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.
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 can I get a TEFL job abroad if I don’t have any previous teaching experience?” If you’re new to TEFL this might be a question on your mind – it’s one our TEFL advisers are asked all the time! The good news is that there’s plenty of work out there for those who don’t […]
At any given time you can find thousands of teaching jobs advertised online. The demand for qualified EFL teachers both abroad and online is huge. But where do you find these TEFL jobs? Below you’ll find a number of great jobs boards where you can find TEFL jobs all over the world after you’ve gained your TEFL certificate. […]
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 […]
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 […]
