The TEFL Academy Blog

When we think of teaching, it's typically to a class full of students. But learning looks different in different contexts. You may find yourself teaching smaller groups of students or……

If you're new to Spain, brace yourself for a daily rhythm that is very different from what you may be used to. Here, mornings stretch well into the afternoon, while…

You know that moment when you've planned the perfect lesson, complete with carefully scaffolded activities and a delightful PowerPoint, and then, Miguel asks, "Teacher, you watched the football? Real Madrid…

The worlds of lecturing and TEFL couldn’t feel more different. Lectures can be one-way streets: great for packing in lots of info, but lacking in student engagement.  TEFL flips the…

Teaching English to teenagers can feel like you're performing for the world's toughest audience. They're in that awkward in-between stage: not quite kids, but not fully-fledged adults either.  With teenage…

Lesson prep in South Korea isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on your school type, experience level, and available resources. Whether you're working in a public school or a private academy (hagwon),…

Ever walked into a classroom of sulky teenagers on a Monday morning, then switched to teaching motivated business professionals that same afternoon? If you have, you know the whiplash is…

Teaching private ESL lessons can be both exciting and rewarding, but it often comes with one big challenge: building up the right English teaching resources.  Unlike teaching in a school…