25 February 2014 So 2014 is upon us already and so I thought it a good time to update anyone who is following my story. It was only this time last year that I had just about finished my 120 hour TEFL, my flights hadn’t even been booked. It seems like only yesterday let me…
Do I need another language to TEFL?
Do you need another language to TEFL? Well, the simple answer to this question is, no you don’t. When you are hired as a TEFL teacher, you are hired to speak English exclusively in the classroom. The whole point of having a teacher who speaks native level English is that you provide an atmosphere of total immersion…
Teaching English in Guatemala
13 February 2014 Guatemala is one of the most bio-diverse and historically significant countries in Central America and the demand for TEFL teachers in Guatemala has peaked over the past years. TEFL Org graduates can apply for teaching positions in Guatemala through our TEFL Jobs Centre. A lot the work teaching English in Guatemala is…
Teaching English in Laos
11 February 2014 This lesser-known Southeast Asian country has more to offer than meets the eye; for those looking for a blend of history, culture and adventure and plenty of “chill” vibes this is the place to come! Laos is one of the most laid-back places to teach English abroad and is a great destination…
Five Reasons to TEFL in Peru
7 February 2014 Peru has many cultural and natural treasures that have fascinated people for years and continue to do so today. There are thousands of reasons to visit and TEFL in this fantastic destination, but here are our top five: 1. Experience ancient ruins and culture When you visit Peru the strong sense of…
Finding a Place to Live Abroad
3 February 2014 This is a major concern for many TEFL teachers setting of on their journey to teach English abroad. With more than 250,000 TEFL teachers living and working abroad every year, it really is a revolving door of TEFL teachers that are coming and going, and all of them find places to live,…
Costs of Living in Vietnam
2 February 2014 Vietnam is a fantastic destination to kick off your TEFL career; the scenery is incredible, the food delicious and the warmth of the people will stay in your heart forever. With so much to see and do in this country, knowing how to budget effectively will be important if you are going…
Who will my TEFL Students Be?
1 February 2014 English language students all around the world hail from all sorts of backgrounds and there is a real range of age and ability of those looking to learn English as a foreign language. Depending on where you are and which school you work for, you may be teaching English to straight edged…
TEFL in Hungary
31 January 2014 Through a twist of fate, I have landed a job in a secondary school in the small city of Eger! It is in the Heves region of Hungary in the Hungarian Highlands. I am still in a little bit shocked as I only did the 50 hour TEFL course! (I was looking…
How Much Can I Earn Teaching English in South America?
30 January 2014 Salaries ESL teachers earn vary across continents and as they are usually paid in local currency they should also be considered within the prism of the local living costs. Although South America is known not to be a top earning TEFL destination, ESL teachers in Peru earning will enjoy the same standard…
