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What is EAP? EAP is English for Academic Purposes. What is English for Academic Purposes? Classes in English for Academic Purposes prepare non-native English speakers for attending classes in an English-speaking academic setting. EAP students need English because they are…

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You’ve probably heard of teaching English as a foreign language, or TEFL as we usually call it. You might know a friend of a friend who’s teaching English in Thailand…

The Best Way To Travel And Teach In The UK

2nd November 2023

What are our goals in teaching English? Well, our goal is to teach our students to speak English, right? Of course, but as TEFL teachers we have so many more…

Teacher Goals

19th October 2023

Is TEFL right for me? Lawyer. Mechanic. Chef. It can be difficult to know which career path is right for you. Traditionally, we have been brought up to choose one…

Is TEFL Right For Me? How Do I Know?

10th October 2023

Do you have what it takes to be a good TEFL teacher? Do you have the qualities of a good - no, a great - ESL teacher? But what are…

Qualities Of A Good TEFL Teacher

5th October 2023

Teaching English as a foreign language is a very flexible career. You can teach in your hometown, abroad or online. You can teach for a month, a year, or the…

Hollywood TEFL: Famous TEFL Teachers And Learners

4th October 2023

Teaching English as a foreign language is a dream job for people (like us!) who enjoy travelling. Being a TEFL teacher is a way to travel the world, experience new…

5 Cheapest Places To Teach English Abroad

21st September 2023

Thinking of teaching Enlgish as a foreign language abroad? Great idea! First things first, you need to do a TEFL course and get TEFL qualified. A TEFL course is the…

When Is The Best Time To Apply For TEFL Jobs?

14th September 2023

Dreaming of teaching English abroad, but with a twist? Maybe you're considering teaching English abroad but you’d rather not teach in China or South Korea or Vietnam - and you’d…

Teaching Off The Beaten Track: 9 Alternative TEFL Destinations

6th September 2023

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