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Becoming A TEFL Trainer: A Journey Of Growth And Insight

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In The News

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…

The 10 Happiest Countries In The World To Teach In

1st June 2025

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…

How To Celebrate English Language Day

23rd April 2025

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…

Celebrating Earth Day

22nd April 2025

While it might seem like Christmas was just yesterday, it’s that time of year again when we are bombarded with chocolate eggs and eggs-tremely bad puns. Holidays and special occasions…

Easter around the World: Easter Classroom Activities For The EFL Classroom

17th April 2025

15 Genius Teaching Tips And Travel Hacks For TEFL Teachers

Time is money. Work smart, not hard. Life’s too short for lesson prep*. *Okay, so maybe we made that one up. We have many sayings in English which remind us how precious our time is and why we shouldn’t waste…

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Teach and Travel

Becoming A TEFL Trainer: A Journey Of Growth And Insight

30th July 2025

Ever thought about taking your TEFL certificate on the road? Matt and Perlie are TEFL teachers and digital nomads who have lived and breathed the realities of being global online…

How To Overcome Online Teaching Challenges While Travelling

28th July 2025

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…

The Reality Of Teaching Abroad: Is A TEFL Necessary?

24th July 2025

Thinking about teaching abroad and have no idea what to do or where to start? This is your sign! Becoming a TEFL volunteer teacher is one of the most rewarding…

A Day In The Life Of A Volunteer Teacher: Hannah’s Story In Madagascar

16th July 2025

Teaching English Abroad Jobs

Becoming A TEFL Trainer: A Journey Of Growth And Insight

30th July 2025

Ever thought about taking your TEFL certificate on the road? Matt and Perlie are TEFL teachers and digital nomads who have lived and breathed the realities of being global online…

How To Overcome Online Teaching Challenges While Travelling

28th July 2025

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…

The Reality Of Teaching Abroad: Is A TEFL Necessary?

24th July 2025

Teaching English online comes with so many options, like whether to teach 1-on-1 lessons, group classes or both! Both come with their upsides and challenges, and getting a feel for…

How Do 1-on-1 And Group Classes Compare In Online Teaching?

18th July 2025

Classroom Considerations

Becoming A TEFL Trainer: A Journey Of Growth And Insight

30th July 2025

From bustling cities like Seoul and Busan to quieter provincial towns, teaching English in South Korea is a unique and rewarding experience that blends cultural immersion with professional growth. Classrooms…

Things To Know About South Korean Classroom Culture

10th July 2025

If you’ve been looking for a job teaching English as a foreign language online, chances are you’ve seen an ad for a position teaching English to Young Learners from Asia.…

How To Teach Young Learners From Asia Online Effectively

8th July 2025

There’s an online teaching job to suit everyone, but whether you're a seasoned educator or just getting started, quality of teaching should always be a priority. With the flood of…

What Skills Do You Need To Teach Online Effectively?

5th July 2025

Teacher's Toolkit

There’s an online teaching job to suit everyone, but whether you're a seasoned educator or just getting started, quality of teaching should always be a priority. With the flood of…

What Skills Do You Need To Teach Online Effectively?

5th July 2025

English is full of quirky expressions that make absolutely no sense—until they do. That’s why English idioms drive us bananas (in a good way). Say someone’s spilling the beans or…

Awesome English Idioms For EFL Learners – And How To Teach Them

27th June 2025

A common question we get asked is: How do I teach students who can’t speak a word of English? Well, what if we up the ante and ask: How do…

Effective Approaches To Teaching Young Learners Who Don’t Speak The Language: How To Teach English To Beginner Kids

2nd June 2025

EAP, or English for Academic Purposes, is a specialised branch of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) that focuses on preparing students for success in academic environments like colleges…

What Is EAP? A Guide To English For Academic Purposes For TEFL Teachers

4th May 2025

TEFL Courses

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…

The Reality Of Teaching Abroad: Is A TEFL Necessary?

24th July 2025

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…

Is There Really A Demand For TEFL Teachers?

15th February 2025

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…

And The Winner Is…The TEFL Academy!

11th February 2025

Earning money. Travelling abroad. Making a difference. There are many reasons why people are turning to teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) as the next (or first) step in…

What Do You Learn On A TEFL Course?

25th October 2024

10 Easy Speaking Activities For Online Lessons

Many people think that teaching English as a foreign language must be pretty easy. All you’re doing is chatting to someone in English, right? But it’s a bit more complicated than that. Yes, we want to get our students to…

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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.