TEFL Volunteering is working as an English teacher in a school without being paid; often this is wrapped up as a Gap Year experience where you can go abroad to some exotic location and spend a few hours each day in the classroom and then lie in the sun. Some...
Many TEFL teachers rely on private lessons to supplement their income. They often pay more than regular lessons and qualified teachers who offer a professional service can earn a great deal this way. Some, in fact, will stop teaching at a regular school all together...
Many teachers often supplement their income with private lessons or even live on them entirely. However, one lucrative area in this field which is often overlooked by teachers is giving Private Lessons to Businesses. Although many of the issues involved with private...
EPIK (English Program in Korea) is a government sponsored program designed to bring English teachers to work in South Korea. It places over 1,000 teachers in Korea each year. The program was established in 1995 with the aim of improving standards amongst students and...
Moving to a new country or location can often be a daunting experience for people. Not only are you likely to be starting a new job, you'll probably be surrounded by a completely new culture and with people speaking a completely new language to you. It's easy to...
Can a non-native speaker get work as a TEFL or TESOL teacher? This usually depends where. If you have the right qualifications then you can pick up work in your home country quite easily. Schools will often employ several local NNS (non-native speakers or those...
TEFL Job Interviews are part and parcel of getting a job as a teacher. This article looks at ways in which you can prepare yourself for them. Although there are no hard and fast rules on how the interview will happen and the structure, there are some good general...
Volunteering to teach English overseas is big business and there are lots of organizations involved in placing teachers around the world. And lots of organizations are getting rich doing this. However, there are also lots of problems. If you're thinking of...
Some teachers are now creating video CV/Résumés. These are uploaded to sites like YouTube and the link sent to prospective employers along with their standard printed/emailed CV/Résumé. A video CV/Résumé is not meant to be a substitute for the traditional résumé but...
DoS is an acronym standing for Director of Studies. The DoS is a member of staff in larger, more professional TEFL schools. They are responsible for administering the academic side of the school which will often mean dealing with teachers and the material used in...
Teaching Contracts vary considerably; there is a different contract for pretty well every different job so it is impossible to make valid generalisations for contracts. However, when looking at a contract there are some general guidelines you should consider and...
This article is about restrictions and practices for teachers wanting to teach English in countries belonging to the European Union (EU). The most common question on this is one of visas and whether non-EU citizens (Americans, Canadians, Australians, etc) can work...
Business suits, smart casual, any old shirt ...??? Teachers often wonder what they should wear when turning up for a new teaching job. Here are a few fashion tips we have put together based on the feedback we have received from teachers working around the world. Dress...
While for many of us TEFL is a vocation, we still need to live, but right at the start we need to get something out of the way: whether you call it Pay, Wages, Salary, Stipend or Cash, let's be honest and say we're not going to become millionaires by teaching English....
Do you want to teach English abroad? Quite simply, this this article will tell you how you can become a TEFL teacher abroad. Speaking English It's going to sound obvious, but first, you must speak English well. You don't have to be a native speaker, but an extremely...
This article looks at the age limits for TEFL or TESOL teachers around the world (Teachers of English as a Second or Foreign Language). Unfortunately, as with almost any job, the older you get the more difficult it becomes to start a new career. However thanks to the...
What makes an Ideal TEFL/TESOL Teacher? What kind of person is the perfect person to teach English abroad? In some cultures being a good teacher means you are good at teaching and that is it. In other cultures being a good teacher means you are the right age, you are...
There are plenty of good TEFL or TESOL jobs out there for English teachers. But unfortunately there are also a few slightly questionable jobs. This article looks at what you should look for when applying for a job teaching English. Look For Online Comments When...
When you apply for a job teaching English, along with your TEFL/TESOL CV/Résumé you will also need to send a Cover Letter or email. Remember that the cover letter is the first and best chance to make a good impression so it should be the best you can create. A...
This question is often asked by new or potential TEFL teachers, especially since many schools in the UK and USA do not teach grammar as a matter of course and many high school graduates will not know a verb from a noun. Can you describe language? It's an...
Once you have the qualifications and you know where you want to teach, it’s time to find a TEFL job. There are plenty of opportunities out there and this article explores the most common routes to getting work. It's not difficult and with the internet now it is far...
Whilst it is true that in many countries around the world English teaching positions can be found all year round, some months are better than others and whenever possible you should try and apply for a job when the demand is at its highest so to avoid frustration and...
As in all industries there are, unfortunately, TEFL scams, too which prey on English teachers wanting to go abroad and teach. Whilst there are marvelously run English language schools, scrupulous recruitment agents and genuine TEFL course providers, there are also,...
The idea of teaching English abroad without a degree comes up often. This article looks at different aspects of this and ways in which teachers without a degree can find work. For most countries the basic qualifications to teach English are a degree and a TEFL...
A TEFL Résumé or CV (Curriculum Vitae) is critical in helping you find work. It is likely to be the first contact between you and a potential employer and thus is it extremely important that it looks good and is laid out properly. There are 2 main ways to write a TEFL...
Are you looking for the right kinds of Qualifications to teach English as a Second or Foreign language? If so, this article is for you. It is the essential guide to TEFL teaching qualifications so you can land a job. What Do I Need? That's the key question. The answer...
This article is a very user-friendly introduction to Teaching English Around the World. That is, heading off for a year or so to a foreign country and teaching English to people there. Or even staying at home in your own country and teaching English to students who...
