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.
Passport? Check. Wallet? Check. An engaging, wonderfully written, piece of prose that will transport me to another world, that will take me on a journey of emotions and ideas and, ultimately, leave me feeling both satisfied and exhilarated? Umm… Oh dear… It’s a good job we’re here to help you pack one of the essentials […]
A great app is able to solve a problem or make your life easier. Useful travel apps can make your life teaching English abroad an absolute breeze; you’ll wonder how people ever survived before the Smartphone! Here are our favourites: DuoLingo Problem: You can’t speak a foreign language. Solution: Designed like a game, this app […]
Packing for going on holiday can be stressful. Packing for teaching English abroad, in a country you have never visited before, can be nothing short of daunting! Here are some of our top tips on what to pack for teaching English abroad. Try and pack as light as possible The last thing you want to […]
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. […]
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 […]
7 February 2014 Peru has many cultural and natural treasures that have fascinated people for years and continue to do so today. There are thousands of reasons to visit and TEFL in this fantastic destination, but here are our top five: 1. Experience ancient ruins and culture When you visit Peru the strong sense of […]
3 February 2014 This is a major concern for many TEFL teachers setting of on their journey to teach English abroad. With more than 250,000 TEFL teachers living and working abroad every year, it really is a revolving door of TEFL teachers that are coming and going, and all of them find places to live, […]
2 February 2014 Vietnam is a fantastic destination to kick off your TEFL career; the scenery is incredible, the food delicious and the warmth of the people will stay in your heart forever. With so much to see and do in this country, knowing how to budget effectively will be important if you are going […]
Packing to go abroad may be the most stressful part of your whole TEFL career! Trying to cram your whole life into suitcase isn’t possible, so here’s our guide to essential items you should pack before you set off on your journey teaching English abroad. Pictures of family and friends These are the people you […]