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Top 5 questions to ask a TEFL course provider

Top 5 questions to ask a TEFL course provider

With so many different TEFL course providers out there choosing a course can sometimes feel like a bit of a minefield. It can be really hard to know what to look out for, which is why we’ve put together these top 5 questions you should ask a TEFL course provider before signing up. You should […]

What does Brexit mean for TEFL in 2021?

What does Brexit mean for TEFL in 2021?

What has Brexit meant for the TEFL industry in Europe in 2021? The transition period for the UK leaving the EU ended on 31st December 2020, which means the UK is now, officially, out of the EU. Many teachers (as well as TEFL course providers like us!) had expected to have some clarity concerning the rules […]

Teaching English in Spain: Ed’s Story

Teaching English in Spain: Ed’s Story

In early 2020, 45-year-old Ed decided it was time for a change. At the start of the year he was stressed out working for a large multi-national corporate organisation, but by the end of it he was in sunny Spain teaching English at a language academy in Granada! The coronavirus pandemic has been very disruptive […]

What types of English teaching jobs are there?

What types of English teaching jobs are there?

If you don’t know a lot about the TEFL industry you could be forgiven for having quite a narrow idea of the opportunities available to EFL teachers. Maybe you think that most people who TEFL are young university graduates who go abroad to teach children in schools, but this is far from the whole picture! […]

The best of The TEFL Org Blog in 2020

The best of The TEFL Org Blog in 2020

We’re taking a look back at 2020 on The TEFL Org blog! We post a new article every single week, sharing tips for TEFL success, keeping you up to date with the latest news, and helping you understand everything you need to know about TEFL courses and jobs. Here are 10 of our top posts […]

Teaching English Abroad and Online in 2024

Teaching English Abroad and Online in 2024

For most of us, 2022 could be seen as something of a return to form. The world continued to open up, and opportunities to live and work abroad suddenly shot to prominence. It didn’t feel as though the world was closed anymore, and that’s especially true for TEFL teachers. Yes, after a period that felt […]

Classroom & online TEFL courses: how should you get certified?

Classroom & online TEFL courses: how should you get certified?

TEFL courses can be conducted entirely online, in person, or through a combination of the two. But what option is right for you? We know that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to TEFL training, which is why we offer a range of courses to suit different needs and budgets. We recently took […]

TEFL jobs abroad: are employers still recruiting? The TEFL market in 2020

TEFL jobs abroad: are employers still recruiting? The TEFL market in 2020

We recently took a look at the current state of the online teaching market, which has seen a huge spike in interest this year as more people seek out work-from-home opportunities. But what about TEFL jobs abroad? By the time we got to April this year almost half of the world’s population was under lockdown. […]

120-hour vs Level 5: TEFL hours and levels explained

120-hour vs Level 5: TEFL hours and levels explained

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 […]

Can Non-Native English Speakers TEFL?

Can Non-Native English Speakers TEFL?

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 […]