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6 Amazing Countries For TEFL In Asia

Asia is having a moment right now. Though it has always been a popular destination with backpackers, holidaymakers and TEFL teachers, Asia’s popularity is reaching a peak right now. For good reason: Asia offers gorgeous landscapes, incredible adventures and plentiful…

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Teaching English online is the new big thing in TEFL. TEFL teachers are discovering that teaching online has a lot of the perks of teaching but a lot less of…

5 Essentials For Teaching English Online

5th February 2018

There are a lot of rumours flying around about TEFL and the qualifications you need to do a TEFL or find a TEFL job, so we thought we’d set the…

What Qualifications Do I Need To Teach English Abroad

1st February 2018

Not so long ago gap years were reserved for the privileged few who could afford (or whose parents could afford) to take some time off after school to spend time…

Why Doing TEFL In Your Gap Year Is A Good Idea

30th January 2018

Once you have completed your TEFL course you will (should!) feel like you are ready to tackle anything the TEFL classroom can throw at you. Teaching the second conditional? No…

How To Fill The Gap Between Your TEFL Course And The Classroom

26th January 2018

Sometimes we all need a little inspiration. Sometimes we need to connect with other teachers who are in the classrooms every day, like us. We need to share thoughts, ideas…

Our Top 8 ESL Teacher Blogs To Follow

18th January 2018

I know, I know. How long is a piece of string, right? However, recent research is now able to provide us with a few answers to this question, which is…

How Long Does It Take To Learn English?

17th January 2018

With a TEFL certificate, the world is truly your oyster. So where on earth should you go? With the title of the third largest English speaking country in the world,…

Should The Philippines Be Your Next TEFL Destination?

16th January 2018

For our students who come to a foreign country to learn English, culture shock can be a real problem. Culture shock can affect a person emotionally and even physically. For…

Motivation And Culture Shock

15th January 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.