The TEFL Academy News & Updates

London Town, The City, The Big Smoke – whatever name you call her there’s no doubt that London is one of the most interesting cities in the world. With over 20 million visitors every year for the last few years, it seems that most people are aware of London’s many attractions. But it’s not only … Continue reading “What is London Kno...[Read More]

Whilst the dream of working and living in another country is one that so many people have, the process of moving abroad can be a little stressful, especially when it comes to packing. This article is mainly aimed at those who plan to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), with thousands of people of … Continue reading “A Comple...[Read More]

In this day and age, we are becoming more and more aware of how privileged we are and how much we have. The problem lies with living to work rather than working to live. It’s a vicious cycle – earning money so you can spend money, and needing to earn more money to spend more … Continue reading “International Volunteer’s Day” T...[Read More]

It’s easy to fall in love with the idea of Thailand: gorgeous scenery, mouthwatering food, fascinating culture, friendly locals – what’s not to love? Add the fact that the country is overflowing with TEFL jobs and it’s no surprise that it’s one of the top TEFL destinations in the world (not to mention tourist destinations).  … Continue re...[Read More]

A Backpacker’s Black Friday. Yes, friends – it’s that time of year again. The day we wait for all year long. No, we’re not talking about Christmas – it’s Black Friday! The first Friday after Thanksgiving was traditionally a massive shopping day for customers in the US but it’s now spread to our shores. This … Continue reading “A Bac...[Read More]

There is no question that Thailand is one of the dream TEFL destinations. It’s a picture-perfect holiday destination with gorgeous white-sand beaches, incredibly beautiful cultural attractions, to-die-for food, and arguably the friendliest people you’ll ever meet, so living and working there is a dream come true for most of us.  Fortunate...[Read More]

2020 is almost upon us. A new year, a new decade, a new you? With the British Council predicting that by next year there will be 2 billion people speaking and learning English, and with over 300 million English language learners in China alone, there is no better time to be a TEFL teacher.  Gone … Continue reading “2020: The Year of...[Read More]

Thailand is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, and it’s popular with TEFL teachers too. Most people were introduced to Thailand through the 2000 movie The Beach and while the movie definitely showcased some of the more beautiful locations in Thailand, there is more to this country than sandy, white beaches, cocktails … Cont...[Read More]

If you can believe it, 2020 is almost upon us. While we may not yet have flying houses, animal employees and robot therapists (as predicted), it looks set to be a big year of change for many of us. In fact, the Chinese New Year, which starts on 25 January 2020, is the beginning of … Continue reading “#TEFL2020 Begins” The post...[Read More]

Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles and that really should be enough of a reason for you to want to visit there. Luckily for us, though, there are about a million more reasons! Here are 7 reasons Thailand should be on your bucket list. The food All we’re going to say is, come … Continue reading “7 Reasons Thailand Should be on Y...[Read More]

If you’re reading this you’re probably thinking of venturing into the exciting world of teaching English as a Foreign Language. Maybe you’re thinking of teaching in South Korea for a year before getting a “real” job, or maybe you want to work and travel your way around the world for a few years before settling … Continue reading “Is...[Read More]

Thailand is every TEFL teacher’s dream destination. It has oodles of jobs, good salaries, a low cost of living, and beautiful towns and cities where you can teach. Basically, you won’t have difficulty finding a well-paid job that will allow you to live a life of luxury in one of the most beautiful places on … Continue reading “The B...[Read More]