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.
There’s a real buzz about online teaching at the moment. While we’ve seen the online learning industry grow rapidly each year, the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in off-the-scale demand. Online education has become a necessity for students and teachers across the globe. According to our 2019 graduate survey, around a fifth of our students went…
Working with children simply isn’t for everyone, so if you’re considering teaching English online you might be wondering what the options are for teaching adults. It’s true that many of the big players in the industry cater towards teaching children, but there’s still plenty of work to be found teaching adults! Just as you’d expect,…
The interest in teaching English online has never been greater. And the great news is that this is matched by an increase in opportunities, with online companies stepping up recruitment to meet the recent spike in student demand. If you’re fluent in English and looking for a way to make money from home then teaching…
With so many TEFL providers and different types of courses out there choosing the right one for you can feel like you’re in a bit of a minefield at times. One of the most common questions we’re asked is about the difference between a Level 5 TEFL course and a 120-hour course. With a lot…
It’s a question many are asking at the moment: just how much can I earn teaching English online? And is it realistic to make a living as an online English teacher? While some people teach online as a side hustle to supplement their income, the opportunities are there to do it full-time. Those willing to…
With a third of the world’s population currently on lockdown many people are experiencing huge changes to their daily routines. Working from home has been rising in popularity for a long time and is often referred to as being the future of work. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, a huge number of people have…
For decades the TEFL industry has gone from strength to strength. The ever-increasing number of English language learners in the world has resulted in a huge range of opportunities for qualified EFL teachers all over the globe. But we’re now living in unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic is drastically changing the way we live our…
Teaching English online can be a convenient way to make some additional money, but what if you have the ambition to maximise your earnings and turn it into your main source of income? You’ve probably read about how this rapidly growing TEFL sector offers flexible working, the opportunity to work from home, a goodbye to…
Is it possible to teach abroad as a couple or with a friend? It’s a question our TEFL advisers are asked all the time here at The TEFL Org, and the answer is quite simple: yes! It’s actually more common than you might think. Embarking on a TEFL adventure with your partner or best friend…
David Wood is the owner of China Briefcase, a company that specialises in helping ESL teachers find legitimate and great paying jobs in China, focusing particularly on the Shenzhen area. He came to China just after leaving graduate school, jaded and uncertain what to do next, but thinking he could keep learning if he went…
