The TEFL Org blog is updated weekly to bring you helpful tips and information about finding work abroad, stories from course graduates, and so much more.
I’m already a few months into my second year contract in Shan State, Myanmar and it’s become home – a slightly frustrating at times home, but a home nonetheless. I live and TEFL in Taunggyi, Southern Shan State, in a smallish but ever-growing town surrounded by misty mountains. Outside my town are the greenest landscapes…
Sadly, there are people out there looking to take advantage of newly-qualified EFL teachers excited to land their first teaching position abroad. It’s understandable to be worried about TEFL scams but the reality is there are very few out there in comparison to the thousands of legitimate jobs advertised online. Nonetheless, it’s important to be…
There’s nothing like a good blog to get your travel-bug biting. Fortunately, an abundance of travel blogs can be found online, just waiting to inspire your next adventure. No matter what country, region, or continent you’re interested in working in, there’s a website for you. Beware: there’s a lot of garbage out there, so to…
Not everyone working on their TEFL qualification is looking to teach abroad straight away – or even at all! For some, teaching at home can be a means of making additional income, building up experience teaching English before looking for work abroad, or taking the first steps toward a new career in the UK. When…
With great weather and culture combined with an abundance of work for English teachers is it any wonder that Spain is the most popular destination in Europe for our TEFL graduates? Our Marketing Manager, Alan, has previously worked as an English teacher in Spain and has suggested ten great places to visit! Here’s what he…
There’s nothing more satisfying in teaching than witnessing the growth and development of your students’ skills and confidence. When your students are children, or young teens, and their whole lives are ahead of them, your job feels truly fulfilling. It’s no wonder teaching young learners is such a popular choice among EFL teachers. Why Teach Young People?…
There’s more to Mexico than the classic cliches of sun, tequila, and traditional mariachi bands, or of lounging on the beach, sipping on margaritas. There are the vibrant cities which look to entice you with their kitted-out, modern apartments; sleepy, time-honored villages where you could embrace the customs of a close-knit community; and let’s not forget…
There are many options available to you once you become TEFL qualified – you could teach adults or children in language schools, teach English online, tutor, work in summer camps, and more! Not all of our graduates have had the goal of finding paid work, however, and some have gained their qualification with the aim…
Solo travel is an experience like no other that should be tried at least once in a lifetime. Nevertheless, such an undertaking can seem daunting, especially if you plan to be away for any period of time. That’s why traveling with a friend/partner/S.O. is also a good idea – it removes a lot of the stress…
China is extraordinarily diverse when it comes to culture, geography, and language. From rainforests to deserts, huge ultra-modern cities to tiny ancient villages, there is so much for EFL teachers working in the country to explore. The biggest TEFL jobs market in the world is to be found in China, which is why it’s one…
