It’s normal to feel nervous occasionally when you’re a TEFL teacher. Even the most experienced teachers will feel some trepidation if they have a brand-new class in front of them. Sometimes, English learners of all ages can start a little quietly. They may even have the same level of nerves as you. A touch of […]

Being a TEFL teacher isn’t just about teaching English. Yes, we realise that’s a very weighty opening line for a blog post, but it’s true. Being a TEFL teacher is about being a range of different things. You need to be an educator, first and foremost. However, it can also be about providing inspiration, being […]

Thailand is an incredibly popular destination. Known as ‘The Land of Smiles,’ it welcomed 35 million visitors in 2024. That number includes a small army of TEFL teachers eager to find work in this incredibly friendly, fascinating, and beautiful country. With its famous, picturesque beaches and lively cities, Thailand is an incredible prospect for any […]

Worldwide, a reported 1.35 billion people understand English to some level, with different proficiency levels in reading, speaking, writing and listening. The level of English proficiency in different parts of the world depends on a range of factors, which we’ll cover. Understanding worldwide English proficiency is important if you’re a TEFL teacher.  Why? Knowing where […]

Some cities are popular with TEFL teachers for a reason. Let’s go further than that – there are loads of iconic, must-see cities everyone wants to visit. Paris, Tokyo, Rome, Seoul, Barcelona; you know the places we mean, the towns with “main character energy” where there’s always something incredible happening. Metropolitan areas that Frank Sinatra […]

Your interest was piqued, you found out what TEFL could be for you, started a course, nailed your assignments, and now you’ve passed your TEFL course. You’re now part of a massive yet elite club of enterprising, curious and intelligent people who can teach English as a foreign language. Where you go and what you […]

Teaching English abroad is a super exciting opportunity for anyone. A TEFL certificate can open doors to work worldwide, from ultra-modern cities to rural escapes. You could be teaching eager classes of students or working online from a beachfront villa, a remote fjord or… anywhere.  That said, people dread the visa process. When people think […]

St Patrick’s Day may celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, but it’s a Saint’s Day recognised worldwide. March 17th is, for so many, an opportunity to wear green, enjoy Irish music, and get together to celebrate Irish culture. Paddy’s Day is celebrated in Ireland, of course. Still, it’s also rapturously cheered in vast parts of […]

Anxiety: often talked about, commonly misunderstood, and much more prevalent than you’d think. A mental health disorder that’s often misunderstood as stress, anxiety is extremely common, especially in our modern, fast-paced lives, with high expectations and often little time for respite. Just over 3 in 10 people have experienced a panic attack at some point […]

Living and working in France is the dream of many a TEFL teacher. We’d wager that if you asked 100 people where they would see themselves working, if they could pick anywhere in the world, a substantial number would say France. A beautiful, big ol’ country, France is packed to the brim with incredible history, […]