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.
So, you’ve decided that you want to teach English to non-native speakers? Great! Whether it’s teaching English abroad during a gap year, something rewarding to keep you busy in retirement or to change your career, TEFL’s a great choice. But maybe you’ve started looking into how to get TEFL certified, and you’ve found yourself a…
There are many reasons why people take a gap year before going off to university. Whether it’s to travel and experience new cultures, save money, increase confidence, gain work experience, learn a new language or skill, or even take the time to work out if university is the right fit. But maybe you’re wondering about…
A demand for EFL teachers that is off the scale, enticing salaries and benefit packages, and the opportunity to experience a culture completely different from your own – it’s no wonder so many are drawn to teaching English in China! Many TEFL Org graduates have gone on to teach English in China and a question…
We all make grammar mistakes. Even grammar experts reach for the reference book and everyone makes typos from time to time despite knowing the rules. A solid grasp of English grammar is essential for any EFL teacher. Native English speakers will know when something sounds right or wrong but many won’t have the vocabulary or…
We’re excited to share Lauren’s TEFL story, which placed second in our student story competition! Since getting TEFL qualified in 2017, Lauren has taught all over the world and is now pursuing a PGDE having realised, thanks to teaching abroad, that a career in education is for her. I have been teaching English for over…
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…
The British Council estimates that by 2020, 2 billion people across the globe will be speaking English. With the demand for English teachers throughout the world ever-increasing, there has never been a better time to get involved with TEFL. In line with National Careers Week, we have compiled a list of everything you need to…
We are delighted to announce the first place winner of our student story competition, Dan Boorman! Since becoming TEFL qualified, Dan has taught in South Korea, Spain and the UK. Dan is now teaching English online from the comfort of his own home. You can read all about Dan’s TEFL adventure and his exciting plans…
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…
What’s more romantic than travelling the world with your partner? Since it’s Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d talk about TEFL as a couple… and then we thought why should we talk about it when a teaching couple can tell you all about it themselves! For the last year and a half, Joel and Menna have been…
