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You’ve probably heard the saying, “You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but it doesn’t hurt!” And honestly, they have a point. Every year on March…

“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organisation but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights” –…

Xīnnián kuàilè! Happy New Year! You might be thinking that our New Year celebrations are over for the year, but we have good news for you! In 2026, Chinese New…

The TEFL Academy has done it again! For the 7th year in a row, The TEFL Academy has been selected as a GoOverseas Overall Top TEFL Course Provider AND one…

Trading the traditional classroom for the hangar, teaching English in the Air Force is the ultimate mission-driven career for TEFL educators. This high-stakes environment focuses on Aviation English, where proficiency…

You’ve probably heard the saying, “You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but it doesn’t hurt!” And honestly, they have a point. Every year on March…

If you’re eyeing up China for your 2026 TEFL adventure, the bright lights of Shanghai or the historic sprawl of Beijing are usually the first to call your name. But…

Is teaching English online in Taiwan as a digital nomad calling your name? Let's find out... What comes to mind when you hear the name Taiwan? To be honest, the…

Trading the traditional classroom for the hangar, teaching English in the Air Force is the ultimate mission-driven career for TEFL educators. This high-stakes environment focuses on Aviation English, where proficiency…

 With the plethora of online platforms offering English language lessons to learners and teaching positions to English teachers and tutors, it is difficult to know which online teaching companies are…

Have you ever had a bad day and thought that maybe teaching isn’t for you? Perhaps your class isn’t progressing as you had hoped, or a lesson you’ve spent ages…

If you’re eyeing up China for your 2026 TEFL adventure, the bright lights of Shanghai or the historic sprawl of Beijing are usually the first to call your name. But…

Have you ever had a bad day and thought that maybe teaching isn’t for you? Perhaps your class isn’t progressing as you had hoped, or a lesson you’ve spent ages…

Teaching English abroad can be challenging!  Walking into a classroom, with your best smile and your best efforts being met with blank stares, despondency, or half-opened eyes, can leave you…

Teaching English as a foreign language, whether abroad or from the comfort of your couch, is an adventure. But before we get to revel in the excitement that new borders…

Think back to your school days. Do you remember a teacher talking on and on while you dozed off or zoned out? In all likelihood, teacher talk time (TTT) was…

Planning a scheme of work, whether it's for a one-to-one lesson or a group, can feel pretty overwhelming if you don't know exactly what your students need. That's why conducting…

Have you ever had a bad day and thought that maybe teaching isn’t for you? Perhaps your class isn’t progressing as you had hoped, or a lesson you’ve spent ages…

Have you ever noticed that some words are much easier for learners to remember than others? (hello, swear words!) Often, the difference comes down to connection. Words that are linked…

“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organisation but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights” –…

The TEFL Academy has done it again! For the 7th year in a row, The TEFL Academy has been selected as a GoOverseas Overall Top TEFL Course Provider AND one…

When you’re looking into TEFL certification, you’ll quickly discover that TEFL courses are offered in a variety of formats. Some provide traditional, in-person classes, while others offer their training completely…

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…

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…