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While the number of potential English learners in parts of the EU is projected to drop by 15.3 million by 2025, the British Council predicts that demand for high‑level, specialised…

What is the happiest country in the world? Have you thought about it? Where would you guess? Spain, with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year? Nepal, with…

23 April may just seem like another day, but for English teachers, dictionary-readers and language lovers around the world, it is an opportunity to stop, collaborate and…uh…celebrate the history, culture…

As world travellers, we get to enjoy all the beauty the world has to offer as we travel the globe teaching English. After all, this is one of the great…

Vietnam is a travel magnet and TEFL teacher hotspot. Timea, a TTA alumna based in Vietnam, lived off the beaten path in Phúc Yên before relocating to Thanh Hóa city. …

What do you get when you combine five simple steps, a stuffed octopus, and a classroom full of energetic kids? A daily classroom routine for Young Learnersthat actually works! And…

Teaching English in Spain ticks more boxes than just its sunny beaches and siesta hours. With primary school pupils learning English across the country, demand for teachers keeps growing -…

Pronunciation can be one of the trickiest parts of learning English, especially for Spanish speakers. While Spanish is largely phonetic — words are pronounced the way they’re written — English…

While the number of potential English learners in parts of the EU is projected to drop by 15.3 million by 2025, the British Council predicts that demand for high‑level, specialised…

Spanish-speaking students bring enthusiasm and expressiveness to the classroom. Spanish kids bring twice the energy!  Teaching English to Young Learners in Spain is equal parts fun and unpredictable. You might…

Vietnam is a travel magnet and TEFL teacher hotspot. Timea, a TTA alumna based in Vietnam, lived off the beaten path in Phúc Yên before relocating to Thanh Hóa city. …

What do you get when you combine five simple steps, a stuffed octopus, and a classroom full of energetic kids? A daily classroom routine for Young Learnersthat actually works! And…

Spanish-speaking students bring enthusiasm and expressiveness to the classroom. Spanish kids bring twice the energy!  Teaching English to Young Learners in Spain is equal parts fun and unpredictable. You might…

Vietnam is a travel magnet and TEFL teacher hotspot. Timea, a TTA alumna based in Vietnam, lived off the beaten path in Phúc Yên before relocating to Thanh Hóa city. …

What do you get when you combine five simple steps, a stuffed octopus, and a classroom full of energetic kids? A daily classroom routine for Young Learnersthat actually works! And…

You may not have realised this, but when you eagerly signed up to teach abroad, you may have been signing up to be a co-teacher, rather than the only teacher…

What do you get when you combine five simple steps, a stuffed octopus, and a classroom full of energetic kids? A daily classroom routine for Young Learnersthat actually works! And…

You may not have realised this, but when you eagerly signed up to teach abroad, you may have been signing up to be a co-teacher, rather than the only teacher…

authenticity noun [ U ] uk  /ˌɔː.θenˈtɪs.ə.ti/ us  /ˌɑː.θenˈtɪs.ə.t̬i/ the quality of being real or true Authenticity is key for making content relevant, relatable and engaging for students. Random grammar…

Pronunciation can be one of the trickiest parts of learning English, especially for Spanish speakers. While Spanish is largely phonetic — words are pronounced the way they’re written — English…

With some job listings stating that no TEFL qualification is required, it’s easy to fall into the trap of wondering: Is a TEFL necessary? Or is a TEFL qualification a…

Looking for tips for teaching Business English? Look no further! The thought of teaching Business English is enough to strike fear into the hearts of even the most experienced English…

In short, YES! Teaching English is more than a career option. It's your gateway to the world. Going nowhere slowly in your job? Get TEFL-certified and change course! Want to…

Move over Beyonce, we’ve done it again!  For the 6th year in a row, The TEFL Academy has been selected as a GoOverseas Overall Top TEFL Course Provider AND one…