One of the biggest stories of recent years has been the plight of refugees and asylum seekers. Wars, natural disasters, despotic leadership, discrimination and other blights have caused a mass movement of people, the likes of which we haven’t seen since WW2. Humanitarian disasters in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Sudan, Palestine, Turkey and more have meant mass […]

When you think of teaching English, it’s easy to think of far-flung locales, endless beaches, exotic street food and feeling lost in another culture. All of those things can be amazing, of course, but adventure and learning don’t only occur on the other side of a plane journey. Teaching English as a Foreign Language doesn’t […]

When perennial Europa League winners Sevilla take on José Mourinho’s AS Roma in Budapest on the 31st of May, it’s sure to be a clash that’ll fascinate supporters and neutrals alike. With both the Andalusians and Romans arguably under-performing domestically but doing the business on the European front, it may not be the Champions League, […]

When it comes to your first experience of finding work in the TEFL world, there are a number of options available. For example, workplace internships can be a great way of testing the waters for a career in teaching, either working as an ETA (English Teaching Assistant) or teaching small classes of children under supervision. […]

We’re not exactly immune to a good song and dance here at The TEFL Org, and after some heated debates between our colleagues in Scotland and those in the north of England, some of us had to eat some sour grapes – because the Eurovision Song Contest is coming to Liverpool. Yes, the world’s eyes […]

We’re big fans of Mexico at The TEFL Org. While Latin America doesn’t necessarily rank as highly as nations like Japan, Spain or South Korea on the bucket lists of TEFL teachers, it’s hard to see what wouldn’t be tempting about setting up in Mexico. A country of immense passion, expression, music and unbelievable food, […]

So you fancy teaching in Spain? Of course you do; nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean, Spain is in a prime position for travel around mainland Europe. There are even some brilliant islands, not least Ibiza, thrown in for good measure. As a TEFL destination, it speaks for itself. You can have incredibly […]

I grew up in the New England region of the U.S.A., and have always been fascinated by foreign languages. From a very early age, I had my mind set on studying Italian. By the time I had reached college, I had decided to receive my B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) degree in Italian Language and Literature. […]

You’ve been to school, you know the feeling. If you’re of a certain age, you might remember a TV and VCR being wheeled into a hushed, awed classroom. Or, if you’re of a newer vintage, perhaps, the lights go out, and on a digital whiteboard pops up a video. It’s either a moment of intense […]

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! Yes, St Patrick’s Day is coming up, and while we are indeed about teaching English, a little bit of Irish to kick things off seems just right.  The Emerald Isle truly has a fantastic reputation worldwide. Why not? It’s a centre of culture, with some of the friendliest people in […]