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.
If you don’t know a lot about the TEFL industry you could be forgiven for having quite a narrow idea of the opportunities available to EFL teachers. Maybe you think that most people who TEFL are young university graduates who go abroad to teach children in schools, but this is far from the whole picture!…
South Korea has long been a popular destination for EFL teachers and it’s easy to see why. Offering some of the highest entry-level wages in the world often alongside great benefits, teachers can easily save a substantial portion of their wage each month. One blogger has even claimed to have saved $22,000 in a year teaching…
Can non-native English speakers TEFL? Does English have to be your first language in order to teach it? The answer is simple: if you’re fluent in English then you have the potential to teach it! Many non-native English speakers have trained with us and have gone on to find work teaching English all over the…
It’s a question we’re asked on a daily basis: do I need to speak another language to TEFL? Surely, if you’re teaching English you would need to be able to speak your students’ native language? How else do you effectively communicate? Actually, it’s one of the biggest misconceptions about TEFL! Let’s get into it. Do…
No one loves interviews. Unfortunately, they’re a necessary part of the recruitment process, but with preparation and an idea of what to expect they don’t have to be too scary! TEFL interviews aren’t all that different from any other type of interview, but there can be a few differences. Unless you’re already in a country…
If you’ve scored an interview with an online teaching company then it’s likely you’ll be asked to prepare a demo lesson or intro video. If you’re new to teaching then this can understandably be a daunting prospect! But don’t stress, we’re going to go over some great tips to help you ace it. The demo…
The next step after getting TEFL qualified is obviously to find a TEFL job – but where exactly do you find them? When you Google “TEFL jobs” you’ll get around 20 million results, which might feel a bit overwhelming. Where do you even start? Where can you find the best TEFL jobs? And what websites…
Sadly, there are people out there looking to take advantage of newly-qualified EFL teachers excited to land their first teaching position. Regardless of what industry you’re in it’s always important to exercise caution when sharing details online. While it’s understandable to be worried about TEFL scams the reality is there are very few out there…
Can you teach English online without a degree? The simple answer is: yes! The honest answer is: still yes, but be aware that it’s going to be more of a challenge than it is for teachers who do have a degree. Here at The TEFL Org it’s really important to us that we provide you…
There’s a real buzz about online teaching at the moment. While we’ve seen the online learning industry grow rapidly each year, the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in off-the-scale demand. Online education has become a necessity for students and teachers across the globe. According to our 2019 graduate survey, around a fifth of our students went…
