The TEFL Academy Blog

In what different ways can a TEFL qualification be used? A TEFL qualification may be a teaching qualification, but it is a very flexible qualification to have. While traditional teaching…

TEFL ACCREDITATION EXPLAINED Let’s be clear from the start: there is no one internationally accepted accreditation for the TEFL. Sound a bit odd? Well, it is, but that’s just how…

Just because you can speak English does not necessarily mean you can teach someone to speak English. This is something that needs to be remembered if you are thinking about…

No matter what your age, the world of TEFL has opportunities for you. While teachers in their mid-twenties definitely seem to dominate the TEFL scene, this does not mean there…

In the TEFL world there are a large number of abbreviations and acronyms which not many people understand. Long, long ago someone decided that we needed to label each and…

If you look at job postings for TEFL job opportunities, you’ll see that the majority of TEFL employers look for a TEFL certificate and an undergraduate degree. So if you…

Thinking of doing a TEFL course? Then it’s good to remember that the benefits stretch far beyond the obvious! Of course the initial purpose of doing a TEFL course is…

Though many people think that you need a degree to teach English as foreign language; this fact is actually a big misconception. Though admittedly it’s common for English teachers to…