Any English speaker who’s traveled the globe will know just how much natives of any tongue love to champion their lingo as the hardest going. But there’s no question that…
8 bucket-list things to do while teaching in China
From the winding courses of the Great Wall to the sizzling pork kebabs of Shanghai, the bucket-list treats of the People’s Republic are multitudinous. That’s why we’ve put together this…
6 great ways to use video in the TEFL classroom
The use of video in the TEFL classroom has become super mainstream in the last couple of years, with more and more schools offering tech like TVs and smart whiteboards.…
5 foods to enjoy while teaching in Vietnam
Simplicity, freshness, five spice, and influences from as far afield as France are all hallmarks of the Vietnamese kitchen. The result is a medley of amazing flavors that I can…
5 travel writers to inspire you to get TEFL qualified
It’s a new year, and that means new year’s resolutions. From cutting down on salty foods to giving up the sauce, there are oodles out there. Our favourite though? Well,…
7 places to TEFL and ski this season
With the January snows hitting the Northern Hemisphere, and everywhere from the Rockies to the Alps, the Carpathian ranges to the Hohuan Shah of far-flung Taiwan dusted with fresh powder,…
10 unusual TEFL destinations for 2017
We’ve busted TEFL myths before about how it’s not all about teaching across Southeast Asia and Spain. And it’s true, the world is filled with interesting and unusual TEFL destinations,…
5 reasons a TEFL qualification is the perfect Christmas gift
So, you’re thinking about giving the gift of a TEFL qualification? Great idea! Offering training in language teaching not only means opening up countless places to work around the globe…
Festive teaching: Christmas in TEFL destinations
Being away from home in the big wide world for the festive period can be hard, especially for those newly-qualified TEFL teachers who’ve only just broken out of the comfort…
7 must-see temples in Thailand
There are oodles of temples in Thailand: big ones, small ones, golden ones, marble ones, old ones and new ones. Visiting these cultural gems is one seriously awesome part about…