The TEFL Academy Blog

When someone tells you they are learning English in the EFL classroom, you don’t usually question them and ask What English? But the truth is, there is more than one…

As teachers, it is our job to teach our learners to the best of our ability. The problem is, teaching is not the same as learning. Just because we teach…

One of the biggest fears of any teacher, whether teaching math or science or English, is losing the attention of their students. Few things feel worse than when you catch…

Don’t get us wrong, being a TEFL teacher is one of the best jobs we can think of, but that doesn’t mean it’s all roses and butterflies. It’s a job,…

From the cosmopolitan cities of Taipei and Taichung to the beautiful, tropical beaches of Kenting and Fulong, from the night markets to the street food stalls, and from the hard-working…

There is no mistaking it: teaching English as a Foreign Language is big business. People from all over the world are training to be TEFL teachers and teach English to…

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…

People who teach English as a foreign language abroad are generally like-minded people. We are outgoing, easy-going and accepting. We go with the flow, adapt to the changes and embrace…