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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…

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…

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…

Culture shock is a thing. No matter which country you're visiting, if you're there for long enough you're likely to encounter some level of culture shock. Even in an idyllic…

Though we can’t give you an exact number, it’s estimated that there are hundreds of thousands (yes, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS) of TEFL teachers currently teaching English in China.  Education in…

Teaching English in Vietnam offers more than just a job—it’s a gateway to a vibrant lifestyle full of cultural discovery, professional growth, and unforgettable experiences. As Vietnam’s bustling capital, Hanoi…

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…

Culture shock is a thing. No matter which country you're visiting, if you're there for long enough you're likely to encounter some level of culture shock. Even in an idyllic…

Though we can’t give you an exact number, it’s estimated that there are hundreds of thousands (yes, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS) of TEFL teachers currently teaching English in China.  Education in…

With the overwhelming number of teaching platforms available, it can be hard to know which one to choose. There are so many variables to consider from peak teaching hours, student…

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…

Though we can’t give you an exact number, it’s estimated that there are hundreds of thousands (yes, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS) of TEFL teachers currently teaching English in China.  Education in…

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…

Becoming an English teacher (a TEFL teacher, to be specific) is one way to make the dream of working and living in Japan a reality. If you’ve done any research,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Dubai is one of the seven United Arab Emirates. Well-known for its skyscrapers alongside the desert, Dubai is a fascinating place to live and work.  Working in the UAE is…