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Celebrating Christmas in the TEFL classroom

Celebrating Christmas in the TEFL classroom

If you find yourself teaching in a country that celebrates Christmas, or you work with students online who can’t wait for the 25th of December, then you have two choices. One, you can totally embrace the season, the vernacular that goes with it, and the excitement that the festive season brings to so many. Or, […]

Top TEFL destinations in 2025

Top TEFL destinations in 2025

With each year that passes, we notice different trends and patterns emerge. Loads of our students become excellent teachers, and they want to ply their trade overseas in one of countless amazing destinations. Those destinations, well – they’re fascinating. Some places are ever-popular. They’re cast-iron, absolute bankers. As far as we can tell, ambitious TEFL […]

What we learned about teaching English in Los Angeles

What we learned about teaching English in Los Angeles

At The TEFL Org, we’re always keeping on top of trends. Teaching English abroad is a fantastic pursuit, no doubt, but what if you happen to live somewhere a little exceptional? Somewhere, within the USA, for example, where there’s a hugely diverse community, where English isn’t everyone’s first language, and there are millions of visitors […]

From a Manchester office to Malta: Rachael McGettigan’s story

From a Manchester office to Malta: Rachael McGettigan’s story

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” Alan Watts Life is full of unexpected changes, and sometimes it takes a leap of faith to discover your true calling. For me, that leap meant leaving behind my comfortable corporate job in an […]

What’s the difference between TEFL courses?

What’s the difference between TEFL courses?

When it comes to TEFL certificates, it can sometimes be hard to know what you need. Imagine this: you’re totally new to an industry, and there are lots of different sources telling you you need this qualification, and others are saying that’s wrong, you need this other certificate… it’s overwhelming! Theoretically, you’re reading this because […]

I Taught English Abroad Season 4 is here!

I Taught English Abroad Season 4 is here!

We’re very proud to say that our podcast series, ‘I Taught English Abroad’, is back once again for a fourth season. Having been award-nominated, receiving rave reviews across platforms and gaining a dedicated listenership, we knew we couldn’t leave you for too long. While we were delighted with season 3, suffice it to say we’ve […]

What are the tech requirements for teaching English online?

What are the tech requirements for teaching English online?

The world of online English teaching represents a major opportunity for so many people. Think about it; it’s a career that offers flexibility and working from the comfort of your own home. You can be of any age, from a student needing to pick up some work, to a retiree. You can earn a decent […]

5 of the most popular teaching programmes for TEFL teachers

5 of the most popular teaching programmes for TEFL teachers

There’s no other way to say it: TEFL gives you opportunities to see and impact the world like no other industry. Even from the very start of your TEFL journey, the spirit of adventure and longing to make a difference takes hold, and no matter your level of teaching experience, you can find yourself across […]

The TEFL Org turns 15!

The TEFL Org turns 15!

We’re not the self-congratulatory sort here at The TEFL Org. Yes, we’re the most accredited TEFL course provider in the world. Sure, we’ve won multiple awards, including a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2022. Fine, if you insist on us telling you about it, it’s also true that we train thousands of people every year […]

How to Become a TEFL YouTube Star with Jamie Gajewski

How to Become a TEFL YouTube Star with Jamie Gajewski

So, you’re trying to broaden your world as a TEFL teacher. Whether you’re teaching online or in a classroom, chances are you’ve already had some pretty amazing experiences.  Not everybody travels abroad, let alone lives or works there. Alternatively, not everyone can say they’ve gone “Nope! Enough of this!” and changed careers. Joining the world […]