As the TEFL industry has grown over, so has the sale of online “budget courses” on sites like Groupon. At first sight, they can appear to be a good deal; however, these TEFL courses at knock-off prices offer low-quality content, no classroom or teacher contact, no support in finding a job and no accreditation. If […]
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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 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…
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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 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…
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How Not to Apply For a TEFL Job
We receive numerous CVs and applications every week to review – one of the services we offer as part of our online TEFL Jobs Centre – and see the same mistakes being made again and again. These mistakes can make your application go straight from the yes pile to the no pile. So, here’s how […]
Teaching English in a School vs. Freelance English Teaching
Once you have completed your accredited TEFL course you can start searching for a job. At this point you will have to decide whether you want to teach English in a school, in a busy classroom, or enter into freelance teaching and teach one-to-one. We have compared the two here to help you decide which type […]
LinkedIn: Your TEFL eResume
Once you have completed your TEFL course you will nearly be ready to start applying for jobs. One of the most important aspects of looking for a job in any field is to build a solid resume that will be attractive to employers and help you stand out from competitors. Many jobs these days are […]
5 TEFL Myths Debunked
When researching TEFL on the internet, many can be dissuaded by a number of TEFL myths circulating the online forums and social media, hindering their dream of a life teaching English overseas. So, we’ve put together the five most common TEFL myths you will find on the net (and set the record straight!) TEFL myth […]
How to Create the Perfect TEFL CV
Your guide to creating the perfect TEFL CV, section by section. Put your personal information at the top So start with the essentials – there is always one candidate who has missed out their contact information on their CV. Include your full name, email address, contact telephone number and postal address. Your address is important […]
TEFL Teacher Profile: Gordon teaching English in Spain
Name: Gordon Age: 35 Course taken: 120-hour Premier Online TEFL Course Location: Madrid, Spain Job title: Freelance EFL teacher How did you get into TEFL? What was your previous career? I’ve worked in music, hospitality management, I.T, and software development. Describe a typical day Start at 8am with a group class, then a few hour long […]
12 Tips for the First-Time TEFL Teacher
We have asked our online and classroom course tutors for their tips and advice for all those newly qualified TEFL Org graduates heading into the EFL classroom for the first time. Our tutors have been teaching English here in the UK and abroad for decades and understand the pitfalls newly qualified teachers face. Check out […]
Who will my TEFL students be when I teach abroad?
Teaching English as a foreign language has never been in such high demand. Countries across the world consider a strong English speaking population imperative for future economic growth, as trade between the western world and non-English speaking countries grows. The result is an increasingly diverse range of English learners. Depending on where you find yourself […]
TEFL or CELTA?
Two English teaching qualifications, two acronyms, two different purposes – it can be confusing knowing the difference between TEFL or CELTA. Here at TEFL Courses Ireland we often get asked ‘which one is better?’ – but it isn’t a case of one being better than the other. Deciding on whether choose TEFL or CELTA depends […]
