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What It’s Like Teaching In South Korea: Rural VS Urban Living Compared

TTA alum Ashleigh has had the unique experience of teaching in two very different situations in South Korea. Here she tells us about her time in Suwon, Seoul versus Andong. _________________________________________________________________________ Introduction: Two sides of the same coin South Korea…

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In The News

In a world where time is scarce but wanderlust never sleeps, a new travel trend is taking off: extreme daytripping. Picture this: you’re hopping on a flight early in the…

Extreme Daytripping: How To Travel Abroad In A Single Day

7th November 2025

The big question every future TEFL teacher asks Can an online course really qualify me to teach English abroad or online? The answer is yes! Many online TEFL courses are…

Are Online TEFL Courses Recognised Worldwide?

29th October 2025

If you're thinking about teaching English in Japan, you should be looking into the JET Programme. Sithembiso is a South African currently living and teaching English in Japan. 2025 is his…

My Experience: Life On The JET Programme

11th October 2025

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.…

Digital Nomad Language Learning: The Best Ways To Learn A Language While Travelling

3rd October 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

TTA alum Ashleigh has had the unique experience of teaching in two very different situations in South Korea. Here she tells us about her time in Suwon, Seoul versus Andong.…

What It’s Like Teaching In South Korea: Rural VS Urban Living Compared

12th December 2025

Meet Schalk: A South African online teacher working full-time Schalk is a 26-year-old South African currently living in Cape Town. With a Level 5 TEFL qualification from The TEFL Academy,…

A Realistic Look At Teaching On Multiple Online Platforms: Schalk’s Story

9th December 2025

After receiving my Master’s in TESOL from the University of Edinburgh and returning to my hometown in Indiana, I made the bold leap to move to Malta, a country I…

A Day In The Life Of A TEFL Teacher In A Language School

8th December 2025

Teaching English online offers flexibility and freedom — but with that comes the challenge of managing an often unpredictable and irregular work schedule. Whether you're juggling students across time zones,…

How To Stay Productive With Irregular Schedules (For Online English Teachers)

7th December 2025

Teaching English Abroad Jobs

TTA alum Ashleigh has had the unique experience of teaching in two very different situations in South Korea. Here she tells us about her time in Suwon, Seoul versus Andong.…

What It’s Like Teaching In South Korea: Rural VS Urban Living Compared

12th December 2025

Let’s chat. You want to do a TEFL course, but aren’t sure which course to pick, which TEFL course provider to trust, and what to expect. These are mucho important…

How To Prepare For A TEFL Course: What To Do Before You Start

11th December 2025

After receiving my Master’s in TESOL from the University of Edinburgh and returning to my hometown in Indiana, I made the bold leap to move to Malta, a country I…

A Day In The Life Of A TEFL Teacher In A Language School

8th December 2025

Schalk is a South African who taught English in Thailand but now teaches online from South Africa. When I first started teaching in Thailand back in May 2022, I thought…

Why I Quit Teaching In Thailand To Teach Online Full-Time

5th December 2025

Classroom Considerations

*WARNING: Teacher joke incoming * What do you call a teacher without CPD? A static resource in a dynamic curriculum! 😄 Let’s define CPD: it stands for continuing professional development. …

What Is CPD And Why Is It Important?

1st December 2025

When we think of teaching, it's typically to a class full of students. But learning looks different in different contexts. You may find yourself teaching smaller groups of students or……

The Lowdown On One-To-One EFL Classes

30th November 2025

If you're new to Spain, brace yourself for a daily rhythm that is very different from what you may be used to. Here, mornings stretch well into the afternoon, while…

Teaching ESL In Spain: Navigating Siesta Culture And Classroom Life

18th November 2025

You know that moment when you've planned the perfect lesson, complete with carefully scaffolded activities and a delightful PowerPoint, and then, Miguel asks, "Teacher, you watched the football? Real Madrid…

Teachable Moments In TEFL: What They Are And How To Make The Most of Them

5th November 2025

Teacher's Toolkit

As English teachers, we always tell our students: one of the best ways to learn English is by reading it. Amiright? And guess what? The same goes for us English…

The Best TEFL Books For TEFL Teachers

10th December 2025

A TEFL qualification is a passport to new countries, cultures, and classrooms. Many people step into teaching English without any formal teacher training - and that’s ok. A (good!) TEFL…

What Benefits Does A PGCE Offer In ESL Contexts?

2nd December 2025

Teachable Moments In TEFL: What They Are And How To Make The Most of Them

5th November 2025

The worlds of lecturing and TEFL couldn’t feel more different. Lectures can be one-way streets: great for packing in lots of info, but lacking in student engagement. TEFL flips the…

Combining Lecturing And TEFL: My First Steps Into ESL

3rd November 2025

TEFL Courses

Let’s chat. You want to do a TEFL course, but aren’t sure which course to pick, which TEFL course provider to trust, and what to expect. These are mucho important…

How To Prepare For A TEFL Course: What To Do Before You Start

11th December 2025

Why “combined” TEFL courses are growing in popularity The TEFL world is evolving. Many aspiring teachers today want training that offers both flexibility and hands-on teaching experience. Luckily, a combined…

The Benefits Of The Combined TEFL Course

3rd December 2025

A TEFL qualification is a passport to new countries, cultures, and classrooms. Many people step into teaching English without any formal teacher training - and that’s ok. A (good!) TEFL…

What Benefits Does A PGCE Offer In ESL Contexts?

2nd December 2025

*WARNING: Teacher joke incoming * What do you call a teacher without CPD? A static resource in a dynamic curriculum! 😄 Let’s define CPD: it stands for continuing professional development. …

What Is CPD And Why Is It Important?

1st December 2025

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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