Joseph Francis (Joseph) Francis, Author at myTEFL

October 31, 2019 TEFL Opportunities

5 excuses for not earning your TEFL certification and why they're wrong!

So, you’re thinking about getting TEFL qualified? Great choice! That’s the first step to a new life of excitement, travel, adventure and strange experiences, spent...

October 24, 2019 TEFL Destinations

The best islands to escape to when teaching English in Thailand

Teaching English in Thailand might not be a one-way ticket to gorgeous beachfronts and swinging hammocks by the sea. In fact, most job opportunities in...

October 17, 2019 TEFL Destinations

5 foods you have to try when teaching English in Poland

So, you’re thinking of teaching English in Poland? Mystical castles, UNESCO old towns, cheap beer, craggy mountains, sweeping lakes – there’s loads to look forward...

October 10, 2019 Teaching Abroad Tips

8 confusing differences for those teaching American English vs British English

It’s normal for schools to request you teach a certain brand of language in their classrooms. In Europe, it might be British English that’s preferred,...

October 3, 2019 Teaching Abroad Tips

5 myths about non-native English teachers and the reasons they aren’t true!

TEFL certificates are open to non-native English teachers and native English teachers alike. However, the jobs market often demands only those who speak the lingo...

September 26, 2019 TEFL Destinations

5 TEFL cities with skiing for the winter

Getting qualified to teach English isn’t just about searching for white-sand beaches and tropical seas, you know. There are also TEFL cities with skiing for...

September 19, 2019 TEFL Destinations

6 places to escape the heat for English teachers in Italy

English teachers in Italy get a whole load to look forward to. From Rome’s timeless ruins to Milan’s fashion-mad quarters, the pizza joints of Naples...

September 12, 2019 TEFL Strategies

5 unusual and off-beat ideas for TEFL lessons

Every would-be teacher knows that planning is the number-one key to great classroom sessions. It can help you achieve those top grades and really push...

September 5, 2019 myTEFL Teach and Travel Blog

Amazing places to visit when teaching English in Morocco

Ranging from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, the snow-capped Atlas to the dusty Sahara Desert, Morocco is a vast and wonderful place. These...

August 29, 2019 myTEFL Teach and Travel Blog

Countries that hire non-native English speakers

With strict hiring rules in TEFL hotspots like Thailand and the UAE, it can often seem like the teaching world is skewed against those that...