5 Skills Needed to be a TEFL Teacher

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. […]

TEFL internships in Thailand and Vietnam

TEFL in Thailand

About Thailand If you’re looking to work in a country where mouth-watering food, pristine beaches, friendly faces, a distinct culture, and a unique history all blend into one then look no further than Thailand. Known as ‘Siam’ as recently as 1949, this predominantly Buddhist nation is a cultural treasure and unlike anywhere else. A land […]

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Be a mindful EFL teacher

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 […]

Skype interview

6 Tips to Ace Your Skype Interview

A Skype interview is the norm in the TEFL industry nowadays, especially in the first stages of the application process. The same, if not more, preparation goes into these kinds of interviews compared to a face-to-face interview. Here are my six tips for a successful Skype interview. Skype interview tips Check your tech Check for […]

TEFL for qualified teachers

Qualified Teachers and TEFL

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; […]

choosing a TEFL course

How to Choose a TEFL Course

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 […]

what to pack

What to Pack for Teaching English Abroad – Checklist

Packing to go abroad to teach English as a foreign language can be a daunting task, but this checklist should make it easier for our TEFL Courses Ireland graduates! Essentials Passport Visa TEFL certificate CV Degree certificate Insurance Birth and marriage certificates Airline tickets and itinerary Extra passport photos Driving licence Criminal check Credit/ATM cards, […]