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What’s The Difference Between TEFL/TESOL/EFL/ESOL/ESL?

In the TEFL world there are a large number of abbreviations and acronyms which not many people understand. Long, long ago someone decided that we needed to label each and every different TEFL situation, and since then TEFL teachers all…

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Doing the TEFL is the time for you to become familiar with common methodology and activities in the classroom, to solidify and brush up on the foundations of grammar and…

What Length TEFL Course Do I Need?

10th November 2015

If you look at job postings for TEFL job opportunities, you’ll see that the majority of TEFL employers look for a TEFL certificate and an undergraduate degree. So if you…

TEFL Jobs For Non-Graduates

12th October 2015

Though many people think that you need a degree to teach English as foreign language; this fact is actually a big misconception. Though admittedly it’s common for English teachers to…

How To Teach English Without A Degree

12th October 2015

Do you have good language skills? Are you patient, observant and enthusiastic? Are you punctual and responsible? Are you fun, as well as funny? Do you enjoy paperwork? Can you…

Skills Needed For A TEFL Teacher

12th October 2015

This seems to be the ultimate question and a difficult one to answer, actually. You may have heard stories of somebody’s cousin’s friend who was offered a job in Thailand…

Do You Need A TEFL Qualification To Teach Abroad

12th October 2015

In a word: no. TEFL does not have an international board or association which regulates and maintains the standards of TEFL. There are no rulebooks or guidelines regarding the content…

Are All TEFL Qualifications The Same?

12th October 2015

TEFL courses are about as similar as rugby and American football. They are similar in theory, but you will find in practice they are very different. TEFL courses can be…

What To Expect From A TEFL Course

12th October 2015

In what different ways can a TEFL qualification be used? A TEFL qualification may be a teaching qualification, but it is a very flexible qualification to have. While traditional teaching…

In What Different Ways Can A TEFL Qualification Be Used?

12th October 2015

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

The TEFL Academy was the world’s first TEFL course provider to receive official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies in both the USA and UK. This means when you graduate you’ll hold a globally recognised Level 3 (120hr) Certificate or Level 5 (168hr) Diploma, meaning you can find work anywhere and apply for jobs immediately.