There’s nothing more satisfying in teaching than witnessing the growth and development of your students’ skills and confidence. When your students are children, or young teens, and their whole lives are ahead of them, your job feels truly fulfilling. It’s no wonder teaching young learners is such a popular choice among EFL teachers. Why Teach Young People? […]
Solo travel is an experience like no other that should be tried at least once in a lifetime. Nevertheless, such an undertaking can seem daunting, especially if you plan to be away for any period of time. That’s why traveling with a friend/partner/S.O. is also a good idea – it removes a lot of the stress […]
Perhaps the most common problem most teachers experience whilst living abroad is homesickness. The bane of all travellers, homesickness can really put you down; so much so that many teachers may quit their job and head home after a month or two. If you’re suffering from this or are worried that you might, take a quick […]
TEFL isn’t just about going abroad – you can stay at home, too. There are plenty of opportunities to tutor English privately either face-to-face or online. Private EFL tutoring has many benefits which will be highlighted below. The Pros You are the boss of your own salary – you can expect to earn between £10-£35 a […]
So, you’ve completed your journey to becoming a TEFL teacher. Now it is time to decide where to go? And for how long? Not an easy decision to make for a first time TEFLer. To help you make your decision, this article will explain the differences between short-term and long-term TEFL contracts as well as […]
If you’ve done any research into the world of TEFL then you’ll already know that China is probably one of the most popular places to teach English. But why is this, exactly? Why is China so popular? Well, here’s a list of five reasons as to why the country is the best place to be […]
Every day, more and more people fly out to the country of their dreams to live and teach English as a foreign language. As teacher, it must be your priority to ensure your students receive the best education possible. Whilst the TEFL industry grows and grows, the standards that schools expect from their teachers rise. […]
Mindfulness is the process of opening up your mind and training yourself to take in information from the world around you with the aim of using it to feel more relaxed, aware and happy. For anyone going into teaching, finding something that can bring you these three things is incredibly useful – so it’s worth […]
Qualified teachers are moving abroad in droves to TEFL (teach English as a foreign language). Benefits of TEFL for qualified teachers While teaching here in the UK can be a stressful and bureaucratic business, there are many attractions to chucking it all in and moving abroad. There is the chance of better weather; rent-free accommodation; […]
If you are interested in getting qualified to teach English abroad, you might feel a little overwhelmed by the sheer number of TEFL course providers out there. A quick google search will show a range of courses from expensive 4 week CELTA intensive courses to online budget courses being sold for next to nothing. We […]
