Interview with TEFL Org student Catherine Where are you teaching at the moment? I have just returned home, after spending 6 months teaching business English in Imola, northern Italy. Before Christmas, I spent 3 months in Segovia, Spain teaching English to children in an autumn camp. Why did you decide to take a TEFL course? Ask me…
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TEFL Experiences: Teaching English in China
By Amy Where are you teaching at the moment? I’m teaching in north-west China, a province called Xinjiang. Why did you decide to take a TEFL course? I decided to take a TEFL course because I saw it as a great opportunity to work and travel. I really wanted to experience living in a different country, learn a new…
Christmas in Japan
Tomo lets us know what it is like spending Christmas in Japan in his latest blog. Check out how he found a job and how he found teaching there in his other blogs. Christmas, a time of drinking, eating, family and presents that range from the useful to the downright daft. This will be my…
Teaching English In Japan
Tomo tells us what it’s like to teach English in Japan. Find out how he got the job, and how he spent Christmas in Japan in his other blogs. Some of us dread the thought of it, others thrive at the opportunity and the rest don’t really know what to expect to it. Chances are…
Finding A Job Teaching In Japan
Tokyo, a city of bright lights, incredible (if slightly bizarre) technology, food (even fast food) that is fresh and beautifully presented, and a culture that both embraces the “western world” yet manages to keep enough of the little things that make Japan, Japan. Combined with people who are polite, elegant and have impeccable fashion sense,…
Teaching in Argentina
If you are looking for work in Argentina or any country in South America, you are at a great advantage of being a native English speaker. Argentina is a country with a growing economy. The capital, Buenos Aires, is one of the main cities in South America where businesses are always growing and expanding. With…
Living And Teaching English In Argentina
For those who are looking to travel/work in South America, Argentina is an excellent choice of country. Being the 8th largest country in the world, it offers stunning and diverse scenery. From the hot, arid deserts in the north, to tropical forests, to the towering snowy peaks of the Andes right to the bottom tip…
TEFL Experiences: Teaching English in South Korea
by Ajaz Mohammed Hussain Hello there! Greetings from Ulsan in the south-east of South Korea. Yes…I’m finally here. It’s been almost three months since I did the TEFL course and now I’m putting in to practice all that you taught…and it certainly is helpful. I find myself constantly referring to my TEFL course book for succour and inspiration! Well,…
How Drama Can Help In TEFL
So, what do we mean by ‘drama activities’? We act out real-life experiences as best we can in the controlled environment of the classroom. This enables students to develop vocabulary and practise conversational language. All students can draw on experiences from their lives and can relate to the role-play. When using drama in the classroom,…
Teaching Business English
Many EFL teachers have the misconception that they need a business background before they can teach Business English. My experience in Germany and Austria confirms otherwise. While many classes or books are called Business English, this is basically general English with some business vocabulary and context. You need to prepare yourself just as you would…
