TEFL teachers in Thailand are rarely stuck for choice when it comes to things to do and place to visit on the weekend. No matter if you’re based on the…
Ah India: the land of spices and sun (except when it’s the monsoon of course), dusty deserts and ancient Mughal fortresses, the grand Taj and the misty jungles of the…
8 world religions you never knew before travelling
Travelling the world is about much more than just checking off lines from that bucket list, tasting fine exotic foods and meeting likeminded people on the road (although that is…
5 Thai recipes I learnt while teaching abroad
It’s no secret that one of the major draws of the Land of Smiles is the food. Aromatic plates of peanut-packed, lime-doused pad Thai issue from street stalls on the…
5 Lessons You’ll Learn from Your TEFL Mistakes
Ah, TEFL mistakes. Every first-time teacher’s been there. Whether it’s a case of letting homework mishaps slide or having a grammar kerfuffle in-front of the kids, there are actually some…
The Best Secondary Cities in TEFL Destinations to Visit
So you’ve landed that dream job in that buzzing capital city of one of the world’s famous TEFL destinations, and now you just can’t wait for the big metropolis. Maybe you’re…
5 TEFL games that even teenage students will play
No matter if you’re teaching a group of young kids who’ve just taken their first steps into the world of English language learning, or a group of maturing teens who’ve…
5 things I learned while teaching in Thailand
After a year spent teaching in the humid reaches of Southeast Asia’s Land of Smiles, I look back on my time in the classroom with real joy. Not only was…
What to pack for your TEFL adventure
So you’ve decided on your destination and you’ve landed a sweet job in a school. Now all that’s left to do is pack the bags and hit the road. Believe…
English Teaching Destinations Around the World
I’m Rachel, an ex-English teacher and now part of the MyTEFL job placement team. With this position I specialize in helping new TEFL course graduates find great teaching jobs overseas. One thing I’ve…