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On the whim of a New Year’s eve quarter-life crisis, I found myself signing up to TEFL Org’s 120-hour online course without much forward thought (in all honesty, the sale really grabbed me). Having relentlessly pursued a (failing) career in the media industry since leaving university, I was craving a change to push my confidence,…
English is the language of international business and as globalisation continues to grow so does the demand for Business English teachers. Many companies require employees to have a certain level of English so there are jobs to be found teaching English for Business worldwide within companies, at language schools, private tutoring, and online. Jobs teaching…
My first experience teaching English as a foreign language was when I was 18, back in 1983. I was on a gap year before university, and I got the opportunity to spend six months in Israel. I spent two months on a kibbutz in the north, near Tiberius close to The Sea of Gallilee, and…
“How can I get a TEFL job if I don’t have any previous teaching experience?” If you’re new to TEFL this might be a question on your mind – it’s one our TEFL advisers are asked all the time! The good news is that there’s plenty of work out there for those who don’t have…
The climate, afternoon siestas, renowned cuisine, and the strongest TEFL jobs market in Europe are just a few reasons why so many EFL teachers love teaching English in Spain. EFL teachers are in high demand in Spain and we’ve heard from many course graduates who’ve gone on to teach there that within a matter of…
XinChao (HELLO) TEFL Org! My story of travelling and teaching in Vietnam is one that might leave you thinking I work for the Vietnamese Department of Travel and Tourism! A country full of untouched, deep green scenery, classic nostalgic culture and inexpensive, healthy and fresh food. Vietnam truly is a wonder to live and work…
I have spent 10 years working in holiday parks in France and England, working within entertainment and kids clubs. This has given me lots experience working with children, but I was after a change and teaching has always interested me. To start my teaching career I decided to study with TEFL.org and complete my 120 hour…
Japan is one of the world’s top TEFL destinations, and it’s easy to understand why. It’s a country where the old and new exist together in perfect harmony. A land of contrasts, eccentricities, incredible food, pioneering technology, and – importantly – an abundance of work for EFL teachers. Despite mandatory English education from 5th grade,…
From the bustling streets of the capital, Seoul, to the stunning beaches and tranquil countryside of the country’s biggest island, Jeju, those who TEFL in South Korea aren’t stuck for choice. Feast on kimchi, bibimbap, and bulgogi; experience cutting-edge technology (including the fastest internet in the world!); and make use of affordable public transport during…
For South Africans looking to get out of the country and explore, a TEFL qualification is the perfect option. Teaching English as a foreign language allows you to see the world and get paid for it at the same time, and with around 1.5 billion people learning English across the globe there’s a huge demand…
