On the 8th of September, the world celebrates International Literacy Day. Even in 2025, illiteracy remains a significant barrier across large parts of the world, from even the most “developed” nations to the most isolated outposts the world has to offer. Celebrated since 1967, UNESCO’s International Literacy Day is a celebration of all things reading […]

Whether you teach English online, or in person, the chances are that you will be working with a wide range of students. There are all kinds of people who require English tuition, from the very young to the long-retired. University freshmen and CEOs alike are in your potential student body, so it’s important to be […]

As a language teacher, the last thing you want your classroom to be is quiet. Most of the time, anyway! The days of learning a language by rote aren’t over, per se, but there are significant drawbacks. These include lack of focus, lack of enthusiasm from students, and perhaps most importantly, fewer opportunities for creativity […]

Nowadays, everyone has a raft of podcasts to recommend to you. Across genres, it can honestly feel impossible to keep up sometimes – the level of quality and quantity has exploded over the last decade. Nearly everyone you know has a favourite you’ve likely never heard of, and it’s hardly your fault, because there’s so […]

I live in a small village on the outskirts of Modena in the Emilia Romagna region which is in the North of Italy. My first exposure to the English language was when I was a teenager. I became a fan of the music band Queen and loved to sing along to their songs, even though […]

When it comes to TEFL job applications, there’s a lot of amazing advice out there. You can primarily find it on our website, it must be said – we’ve covered everything from writing a CV/resumé, crafting the perfect cover letter, nailing your interview preparation, asking the right questions to TEFL employers and loads more.  There […]

A perennially popular TEFL destination, Vietnam is a fascinating country to live and work in. Featuring both colossal cities and beautiful countryside, fascinating history and modernist fashion, the contrasts of Vietnam make it an adventurer’s dream. As futuristic as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are in places, there’s also immense respect for the distant past […]

Writing a TEFL cover letter can be an art form. Executed well, it can be the difference between having your job application ignored and getting an interview. It’s a fantastic medium to express yourself, highlight the finer points of your career, and explain what you’d bring to a specific job role.  We’ve written all about […]

Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you’re very likely a qualified TEFL teacher and you’re ready to take on the world as a brilliant English educator. You’ve made a very smart decision – well done you. Yes indeed, you’ve got through your TEFL course and now there’s a whole suite of options available to you. You […]

If you haven’t already heard, there’s been a substantial change in the TEFL game, especially if you’re interested in teaching in Thailand, and you’re a digital nomad. The Land of Smiles has long been a fantastic destination for TEFL teachers. Whether you’re in search of long-term employment through a school or another educational institution, or […]