China (That Aren’t The Great Wall)
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…
Negotiate Your TEFL Salary
TEFL has never exactly been known as a money-making career. Oft-times, teachers use it as a means to fund their travels abroad and live comfortably – but not lavishly. That being said, wages are still important and that’s why you need to learn how to negotiate them properly. The idea of trying to negotiate your…
Homesickness and TEFL
Perhaps the most common problem most teachers experience whilst living abroad is homesickness. The bane of all travellers, homesickness can really put you down; so much so that many teachers may quit their job and head home after a month or two. If you’re suffering from this or are worried that you might, take a quick…
Six Inspirational Travel Writers You Need to Read
Sometimes, merely finding the motivation to realize your dreams can be the biggest hurdle in the way of any aspiration – inspiration is key, and could mean the difference between failure or success. For those stricken with wanderlust, we at TEFL Org believe one of the best sources of inspiration for your adventure is none other…
TEFL and Solo Travel
Self-discovery, cultural exposure, and pure freedom: this is what awaits a solo traveller. Whether it’s to backpack across Europe or teaching English in Southeast Asia, travelling alone is one the most exciting and fulfilling experiences anyone can have. However, even the adventure of a lifetime requires some level of planning and thought. To help out,…
Teaching English Abroad: The Dos and Don’ts of Packing
Packing smart, as most well-traveled backpackers will know, is an art. It’s something that needs to be learned through months of frustration and lugging around needlessly heavy suitcases. Until you’ve spent a while living and working abroad, knowing which items of clothing, toiletries, and documents to pack, you’ll have to suffer through a long and…
12 Money-Saving Tips for TEFL
If you’re planning to TEFL abroad then you might need some money to get you started – to cover things like visa fees, flights, spending money before your first pay cheque, etc. – or maybe you want a savings pot for travel while you’re out there. Perhaps you’re thinking about doing a TEFL internship or…
Teaching English in Europe
The prospect of journeying across the Atlantic to work, independent from the safety net of friends and family, and all the hassle that comes along with that i.e. applying for visas, acquiring permits, and signing tons of foreign paper-work might seem daunting at first – but it doesn’t have to. A little research into the…
