One of the most common questions that would-be TEFL teachers ask is whether it’s possible to bag the best jobs without being officially a ‘native’ speaker. The answer is a…
How to be a self-employed TEFL teacher
Ah, the infamous TEFL job search. Every veteran ESL teacher knows just how important it is to get right. There’s so much hanging on your ability to pick the right…
7 questions NOT to ask in a TEFL interview
A smart shirt, a swish tie, a nice balance between businessperson and adventurous traveller, an arsenal of incisive queries about the job at hand, a smile, and a passion for…
6 tips to find the right TEFL school for you
The search for the right TEFL school is something every budding teacher will know all too well. With so many different academies and private institutions across the globe, and most…
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…
Which TEFL course is right for you?
So you’ve decided to teach English overseas? Great news! A world of adventure and excitement awaits; whether you’ll be teaching in the beachside schools of the Thai Andaman, business…
The 3 things you need to teach in the Himalayas
This week’s post is written by Ashley Mathews who previously taught English in the Himalayas and now works for our incredible partner charity Trek to Teach. If you’re interested in…
ESL private lessons in Vietnam
Most people do not initially consider private lessons as a mainstay when thinking of teaching English overseas. Schools! Language Centers! Hours! Classes! These are the opportunities that seemed most apparent when…
Teaching overseas: Last night I had the best meal of my life…
This blog post shares an email sent to us from one of our graduates currently teaching in India. Thanks Sam Atwal for sharing your story! Last night I had the…
Finding the Right Job For You: The Job Hunt Ammo Belt
Rebecca is a TEFL teacher currently living and working in Hanoi, Vietnam with her fiance. In this post Rebecca shares her advice for TEFL job hunting. Congrats! You’ve completed your TEFL course and…