We’re big fans of Mexico at The TEFL Org. While Latin America doesn’t necessarily rank as highly as nations like Japan, Spain or South Korea on the bucket lists of TEFL teachers, it’s hard to see what wouldn’t be tempting about setting up in Mexico. A country of immense passion, expression, music and unbelievable food, […]

So you fancy teaching in Spain? Of course you do; nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean, Spain is in a prime position for travel around mainland Europe. There are even some brilliant islands, not least Ibiza, thrown in for good measure. As a TEFL destination, it speaks for itself. You can have incredibly […]

South Asia, specifically Southeast Asia, is a booming TEFL market. Of course, there are some of the favourites; Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia – but what about Cambodia?  Like Vietnam, Cambodia is a country with a complicated history. That’s history, though. Current-day Cambodia is a rapidly growing nation, with an improving economy and a real demand for […]

We’re not sure if you heard, but TEFL isn’t just for graduates. In fact, if you’re thinking about teaching English after university then it’s a great idea to start building up experience while you’re still a student. Whether you’re thinking ahead to a full-time teaching position abroad after you graduate and want to build up […]

I grew up in the New England region of the U.S.A., and have always been fascinated by foreign languages. From a very early age, I had my mind set on studying Italian. By the time I had reached college, I had decided to receive my B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) degree in Italian Language and Literature. […]

You’ve been to school, you know the feeling. If you’re of a certain age, you might remember a TV and VCR being wheeled into a hushed, awed classroom. Or, if you’re of a newer vintage, perhaps, the lights go out, and on a digital whiteboard pops up a video. It’s either a moment of intense […]

Some people think teachers are born, not made. Okay – maybe that’s dramatic. We’ve certainly heard from people who just don’t think they can become teachers, though, despite already having all the skills they need. Or, some people realise later in life that they were meant to teach, but haven’t had the opportunity yet, for […]

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! Yes, St Patrick’s Day is coming up, and while we are indeed about teaching English, a little bit of Irish to kick things off seems just right.  The Emerald Isle truly has a fantastic reputation worldwide. Why not? It’s a centre of culture, with some of the friendliest people in […]

It’s fair to say there are some top-rated TEFL destinations. Who wouldn’t want to live and work in fascinating countries like China, Japan, South Korea or Spain? There are plenty of opportunities, significant infrastructure for teaching English, and even programmes to help ease the transition into full-time teaching. These are all very worthy choices, and […]

As we covered in previous blog posts, the English language has some very interesting quirks. Let’s not beat around the bush, to go the extra mile in the English language means learning 24/7, and you might have butterflies in your stomach about either learning the language or teaching it to a near-native level. See what […]