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The demand for TEFL teachers is huge, but how do you go about getting your first TEFL job? Where should you look and what do you need? Follow these 4 easy steps and you’ll land your dream TEFL job in no time! Step 1 – Get TEFL qualified The most important step is getting TEFL qualified. Almost all employers worldwide require English teach...[Read More]

Choosing the right TEFL Course for your needs can be a tricky task. If you’re wondering which level better suits you and your situation, have a little read below for a bit of guidance. Do you want to TEFL as a career? Yes – amazing! You’re in for an absolute treat. If you want to make a full-time salary and start a career in TEFL opt for ...[Read More]

TEFL is an amazing way to travel, see the world and get paid, but it can seem complicated at first. To help you get started, we’ve stripped back to basics with this simple guide to TEFL for beginners. What is TEFL? Let’s start off with the easiest bit. TEFL = Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It’s really as simple as that. TEFL is b...[Read More]

Known as ‘The Land of the Morning Calm’, South Korea has been one of the most popular places to teach English abroad for ages. It’s like the goldilocks of countries for TEFL teachers due to its great pay, reasonable visa requirements and plenty of perks and benefits. To those who live there it’s a world full of Korean BBQ, K-pop culture a...[Read More]

Teaching English online is a great way to make an income from anywhere in the world with just your laptop, but it can be tricky understanding all the different options and requirements. So we’ve done a bit of the hard work for you and answered that all important question – “do you need a degree to teach English online?” Do you need a degr...[Read More]

It’s finally here! We’ve collaborated with our sister company, LoveTEFL, to bring you this brand-new podcast giving you everything you need to know about teaching English abroad. If you’re a budding TEFL teacher, or you’d just like to know a bit more about TEFL, this one’s for you. Happy listening! Listen now You can listen to the first e...[Read More]

Although Asia might be first to pop into your mind when you’re planning your TEFL adventure, it’s definitely not the only option. Teaching in South America is an amazing opportunity for aspiring TEFL teachers. From the mystique of Peru’s Machu Picchu to the mind-blowing thunder of the Iguazú Falls, South America has so much to offer! Be p...[Read More]

During our 25 years in the industry (that’s right, 25 years!), we’ve trained over 182,000 TEFL teachers and sent them off to begin their own amazing journeys in countless different locations around the world. Each and every one of them belongs to our TEFL Tribe and so could you! Here are just a few of our TEFL Tribe members – and remember...[Read More]

Simply answered – you can TEFL at any age! Although there aren’t any strict age limits, there are some things to consider if you’re an especially young or more mature aspiring TEFL teacher. Regardless of age though, you’ll need a TEFL qualification before you even start thinking about teaching abroad. Am I too old to TEFL? You’re never to...[Read More]

There are so many reasons you should take the Level 5 TEFL Course, the main one probably being that you want to teach English abroad. But, how does Level 5 TEFL differ from Level 3 TEFL or other certificates? What is a Level 5 TEFL certificate? A Level 5 qualification is the level below a bachelor’s degree so it’s pretty high up on the fr...[Read More]

Creating a super eco-friendly classroom doesn’t have to be hard or take loads of energy. There are heaps of simple things you can do to make your classroom more eco-friendly, educate your students and keep them engaged! To help you get started, we’ve come up with 7 easy ideas to incorporate into your TEFL classroom. Start a “Green Team” C...[Read More]

Carl Jung once said, “The least of things with a meaning is worth more in life than the greatest of things without it.” Which brings us to meaningful travel. Meaningful travel is the new way to travel and we’re here to let you know why! Almost everybody wants to travel – you’ll never hear anyone turning down a holiday or the chance to vis...[Read More]