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TEFL Travel Guide: Singapore
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

TEFL Travel Guide: Singapore

An incredibly unique, vibrant, and richly cultured place - Singapore needs to be on your TEFL bucket list! It's a thriving city with world-class infrastructure, vibrant living spaces, and has a seamless mix of technology, innovation, and natural beauty. We’ll give you all the need-to-know info to make Singapore your next TEFL destination! 

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TEFL at Christmas: The Ultimate Lesson Plan
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

TEFL at Christmas: The Ultimate Lesson Plan

As the festive season approaches, the spirit of Christmas can bring a touch of magic to your EFL classroom. Whether you're teaching abroad or working with international students, December is the perfect time to weave cultural traditions, holiday cheer, and language learning into your lessons.

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TEFL Travel Guide: Germany 
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

TEFL Travel Guide: Germany 

Whether it’s the bratwurst, the classical music or the castles you’re interested in, Germany has a lot to offer tourists and teachers alike. Its steady economy, high salaries  career opportunities and an emphasis on English proficiency make Germany a smart choice of TEFL destination and a popular alternative to other countries.

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Teaching Online: The 10 Best EFL Teaching Platforms
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

Teaching Online: The 10 Best EFL Teaching Platforms

Are you looking to travel the world and explore new horizons? Have you already got your TEFL certificate and you’re ready and raring to go? We know it can be overwhelming when you start looking at all the online teaching platforms and deciding which ones will work best for you, so we’ve picked 10 of our favourites out there and rounded them up in this blog.

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TEFL Travel Guide: South Korea
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

TEFL Travel Guide: South Korea

Natural beauty of stunning mountains, clear waters, and splendid tranquillity make it easy to see why South Korea has got its name as the Land of Morning Calm. It’s a hot spot for EFL teachers and we can see why.

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The Ultimate Halloween Lesson Plan
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

The Ultimate Halloween Lesson Plan

Spooky season is here! Halloween is creeping up on us and we’re ready for some chiling content. We’re doing things a little differently in this blog, and giving you an entire Halloween lesson plan! From ice breaker to finisher, we’ve covered everything so you can bring the spooky to your session. 

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TEFL Travel Guide: Japan
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

TEFL Travel Guide: Japan

It’s easy to see why so many EFL teachers choose to head to Japan. Whether it’s the cultural hub of Tokyo where innovation blends with tradition, the treasure trove of history that is Kyoto, or the great heights of Mount Fuji that has piqued your interest, you’ll have plenty to do and see during your time in Japan.

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Back to School: 5 Ice Breakers for your EFL Lessons
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

Back to School: 5 Ice Breakers for your EFL Lessons

Ice breakers are a great way for new students to break the ice (duh), as well as get the class warmed up ready to kickstart the new term motivated and engaged. We’ll talk you through some of our favourites in this blog. 

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TEFL Travel Guide: Italy
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

TEFL Travel Guide: Italy

Euro-summer, anyone? Italy is calling your name! And what’s better than travelling the coasts and the countryside of Italy? Doing the same thing whilst making money! We’ve included all the need-to-know info in this blog so you can start planning your next trip now!

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5 Reasons You Should Teach EFL This Summer
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

5 Reasons You Should Teach EFL This Summer

The bottom line is that yes, you absolutely can teach EFL without a university degree. However, the reality is that the road to becoming an EFL teacher can be a little more challenging. We’ll run you through everything you need to know about teaching EFL without a degree in this blog!

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Can I Teach EFL Without a Degree?
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

Can I Teach EFL Without a Degree?

The bottom line is that yes, you absolutely can teach EFL without a university degree. However, the reality is that the road to becoming an EFL teacher can be a little more challenging. We’ll run you through everything you need to know about teaching EFL without a degree in this blog!

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Using Topic-based Teaching to Ace Your EFL Lessons
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

Using Topic-based Teaching to Ace Your EFL Lessons

With the festive season round the corner, you might want to consider introducing some topic based teaching into your lessons. Topic-based lessons can be a great way to increase engagement in the classroom, as well as bring in some fun activities.

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How to Choose Your Perfect TEFL Course
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

How to Choose Your Perfect TEFL Course

Finding the right course provider can really make or break your TEFL journey, so we’ve put this guide together to make your decision making process a little easier.

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Our Ultimate Back to School Guide
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

Our Ultimate Back to School Guide

While we might not be ready to admit it yet, summer will soon come to a close. That means one thing - it’s time for a new academic year. For an EFL teacher, this brings new students, a new classroom, a new school, or even a new country! TEFL can take you anywhere, so it’s important to be prepared for any eventuality.

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Your TEFL Summer Starts Now!
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

Your TEFL Summer Starts Now!

How will you spend your summer? A TEFL certification can be a great solution to a fulfilling summer break! In this blog, we’ll take a look your potential TEFL pathways.

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A Guide to Maximising Student Engagement
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

A Guide to Maximising Student Engagement

You start your lesson and are greeted with a classroom full of blank faces - is there anything worse? In this bog, we’ll take you through some of our most used engagement strategies to produce successful and positive learning.

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All About Teaching Online
Georgia Corry Georgia Corry

All About Teaching Online

We understand it can be overwhelming to take your first steps into teaching online, but don’t worry! We’ve put together some of our favourite online teaching resources that will enhance your virtual classroom, including introducing you to our Teaching Online course!

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Your Guide to Teaching with Limited Resources
Mia Nicholson Mia Nicholson

Your Guide to Teaching with Limited Resources

As an EFL teacher it’s essential for you to be prepared for scenarios where you might be faced with limited teaching resources. We’ll run through some of our tips and tricks, and introduce you to our Teaching with Limited Resources course.

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Travel Guide: Teach English in Lisbon
Mia Nicholson Mia Nicholson

Travel Guide: Teach English in Lisbon

If you’re looking for your next teaching destination, Lisbon will tick all your boxes. The city is full of life, known for its ornate architecture, lively streets, friendly locals, and warm temperatures all year round. The perfect coastal location, buzzing city life is perfectly balanced with the picturesque, serene beaches.

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