A TEFL life is a wonderful thing: Traveling from place to place, meeting new people, changing lives. But if an awesome adventure happens and no one else is there to…
11 things I wish I knew about TEFL before starting
Whether it’s tips from colleagues or contract negotiations, the minutiae of language teaching can be daunting. Here are 11 things I wish I knew about TEFL before starting – a…
Want to live life to the fullest? Become a TEFL teacher
It’s easy to get stuck in the nine-to-five rigmarole. Early alarm rings, speedy breakfast coffees, a morning commute, eight solid hours at the desk, and a quick pitstop at the…
5 ways to tell if someone’s been teaching English abroad
Teaching English abroad isn’t just a career direction, it’s a way of life. With the promise of adventure and exploration in new destinations across the globe, a whole new set…
6 things you need to get used to before that TEFL term starts
With the start of TEFL term just around the corner in many a country across the globe, we thought it might be a good idea to lay out all the…
6 ways to keep earning with TEFL during school holidays
“Schoooools out for summer!” Alice Cooper might be happy, but us TEFL teachers are usually a bag of mixed feelings. Yes, it’s time to enjoy some well-earned R&R, exploring the…
There are oodles and oodles of TEFL books out there that can help you expand and get better in your professional capacity as an English guru abroad. Here are just…
The greatest TEFL destinations for walkers
There’s nothing like a good breath of fresh air to blow away the stress of the classroom. No matter if it’s just a short blast along the wild coastlines of…
Meet our Dream Scholarship winner: Janine Dukha
Back in 2016 (yep, seems ages ago, we know!), we ran a competition along with the Two Monkeys Travel Group called the Dream Scholarship. Open to all budding TEFL teachers in…
A day in the life of a TEFL teacher in Thailand
So, you’ve decided it’s the Land of Smiles for you, eh? Good choice! Aside from sizzling pad Thai noodles and perpetually smiling locals, you’re in for one whirlwind of mystical…