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Upon the completion of my TEFL diploma, I felt both eager and slightly trepid to delve into the vast world of online English teaching. I applied to several online teaching companies and after some rejected applications, was fortunate to secure my first job at ‘iTutorGroup’ also known as ‘Tutorabc’. Naturally, the anticipation surrounding my first lesson provided me with a c...[Read More]

I am blessed to be able to work from home – a small village in South Africa. I have embraced being a global citizen without having to set foot on another continent. When I began working as a TEFL teacher online seven months ago, I was ecstatic to pass the knowledge that I have onto others; however, I never anticipated that, I too, would be a student. Whilst undertaking this position, I have ...[Read More]

We’ve just launched a brand-new group on Facebook that’s exclusively available for our TEFL graduates only and we hope you’ll join us there! What’s the group for? We’ve created the group with our graduates in mind. It’s a super fun graduate community group where you’ll be able to chat to other graduates, get advice, share knowledge, gain friends and celebr...[Read More]

So, you’ve decided you want to be your own boss, choose your own hours and start teaching English online? Amazing choice. But where do you start, which employers are the best and what are the requirements? We’re here to help! We’ve created with this handy list of all the best online English teaching jobs out there and to make it even easier for you, we’ve separated them by ...[Read More]

When I first started teaching English online, I didn’t realise how flexible it could be. Currently I am teaching from my home in the UK, but I have the freedom to travel where I want to work. I love the flexibility of being able to make my own schedule and being able to work wherever I like. One thing that I have been able to do while teaching English online is visit friends and family abroa...[Read More]

With the world currently moving to a work-from-home mindset, now’s the time to teach online! With TEFL, you can get qualified completely online and start working as an online tutor, all without ever having to leave your home. Hurray! How has coronavirus effected TEFL abroad? With the whole world currently struggling with the outbreak of coronavirus and travel restricted in lots of countries,...[Read More]

Are you ready to jump into TEFL? Amazing choice! But you’re going to want to make sure you’re doing it the right way and with the right company. That’s where we come in! We have over 25 years TEFL experience We’ve been at this since 1994, so we’re pretty established in the world of TEFL! From launching the first ever 2-day classroom course to introducing CELTA-level t...[Read More]

So, you’re at University. Maybe you’re fresh meat, year one, straight out of college and the safety of your Parents’ house, thrusted into a world of drinking games, beans on toast and… oh! University studies. Or, perhaps you’re a little seasoned by now, you know how this University thing works, but it’s dawned on you, “What on Earth do I do with myself af...[Read More]

We’re super excited to announce that our Level 3 TEFL Courses are now UCAS approved – wahoo! What is UCAS? UCAS stands for Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. In the UK UCAS are the centralised service that students use to apply to university. Basically, if you’re applying for university in the UK, you’ll apply through UCAS. UCAS work on a points basis and you&rsq...[Read More]

As it’s National Careers Week, we thought it was only right to think about what a TEFL course can do for your career. A TEFL certificate can be a huge boost to your career, regardless of what field you want to go into long-term. “How?”, you ask. Well, carry on reading for a few examples… Strengthen your communication skills Every job will require you to have good communica...[Read More]

A is for Accreditation When choosing your TEFL course it’s super important to check for accreditation. There are loads of courses out there aren’t accredited or don’t have the right accreditation. The best TEFL courses will be accredited by a government body, just like all of our courses! If the course you choose isn’t accredited, it might not be accepted worldwide, so you ...[Read More]

When I hear from family and friends back home about how much Western media has caused them to panic, I like to put things in perspective. There’s currently a major flu outbreak in forty-four states. 14,000 US citizens have died this flu season. The current death toll for the Coronavirus in mainland China is 1,700. Keep in mind that China has a population of approximately 1.4 billion people v...[Read More]