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.
Retirement is a celebration. It’s when your working life has finished; you’ve put all the hours in, and now you’re ready to reap the rewards of a life of leisure. Congratulations! You’ve made it! That said, retirement doesn’t mean you have to finish doing something exciting and challenging every day. Far from it, in fact, […]
We could spend forever talking about all of the incredible reasons you should teach English abroad, but let’s focus on just one of them for now: food! Food is arguably one of the best ways to learn about a foreign culture. A country’s cuisine can reveal a lot about its history, but food also brings […]
Summer camps are the perfect way to get started in TEFL. Aside from being a whole lot of fun, they’re a great way of testing the waters to see if TEFL is for you as contracts typically last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. And if you do decide to pursue longer-term […]
A big reason why so many are attracted to TEFL in the first place is because of the opportunities it provides for travel. TEFL is one of the best ways to experience a country, allowing you to immerse yourself in a different culture and spend time exploring your surroundings in a way a holiday could […]
A big part of what makes an incredible TEFL adventure is the people you meet along the way. Making new friends as a first-time TEFL teacher abroad can, for many, feel a little daunting. After all, you already have a new job, new culture, and a whole new way of living to adapt to! But […]
Teaching English abroad offers an adventure like no other. One that will challenge, inspire, surprise, and quite likely change you as a person. But starting a new job in a country potentially thousands of miles away from your friends and family can also be overwhelming! Culture shock, homesickness, language barriers and loneliness are all very […]
Can you picture yourself swimming in the clearest blue water, surrounded by rocky cliffs and sunbathing on sandy beaches? Does exploring medieval castles and colourful unique streets sound appealing? Are you excited to order world-famous tapas in Spanish, then dance to Latin music all night? TEFL can make all this possible! The relaxed culture, sunny […]
In The TEFL Org Guide to the World you’ll learn about more than 70 of the top TEFL destinations worldwide. This guide is packed full of information about teaching in countries across Asia, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and more. Discover how much you could earn in each country, where to find jobs, […]
It’s a misconception that TEFL is something only young people do for a year or two before coming home and finding a ‘proper job’. While many people do only teach English for a few years to travel and experience the world – and there’s nothing wrong with that! – there are a wide range of […]
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 The TEFL Org. Starting a new career and relocating almost always involves some start up costs, and TEFL is no different! It’s hard to say how much […]