There are typical concerns for TEFL teachers looking to travel abroad; am I qualified? Do I have the right visa? Will I be able to plan engaging and constructive lessons?  For TEFL teachers in the LGBTQ+ community, though, there are more pressing concerns when picking a country to go and teach in. While vast swathes […]

With TEFL, we talk so much about diving right into teaching. Whether it’s teaching abroad, teaching online, private tutoring or dealing with big classes – the focus is very much on the idea of getting a qualification. Then, it’s about immediately getting into the classroom, virtual or otherwise, and teaching English as a foreign language. […]

The English language; it’s sometimes frustrating, often confusing, but never boring. English is spoken as a first language by over 400 million people. And as a second or tertiary language? Over a billion people, or a seventh of the world’s population, are either learning or are proficient in the language. However, it is full of […]

Once you’ve secured your TEFL certification, it’s sometimes hard to know what the next step is. Yes, there’s a literal world of opportunity out there. However, it’s a lot to manage on your own. There’s an awful lot to think about: where to go and teach, flights, accommodation, job interviews, knowing whether the school or […]

Retirement is a celebration. It’s when your working life has finished; you’ve put all the hours in, and now you’re ready to reap the rewards of a life of leisure. Congratulations! You’ve made it! That said, retirement doesn’t mean you have to finish doing something exciting and challenging every day. Far from it, in fact, […]

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! Though being multilingual – or […]

Congratulations! You’ve got yourself an interview for a TEFL job; your training and hard work have come to fruition. Now it’s time to wow an employer with your experience, your know-how, and your enthusiasm for teaching English. It’s not just about answering questions, though. We’ve covered – in detail – what to expect to be […]

The TEFL Org was founded back in 2008, and over the last 14 years we’re proud to have picked up numerous awards and accolades.  But this year, we have won our biggest, most prestigious award to date!  We’re extremely excited to announce that The TEFL Org has won a 2022 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in […]

You’ve completed your TEFL Course and you’ve used our Jobs Centre to find a fantastic new opportunity.  It’s all going swimmingly – but here comes the nerve-wracking part: a job interview. Sure, you’ve done these before. That said, if you’ve retrained or are seeking new experiences with a TEFL certification, it’s still new territory.  Don’t […]

When you’re applying for any job, you want to make sure that you’re putting your best foot forward. You might be the perfect fit for a position, but silly mistakes in job applications can cost you dearly. It’s good practice to assume there’s lots of competition for any role you apply for. If a hiring […]