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,…
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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…
Our beginners’ guide to TEFL
If you are thinking about teaching English abroad but don’t know where to start or even what’s what – our quick guide is here to help explain everything and get you ready to start your very own TEFL journey. What is TEFL? TEFL refers to teaching English as a foreign language and is usually done abroad. It is possible…
6 Reasons to TEFL in Latin America
26 November 2013 If you are still toying over where to go with your TEFL certificate, discover why teaching English in Latin America might be for you! Festivals Latin America certainly does not shy away from exuberant and colourful festivals; some of which we might dare say are the best in the world. Carnival, which…
Working at a TEFL Summer Camp
Once you have completed your accredited TEFL Course you will have your sights set on securing a TEFL job. If you’re still not sure where to go, why not use your official TEFL certificate to spend the warmer months teaching English in summer camps in Europe. On completion of your accredited TEFL course you will…
Ten things you didn’t know about TEFL
14 November 2013 1. TEFL is not just for young people We’re seeing increasing numbers of people who fancy taking some time out, or taking a career break or simply looking to do some travelling they didn’t get a chance to do when they were younger. It is also a great opportunity for any expats…
What are the Hiring Seasons for TEFL Abroad?
Knowing when the peak hiring season is can be critical in ensuring you get hired to teach English abroad in competitive TEFL destinations. Teaching English in Europe Language school hiring seasons: Primary: August/September Secondary: January Many TEFL teachers leave their positions over the summer, creating huge demand for new teachers to in Europe to fill…
