What are the benefits of an online TEFL program?

man on a laptop sitting in a hammock by lush green mountains doing an online TEFL program

English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, meaning that ESL teachers are in hot demand. Whether you’re a recent graduate or looking for a career shift, becoming an online English teacher is a rewarding profession that allows you to make a real difference in students’ lives. Choosing to transition into […]

5 tips for getting a TEFL certification online while you travel

Need a TEFL certification but you’re itching to take off to a faraway place ASAP? You can travel the world and get certified at the same time with an online TEFL certification course. As Teach Away’s TEFL Program Lead, I get a lot of questions from prospective students who want to get certified but don’t […]

How to get a TEFL job abroad teaching business English to adults

If you’re thinking about teaching English abroad, you might have plenty of questions, but there’s one thing you probably already have strong feelings about: whether or not you want to teach children or adults. Teaching young learners can be extremely enjoyable and rewarding, but it (understandably) may not be the best fit for everyone. It’s […]

5 reasons why you need a TEFL certification to teach English abroad

If you’re just starting to research teaching English abroad – and don’t have all the lingo down yet – you may be asking yourself: what’s a TEFL certificate? Well, if you’re dreaming of teaching English abroad and seeing the world, a TEFL certificate is your ticket to making your dreams come true – it was […]

How to get a TEFL certification while still in school

A TEFL certificate is increasingly becoming a must-have for anyone who wants to teach abroad. Country regulations are changing and schools are upping their requirements as the applications continue to flood in. But here’s the good news: earning a TEFL certificate can be completed over your summer break! You may not have realized but you […]

Get hired with your TEFL certification (with job postings)

Earning your TEFL certification has the potential to drastically boost the trajectory of your career in education. It opens up doors to the international teaching world and allows you to gain global experience that will prove to be impactful in future career moves – both abroad and at home. But if a TEFL certification is […]