The TEFL Academy Blog

They say “It doesn’t matter where you are going, but who you have beside you”. Which sounds cute, but we’d like to politely disagree. Of course it matters who you…

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…

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,…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…