The 3 Big Mistakes People Make When Applying for Teaching Jobs – International TEFL Organization
Job prospects for suitably qualified TEFL teachers are excellent. There’s a growing demand worldwide as English becomes our universal language. In every country of the world, both in business and tourism, English has become the global language. Most people however make some fundamental mistakes when applying for Teaching Jobs overseas. Big Mistake #1: Applying For… The post The 3 Big Mistakes Peo...[Read More]
How To Prevent Unwanted Attention Whilst Living In Thailand? – Tips by The International TEFL Organization
Tourist Police TIPS for a safe holiday in Thailand “When Tourists get in trouble, it’s usually because they gave trouble a chance…” Keep cash, credit cards & valuables in your reception lock box. Never accept drinks or food of any kind from strangers. Keep your passport, cash and valuables on your person when sleeping in… The post How To Prevent Unwanted Attention Whilst Living In Thailand? –...[Read More]
Degree or No Degree That Is The Question – International TEFL Organization
There’s a LOT of confusion around this issue! Officially, you need a BA or BSc Degree to obtain a teaching permit in order to teach legally in any country.. However, there are a few exceptions to this requirement. Here are the 3 main exceptions: # 1. If you do not have a BA Degree, your employer… The post Degree or No Degree That Is The Question – International TEFL Organization appeared first on ...[Read More]
Online Teaching Opportunities – International TEFL Organization
Online Opportunities Over Skype or Facetime The growth of technology for educational use has revolutionised the way in which people learn and access education. Teaching English over Skype is developing fast and could soon become the norm in teaching English as foreign language and an integral part of the ESL industry. Learning English online is… The post Online Teaching Opportunities – Internatio...[Read More]
Sarah explains how her TEFL certificate was for personal development
Before completing your course, what were your aspirations for teaching once you had your TEFL certificate? I work as a scientist in Germany and I enjoy the English language quite a bit. That’s how my situation was when I began the ICAL course and that’s now it remains. Through some coworkers and friends, I was asked to help translate a few scientific papers and a thesis and I realized
Can English save Taiwan?
Taiwan is hoping to save its economy and raise its global rankings by making English a second official language in the country. That’s the theory at least and a number of academics and officials have put forward the idea to help Taiwan in the international market. The plan is that within 10 years everyone in Taiwan will have a decent knowledge of English. But how this
Carlo dreamt of visiting Asia, TEFL is going to help him make that trip
Before completing your course, what were your aspirations for teaching once you had your TEFL certificate? In college, I was always very interested in traveling on a budget. One of my plans during college was to always visit Asia. When I researched English programs in Asia I found that Korea would be the perfect match for me. After deciding where I wanted to teach, I started to do
Drunken Australians and the Truth about their Accents
There’s a new story circulating on the interweb right now which tells us that the Australian accent came about because the European settlers to Australia were all drunk and so they passed on their slurred speech to their children. Apparently these settlers would come home from a hard day herding kangaroos or sheering rabbits or something and get drunk on a case of VB then talk in
6 Tips to Make your ESL Classes More Effective
Teaching is undeniably a challenging job, in fact many consider it one of the most difficult careers you could choose. Nevertheless, being a teacher is an enriching experience. Through quality education and effective teaching methodologies, teachers play a crucial role in shaping a bright future for the entire world! In the world of ESL, a major hindrance that keeps students from reaching their fu...[Read More]
Tips for Teaching Academic Writing to Non-Native Students
For years, foreign students have been coming to the United States to earn valuable degrees that can translate into a great job in their home country. However, these students often experience difficulties adapting to the culture and struggle enormously learning even the basic tenets of academic writing. Students sometimes get so overwhelmed that they resort to buying their essays online from one ...[Read More]
English teachers located around the world give their insight into TEFL
Ever wanted some advice on TEFL teaching? Wanted some help on where to go? We spoke to a range of experienced TEFL teachers and asked them to provide an insight into their experiences, and also asked them for one piece of advice they wish they had known when they first started out. And then we created this helpful post and put all of their answers together, in one place
IELTS Scores withheld in China
Some Chinese students have had their IELTS score “permanently withheld” by IELTS. According to reports, IELTS have decided to withhold the scores for some students. They have declined to tell the student their score and refused to pass on any information about the score to anyone outside the organization. Those students involved are understandable angry and frustrated. IELTS are refusi...[Read More]