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Picture this: you’re sipping a café con leche in a Barcelona cafe, firing off work emails, and then practising your Spanish with the barista - all in the same morning.…

Want to be a TEFL teacher and change your life and those of your students? First things first, you’ve got to get your visa sorted!  If you’re planning to teach…

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…

Teaching English online is part of the work-from-home movement. For many, it’s the dream — flexible hours, no commute, and the freedom to design your own workspace.  But for others…

As a TEFL teacher living abroad, weekends aren’t just about doing laundry or catching up on your marking - they can be about leaping off waterfalls, scaling volcanoes, or ziplining…

Most TEFL teachers find themselves in schools or language centres, but some choose a very different classroom. Imagine a classroom where the usual chaos is replaced by a serene atmosphere,…

TTA alum Taylor teaches English online from wherever she might be. For the past few years she has spent a few months every year in Bali. Living in Bali, Indonesia,…

Teaching English online is part of the work-from-home movement. For many, it’s the dream — flexible hours, no commute, and the freedom to design your own workspace.  But for others…

As a TEFL teacher living abroad, weekends aren’t just about doing laundry or catching up on your marking - they can be about leaping off waterfalls, scaling volcanoes, or ziplining…

Most TEFL teachers find themselves in schools or language centres, but some choose a very different classroom. Imagine a classroom where the usual chaos is replaced by a serene atmosphere,…

Ever walked into a classroom of sulky teenagers on a Monday morning, then switched to teaching motivated business professionals that same afternoon? If you have, you know the whiplash is…

Ever walked into a classroom of sulky teenagers on a Monday morning, then switched to teaching motivated business professionals that same afternoon? If you have, you know the whiplash is…

Teaching private ESL lessons can be both exciting and rewarding, but it often comes with one big challenge: building up the right English teaching resources.  Unlike teaching in a school…

If you've been thinking about teaching English in South Korea, you'll know (from all of your research!) that conversation classes are a staple of the South Korean ESL scene.  These…

Teaching online is ridiculously popular. We bet you probably know at least one person doing it right now. Some think it’s easy: just log in, chat, and log out.  Sure,…

The past simple tense often seems straightforward — until pronunciation and irregular forms complicate things. This post simplifies those hurdles, laying out clear rules, meaningful practice ideas, and engaging classroom…

Ever walked into a classroom of sulky teenagers on a Monday morning, then switched to teaching motivated business professionals that same afternoon? If you have, you know the whiplash is…

You’ve made the leap and started your very own teaching online business. No more clocking in, micromanagement, or scrambling for bookings. You’re freeeee!  But before you get too comfortable, here’s…

Teaching private ESL lessons can be both exciting and rewarding, but it often comes with one big challenge: building up the right English teaching resources.  Unlike teaching in a school…

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…