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.
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…
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…
How much does it cost to TEFL? What are the start up costs for teaching English abroad? Do employers cover them? These are questions we’re frequently asked at TEFL Org. Starting a new career and relocating almost always involves some initial costs, and TEFL is no different! It’s hard to say how much exactly you…
For several years now, the TEFL market in Cambodia has been one of the fastest growing in Asia and as the country’s economy continues to improve so do the opportunities for EFL teachers. Plenty of teaching work, a low cost of living, wonderfully friendly people and delicious food draws teachers to this incredible country. There’s…
Japan has been a popular destination for EFL teachers for many years. It’s a country with so much to offer teachers – an abundance of jobs, good salaries and benefits, and incredible culture and history. To teach English in Japan full time, whether in a language school or on the JET scheme, you need a…
A demand for EFL teachers that is off the scale, enticing salaries and benefit packages, and the opportunity to experience a culture completely different from your own – it’s no wonder so many are drawn to teaching English in China! Many TEFL Org graduates have gone on to teach English in China and a question…
International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates the social, economic, political and cultural accomplishments of women. The fight for gender equality is advocated for all year round and there is still a long way to go, but IWD gives us the opportunity to reflect, appreciate and celebrate the positive actions of women across the world. At TEFL…
The British Council estimates that by 2020, 2 billion people across the globe will be speaking English. With the demand for English teachers throughout the world ever-increasing, there has never been a better time to get involved with TEFL. In line with National Careers Week, we have compiled a list of everything you need to…
Looking for inspiration on where to teach English abroad in 2019? No problem, we’ve put together a list of the top 3 countries to teach in, based on the most popular destinations amongst our 2018 TEFL Org graduates! Spain Spain has a lot to offer budding EFL teachers, if the hot weather and delicious traditional…
In the Black Friday and Cyber Monday aftermath, we thought this might be the best time to provide some money saving tips! If you are looking to pursue a career in TEFL, having some money saved aside is essential. Initially, you will have course fees, visa fees and flights to pay for (as well as…
