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As teachers of English as a foreign language, we get to enjoy all the beauty the world has to offer as we travel the globe teaching English. After all, this is one of the great perks of our job, isn’t it? As frequent fliers and global nomads, it is important – no, essential – that we are mindful of the effects our actions have on our planet. Every year Earth Day falls on 22 April, and we should ta...[Read More]

Once you’ve become a fully accredited teaching English as a Foreign language (TEFL) teacher, there is the small task of actually teaching which follows. Whilst securing that first job is undoubtedly an exciting thing, it’s not uncommon for a few nerves to creep in along the way. Whether it’s teaching English abroad, or online, it’s completely natural to worry about everything from the wifi to whet...[Read More]

While it might seem like Christmas was just yesterday, it’s that time of year again when we are bombarded with chocolate eggs and eggs-tremely bad puns. Holidays and special occasions are great to introduce into the English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom for a change from the curriculum. There are loads of ideas for Easter EFL classroom activities. But let’s first take a look at some of the...[Read More]

With everything that has been going on in Europe lately, there has been a lot of talk about teaching English to refugees. Almost 4.2 million refugees have fled Ukraine as of March 2022, but that’s just the latest refugee crisis to hit the headlines. Almost 7 million Syrians have sought refuge in other countries; nearly 4 million people have fled South Sudan since 2013; over 1 million Rohingya refu...[Read More]

If someone asked you what you eat for breakfast every day, your answer may be something like eggs, bacon, toast, or cereal. These are just a few of the breakfast foods that the typical Europeans would enjoy. But believe it or not, people from other cultures might  be shocked by this. Food and culture are so intertwined that how we prepare and eat our food is very influenced by where we live and wh...[Read More]

BREAKING NEWS: Italy introduces a digital nomad visa! After months of speculation and governmental talks, a new visa for remote workers was signed into law on 28 March 2022. So if you’ve been contemplating making a move towards the pizza and pasta, now might be the time for you! What is a ‘digital nomad’ visa? For those who don’t know, a digital nomad visa is a visa which allows remote workers to ...[Read More]

Yes, you read that right! Here’s yet another reason to become a TEFL teacher: recent research has shown that TEFL teachers are considered highly attractive. In a survey of 5,000 adults in the US and UK, conducted by the International Institute for Research, the overwhelming majority (78%) stated that they found teachers attractive. This was significantly more than lawyers (53%), bankers (44%) and ...[Read More]

Paris, France. Arguably one of the most popular and sought-after destinations for travellers both near and far, the City of Lights will surely captivate you. With its magnificent architecture and its abundance of art and culture on every corner, it’s no wonder Paris has remained a favourite for millions of people around the world. Yes, Paris will charm you with its beautiful landscape, exceptional...[Read More]

The Beatles may have told us that all you need is love, but if we’re honest, we need money too!  No matter how much we love teaching, the bottom line is that teaching English as a Foreign language is a job. It’s our way of earning money.  If you’re working for an EFL school, then the issue of rates is not likely to come up as your rates would be decided by your employer. Your employer decides how ...[Read More]

Smile! 20 March is the International Day of Happiness! Created by the United Nations in 2012, the International Day of Happiness is celebrated around the world. It aims to remind people of the importance of happiness in their daily lives. On this day, the UN calls on people to incorporate simple practices into their lives in order to promote their health and well-being. How to celebrate Internatio...[Read More]

There are many reasons we should celebrate the women in our lives, and International Women’s Day on 8th March is just one day we should be doing that. Read more: Women in the TEFL Classroom As teachers we, of course, understand the importance of teachers and educators in our world. That’s why we’re teachers! But there are particular women in history who have made a huge difference to learners and ...[Read More]

Did you know? Children learn between 4 000 and 12 000 words a year through reading. By reading just 20 minutes a day, a person will read, on average, 1.8 million words a year. Reading for pleasure is an indicator of a child’s future, even more so than family circumstances, parents’ educational background or parents’ income. In other words, regardless of where you are from or where you go to school...[Read More]