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Top Pronunciation Challenges For Chinese Learners Of English (And How To Fix Them)

TEFL teacher Lauren is an American ESL teacher who has ten years' experience as a TEFL teacher. She has been teaching in China since 2015. Here she draws on her experience with Chinese learners to tell us about the top…

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Just when you thought TEFL was on its way out, 2026 powered in with new trends in education, language learning and, of course, TEFL careers. That’s right, English language teaching…

TEFL Career Trends 2026: Future-Proof Your Teaching Path

30th January 2026

Have you ever thought about becoming a digital nomad and teaching English online in a small European country on the Atlantic coast? We were thrilled to spend three weeks in…

Why Portugal Is The Top 2026 Hub For Digital Nomad TEFL Teachers

27th January 2026

Moving to South Korea – basically the other side of the globe – can be overwhelming, especially for those who like to plan everything ahead and be fully prepared. I’m…

Essential Apps For Teachers In South Korea: Your 2026 Digital Survival Guide

26th January 2026

Moving abroad is exciting, but it’s also a big step. It’s normal to worry about your personal safety. But what if you choose a country where safety is a given?…

Is South Korea Safe For TEFL Teachers?

22nd January 2026

Travel trends for 2026 indicate that we’re over the Instagram highlight reel and pickier about how we spend our time. So, kiss those old school bucket-list ideas goodbye. We want…

Travel Trends 2026: Why Teaching English Abroad Is The Smart Way To Travel This Year

15th January 2026

When first entering the world of online teaching, your teacher background design may not be the first thing you think of. Instead, you prioritise software (testing… one, two, three), hardware…

The Best Backgrounds For Online Teaching (Simple, Affordable Setups)

14th January 2026

I have been teaching English for about 100 years. If there’s one thing I’ve learnt from teaching face-to-face, online, in classrooms, cafés, living rooms, and quiet corners of my house…

Lesson Planning On A Budget: Smart, Low-Cost Ideas For TEFL Teachers

9th January 2026

Hi! I’m Sonia, a 26-year-old South African English teacher living in Guangzhou and currently in my second year of teaching in China. I teach Grade 2 at an international IB school. I…

Navigating The Great Firewall For Teachers: VPNs In China That Work In 2026

6th January 2026

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