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.
We’re very excited to launch our NEW Guide to Teaching English in Europe! Featuring 23 countries and spanning over 80 pages, this guide includes everything you need to know about TEFL in Europe. Covering essential information about requirements and salaries, you’ll also discover where to find jobs in countries such as Spain, Italy, Poland, Russia,…
We recently took a look at the current state of the online teaching market, which has seen a huge spike in interest this year as more people seek out work-from-home opportunities. But what about TEFL jobs abroad? By the time we got to April this year almost half of the world’s population was under lockdown.…
Earning potential might not be the primary motivator behind your decision to TEFL – you’re unlikely to get rich as a teacher, after all – but it’s still an important factor to look into. Will a TEFL teacher’s salary be enough to support you while you live abroad? Will you have enough to live comfortably,…
Some people start their TEFL course with a firm idea of where they want to teach afterwards. But for others, working out where to go can be a tough decision. We’re going to run through some important areas you need to research and consider to help you work out where to TEFL. It’s a big…
If you’re considering jetting off to teach English abroad then one of your top questions is likely this: how much can I earn? Salaries vary hugely from country to country, and even within countries there can be a reasonable difference in how much you can earn teaching in a big city compared to a more…
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…
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…
We know, a TEFL course with a guaranteed job at the end of it sounds great at first. When you’re investing in a course with the intention of pursuing something new and exciting it’s only natural to want some assurance that it’s going to be money well spent. But is it as good as it…
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…
