29 March 2013 Japan is a fantastic country to work in with a TEFL certificate. Teaching positions are usually as a teacher of children and occasionally adults. Jobs often need a Bachelor’s or other four year degree on top of theTEFL certificate and teaching experience is always readily accepted. UK citizens visiting Japan for a period of up […]
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The TEFL Org Guide to the World
- In The TEFL Org Guide to the World you'll learn about more than 70 of the top TEFL destinations worldwide. This guide is packed full of information about teaching in countries across Asia, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and more. Discover how much you could earn in each country, where to find jobs, what to expect from life as a TEFL teacher, as well as lots of helpful tips and insights. Download it now for FREE!
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How to teach English online without experience
- Are you considering teaching English online but are feeling concerned about your lack of teaching experience? Everyone has to start somewhere! We’ve put together some useful information and tips to help you navigate the world of online teaching as a newbie teacher. By the end of this article you should be ready with an action plan to get out there and find your first online teaching job! Do you need experience to teach English online? Good news: experience isn’t necessary to teach English online. There are plenty of online teaching companies out there that don’t ask for any previous teaching…
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How Much Can I Earn Teaching English Online in 2022?
- It’s a question many are asking at the moment: just how much can I earn teaching English online? And is it realistic to make a living as an online English teacher in 2022? While some people teach online as a side hustle to supplement their income, the opportunities are there to make a full-time living if you have the ambition. Those willing to put in the work stand to reap the rewards in this industry that has been rapidly growing for many years. Take a look at our post all about the current state of the online teaching market to…
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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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How to teach English abroad without a degree
- If you don’t have a degree don’t let that stop you from teaching English abroad! While many countries do require teachers to have a degree there’s no need to despair if you don’t have one - there are still plenty of countries where you can find work. We’re not going to lie to you: not having a degree does put you at a disadvantage. Many of the most popular destinations for teaching English abroad require teachers to have a degree due to visa requirements. But don’t let that discourage you because there are still options out there - you just…
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TEFL Experiences: Teaching English in Kazakhstan
by Clair 28 February 2013 I had always wanted to travel but after finishing university I got stuck in a series of boring office jobs, there came a day when I realised that if I didn’t do something fast I’d be doing that for the rest of my life. TEFL seemed an obvious answer; getting paid to […]
Georgina – Why TEFL?
27 February 2013 Firstly, I would like to start by saying that travel was never a passion of mine. Growing up my family used to take my sister and my I on our annual trips to Butlins, which never really revved up my desire to see lands unknown. However, I always wanted to be a […]
Africa – TEFL and Volunteering Opportunities
26 February 2013 Africa is a continent in need of teachers of all sorts but in particular English teachers. This makes it a great destination for those with a TEFL certificate! The work is also completely different depending upon your location. In Northern Africa you are more likely to find a more standard TEFL job but in the countries […]
My Plans to TEFL in Thailand as a Single Mom
How it began… I am really excited about writing this blog as when I was conducting my endless hours of research on TEFLing as a single mom all I read was negative views, what I didn’t find however was any views of people who had actually tried it. The stuff I read was all based […]
TEFL Experiences: Teaching English in Peru, Mexico, Spain…
by Amy Renders My first job was in Peru. I worked for a private language school teaching children age 6 and over as well as teaching basic and advanced adults. It was challenging and nerve wracking but at the same time rewarding and I got to meet loads of people from all over the world. In […]
A Chilly TEFL Adventure with a Difference
21 January 2013 It’s 8am on a frosty January morning in Oxfordshire. I’ve had my first swim of the year, in a 3°C lake, and my frozen body is covered in mud and duck poo. All I can think about is getting finished quickly (my fingers no longer work) and downing a flask of hot […]
Daniel in Spain
9 January 2013 As I make my way home for Christmas on the train from Seville to Malaga, I finally have time to reflect on the last eight months. At the beginning of 2012, I was working as an assistant manager in a bar/restaurant in Glasgow. Unbeknown to me at that time I would soon […]
India – Love It or Hate It
3 January 2013 They say that people who visit India will either love or hate it. Having spent three months travelling around the country, I have to say I did not meet one traveller who did not love it. This is for a very good reason and I will definitely be going back one day […]
Melissa – Teaching English in Sri Lanka
28 December 2012 It is hard to define a typical day in the life of a VESL volunteer in Sri Lanka, as there is so much variety (which is one of many reasons why I love it so much)! However, I have included below some of the highlights that make it a real pleasure to […]
