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Which EFL School Is The One For You?

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 takes care of you, and who you can trust. Also,…

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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

Deciding where to go to teach English as a Foreign Language is a big decision. It can take you far from home to places you’ve never been to before. The…

Four Unlikely Destinations To Teach English

7th June 2018

In the TEFL world there are loads of different acronyms relating to different aspects of the field. In fact, the TEFL world can be a downright confusing place to be.…

The Difference Between EFL And ESL

4th May 2018

There is no doubt that teaching English as a foreign language is a dreamy job. You basically get paid to spend your days hanging out with some cool people, playing…

3 Common Problems EFL Teachers Face In The Classroom

18th April 2018

When you start your journey teaching English as a Foreign Language, you may feel somewhat overwhelmed. No matter if you are teaching kindergarten in China or businessmen and – women…

Getting Out Of A Teaching Rut

4th April 2018

Teaching English as a Foreign Language can certainly be dreamy. If you manage to find your dream job in the location you’ve always dreamed of – be it desert island,…

3 Realities Of Teaching In An EFL Classroom You May Not Expect

22nd March 2018

English language learners are classified into levels according to their English proficiency. These levels are described by the Common European Framework or Reference (or CEFR) and range from Basic (Beginner)…

What Are Absolute Beginner And False Beginner EFL Students

21st March 2018

If you are in any way involved in the field of teaching English as a Foreign Language you will know that a TEFL certificate is your first step to being…

Teacher Development After The TEFL Course

12th March 2018

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.