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“How can I get a TEFL job if I don’t have any previous teaching experience?” If you’re new to TEFL this might be a question on your mind – it’s one our TEFL advisers are asked all the time! The good news is that there’s plenty of work out there for those who don’t have…
The climate, afternoon siestas, renowned cuisine, and the strongest TEFL jobs market in Europe are just a few reasons why so many EFL teachers love teaching English in Spain. EFL teachers are in high demand in Spain and we’ve heard from many course graduates who’ve gone on to teach there that within a matter of…
XinChao (HELLO) TEFL Org! My story of travelling and teaching in Vietnam is one that might leave you thinking I work for the Vietnamese Department of Travel and Tourism! A country full of untouched, deep green scenery, classic nostalgic culture and inexpensive, healthy and fresh food. Vietnam truly is a wonder to live and work…
I have spent 10 years working in holiday parks in France and England, working within entertainment and kids clubs. This has given me lots experience working with children, but I was after a change and teaching has always interested me. To start my teaching career I decided to study with TEFL.org and complete my 120 hour…
Japan is one of the world’s top TEFL destinations, and it’s easy to understand why. It’s a country where the old and new exist together in perfect harmony. A land of contrasts, eccentricities, incredible food, pioneering technology, and – importantly – an abundance of work for EFL teachers. Despite mandatory English education from 5th grade,…
From the bustling streets of the capital, Seoul, to the stunning beaches and tranquil countryside of the country’s biggest island, Jeju, those who TEFL in South Korea aren’t stuck for choice. Feast on kimchi, bibimbap, and bulgogi; experience cutting-edge technology (including the fastest internet in the world!); and make use of affordable public transport during…
For South Africans looking to get out of the country and explore, a TEFL qualification is the perfect option. Teaching English as a foreign language allows you to see the world and get paid for it at the same time, and with around 1.5 billion people learning English across the globe there’s a huge demand…
Japan has been a popular destination for EFL teachers for many years. It’s a country with so much to offer teachers – an abundance of jobs, good salaries and benefits, and incredible culture and history. To teach English in Japan full time, you need a degree to get a work visa. This can be disappointing…
Once you’ve put together a stand-out TEFL CV (thanks to our CV guide!) it’s time to write an equally stand-out cover letter. Your cover letter is an opportunity to convince an employer that you’re the perfect fit for the role, so it should really show off your strengths and enthusiasm for teaching English as a…
Since getting TEFL qualified, Holly has taught English all over the world and for the past five years she’s been teaching in Asia. She’s been teaching in Myanmar for several years now, in a small town near Taunggyi, the largest city of Shan State. Cheap travel in the country has meant Holly’s spent much of…
