What if your next adventure took you from braais and biltong to bibimbap and karaoke? Imagine trading minibus taxis for high-speed trains, or swapping weekend safaris for hikes up South Korea’s misty mountains. Then, picture yourself in the classroom, where your South African accent and culture light up your students’ faces. Can South Africans teach […]| The TEFL Academy
There are two doors: one opens up to rice paddies and the crow of a rooster at dawn, the other to street food stalls and rush-hour scooters. Which one would you step through? Teaching English in Vietnam is likely to remain a hot market well past 2025, with strong demand in both urban and rural […]| The TEFL Academy
With the plethora of online platforms offering English language lessons to learners, and teaching positions to English teachers and tutors, it is difficult to know which online teaching companies are legit. We’re going to get to the bottom of this by asking those who know best: the teachers themselves. In this series, we’ll talk to […]| The TEFL Academy
Teaching English to teenagers can feel like you’re performing for the world’s toughest audience. They’re in that awkward in-between stage: not quite kids, but not fully-fledged adults either. With teenage angst in full swing and social circles constantly shifting, teens are busy figuring out who they are. Meanwhile, their smartphones often feel less like a […]| The TEFL Academy
If you’re thinking about teaching English in Japan, you should be looking into the JET Programme. Sithembiso is a South African currently living and teaching English in Japan. 2025 is his third year on the JET Programme. Here he tells us about his experience in this fascinating country. Read more: What Is An Assistant Language Teacher […]| The TEFL Academy
Teaching English online is part of the work-from-home movement. For many, it’s the dream — flexible hours, no commute, and the freedom to design your own workspace. But for others (especially the extroverts out there), the idea of spending all day at home behind a screen can feel isolating. Here’s the thing: teaching online doesn’t […]| The TEFL Academy
As a TEFL teacher living abroad, weekends aren’t just about doing laundry or catching up on your marking – they can be about leaping off waterfalls, scaling volcanoes, or ziplining through rainforest canopies. The lure of adventure and having the wild on your doorstep is one of the biggest perks of being a digital nomad. […]| The TEFL Academy
Curious about teaching English online from Bali? Discover what a real day looks like — from sunrise lessons to sunsets by the beach.| The TEFL Academy
Discover the difference between border hopping and visa runs. Learn what they are, how they work in 2025, and the best tips for teachers abroad.| The TEFL Academy
Before you sign that job contract, find out everything you need to know about TEFL visa requirements.| The TEFL Academy
Thinking about teaching English in South Korea without speaking Korean? Here’s how Teacher Lauren managed - and tips for everyday life.| The TEFL Academy
Time is money. So here are 15 teaching tips and travel hacks for TEFL teachers, to save you time and money! It's a pleasure!| The TEFL Academy