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Teaching Multilingual Adult Learners In The EFL Classroom

Teaching English as a Foreign Language is an umbrella term which can actually manifest itself in a number of different forms. EFL teachers can teach different ages, different lessons, different levels and, of course, different nationalities. Though the majority of…

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The field of English language teaching may be as old as the hills, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not changing. Teaching methods and techniques are continuously being developed, and…

5 Innovations That Have Changed English Language Teaching

28th March 2019

Applying for a job is not an easy process, regardless of whether you’re a waitress or a CFO. For a job teaching English as a foreign language, the process can…

5 Questions To Ask Before Accepting A TEFL Job

21st March 2019

There are many different scenarios in which you can find yourself teaching English. From kindergarten or beginners’ classes to teaching restaurant and hotel staff, you may even end up teaching…

Five Characteristics Of Summer Camp Teachers

27th February 2019

Yes it is possible to teach English abroad as a couple but there are a few things to consider. For many people, the idea of packing up, moving across the…

Can We Teach English Abroad As A Couple?

6th February 2019

Teaching English as a foreign language is one of the most rewarding jobs. Being able to teach people to speak a foreign language which will help them in their personal…

7 Alternative Ways To Earn Money As A TEFL Teacher

31st January 2019

It might sound counterintuitive that you need money to get a job, but unfortunately it’s the reality of teaching English as a Foreign Language. This is because teaching English as…

Start-Up Costs For EFL Teachers

30th January 2019

We’ve already looked at five of our top TEFL destinations for 2019 – Thailand, Japan, South Korea, China and the United Arab Emirates. But before you book your flight, have…

Top TEFL Destinations For 2019

21st December 2018

Every year around this time TEFL teachers all over the world are making New Year’s resolutions that include visas, plane tickets and suitcases. If you’re already teaching or if you’re…

Top TEFL Destinations For 2019

17th December 2018

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

The TEFL Academy was the world’s first TEFL course provider to receive official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies in both the USA and UK. This means when you graduate you’ll hold a globally recognised Level 3 (120hr) Certificate or Level 5 (168hr) Diploma, meaning you can find work anywhere and apply for jobs immediately.