There can be much more to TEFL than just teaching abroad for a couple of years if you want there to be. Not that there's anything wrong with heading to a country for a year or two before heading back, but a lot of people fail to look at the...
Writing a cover letter is essential for every job that you apply for, and a TEFL application is no different. One mistake that a lot of applicants make is to assume that because the job is for a language school abroad, or because you're applying...
One of the hardest things for a lot of would-be TEFL teachers is deciding which country to head to. You might have to choose between a list of several, and from afar, it can be tricky to identify the differences.
Today's article is the first in a...
When you are a brand new teacher, a lesson plan can be your map through the minefield of a TEFL classroom. As you get more comfortable, you may start to feel that you don't need one, and even stop bothering to write them.
While it's true that not...
There are lots of things to consider when you're deciding which country to head to as an English teacher. Obviously the main things are the job prospects and the cost of living, but nightlife is also one you really want to look into.
Nightlife...
There are many benefits to using a reward system in a TEFL class, and you really ought to be using even a basic one in every lesson. This article will cover the different types, their pros and cons, and give you some new ideas to try in your own...
In a previous post, we talked about the various prices of a bowl of cornflakes around Asia. While this is an important (and fun) way of comparing costs in the different countries, we decided that an equally important comparison would be for beer....
Teaching of any kind is something that can have a pretty steep learning curve. Nobody is expected to teach the perfect class at the first attempt. That being said, there are ways to do things and ways not to do things. Making sure that you...
One thing that is sometimes overlooked by candidates who apply for a TEFL job abroad is their ability to live in that country for an extended period of time.
It's easy to focus on your qualifications, your enthusiasm, maybe even your knowledge of...
Ever wondered how much your breakfast might cost if you move to Asia? Whether it's actually cereal in particular you wonder about or not, there are a lot of benefits to gain from looking at cost comparisons around Asia.
If you want to head abroad...