Sophie (20) got in touch with us to share her TEFL story. You can read about her motivation for TEFL below. Warning: Blog post contains first-hand experience of living abroad, including romance and a very positive outlook. In 2013/2014 I spent a year in Barcelona studying an Art Foundation Degree. I did find there was […]
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Rachael’s Story
12 February 2015 Student life for many of us is a time of endless hours, countless coffees, all-nighters and academic anguish. As students we spend years hurtling towards what frequently feels like an unreachable finish line, just to cross it in cap and gown. Yet after what is for many students, the best part of […]
Top Things To Do in Beijing
5 February 2015 China is one of the best countries to do TEFL, and we have more and more people enquiring about working there – especially with our fantastic recommended jobs. Beijing, the capital, is one of the most popular destinations in the country to TEFL, and is also the latest city to be added […]
Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Asia
Asia has always been an extremely popular destination for TEFL teachers, and with more and more positions available, it continues to grow in popularity. With the combination of beautiful landscapes, friendly locals and vibrant cultures, it’s not difficult to see why so many of our TEFL graduates go on to teach in Asia (plus the […]
How Travelling Encourages Self-Development
Home means being surrounded by the people who know you best. These family members, colleagues and friends have been around for ages and you can rely on their care and/or support in whatever the circumstances. Do you remember your first day at school? All of a sudden you were in unfamiliar surroundings in the midst […]
Summer School Q&A with TEFL Tutor Melissa
When is the best time to look for Summer School positions? I’d say start looking around Easter but you can still find jobs as late as June – this is when Summer School organisers know the real numbers of kids coming to stay. Where are Summer Schools typically located? In Europe and the United Kingdom […]
A Guide to Teaching English Online
Updated: 23/02/2018 Benefits of Teaching English Online The growth of possibilities in teaching English online is really revolutionary for both teachers and students. With new platforms being constantly developed, it is set to become an integral part of the ESL industry. It is beneficial for students as it provides an opportunity to learn English in […]
Christmas Around the World
16 December 2014 Christmas is fast approaching, and for many TEFL teachers out there this means getting to know a whole different way of celebrating for the first time. If you are teaching in a country that celebrates Christmas, taking part in local celebrations will help to integrate you into the community and teach you […]
How TEFL Can Help Your Career
2 December 2014 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in countries around the world is an increasingly popular option for graduates fresh from university. While some go on to make a career from teaching, it is commonly done for one year as an opportunity to travel while also earning money, before returning back to […]
TEFL – 6 things you may not know
Perhaps you’re thinking about doing a TEFL course, maybe you feel they are only for college students, maybe you reckon you need to be multilingual – here are some surprising things you may not know. 1. TEFL is not just for the under 25s As an adventure teaching English abroad has always been a popular choice for students, indeed […]
