The TEFL Academy Blog

“You’re too old to teach English abroad.”  “TEFL is for fresh graduates.” “Schools prefer younger teachers.” And the list goes on. These are just some of the doubts faced by…

Living abroad is amazing, but let’s be real. One minute you’re just browsing cute souvenirs and the next your suitcase is bursting with stuff you don’t need. It’s way too…

You’ve probably heard the saying, “You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but it doesn’t hurt!” And honestly, they have a point. Every year on March…

Ah yes, the life of a digital nomad. A life of travelling the world, setting your own schedule, and working whenever and wherever you want. A life of meeting like-minded…

TEFL interviews can be just as challenging as any other job interview, but even more so if you don’t have TEFL experience.  One key difference to the usual job interview?…

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…

These days our lives are all about convenience and flexibility - and side hustles! Because who doesn’t want to earn a few more bucks each month?  And if you’re looking…

Xīnnián kuàilè! Happy New Year! You might be thinking that our New Year celebrations are over for the year, but we have good news for you! In 2025, Chinese New…