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 […]
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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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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 […]
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 […]
Stuart in Shanghai and Zaragoza
The life of a TEFL teacher is far from predictable. Opportunities are vast and can take you to places you never expected. Two years ago I had an amazing experience in the metropolis of Shanghai. It was my first taste of teaching English as a foreign language and one that I will never forget. The […]
Teaching in Beijing
As most students do, I was pondering what to do when I finished university. My degree had not led me down a specific path (and that was the way I wanted it!), and I had always wanted to leave the UK and experience the world. As time marched on and I was still without a […]
Working from Home in Bulgaria
Having moved to Bulgaria in 2007 I decided I wanted to get work, but unfortunately my Bulgarian is not good enough to secure employment and so I needed something that utilized the skills I had. I had considered TEFL before but when I looked at the vacancies it meant moving further abroad. I was eventually […]
My TEFL Experience
I have always wanted to see the world, travel and experience different cultures and ways of life. I never had a chance to take a gap year, so in my mid-twenties I decided to do a TEFL course and do just what I had always dreamed of. The course I chose was a 140-hour Premier […]
Teaching in Thailand – First Term Complete
Some readers may know already but for those that don’t…I gave up my life in the UK just over 6 months ago to embark on a teaching career in Thailand with my 12-year-old son. So, I’ve just completed my first term 4 months of teaching and let me tell you it has flew by, and […]
Amy’s TEFL Story
16 September 2013 I have been teaching now for four years. My exciting adventures have led me from Peru, to the exotic amazon jungle, throughout South America exploring the remarkable deserts, tropical jungle, sandy beaches and historic cities. Some places to note, that I have had the pleasure to visit include, Machu Picchu, The Amazon […]
