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.
Not all of us are looking for a long-term career or experience for the future – some of us already bring these with us. But, like most others, we are looking for something different, a change, a challenge. After working for many years for the National Health Service, that was the situation I was in.…
A TEFL classroom course is a great way to get a feel for TEFL. All classroom courses are led by TEFL tutors who have years of experience in the industry. Over a weekend/weekday course, you will take part in fun, engaging activities that will help to give you a practical understanding of TEFL. We recently…
So, you’ve finished (or almost finished) your TEFL course and you’re wondering what you should do now? Well let’s assume that you took this course to teach English as a foreign language and let’s help you find a job! The need for ESL teachers is forever growing around the world and you are now the…
What’s it like to take a TEFL course with us? We can tell you all about being the most highly accredited provider of TEFL courses in the UK and explain what the course involves but who better to tell you than students actually taking the course? We love hearing about the experiences of our current students…
According to a recent report by Euromonitor International, China is set to overtake France as the top tourist destination in the world by 2030. But it’s not just tourists who are flocking to China – it’s already the top destination for EFL teachers, attracting teachers with an abundance of work, rapidly growing TEFL market, and…
The 2018 edition of EF Education First’s English Proficiency Index has recently been published, providing valuable insight into English language ability around the world. The index analysed test results from 1.3 million EF SET (Standard English Test) takers and used the data to rank the English language skills of 88 countries and regions, tracking improvements, declines,…
So, I’ve been asked to write about my TEFL experience in Cambodia. I’ll begin by stating that there are no ‘usual’ TEFL candidates, or at least that’s what I’ve found. We come from incredibly varied backgrounds both professionally and personally. I’ve met TEFL teachers from over a dozen countries and we each have our life…
We’re often asked: is a TEFL qualification all I need to teach English abroad? The honest answer to this depends on where you want to teach. You need a degree to teach in certain countries due to visa requirements, but don’t worry if you don’t have one – there are still opportunities out there for…
So you’ve passed your TEFL course, constructed a top-notch CV and you’re starting to apply for jobs all over the world, but there’s one thing you’re missing – a self-introduction video! This may seem like an odd request from employers, as they can find everything they need to know about you on your CV, but…
Video is a fantastic resource for EFL teachers and one that can be put to use in a variety of ways. There’s a vast amount of fantastic video resources available online, from material created specifically for the TEFL classroom, to film and TV clips you can plan lessons around, and educational videos that will help…
