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 ESL teachers. Why teach young people […]
TEFL Teaching Tips
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.
Teaching English in the US
Everything You Need To Know About Teaching English in the US We pride ourselves on offering our students some of the best ESL teaching opportunities out there. Our award-winning courses allow you to work in countless locations, from Chinese mega-cities to summer camps in Italy, quaint Polish villages to volunteering in Africa. But, sometimes, teaching abroad […]
Recommended Reading for TEFL Students
When you sign up for a TEFL Org course you’ll be provided with everything you need to complete it – there are no hidden fees with us – but we are often asked by students if we can recommend any books for further study. No course could cover everything there is to know about EFL […]
Teaching English Online
Whether you’re looking to supplement your current income, work on a part-time basis from the comfort of your own home or want to fit your working week in and around your current commitments, teaching English online may be the answer for you! This isn’t a new concept but the advances in modern technology and the […]
Interview with Thomas, TEFL Org Online Courses Manager
Last week on Facebook Live we interviewed Thomas, our Online Courses Manager! Thomas holds an MA in Education, an Advanced Diploma in Applied Linguistics, and a Trinity Diploma for teaching English as a Second Language as well as a TEFL certificate. He has been teaching English for 26 years mainly in Europe – in particular, […]
St. Patrick’s Day themed TEFL activities
It’s the national holiday of Ireland: Saint Patrick’s Day! Whilst folks at home celebrate, you can share your love for this tradition by using St. Paddy’s Day inspired lesson plans and activities. Not only will this expose your students to this great holiday (which they most definitely want to learn about!) but it will also […]
Song Word Race [Teaching Tip]
This is a great activity to wake your students up! Choose a song that you think your students will like, and contains grammar and language suitable for their level. Choose 10-15 difficult words from the song and write them on separate pieces of paper or coloured cards. You may want to drill the words with […]
Halloween in the EFL Classroom
Are you looking for some new activities for your EFL class this Halloween? We have put together a short list of some top Halloween resources which will keep your students entertained and help them learn about this spooky time of year. What is lurking in the dark dark wood? A great lesson plan for younger […]
5 Skills Needed to be a TEFL Teacher
Every day, more and more people fly out to the country of their dreams to live and teach English as a foreign language. As teacher, it must be your priority to ensure your students receive the best education possible. Whilst the TEFL industry grows and grows, the standards that schools expect from their teachers rise. […]
Everything you Need for Online TEFL
So you’ve decided to become an online TEFL tutor, however, you’re not sure about the basic necessities. Or perhaps you know the basics, but you want to set yourself above the rest and shine as a beacon of online TEFL superiority. Either way, here are all the bits and bobs you need for your online […]
