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7 Easy Steps To Being A Successful Independent Online English Teacher

Being a teacher of English as a foreign language can mean a lot of different things. Some teachers teach English for Academic Purposes to university students in Australia, others teach English to kindergarten language learners in Brazil. Still, others decide…

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If you’re considering doing a TEFL course, you might be a little overwhelmed by the hundreds of TEFL course providers out there. There are literally thousands of TEFL course providers…

7 Things To Consider When Choosing A TEFL Course

18th March 2021

People have a lot of questions about teaching English as a Foreign Language. In fact, there are a few questions we get asked again and again. And again. A few…

How Can I Teach English Abroad Without Speaking The Local Language?

15th March 2021

Considering teaching English as a foreign language online? Welcome to the future! The next question you're probably wondering is: what do I need to teach English online? Teaching English online…

What Do I Need To Teach English Online?

10th March 2021

Teaching English as a foreign language is a popular job for many reasons. But there are a few outcomes of a TEFL life you might not know about. First of…

7 Unexpected Outcomes Of A TEFL Life

5th March 2021

Teaching English as a Foreign Language is what all the cool kids are doing these days. And who can blame them? Exploring this beautiful world of ours, changing people’s lives…

7 Amazing Facts About TEFL That Will Wow Your Friends

26th February 2021

Are you thinking of taking a break from your job? Starting a new career? Trying something a little different? Then look no further than teaching English as a Foreign Language.…

TEFL Opportunities For Irish TEFL Teachers

21st February 2021

If you are currently teaching English as a Foreign Language, you probably know the drill. You know how to prepare a lesson adequately for your lessons, you’ve got a good…

7 Common Mistakes Made By Online TEFL Teachers

8th February 2021

Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is taking the world by storm. Everyone and their uncle is looking to either pack their bags and fly to greener pastures or…

TEFL Accreditation Explained

4th February 2021

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.