Backpacker Teachers is a derogatory term for unqualified, casual teachers who take on a job teaching English because they happen to speak English and need the money while they are, generally, backpacking around a country. History Some 30 years ago there was a tremendous, new demand for English teachers to […]
Continue ReadingApostilles in TEFL
An Apostille is an official stamp or note that guarantees a document is original and genuine. For example, a teacher working in Mexico may need to have their degree certificate from home apostilled to prove that it is from an accredited public university. The regulations regarding apostilles are set out […]
Continue ReadingAge Limits for TEFL Teachers
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 nature of […]
Continue ReadingWhere have You Taught English?
Anyone who has taught English abroad knows that TEFL is a fantastic way to travel and experience life in different countries. I started teaching three weeks after I graduated from university. I got on a plane and headed off to Spain and the start of an incredible journey which has […]
Continue ReadingWhere Can I Teach English Around the World?
This simple flowchart graphic shows where you can work as a TEFL teacher. It’s general in approach and there are many exceptions. (For more on this, see the useful links under the graphic.) Useful Links Where to Teach English as a Foreign Language– general destinations for English teachers […]
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