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9 Alternative TEFL Destinations

Vietnam. South Korea. Spain. The UAE. As a teacher of English as a Foreign Language, there is no doubt that the world is your oyster. However, though this may be the case, there are still certain countries that grab the lion’s share of attention in the TEFL world. These countries are popular with TEFL teachers either for their abundance of teaching jobs, their generous packages, their amazing life...[Read More]

What’s Going on in China? A TEFL in China Update

Teaching English as a Foreign Language in China has been popular for a number of years already. With such a large population and the increasing need to be able to speak English to participate on the global stage, there has been a massive demand for TEFL teachers in China. In fact, with an estimated 400 million English language learners, there were approximately 400 000 foreign teachers in China in...[Read More]

Is 30 Too Old to Teach English Abroad?

Back in the day, we used to finish school, study at university, get a job and stay at that job until the end of time. These days, fortunately, our work environments have changed. It is not uncommon for people to have more than one job in their lifetime – even three or four. In fact, research has shown that the average person these days has 12 jobs in their lifetime! These jobs might even be in tot...[Read More]

Teaching English Abroad in Your Gap Year

Have you just graduated from high school or university? Are you unsure of what you want to study at university or where you want to work? Do you want to take a break from the books and the office and travel the world before settling down? Then perhaps teaching English as a Foreign Language abroad is just what you are looking for! Why should you teach English abroad? There are so many reasons you s...[Read More]

Top European Destinations for TEFL Teachers

Dare we say it? The world is opening up again! Once again we can daydream about all the exotic destinations we want to visit and even start making plans to buy tickets and get visas! There are so many options available to us as TEFL teachers, it can be difficult to decide where in the world you want to go.  For today, let’s look at a few of our favourite European destinations for TEFL teachers. Te...[Read More]

How to Teach English Abroad Post-COVID

While there is no doubt that teaching English as a Foreign Language abroad has been gaining in popularity over the last decade or so, the last few years have really put a spanner in the plans of many TEFL teachers. With COVID-19 turning the world upside-down, the EFL market was heavily affected all across the globe.  EFL schools around the world were forced to adapt and offer online classes or clo...[Read More]

11 Things You Should Know About Teaching English Abroad

Teaching English abroad is an exciting adventure for anyone. It’s probably like nothing you’ve ever done before in your life! And while it might be a scary and unknown adventure, it is an adventure nonetheless.  But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared. The more you know about what you are walking into, the better you’ll be able to deal with whatever is thrown your way. Here we thought we’d tel...[Read More]

Teaching English in Cambodia

Cambodia is a mysterious country for many people. While you are probably very familiar with its neighbours Thailand and Vietnam, you may not have heard much about Cambodia except for its turbulent history. But Cambodia is so much more than its past, which you will come to understand if you decide to come here to teach English as a Foreign Language. Read more: What is Cambodia Known For? Finding a ...[Read More]

Can I Teach English in an English-Speaking Country?

This might sound like a dumb question, but it actually isn’t. Many people know about teaching English in Thailand or Spain or Brazil, but they don’t consider that you might be able to teach English in England or the United States or Australia. After all, English is the official language of those countries, isn’t it? Well, you might be surprised to find out that teaching English in an English-speak...[Read More]

Important Information for Students Enrolling on the Irish Classroom Course

At last! As the situation is improving across Ireland, we now have permission from the Irish government to reopen our campuses and run our classroom-based, Combined Level 5 TEFL courses! We are really looking forward to welcoming you all back to our Irish campuses and we hope you enjoy your time learning with The TEFL Academy. Before you attend your classroom course, be it in Cork, Dublin, Galway ...[Read More]

5 Challenges of Teaching English Online While Travelling

Teaching English online can be a dream come true. Being an online English teacher means you have the freedom to live out of your suitcase if that’s what your heart desires. You can pack your bags at any moment and move your life somewhere new, somewhere better or somewhere just different. After all, that’s the idea behind being a digital nomad, isn’t it?  But is it all butterflies and rainbows? Yo...[Read More]

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Teaching English in Spain

Sunshine, sangria and siestas, what more do you want from life, am I right? It’s not really surprising that Spain is not only one of the top tourist destinations in the world but also one of the most popular countries to teach English as a Foreign Language.  In fact, you’ve probably considered moving there to be a TEFL teacher, haven’t you? Of course you have – we all have.  If you’re still weighi...[Read More]

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