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A Digital Nomad Story; My Life-Changing Experience with TEFL

My life before TEFL For the majority of my twenties, I felt lost, unheard and unfulfilled. I worked in an extremely stressful environment in the fashion industry, and without proper guidance, I chose to cope (and escape my reality) through…

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Whether you want to believe it or not, it’s Christmas time again! Jingle bells, tis the season, deck the halls, and all that jingle. Whether you’ll be watching Home Alone,…

A TEFL Christmas

23rd December 2023

If you have a comfortable job and you live a satisfactory life, the idea of becoming a TEFL teacher may never cross your mind. Becoming TEFL certified is not something…

5 Reasons To Become A TEFL Teacher

14th December 2023

How much do teachers make? Does TEFL pay well? Teaching in-class or online: which pays more? Teaching English as a foreign language is such a flexible job. You can teach:…

Teaching In-Class Or Online: Which Pays More?

8th December 2023

You’ve passed your TEFL course with The TEFL Academy and now you’re qualified to teach English abroad. You’ve been looking at the jobs available. Are you having difficulty deciding where…

The Benefits Of A TEFL Internship

17th November 2023

Yes, friends – it’s that time of year again. The day we wait for all year long. No, we’re not talking about Christmas – it’s Black Friday! What is Black…

A Black Friday Gift Guide For The Adventurers

16th November 2023

Is solo travel lonely? Is solo travelling fun? Is solo travelling safe? These are just a few of the common questions we get asked about solo travelling. So we thought…

Solo Traveller? Don’t Panic!

15th November 2023

Many people wonder what the difference is between a TEFL job and a TEFL intership. How do you know if you should do a TEFL internship or get a TEFL…

Are TEFL Internships Worth Doing?

7th November 2023

You’ve probably heard of teaching English as a foreign language, or TEFL as we usually call it. You might know a friend of a friend who’s teaching English in Thailand…

The Best Way To Travel And Teach In The UK

2nd November 2023

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

The TEFL Academy was the world’s first TEFL course provider to receive official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies in both the USA and UK. This means when you graduate you’ll hold a globally recognised Level 3 (120hr) Certificate or Level 5 (168hr) Diploma, meaning you can find work anywhere and apply for jobs immediately.