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Can You Really Make A Living Teaching English Online?

So, can you really make a living teaching English online? Being a digital nomad is a dream for many people. Working online means you have the freedom to work wherever you want and not have to worry about a daily…

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So, how much money can I really make teaching English online? It’s pretty obvious, but if there ever was a time to teach English online, this would be it. With…

How Much Money Can I Really Make Teaching English Online?

21st March 2020

There are not many things that are as unsexy as taxes but sadly it is something we need to consider, even when teaching English abroad. Dealing with finances can be…

Do I Have To Pay Tax When Teaching English Abroad?

16th March 2020

A CV can make or break a job application. Even though there are hundreds of thousands of job opportunities for English teachers abroad, there may also be hundreds of people…

Tips To Write A Sensational CV For Getting Hired To Teach English Abroad

14th March 2020

8 March 2020 is International Women’s Day. Every year we celebrate this day and make mention of the special women in our lives. We celebrate the fact that we now…

Women In The TEFL Classroom

6th March 2020

There are few countries in this world that are as mysterious and alluring as Japan. This is why Japan is popular not only with tourists but with English as a…

The Ultimate Guide To Teaching English In Japan

3rd March 2020

Teaching English abroad is often considered the domain of the young and single, or the young and coupled up. While it is certainly true that a large percentage of TEFL…

Teaching English Abroad As A Single Parent

26th February 2020

At The TEFL Academy we get a lot of questions about finding a teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) from our new TEFL graduates. To be honest, it’s a…

How To Get A TEFL Job In The Same School As A Couple

12th February 2020

2020 is upon us and, while we might not be flying our cars yet or travelling back in time, we do feel like it’s a good time to make a…

20 Reasons You Should Do TEFL In 2020

3rd February 2020

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