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What Are Absolute Beginner And False Beginner EFL Students

English language learners are classified into levels according to their English proficiency. These levels are described by the Common European Framework or Reference (or CEFR) and range from Basic (Beginner) to Proficient (Advanced and Proficiency). Each level has its challenges…

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If you are in any way involved in the field of teaching English as a Foreign Language you will know that a TEFL certificate is your first step to being…

Teacher Development After The TEFL Course

12th March 2018

As you probably know by now, there are many different situations you could find yourself teaching in if you are a TEFL teacher. You might choose to teach English as…

Can Only Businessmen Be Business English Teachers?

5th March 2018

If you are thinking of teaching English as a foreign language for an extended period of time, to support yourself or to work and travel, finances will obviously play a…

7 Alternative Places To Volunteer Teach English As A Foreign Language

2nd March 2018

China is a hot destination at the moment in the TEFL field. There are an estimated 300 - 350 million English language learners in China, which is equivalent to the…

The English Language Learning Market In China

1st March 2018

Your TEFL course will prepare you for many things – teaching English to Young Learners, teaching English to adults, teaching English grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking. It will…

5 Mistakes You’re Making In 1-To-1 Classes

26th February 2018

Learning a language is all about learning to communicate. Communicating is all about interacting with people using the language in the real-world. Learning from books is all well and good…

Where To Go On EFL Excursions

23rd February 2018

If you’ve been doing your research on TEFL, you may have stumbled across a few stories which haven’t painted TEFL in a very good light. We’re not going to lie…

3 Ways To Safeguard Yourself Against TEFL scams

16th February 2018

Being the new TEFL teacher can be a bit overwhelming. Not only do you have to get used to living in a new city or even country, but you have…

Tips For Newbie TEFL Teachers

8th February 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.