Nowadays, everyone has a raft of podcasts to recommend to you. Across genres, it can honestly feel impossible to keep up sometimes – the level of quality and quantity has exploded over the last decade. Nearly everyone you know has a favourite you’ve likely never heard of, and it’s hardly your fault, because there’s so […]

I live in a small village on the outskirts of Modena in the Emilia Romagna region which is in the North of Italy. My first exposure to the English language was when I was a teenager. I became a fan of the music band Queen and loved to sing along to their songs, even though […]

When it comes to TEFL job applications, there’s a lot of amazing advice out there. You can primarily find it on our website, it must be said – we’ve covered everything from writing a CV/resumé, crafting the perfect cover letter, nailing your interview preparation, asking the right questions to TEFL employers and loads more.  There […]

A perennially popular TEFL destination, Vietnam is a fascinating country to live and work in. Featuring both colossal cities and beautiful countryside, fascinating history and modernist fashion, the contrasts of Vietnam make it an adventurer’s dream. As futuristic as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are in places, there’s also immense respect for the distant past […]

Writing a TEFL cover letter can be an art form. Executed well, it can be the difference between having your job application ignored and getting an interview. It’s a fantastic medium to express yourself, highlight the finer points of your career, and explain what you’d bring to a specific job role.  We’ve written all about […]

Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you’re very likely a qualified TEFL teacher and you’re ready to take on the world as a brilliant English educator. You’ve made a very smart decision – well done you. Yes indeed, you’ve got through your TEFL course and now there’s a whole suite of options available to you. You […]

If you haven’t already heard, there’s been a substantial change in the TEFL game, especially if you’re interested in teaching in Thailand, and you’re a digital nomad. The Land of Smiles has long been a fantastic destination for TEFL teachers. Whether you’re in search of long-term employment through a school or another educational institution, or […]

All the time, people ask us about teaching in South Korea. It’s an amazingly popular TEFL destination, a country that holds enormous intrigue in terms of its history, culture, breathtaking sights and its politics.  East Asia, more broadly, captivates the attention of TEFL teachers from across the globe, and South Korea, with its megacities like […]

Once again, Europe holds its breath. The absolute cream of the continent’s talent squares off in Germany for one of the most compelling European Championships of recent generations. With so many squads in flux, some absolutely obscene talent appearing just in time for this summer, and some real dark horses emerging from the shadows, there’s […]

There are typical concerns for TEFL teachers looking to travel abroad; am I qualified? Do I have the right visa? Will I be able to plan engaging and constructive lessons?  For TEFL teachers in the LGBTQ+ community, though, there are more pressing concerns when picking a country to go and teach in. While vast swathes […]