I’ve been interested in languages since my schooldays, and studied French and German at Glasgow University where I gained an MA degree. I then moved south to Bath and for many years I worked for the local Tourist Board in a variety of different roles, promoting the city to visitors from the UK and overseas, […]

Should a TEFL course include a practicum or teaching practice? You may have come across claims that employers won’t accept a TEFL qualification without one, but is this true? To get straight to the point, no, this is false.   In this post we’re going to take a look at exactly what a practicum is, […]

Behind the scenes here at The TEFL Org, a team of highly experienced EFL teachers and teacher trainers have been hard at work for many months developing a brand new course. Today we’re very excited to finally be launching it. Introducing our 40-hour Teaching Exam Preparation Classes course! With employers worldwide looking for teachers who […]

A TEFL qualification is your ticket to new cultures, countries, and all kinds of exciting experiences. Most people hoping to teach English abroad are looking for a new adventure, but is it also possible to save money on a teacher’s salary and enjoy a new country and way of life? You absolutely can! Wherever you […]

How do you choose the right TEFL course when there are so many options? With so many different providers and types of courses it can easily get a bit confusing. In this article we’re going to take a look at hours, levels, accreditation, the different ways you can get qualified, as well as do a […]

Are you new to TEFL and wondering what it’s all about? Perhaps you’re not sure if it’s right for you or what path it could take you on? We’ve put together some of the most commonly asked questions about TEFL to help you get to grips with the basics! Do you have any more questions? […]

Can you confidently explain infinitives? Do you know what passive voice is? And do you know your present perfect continuous from present perfect simple? English grammar can be intimidating for native and non-native English speakers alike. Whether you’re learning English or aiming to teach it as a foreign language, getting to grips with grammar is […]

With so many different TEFL course providers out there choosing a course can sometimes feel like a bit of a minefield. It can be really hard to know what to look out for, which is why we’ve put together these top 5 questions you should ask a TEFL course provider before signing up. You should […]

What has Brexit meant for the TEFL industry in Europe in 2021? The transition period for the UK leaving the EU ended on 31st December 2020, which means the UK is now, officially, out of the EU. Many teachers (as well as TEFL course providers like us!) had expected to have some clarity concerning the rules […]

In early 2020, 45-year-old Ed decided it was time for a change. At the start of the year he was stressed out working for a large multi-national corporate organisation, but by the end of it he was in sunny Spain teaching English at a language academy in Granada! The coronavirus pandemic has been very disruptive […]