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What is the happiest country in the world? Have you thought about it? Where would you guess? Spain, with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year? Nepal, with…

23 April may just seem like another day, but for English teachers, dictionary-readers and language lovers around the world, it is an opportunity to stop, collaborate and…uh…celebrate the history, culture…

As world travellers, 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…

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…

With the plethora of online platforms and companies offering English language lessons to learners and teaching positions to English teachers and tutors, it is difficult to know which online teaching…

What is the happiest country in the world? Have you thought about it? Where would you guess? Spain, with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year? Nepal, with…

South Africa might be one of the most beautiful countries on the planet, but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t spread our wings and discover what lies beyond our borders.…

Thailand is hot. There’s no two ways about it. Stepping outside can feel like you’ve walked into a sauna and running for shade may not bring the relief you desire. …

With the plethora of online platforms and companies offering English language lessons to learners and teaching positions to English teachers and tutors, it is difficult to know which online teaching…

With the plethora of online platforms and companies offering English language lessons to learners and teaching positions to English teachers and tutors, it is difficult to know which online teaching…

With the plethora of online platforms and companies offering English language lessons to learners and teaching positions to English teachers and tutors, it is difficult to know which online teaching…

A common question we get asked is: How do I teach students who can’t speak a word of English? Well, what if we up the ante and ask: How do…

A common question we get asked is: How do I teach students who can’t speak a word of English? Well, what if we up the ante and ask: How do…

Becoming an English teacher (a TEFL teacher, to be specific) is one way to make the dream of working and living in Japan a reality. If you’ve done any research,…

EAP, or English for Academic Purposes, is a specialised branch of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) that focuses on preparing students for success in academic environments like colleges…

When it comes to teaching English abroad, you might be wondering if you can teach English in the UK or the US or Australia? In other words, can I teach…

A common question we get asked is: How do I teach students who can’t speak a word of English? Well, what if we up the ante and ask: How do…

EAP, or English for Academic Purposes, is a specialised branch of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) that focuses on preparing students for success in academic environments like colleges…

23 April may just seem like another day, but for English teachers, dictionary-readers and language lovers around the world, it is an opportunity to stop, collaborate and…uh…celebrate the history, culture…

As world travellers, 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…

In short, YES! Teaching English is more than a career option. It's your gateway to the world. Going nowhere slowly in your job? Get TEFL-certified and change course! Want to…

Move over Beyonce, we’ve done it again!  For the 6th year in a row, The TEFL Academy has been selected as a GoOverseas Overall Top TEFL Course Provider AND one…

Earning money. Travelling abroad. Making a difference. There are many reasons why people are turning to teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) as the next (or first) step in…

Looking for tips for teaching Business English? Look no further! The thought of teaching Business English is enough to strike fear into the hearts of even the most experienced English…