Guest post by Ashley Mathews from Trek To Teach The clouds were gray but the weather couldn’t hide the students excitement for the opening of their new…
5 tips for teaching English as a couple
While TEFL is often touted as a wild solo adventure that’s away from the comfort zone, hitting classrooms from Colombia to China doesn’t mean burning all your bridges. In fact,…
What's the best time of year to do my TEFL job search?
Good question. But before we get stuck in, let’s get one thing straight: The TEFL job search is a year-round pursuit. No matter where you want to go, what…
10 of the most Instagrammable TEFL destinations out there
Instagram is up there with Google Maps and Uber as one of the indispensable travel apps of the 21st century. These days, every corner of every jungle, every gushing waterfall…
10 of the hottest TEFL destinations for 2020
Another year, another roster of up-coming TEFL destinations. Move over Thailand. Make way Vietnam. There are some fresh kids on the English-learning block that offer something a little different.…
So, you’re going to be away for Christmas? Stop thinking about how much you’re going to miss mom’s roast and the usual presents from under the tree. Start thinking about…
5 great ways to organize your TEFL classroom
Loads is written about teaching methods, teaching games, lead-in activities, and disciplinary techniques. But what about when the time comes to actually organize your TEFL classroom? There you stand; 12 desks and…
TEFL to travel – how to maximize the places you see while teaching
Using TEFL to travel is one of the main reasons the English-teaching industry is such an awesome prospect. Offering to whisk you away somewhere new and exciting is part and…
Hot destinations for digital nomads in 2020
You’ve ditched the nine-to-five. You’ve broken out of the comfort zone. You’ve scored that 120-hour TEFL qualification. Now it’s time to embrace the life of a digital nomad. We’ve all…
8 places English teachers in Japan should be sure to visit
If you’re lucky enough to have scored a TEFL position in the land of Shinto shrines and sushi, and count yourself among the English teachers in Japan, this list is…