How to Teach Abroad Without A Degree
Want to know how to teach abroad without a degree? Then you’ve come to the right place! Here you are! You are FINALLY ready to make the jump, buy the plane ticket, and start a new life overseas… But there is one thing stopping you, A DEGREE. In this day and age we are meant to think that you can’t get a good job without a degree. Well, I’m here to tell you, that’s just not true anymore! I have bee...[Read More]
5 English Novels For Intermediate Learners
The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything is 42. Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Reading is a not-so-secret educational weapon. Reading stimulates a number of different areas of the brain, engaging the mind and improving focus and concentration. Reading broadens your horizons by exposing you to different opinions and ways of life. This promotes em...[Read More]
Benefits of online learning
The world rushed online during COVID-19, accelerating the existing drift towards our lives becoming increasingly virtual. It is now entirely normal to go shopping, do our banking, play games, and even socialise online. The same is true for learning online, with hundreds of thousands of options now available, ranging from free to expensive and one-minute videos to entire university degrees. The ...[Read More]
Should I be a TEFL teacher?
Have you heard that saying: “Those who can’t do, teach”? Well, that’s totally bonkers! And whoever came up with that phrase had obviously never met a teacher! Far from being “those who can’t”, teachers are some of the most capable people in the world, with a vast array of skills and knowledge at their disposal, and a lot of responsibility on their shoulders. Think about it – if we didn’t have teac...[Read More]
How to Make Your TEFL Universal
Let’s start from the beginning. What do we actually mean by ‘how to make your TEFL universal’? Well, we’re referring to your TEFL qualification and your TEFL skills, and how you make these respected and admired by TEFL employers and students around the world. Something that is definitely necessary if you want to land your perfect TEFL role and live your TEFL dreams! So, where do you start? We’ve n...[Read More]
When Is The Best Time To Apply For TEFL Jobs?
If you’re thinking of doing a Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course (as you should!), you have probably realised what a big commitment this could be. After all, you might be thinking of packing your life up and setting off on an adventure across the globe! To take such a big step requires careful thought and consideration. After all, many people give up their jobs in order to become TE...[Read More]
The Top 10 Qualities of a Great TEFL Teacher
We always hear about that “amazing teacher”. The one that inspired you to become a brain surgeon or to save the planet or to write a novel or, just maybe, to try your hand at teaching yourself. Think Mr. Keating from Dead Poet’s Society; Dumbledore from Harry Potter; Miss Honey from Matilda. But what are those fundamental qualities that make these teachers so great? Drawing on our three decades of...[Read More]
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Top Tips for Improving the Learning Process for Adults
Adulting is hard, we know this. For most of us, school was hard too. So, can you imagine what being an adult learner is like? Yep, you guessed it. Hard. But hard does not mean impossible. Let’s look at this from two angles. First, we need to discuss the adult language learners in our English as a foreign language (EFL) classrooms. But, we can’t forget about ourselves! So, second, we need to talk ...[Read More]
5 Classroom Warmers Every TEFL Teacher Should Know
Starting a lesson with a simple, fun speaking activity (also known as a ‘warmer’) creates a great buzz that will last for the whole class. When your students arrive, they may not have spoken a single word of English for a week, and so they’ll probably be nervous. Your job is to make them relaxed and comfortable speaking English again in a positive environment; and a great way to achieve this is ...[Read More]