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.
31 October 2014 As a member of the LGBT community, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the different cultures of other countries. We, just like everyone else, want to be able to see the sights, experience the culture and immerse ourselves fully in the day-to-day life of a different country with as little hassle…
Updated 24/09/2018 While speaking the language of your destination is not a requirement for teaching English (in fact we recommend sticking to English in the classroom), living and working abroad presents you with a great opportunity to learn a new language, and will really enhance your time away. Here are some tips for doing so.…
28 August 2014 This video by Colin, is a 28-minute long journey through some aspects of college life for many Chinese students ….. Colin and the students were tasked with putting a video together, and armed with various mobile phones they put a few little stories into the video. Please excuse the sound quality in…
I completed my TEFL course at the beginning of February this year, 2014. To begin with it took me a very long time to not only get motivated but also to understand what the course required. I found it very difficult, as I had only got CSE English when I left school in 1987. The…
If you decide that the idea of teaching English and living abroad appeals to you then you’ve obviously made a decision that you want to leave your old routine behind. When you first land in your new destination, however, everything will probably seem a little strange and unusual and even for an experienced traveller there…
3 July 2014 Making the decision to pack your bags and jet off on a new adventure is never going to be easy. Everyone goes through the same worries in their mind; will I be able to afford it? Will I make any friends? Where will I live? Will I get by not knowing any…
“Do I have what it takes to become a TEFL teacher?” – a common question we hear from prospective TEFL Org students. There are many different traits among TEFL teachers but you will keep seeing these ten crop up again and again.
Teach English in Bosnia for a unique European experience. This south-eastern European country offers an exciting new market for English teachers. Lonely Planet describes it as a “beat-up country in the process of healing”, and it’s true to say that this war-torn country is now picking up the pieces and moving forward to display itself…
13 February 2014 Guatemala is one of the most bio-diverse and historically significant countries in Central America and the demand for TEFL teachers in Guatemala has peaked over the past years. TEFL Org graduates can apply for teaching positions in Guatemala through our TEFL Jobs Centre. A lot the work teaching English in Guatemala is…
11 February 2014 This lesser-known Southeast Asian country has more to offer than meets the eye; for those looking for a blend of history, culture and adventure and plenty of “chill” vibes this is the place to come! Laos is one of the most laid-back places to teach English abroad and is a great destination…
