“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” Alan Watts Life is full of unexpected changes, and sometimes it takes a leap of faith to discover your true calling. For me, that leap meant leaving behind my comfortable corporate job in an […]

When it comes to TEFL certificates, it can sometimes be hard to know what you need. Imagine this: you’re totally new to an industry, and there are lots of different sources telling you you need this qualification, and others are saying that’s wrong, you need this other certificate… it’s overwhelming! Theoretically, you’re reading this because […]

We’re very proud to say that our podcast series, ‘I Taught English Abroad’, is back once again for a fourth season. Having been award-nominated, receiving rave reviews across platforms and gaining a dedicated listenership, we knew we couldn’t leave you for too long. While we were delighted with season 3, suffice it to say we’ve […]

The world of online English teaching represents a major opportunity for so many people. Think about it; it’s a career that offers flexibility and working from the comfort of your own home. You can be of any age, from a student needing to pick up some work, to a retiree. You can earn a decent […]

There’s no other way to say it: TEFL gives you opportunities to see and impact the world like no other industry. Even from the very start of your TEFL journey, the spirit of adventure and longing to make a difference takes hold, and no matter your level of teaching experience, you can find yourself across […]

We’re not the self-congratulatory sort here at The TEFL Org. Yes, we’re the most accredited TEFL course provider in the world. Sure, we’ve won multiple awards, including a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2022. Fine, if you insist on us telling you about it, it’s also true that we train thousands of people every year […]

So, you’re trying to broaden your world as a TEFL teacher. Whether you’re teaching online or in a classroom, chances are you’ve already had some pretty amazing experiences.  Not everybody travels abroad, let alone lives or works there. Alternatively, not everyone can say they’ve gone “Nope! Enough of this!” and changed careers. Joining the world […]

Hi there! My name is Amy, and I’m from the United Kingdom. I grew up in the world of dance as I spent most of my childhood dancing and going to the ballet with my grandmother, from London to Paris, so that became a dream of becoming a professional dancer.  When I left school, I […]

Have you ever interacted with a customer or sat at your desk and thought “What am I doing?”? It’s happened to all of us at some point. You’ve got the feeling that, perhaps, you’ve backed the wrong horse. You’ve stayed in a job too long, or you’ve picked a career path that, at one point, […]

In the right circumstances, and with exciting places to go, travelling is one of the most exciting things you can do. The idea of leaving it all behind and setting off on a journey to somewhere new is one that keeps us all going through long days at work, winter nights and maybe even months […]