A strong cover letter can be the difference between landing an interview and getting filtered out before a recruiter even reads your resume. For ESL teachers —…Read more
Requirements for teaching English vary dramatically from country to country. What's mandatory in South Korea might be optional in Thailand, and what disqualifies you in China might not matter in…Read more
If you've started researching how to teach English abroad or online, you've probably hit a wall of confusing acronyms: TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, DELTA, CertTESOL.…Read more
Spend five minutes in any TEFL Facebook group and you'll see the question: "Do I really need a TEFL, or is it just a scam to take my money?" It's a fair…Read more
Choosing an online TEFL course is harder than it should be. A Google search returns hundreds of providers, all promising "internationally recognized"…Read more
If you've started shopping for a TEFL course, you've noticed the bewildering range of hour counts: 40-hour "introductory" courses, 60-hour "basic" courses,…Read more
Every TEFL course provider uses the word "accredited." It's plastered across every homepage, every sales page, and every certificate. The problem is that not…Read more
Ask "how much does a TEFL cost?" in any teaching abroad forum and you'll get answers ranging from "$20 on Groupon" to "$2,500 for a CELTA." Both are real…Read more
Knowing how to write an ESL cover letter — not just filling in a template, but actually composing one from scratch — is one of the highest-leverage skills in…Read more
One of the most common questions from aspiring ESL teachers is: "What do I actually need to get hired?" The answer depends on where you want to teach and what…Read more