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The TEFL Org turns 15!

The TEFL Org turns 15!

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 […]

How to Become a TEFL YouTube Star with Jamie Gajewski

How to Become a TEFL YouTube Star with Jamie Gajewski

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 […]

Amy De Macedo Soares e Silva: My journey to becoming an English teacher in Badalona 

Amy De Macedo Soares e Silva: My journey to becoming an English teacher in Badalona 

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 […]

10 fantastic travel hacks for TEFL teachers

10 fantastic travel hacks for TEFL teachers

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 […]

The best countries for digital nomads

The best countries for digital nomads

Digital nomadism is on the rise, and it’s not hard to see why! With so many people working from home over the past few years the ideas we have around work, location, and possibility have changed hugely. After all, if you can work in the sunshine during winter months, or know that there’s a ski […]

I Taught English Abroad season 3: what we’ve learned

I Taught English Abroad season 3: what we’ve learned

If you’ve not been listening to our podcast, ‘I Taught English Abroad’, firstly: where have you been? Secondly, it’s been a lot of fun to put together. Call us biased if you will, but we believe it’s the best audio resource for anyone who’s thinking about teaching, anyone who is teaching, anyone who knows a […]

Teaching English in the USA

Teaching English in the USA

A prevalent misconception within the TEFL world is that English-speaking countries and regions, like the United Kingdom, the USA and Australia, are out of bounds for TEFL teachers. The prevailing thought is that, well, these are English-speaking places – so why on earth would they need teachers who are skilled in giving English lessons? While […]

TEFL in the Canary Islands: Lucia’s story

TEFL in the Canary Islands: Lucia’s story

I have a parent from London and another from the Canary Islands in Spain and so I’m bilingual in Spanish and English. During the pandemic I realised I could teach Spanish and English, and my language lessons became a great success. In no time, I set up my own language school. I have always had […]

Our NEW Cambodia Teaching Placement

Our NEW Cambodia Teaching Placement

Cambodia is one of the most exciting and diverse countries to teach English as a foreign language. With a population of just under 17 million, Cambodia has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and boasts rich biodiversity, rainforests, sprawling metropolises and incredible history. As a TEFL destination, its potential is huge. The demand […]

TEFL and the Women’s World Cup

TEFL and the Women’s World Cup

Judging by the reception to the blog post we wrote about Roma v Sevilla, there’s a significant crossover between fans of the Beautiful Game and those who want to explore the world teaching English. Hey, why not? After all, the world’s most popular sport and the world’s most popular language are bound to meet at […]