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- There are a lot of different TEFL courses and providers out there and it can all quickly get a bit confusing. What do the different hours mean? Are there levels of TEFL qualifications? Will some courses increase your earning potential? The most important thing to research when choosing a TEFL course is accreditation, which we’ve covered in a previous blog post. Once you’ve decided on the provider to study with you need to choose the course that’s right for you and in this article we’re going to break down the facts and help you do just that! TEFL levels explained…
- 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 world and online. That’s not to say there aren’t some challenges, unfortunately. While more and more is being done to combat native-speaker bias in the TEFL market, discrimination and barriers do exist. Preparing our students for the world of TEFL is important to us; we…
Your TEFL course will teach you how to put together great lesson plans and activities but you might still feel a little nervous about starting your first TEFL job – it’s completely normal! Having quality resources at hand to help you put together exciting and engaging lessons is essential for newly-qualified and experienced EFL teachers […]
TEFL accreditation is important. In fact, it’s so important that it’s the first thing you should look into when choosing a TEFL course. But the truth is there’s a lack of regulation in the TEFL industry, which means there’s nothing stopping anyone – regardless of qualifications and experience – from creating a course and selling […]
When you’re first starting out as an online English teacher it’s normal to feel a little lost. While online teaching companies will supply you with everything you need to teach – from the tech to the actual lessons – if you’re going freelance it’s a different story. Some teachers will choose to only teach via […]
There are a lot of great deals to be found on discount websites, but is a Groupon TEFL course one of them? We’re guessing that if you’re looking to get TEFL qualified it’s because you want to find a job teaching English. If that’s the case, you’re going to want to make sure that the […]
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 […]
When you’re starting out as an online English teacher one of the first things you need to do is get set up with the right tools and software. Using the right tools will make your lessons more effective and can even increase your earning potential. If you’re working for an online company then everything you […]
Working with children simply isn’t for everyone, so if you’re considering teaching English online you might be wondering what the options are for teaching adults. It’s true that many of the big players in the industry cater towards teaching children, but there’s still plenty of work to be found teaching adults! Just as you’d expect, […]
With so many TEFL providers and different types of courses out there choosing the right one for you can feel like you’re in a bit of a minefield at times. One of the most common questions we’re asked is about the difference between a Level 5 TEFL course and a 120-hour course. With a lot […]
With a third of the world’s population currently on lockdown many people are experiencing huge changes to their daily routines. Working from home has been rising in popularity for a long time and is often referred to as being the future of work. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, a huge number of people have […]
For decades the TEFL industry has gone from strength to strength. The ever-increasing number of English language learners in the world has resulted in a huge range of opportunities for qualified EFL teachers all over the globe. But we’re now living in unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic is drastically changing the way we live our […]
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