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- 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…
- 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…
If you’re trying to choose a TEFL course but are feeling a bit lost then don’t worry, you’re not alone. There are hundreds of providers out there, some good and, unfortunately, a lot more bad. But how do you tell them apart? Due to lack of regulation in the industry anyone who wants to can […]
You might have seen some TEFL courses guarantee a pass, but is this legitimate and are these courses worth taking? It’s tempting. After all, if you’re going to spend hard-earned money on a course you want to get a qualification at the end of it. But there’s a difference between buying a qualification and earning […]
What are the most important skills you need to be a great TEFL teacher? Have a think back to your school days: who were your favourite and least favourite teachers? What was it that made the good ones good and the bad ones bad? Your favourite teacher was likely someone you made a personal connection […]
Summer camps are the perfect way to get started in TEFL. Aside from being a whole lot of fun, they’re a great way of testing the waters to see if TEFL is for you as contracts typically last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. And if you do decide to pursue longer-term […]
A big reason why so many are attracted to TEFL in the first place is because of the opportunities it provides for travel. TEFL is one of the best ways to experience a country, allowing you to immerse yourself in a different culture and spend time exploring your surroundings in a way a holiday could […]
One of the most frequent questions we get asked is how long does it take to complete a TEFL course? Most TEFL courses are named according to the number of hours they take to complete. So, the answer might seem obvious to some – as long as the course name suggests, surely? A 120-hour TEFL […]
A big part of what makes an incredible TEFL adventure is the people you meet along the way. Making new friends as a first-time TEFL teacher abroad can, for many, feel a little daunting. After all, you already have a new job, new culture, and a whole new way of living to adapt to! But […]
Teaching English abroad offers an adventure like no other. One that will challenge, inspire, surprise, and quite likely change you as a person. But starting a new job in a country potentially thousands of miles away from your friends and family can also be overwhelming! Culture shock, homesickness, language barriers and loneliness are all very […]
A new year brings with it new possibilities, and with TEFL those possibilities are never-ending. But where should you TEFL in 2022? While we’re still very much living through this pandemic, we’re hopeful that 2022 will bring with it an improved situation for TEFL teachers aiming to work abroad. Teachers have had to contend with […]
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about teaching English online. Here at The TEFL Org, we’re not in the business of making false promises – we want our students to have all the facts because we know that preparation is the key to teaching success. The online teaching market is full of great opportunities […]
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