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Where can I earn the most money? and How long must my TEFL course be? are two very common questions we at The TEFL Academy are asked by wannabe TEFL teachers, but by far the question we get asked the most is Can I teach English as a Foreign Language without a degree? For all … Continue reading “Can I Teach English as a Foreign Language Without a Degree?” The post Can I Teach English as...[Read More]

With an estimated 390 million English language learners, 100 000 native English-speaking teachers and 1 000 EFL teachers being hired every month, it’s no surprise that teaching English as a Foreign Language in China is popular with TEFL graduates. But one main questions still is what is the average salary in China? It’s not only the … Continue reading “What is the Average Teaching Salary in ...[Read More]

Thinking about teaching English as a Foreign Language in China? You probably are and if you’re not, you should be. China is one of those countries everyone should experience at least once in their lives – and it’s so big you’ll probably find yourself going back there again.  What is it about China that makes … Continue reading “11 Weird and Wonderful Things about China” The post 11 Wei...[Read More]

Teaching English as a Foreign Language is big business right now. Whereas a few years ago not many people would’ve known what TEFL stood for, these days it seems everyone is doing it. Why you should do a TEFL? With an estimated 2 billion English language learners worldwide and 250 000 teachers teaching English abroad, … Continue reading “7 Reasons Why You Should Do a TEFL” The post 7 R...[Read More]

If you have a TEFL certificate, the world is your oyster. But if you asked ten English as a Foreign Language teachers where they want to teach, 8 out of 10 will probably say Vietnam. Vietnam is having a TEFL moment right now. But what are the reasons why Vietnam is such a popular TEFL … Continue reading “7 Reasons Why Vietnam is Such a Popular TEFL Destination” The post 7 Reasons Why V...[Read More]

No matter how well you did on your TEFL course, your first day of teaching english abroad in a new classroom is a daunting one. You are starting a new job but you need to act like you’re in charge. You have no idea where anything else, but you need to pretend you know what … Continue reading “What to Expect on Your First Day Teaching English Abroad” The post What to Expect on Your Firs...[Read More]

Asia is a popular destination for teachers looking to teach English as a Foreign Language abroad. With its histories, geographies and cultures, it’s easy to understand why so many TEFL teachers are drawn there. But Asia is a lot more interesting than you realise. Here are a few interesting things about Asia you probably don’t … Continue reading “13 Things about Asia You Probably Don’t Know&#...[Read More]

There is no doubt Europe is one of the hottest destinations to visit on your travels these days. With its colourful history, gorgeous landscapes, mouth-watering food and friendly locals, there are so many places within Europe that are worth a visit. Unfortunately, Europe can be a once-in-a-lifetime trip because it’s not very wallet-friendly!  Thankfully, Europe … Continue reading “7 Budget-F...[Read More]

Let’s be honest. Teaching English as a Foreign Language is all about the travelling. Weekends, national holidays, school holidays – this is what we are all secretly dreaming of when we are lesson planning or marking homework. If you’re a bit tired of the usual tourist trips and would like to go somewhere you can … Continue reading “8 Festivals to Go to in 2019” The post 8 Festivals to ...[Read More]

As a TEFL teacher, your main focus is on teaching English as a Foreign Language. Or is it? While we all hope we’ll land an amazing TEFL job with an unbelievable salary, this isn’t always the case. We might find that we teach only in the mornings or only four days a week or not in … Continue reading “5 Ways to Make Extra Money While Teaching Abroad” The post 5 Ways to Make Extra Money W...[Read More]

When you think of teaching English as a Foreign Language, you probably see yourself teaching a class of thirty ten year-olds in a Beijing primary school. It’s true that the majority of EFL positions are teaching English to children in a non-English speaking country, but a lot of people don’t realise there is more to … Continue reading “7 EFL LANGUAGE SCHOOLS YOU SHOULD KNOW” The post 7...[Read More]

The Middle East is a sticky topic in the TEFL world. On the one hand teaching in the Middle East is known to offer amazing salaries with incredible perks. On the other hand the Middle East is an unknown entity for most people and it has a reputation for being unfriendly to foreigners and especially … Continue reading “TEACHING IN SAUDI ARABIA AS A WOMAN” The post TEACHING IN SAUDI ARAB...[Read More]