The TEFL Academy News & Updates

There are not many things that are as unsexy as taxes but sadly it is something we need to consider, even when teaching English abroad. Dealing with finances can be quite tricky even if you did accounting at school but especially if you are living in a foreign country. Knowing if, when and how to … Continue reading “Do I Have...[Read More]

A CV can make or break a job application. Even though there are hundreds of thousands of job opportunities for English teachers abroad, there may also be hundreds of people applying for that job you want. So you need to make sure your CV really packs a punch. You listening closely? Here’s are our tips to … Continue readi...[Read More]

If you are a newly-qualified TEFL teacher who is now looking for the job of their dreams, welcome. Welcome to the first step on the adventure of a lifetime.  You may already be feeling a little nervous about your first day in the classroom, but don’t think about that just yet – there are still … Continue reading &#...[Read More]

8 March 2020 is International Women’s Day. Every year we celebrate this day and make mention of the special women in our lives. We celebrate the fact that we now have gender equality and we look at how far we have come. But the fact that we still feel the need to celebrate Women’s Day … Continue reading “Women in ...[Read More]

As a teacher who teaches English as a Foreign Language, you’re probably already a bit of a bookworm. Hopefully your love of books extends to TEFL books! From books on teaching methodologies and teaching ideas to EFL-related studies and teaching tips, there are books that can help you with any aspect of your Continuous Professional &...[Read More]

There are few countries in this world that are as mysterious and alluring as Japan. This is why Japan is popular not only with tourists but with English as a Foreign Language teachers as well. We have a lot of requests for information about teaching English as a Foreign Language in Japan, so we thought … Continue reading “The...[Read More]

The English language is a slippery animal – always changing, bending the rules or breaking with tradition. With the start of 2020 we shouldn’t be surprised that a whole host of new words arrived to welcome in the new decade. As a TEFL teacher we need to stay up-to-date with the latest changes in vocabulary … Continue re...[Read More]

Teaching English Abroad as a Single Parent – Teaching English abroad is often considered the domain of the young and single, or the young and coupled up. While it is certainly true that a large percentage of TEFL teachers around the world are young(ish), this by no means means that there isn’t a place for … Continue rea...[Read More]

Aah Brexit. The momentous occasion we’ve all been expecting for months and months and months, but now that’s it has finally happened we’re not really sure what it means. The fact of the matter is that no matter how you feel about Brexit, it is done and dusted now so we just need to suck … Continue reading “T...[Read More]

Let’s be real. We can’t really decide which are the best countries for teaching English abroad because who defines what is “the best”? Is it the countries where you earn the most money? What countries have the best lifestyle? The countries with the most holidays? What countries with the most jobs? The countries wit...[Read More]

So, how quickly can I get a TEFL certification? This is a question that is asked a thousand times, and each time you might get a different answer. How is that possible? The thing with a TEFL certification is that it isn’t necessarily what it says on the tin. It may say 120 hours but … Continue reading “How Quickly Can I...[Read More]

Yes, teaching is a passion. Yes, teaching English abroad gives you the opportunity to live in amazing destinations. Yes, it’s one of the few jobs where you can really have fun every day. But that doesn’t mean you have to teach English abroad for peanuts. When you think about it, though there are people who decide …...[Read More]