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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…
- If you don’t have a degree don’t let that stop you from teaching English abroad! While many countries do require teachers to have a degree there’s no need to despair if you don’t have one - there are still plenty of countries where you can find work. We’re not going to lie to you: not having a degree does put you at a disadvantage. Many of the most popular destinations for teaching English abroad require teachers to have a degree due to visa requirements. But don’t let that discourage you because there are still options out there - you just…
The TEFL Org was founded back in 2008, and over the last 14 years we’re proud to have picked up numerous awards and accolades. But this year, we have won our biggest, most prestigious award to date! We’re extremely excited to announce that The TEFL Org has won a 2022 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in […]
You’ve completed your TEFL Course and you’ve used our Jobs Centre to find a fantastic new opportunity. It’s all going swimmingly – but here comes the nerve-wracking part: a job interview. Sure, you’ve done these before. That said, if you’ve retrained or are seeking new experiences with a TEFL certification, it’s still new territory. Don’t […]
When you’re applying for any job, you want to make sure that you’re putting your best foot forward. You might be the perfect fit for a position, but silly mistakes in job applications can cost you dearly. It’s good practice to assume there’s lots of competition for any role you apply for. If a hiring […]
TEFL vs CELTA: what are the differences and which one should you choose? If your goal is to teach English as a foreign language then you obviously want to make sure you do a course that’s going to help you do just that. But it can be hard to decide, especially since there’s a lot […]
We could spend forever talking about all of the incredible reasons you should teach English abroad, but let’s focus on just one of them for now: food! Food is arguably one of the best ways to learn about a foreign culture. A country’s cuisine can reveal a lot about its history, but food also brings […]
Volunteering is just one of the many options open to you after gaining your TEFL qualification. Once TEFL certified, you’re able to pursue thousands of paid positions teaching English both abroad and online. But there are lots of reasons why volunteering as an English teacher is also worth considering. If you’ve just gained your TEFL […]
Do you know your auxiliary verbs from modal verbs, or your past perfect simple from past perfect continuous? Unless you’re a non-native speaker of English or have learnt another language yourself, chances are you’ve never really studied English grammar beyond the basics. You know what sounds right and wrong but you probably don’t have the […]
If you’re trying to choose a TEFL course but are feeling a bit lost then don’t worry, you’re not alone. There are hundreds of providers out there, some good and, unfortunately, a lot more bad. But how do you tell them apart? Due to lack of regulation in the industry anyone who wants to can […]
You might have seen some TEFL courses guarantee a pass, but is this legitimate and are these courses worth taking? It’s tempting. After all, if you’re going to spend hard-earned money on a course you want to get a qualification at the end of it. But there’s a difference between buying a qualification and earning […]
What are the most important skills you need to be a great TEFL teacher? Have a think back to your school days: who were your favourite and least favourite teachers? What was it that made the good ones good and the bad ones bad? Your favourite teacher was likely someone you made a personal connection […]
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