Teaching English online or teaching English abroad? If you’re a TEFL certified teacher then you have the option of both, but which one is for you? Teaching online and teaching abroad offer very different experiences and opportunities and many EFL teachers will do both throughout their career (sometimes alongside each other!). If you’re just getting…
My first experience teaching English as a foreign language was when I was 18, back in 1983. I was on a gap year before university, and I got the opportunity to spend six months in Israel. I spent two months on a kibbutz in the north, near Tiberius close to The Sea of Gallilee, and…
XinChao (HELLO) TEFL Org! My story of travelling and teaching in Vietnam is one that might leave you thinking I work for the Vietnamese Department of Travel and Tourism! A country full of untouched, deep green scenery, classic nostalgic culture and inexpensive, healthy and fresh food. Vietnam truly is a wonder to live and work…
I have spent 10 years working in holiday parks in France and England, working within entertainment and kids clubs. This has given me lots experience working with children, but I was after a change and teaching has always interested me. To start my teaching career I decided to study with TEFL.org and complete my 120 hour…
The online teaching industry is booming and continues to grow rapidly, which is great news for EFL teachers! Offering flexible hours, good rates of pay, and the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world, it’s no wonder so many TEFL Org students go on to teach English online. There are so many online teaching…
We could answer the question, ‘can I teach English online without a degree?’, with a simple yes and leave it at that… but that’s not our style here at TEFL Org. It’s really important to us that we provide you with honest and accurate information. Knowing the full story will make it much easier for…
I moved to France from England two years ago, with my husband and two young daughters. We set up a Glamping site in the Dordogne region of France and for 6 months of the year life is a dream!!! Endless sunny days, working outdoors, fresh air and meeting lots of people all over Europe. But……
So, what is a digital nomad exactly? A digital nomad is defined as someone who is location independent and relies on technology for their job. The digital nomad lifestyle is fast becoming a popular alternative to the typical 9-5, Monday to Friday working week. With technology developments and innovations, more and more companies across a…
A TEFL qualification is your ticket to new cultures, countries, and all kinds of exciting experiences. Most people hoping to teach English abroad are looking for a new adventure but is it also possible to save money on a teacher’s salary and enjoy a new country and way of life? You absolutely can! It’s easier…
The 2018 edition of EF Education First’s English Proficiency Index has recently been published, providing valuable insight into English language ability around the world. The index analysed test results from 1.3 million EF SET (Standard English Test) takers and used the data to rank the English language skills of 88 countries and regions, tracking improvements, declines,…
