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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 China, the importance of learning English is ingrained in children from a young age. By law, Chinese children are required to start learning English at just 8 years of age! With an estimated 300 million English language learners, China is by far the biggest employer of EFL teachers in the world. In 2015, education […]
Have you ever wondered who TEFLs? You’ll come across both young university graduates looking for an opportunity to explore the world and dedicated EFL professionals who have many years of experience and qualifications under their belt. There are EFL teachers who used to work in journalism, customer service, and hospitality; who ran their own businesses, […]
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 […]
According to a recent report by Euromonitor International, China is set to overtake France as the top tourist destination in the world by 2030. But it’s not just tourists who are flocking to China – it’s already the top destination for EFL teachers, attracting teachers with an abundance of work, rapidly growing TEFL market, and […]
Honduras is an exotic country in Central America and is an exciting location to become a TEFL teacher. Living in Honduras Honduras is Central America’s largest country. It is home to miles of unspoiled beaches, clear blue waters and exotic rainforests as well as intriguing archaeological sites highlighting ancient Mayan Culture. Honduras is a multi-ethnic […]
by Hazeena I was thinking about going abroad for a while but needed to have an income whilst away. I had heard about Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) before but never had the courage to pursue it. After many hours of research both on the net and through calls, I finally decided on […]