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Top TEFL Destinations For 2019

We’ve already looked at five of our top TEFL destinations for 2019 – Thailand, Japan, South Korea, China and the United Arab Emirates. But before you book your flight, have a look at the other five to see if any…

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Every year around this time TEFL teachers all over the world are making New Year’s resolutions that include visas, plane tickets and suitcases. If you’re already teaching or if you’re…

Top TEFL Destinations For 2019

17th December 2018

More and more people are choosing to teach English as a foreign language abroad. No matter how excited you are to be starting a career that can take you all…

5 Ways To Prepare For A TEFL Course

14th December 2018

Let’s be real for a moment. We are English as a Foreign Language teachers because we love the job – and probably also because we love to travel. We are…

How To Make Extra Money As An EFL Teacher

3rd December 2018

If you’re just starting out as an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher or even if you’re more experienced, there are a few mistakes that you are likely to…

Common Mistakes In Teaching English

26th November 2018

Teaching is an age-old profession. Even teaching English as a Foreign Language has been around for longer than most of us realise, as the need for global communication has always…

The Challenges Of EFL Teaching Today

12th November 2018

Starting out as a TEFL teacher can be incredibly daunting. Standing in front of a class of thirty people is not suited to everyone, but as a TEFL teacher this…

What Every New TEFL Teacher Should Know

29th October 2018

Poland is part of eastern Europe and it’s on the Baltic coast. It’s got a rich history and there’s plenty to see and do in your free time. There’s a…

TEFL-Qualified Teachers – Poland

18th October 2018

Would you like to teach English in Norway? It’s a fascinating place to visit. It’s got stunning views, marvellous wildlife and of course, the Northern Lights. If you want to…

Teach English In Norway

15th October 2018

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