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There are a number of misconceptions about teaching English as a Foreign Language abroad, which we’d like to take a minute to debunk right now: MYTH : You need to speak the local language MYTH : You can’t teach without a degree MYTH : You only teach children But today let’s look at one in more detail: MYTH: Non-native speakers can’t get TEFL jobs. Can non-native speakers teach English as a Foreign...[Read More]

Teaching English as a Foreign Language is taking the world by storm. Everyone and their uncle is looking to either pack their bags and fly to greener pastures or to become the digital nomad they’ve always wanted to be. The thing is, it’s all getting a bit complicated now, isn’t it? Nevermind all the acronyms you need to get to grips with, everybody has their own opinion on who the best TEFL school...[Read More]

No matter how you look at it, the sad reality is that money makes the world go round. This is probably why you’re thinking of teaching English as a Foreign Language. Besides the fact that it allows you to travel the world, it’s also a way to put money in your pocket. But some of us seem to spend our money as soon as we earn it, and if we’re living our best lives in a beautiful city, who can blame ...[Read More]

You’ve heard of pedagogy, right? We often speak about pedagogy as relating to teaching in general and so, by extension, teaching English as a Foreign Language. But you might not realise that strictly speaking, pedagogy refers to the teaching of Young Learners. And while we need to be aware of issues relating to pedagogy because you might find yourself teaching English as a Foreign Language to Youn...[Read More]

Rapport is defined as the relationship between the teacher and learners and between the learners themselves. Rapport is important in the English as a Foreign Language classroom because good rapport is needed to create an environment that is conducive to learning. We have many great tips for building rapport in the EFL classroom, to help you get started! While there are many balls to juggle as a te...[Read More]

Using music in the English as a Foreign Language classroom is always a good idea. Music is interesting to students and music lessons can be fun, but did you know music can help our students learn the language too? Songs are often good sources of authentic, natural language. Song lyrics usually reflect how we speak naturally. Then, the rhythm of music makes the words of the song more memorable, whi...[Read More]

Teaching English as a Foreign Language is on a lot of people’s minds at the moment. Being a digital nomad is all the rage right now and being a TEFL teacher allows you to do exactly that and travel the world – a very attractive option, in our opinion. There is a lot of information out there on TEFL and it can be time-consuming to wade through the hundreds of blog posts and articles and opinion pie...[Read More]

When people consider their different career options, they often turn to the age-old traditional jobs of lawyers, accountants, or doctors. While there is certainly nothing wrong with those career choices, these days there are a lot more options available to us. But if you’re looking for a meaningful, significant career, look no further than Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Being a TEFL teach...[Read More]

It should come as no surprise that as a teacher of English as a Foreign Language there is a lot of reading that you can do to keep yourself on your toes in the classroom. We’re sure you understand that a lot of the work involved in teaching English as a Foreign Language actually takes place before you step into the classroom, in the form of lesson preparation, sourcing materials and doing a needs ...[Read More]

Finding a job teaching English abroad is one thing but finding the perfect job for you is another thing entirely. Nobody wants to be miserable in their job so follow our seven easy steps to make sure you find the TEFL job of your dreams. So lets look at finding the perfect job teaching English abroad. 1. Decide where and who you want to teach There are so many jobs available all over the world tha...[Read More]

TEFL certificate Valid passport Can-do attitude If you’ve got all of the above, then it’s time to hustle! Now that you’ve got your TEFL certificate and you know the ins and outs of teaching English as a Foreign Language, you’re probably itching to get started in a classroom of your own. And the first step is to find yourself the job you’ve always wanted. Yes, the job you want. As soon as you start...[Read More]

Moving abroad takes courage, especially moving to a country where you are unfamiliar with the language or culture. In this article, we will discuss governmental teaching programmes which will help you step into the world of TEFL for the first time. These programmes have many benefits to them, such as additional training before you begin your job, free accommodation or an accommodation stipend and ...[Read More]