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TEFL and the Women’s World Cup

TEFL and the Women’s World Cup

Judging by the reception to the blog post we wrote about Roma v Sevilla, there’s a significant crossover between fans of the Beautiful Game and those who want to explore the world teaching English. Hey, why not? After all, the world’s most popular sport and the world’s most popular language are bound to meet at […]

Which online teaching companies pay the most in 2024?

Which online teaching companies pay the most in 2024?

Teaching English Online is an amazing opportunity, simply in and of itself. Working remotely can mean home comforts, the ability to strike a really ideal work/life balance, meeting care needs while earning a wage, and so much more. It can even mean travelling while you work, as a digital nomad, an undoubtedly exciting endeavour for […]

The 5 best music festivals abroad

The 5 best music festivals abroad

Can you feel the mud under your wellies? The sounds of revelry and anticipation across fields of eager music fans, the smell of myriad food stands and beer (hopefully nothing else)… yes, it’s the summer, and that can only mean one thing: music festivals. Festivals are, after all, a great way of seeing the world. […]

TEFL in the Balkans

TEFL in the Balkans

So often, we talk of “underrated” TEFL destinations. For one, Latin America still feels like it isn’t highly rated enough for new, inexperienced teachers who want to absorb different cultures. West Asia, particularly countries like Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, are massively under-tapped areas of potential for TEFL educators. The Caribbean, despite its many attractions, still […]

Spain’s new digital nomad visa: everything you need to know

Spain’s new digital nomad visa: everything you need to know

It’s a genuinely fascinating and exciting time to be digitally nomadic right now. If you have the wherewithal to become self-employed, and the sense of adventure to work around the world, the timing couldn’t be better. The world is truly opening up again. Travel restrictions owing to the pandemic are no longer, and governments around […]

World Refugee Day: making a difference with TEFL

World Refugee Day: making a difference with TEFL

One of the biggest stories of recent years has been the plight of refugees and asylum seekers. Wars, natural disasters, despotic leadership, discrimination and other blights have caused a mass movement of people, the likes of which we haven’t seen since WW2. Humanitarian disasters in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Sudan, Palestine, Turkey and more have meant mass […]

Can you TEFL in English-speaking countries?

Can you TEFL in English-speaking countries?

When you think of teaching English, it’s easy to think of far-flung locales, endless beaches, exotic street food and feeling lost in another culture. All of those things can be amazing, of course, but adventure and learning don’t only occur on the other side of a plane journey. Teaching English as a Foreign Language doesn’t […]

How to use AI in the TEFL classroom

How to use AI in the TEFL classroom

For many, an exciting future lies in Artificial Intelligence. Perhaps just as many others, however, view the letters ‘AI’ as something like a dirty word. In the same way that AI is creating incredible digital inroads to revolutionise the world of work, it’s providing what many consider an existential threat to a number of industries.  […]

Sevilla vs Roma: a TEFL perspective

Sevilla vs Roma: a TEFL perspective

When perennial Europa League winners Sevilla take on José Mourinho’s AS Roma in Budapest on the 31st of May, it’s sure to be a clash that’ll fascinate supporters and neutrals alike. With both the Andalusians and Romans arguably under-performing domestically but doing the business on the European front, it may not be the Champions League, […]

TEFL internships vs TEFL jobs: what’s the difference?

TEFL internships vs TEFL jobs: what’s the difference?

When it comes to your first experience of finding work in the TEFL world, there are a number of options available. For example, workplace internships can be a great way of testing the waters for a career in teaching, either working as an ETA (English Teaching Assistant) or teaching small classes of children under supervision. […]