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Your TEFL Interview: How To Prepare

After all your hard work on the TEFL Academy TEFL course, the time has come for you to apply for jobs and have your first TEFL interview. In most cases, interviews will probably be done using Skype, rather than you…

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You’ve made the bold choice to teach abroad, now what should you put in your suitcase? Read on for tips on how to pack and prepare to teach overseas. Points…

How To Pack And Prepare To Teach Overseas

7th August 2018

Asia has long been a popular country for tourists and TEFL teachers. This massive continent is a place where you can experience spiritualism and tranquillity, or noise and chaos. Each…

Focus On Asia For TEFL Teachers

6th August 2018

There is a great demand now for English for business. If you are teaching English as a Foreign Language you may be asked to teach business English classes. English for…

What Is English For Business In EFL Terms

30th July 2018

If you’ve just passed your TEFL exams and you want to teach English abroad, you may be wondering just where to go. Three popular destinations where you can teach English…

3 Popular Destinations To Teach English Abroad

23rd July 2018

No. You don’t need to speak a foreign language to teach abroad. In fact, you might be at an advantage if you don’t. It means you won’t be tempted to…

Do You Need To Speak A Foreign Language To Teach Abroad?

20th July 2018

Did you know you don’t necessarily need a degree to teach English as a foreign language? There are organisations that prefer graduates. In some countries you can only get a…

The Best Countries To Teach English As A Foreign Language Without A Degree

19th July 2018

Finding the right English as a foreign language (EFL) school is like finding the right life partner. You want someone who is caring and compassionate, who listens to you and…

Which EFL School Is The One For You?

12th July 2018

The Middle East is fast becoming a hub for teaching English as a foreign language. More and more EFL teachers are making their way to Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Kuwait…

Finding EFL Materials For Middle Eastern Students

28th June 2018

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