Transferrable skills gained working in TEFL (useful for a different career)
TEFL teachers will develop a range of skills in a international context that allow them to work in other jobs and industries in the future making it a great choice of career for personal and professional development. In the modern economy many young people will work a variety of roles in a variety of industries. […]
Why we Love Teaching!
Teaching English as a foreign language lets you meet people from around the world, learn about their cultures, and gives you the feeling that you are making a difference to peoples’ lives. Whether you are meeting them in person because you are working in their country, whether they have travelled to learn in an English-speaking […]
How can I reduce my environmental impact when working in TEFL?
We are all aware that the climate on earth is changing, and there seems little doubt that the actions of humans have caused and are exacerbating this. If you are conscious of your own personal carbon footprint, how can you balance that with a career that often involves flying around the world? How polluting is […]
Getting back into the classroom after Covid-19
With many TEFL teachers still teaching English online due to Covid-19, some parts of the world are already cautiously moving back into the classroom. In Vietnam, where Fouad Lakbir, a full-time ESL teacher at IH Apollo English in Ho Chi Minh City, is based, normality is slowly resuming and teachers and students are returning to the […]
TEFL in under 140 characters
The TEFL industry is so varied that describing it in less than 140 characters doesn’t seem to do justice to it. But we’ve given it a go! “TEFL is everything to do with teaching people to speak and write English when it’s not their first language.” “TEFL is teaching people to speak, read and write […]
9 TED Talks that Anyone Working in TEFL Should Watch
Take 15 minutes to understand the work of some great educators and researchers to potentially change the way you think about education and be inspired the next time you walk into the classroom. 1. Do schools kill creativity? – Ken Robinson The most watched TED talk ever with 62 million views is delivered by Sir […]
Working as an EFL Teacher in Spain
TEFL opens up the world for teachers. You can travel to almost any country and will often find work with relative ease in schools that may even provide support in navigating visas, work permits, language barriers and accommodation. One such country that may be of interest for you is Spain. There is lots to fall […]
The anatomy of a great TEFL teacher
Individual learners have very different conceptions of what exactly makes a teacher ‘great’. As a result, great TEFL teachers come in many forms. Their approach to teaching may be perfect for one student while not meeting the expectations of the next. Although it may be impossible to please all your students all the time, a […]
8 Steps to Landing Your Dream Job
Beginnings are hard, especially if you’re starting from scratch. Having zero experience in TEFL may make you feel like you don’t stand a chance, but it’s not true. Your personality, knowledge, and enthusiasm can easily make up for the lack of experience. Don’t let the fact that you’re a beginner in teaching English scare you. […]
Diary of a CELTA qualified teacher in Kyiv
In Kyiv, students fit English lessons around their work and school. So, this diary from a teacher in Kyiv is usual of a local community school with lots of evening classes. Monday Morning After a well-rested weekend, any time between 9:00 and 11:00am I start planning my lessons for the week, I do this either from the comfort […]