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How To Protect Yourself While Travelling Solo

Disclaimer: The article is a general guide that suggests tactics and products you can use to decrease the risks of being in danger while travelling solo. Since we cannot mention all of the restrictions and technicalities of different countries and…

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South Korea is undoubtedly one of our fave destinations for teaching English as a Foreign Language abroad – as it is for many people. There are so many reasons to…

The Lowdown On Teaching English In South Korea

14th July 2021

Your plane has barely even touched down at JFK airport when your phone begins buzzing. Numerous emails and messages from your boss wondering when your next article will be ready.…

Best NYC Coffee Shops To Get Work Done As A Digital Nomad

13th July 2021

Teaching English has taken the world by storm over the last few decades. If you’re familiar with TEFL, then you’re probably familiar with us, The TEFL Academy. We’ve been around…

10 Years Of TTA: The TEFL Academy Timeline

9th July 2021

Teaching English as a Foreign Language was certainly a popular occupation for travel fanatics at that time. The TEFL industry was growing and the famous acronym was becoming familiar to…

10 Reasons To Celebrate 10 Years

6th July 2021

Are you considering teaching English abroad but you’re not sure where to go? Both where you want to go and where you can go? Understandably, this is a tricky decision at the moment. Maybe…

7 Best Countries To Teach English Abroad In 2021

4th July 2021

Some people mistakenly assume that teaching English is just about language, grammar and vocabulary. However, as a teacher, you also act as a role model for your students. They look…

7 Friendly English LGBTQ+ Books To Use In Class

3rd July 2021

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