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Companies That Hire Online English Teachers Without a Degree
25/08/2026Plenty of online platforms hire English teachers without a degree in 2026. They fall into three...
How Much Do English Teachers Make? Salaries by Country (2026)
18/08/2026In 2026 a full-time English teacher abroad typically earns between £700 and £3,500+ per month...
Teach English Without a Degree in 2026: Online and Abroad
11/08/2026Yes - you can teach English without a university degree. What you need is fluent English, a...
Hong Kong EDB NET Scheme: 6 Steps to Get Approved (2026 Guide)
19/02/2025Quick answer: To join Hong Kong's EDB NET Scheme you need to be a native (or near-native) English...
Online TEFL/TESOL Accreditation Explained: Who Regulates What?
30/07/2010Quick answer: TEFL/TESOL accreditation means an independent body has inspected a course against...
Using video in ESL Classes - 5 top tips
21/09/2021Quick answer: To use video well in ESL classes: choose clips carefully for beginners (short beats...
I teach English online for Palfish
13/11/2019Quick answer: Magdalena Flynn teaches English online for Palfish, a Chinese platform you can use...
Your first trial online English lesson - how to succeed
10/07/2020Quick answer: A successful trial online English lesson is about your student, not you. Aim for a...
Do non-native English speakers make better TEFL teachers?
08/03/2014Quick answer: Non-native English speakers often make excellent TEFL teachers: they have studied...
An Australian in Italy - my life teaching English
01/10/2014Quick answer: Australian Alison David took the Global English 150-hour TESOL course with a Business...
5 tips for your online teaching demo for young learners
24/08/2020Quick answer: Ace your young-learner demo lesson with five techniques: total physical response (big...
Enjoying TESOL 12 years after certification
23/08/2016Quick answer: Yes, TESOL can be a long-term career. Kerry Edwards qualified with Global English in...
Can Non-Native English Speakers Find TEFL Work? Yes, Here's How
01/01/2017Quick answer: Yes – non-native English speakers absolutely find TEFL work, though it takes more...
3 ways to ace your English teaching profile page on italki
20/04/2021Quick answer: Stand out on italki, Preply or Verbling by doing three things: be niche (specialise...
The IELTS Writing Band Descriptors Explained (Plain English)
22/07/2026Quick answer: IELTS Writing is marked on four criteria - Task Achievement/Response, Coherence &...
50 IELTS Speaking Topics to Practise (With Vocabulary)
22/07/2026Quick answer: The most reliable way to prepare for IELTS Speaking is to practise talking about...
TEFL & TESOL Opportunities in 2026: Demand & Salaries
02/01/2026Quick answer: 2026 is one of the strongest years in over a decade to get TEFL or TESOL qualified....
TEFL Interview Questions: What to Expect and How to Succeed
12/06/2015Quick answer: A TEFL interview is usually a short online or phone chat where the school is really...
Get ready to teach English in Japan with Gaba
01/06/2021Archive note. This 2021 hiring announcement for Gaba in Japan is kept as a historical record;...
What Level Is My English Learner? CEFR Levels Explained for Teachers
18/11/2022Quick answer: The quickest reliable way to find a learner’s English level is a 10-minute spoken...
Hong Kong NET Scheme Interview: Questions, Demo Lesson & Tips
17/04/2024Quick answer: A Hong Kong NET Scheme interview usually combines a panel interview with a short...
How Is Your Overall IELTS Band Calculated? (Rounding Rules)
22/07/2026Quick answer: Your Overall Band Score is the average of your four skill bands (Listening, Reading,...
Perfect Recipe for Vocabulary Recycling
02/12/2019Quick answer: The simplest way to recycle vocabulary in a TEFL class is a word box: every time a...
IELTS Band Scores Explained: The 0–9 Scale and What You Need
22/07/2026Quick answer: IELTS is scored on a band scale from 0 to 9, in whole and half bands (5.0, 5.5, 6.0,...
Zoom, Meet, Teams or WhatsApp for Online English Teaching?
25/02/2021Quick answer: For most online English teachers in 2026, Zoom is still the safest default –...
I hope to be a NET in Hong Kong
27/01/2021Quick answer: Global English graduate Nandi has taught in Hong Kong kindergarten, primary and...
TEFL for Beginners: How to Start Teaching English Step by Step
28/04/2025Quick answer: To start teaching English with no experience, take an accredited TEFL course of at...
TEFL CV: Template, Examples and What Employers Want (2026)
01/09/2017Quick answer: A strong TEFL CV puts your teaching qualification and any teaching experience near...
I'm Indian and Teach English in China
10/04/2018Quick answer: Yes, Indian nationals and other non-native English speakers can teach English in...
The Best Free TESOL and TEFL Websites for English Teachers
01/10/2014Quick answer: The best free TESOL and TEFL websites cover four jobs: graded news lessons (Breaking...
10 TEFL Warmers That Work in Any Class (No-Prep)
01/10/2014Quick answer: A warmer is a short 5–10 minute activity that gets students thinking in English...
My experience as a homestay English teacher
12/04/2016Quick answer: Made redundant from her job as a school secretary, Lesley Vernon qualified with an...
IELTS Reading Time Management (60 Minutes, 40 Questions)
22/07/2026Quick answer: You have 60 minutes for 3 passages and 40 questions, and there is no extra time to...
Is this the end of online English to kids in China?
05/08/2021Quick answer: For the big commercial platforms teaching school-age children in mainland China,...
A non-native English teacher in Japan
17/10/2014Quick answer: Yes, non-native English speakers can teach English in Japan. German national Corrina...
How to Find a TEFL Job Overseas: Where to Look & How to Apply
29/07/2011Quick answer: Most TEFL jobs are found in three ways: on specialist job boards such as tefl.com,...
Tips for TEFL Discussion Classes That Get Students Talking
01/10/2014Quick answer: TEFL discussion classes work when you break the lesson into manageable chunks:...
TEFL vs TESOL: What's the Difference? (And Which You Need)
25/04/2025Quick answer: TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to...
How to Teach Beginners English Online (Video Explainer)
22/07/2020Quick answer: Teach online beginners by keeping everything simple, visual and fast-moving: teach...
I teach English Online
01/10/2018Quick answer: Made redundant from a career managing electrical contracts, Lea Hook took the Global...
I Teach English in Indonesia: A TESOL Graduate's Story
09/07/2019Quick answer: Non-native English speakers can now teach English legally in Indonesia with a...
Online TEFL/TESOL or CELTA? Cost, Time & Jobs Compared
05/09/2019Quick answer: Choose a CELTA (or Trinity CertTESOL) if you want an intensive, classroom-based...
IELTS Academic vs General Training: Which Do You Need?
22/07/2026Quick answer: Choose IELTS Academic if you are applying to university, higher education, or a...
Making the most of written correction
16/05/2019Quick answer: The best written correction identifies the type of mistake and lets students fix it...
I teach English in Hong Kong
01/10/2018Quick answer: Global English graduate Erin Levant has taught in Hong Kong for four years, from a...
Is a TEFL or TESOL Course Best? A Course Shopper's Guide
16/03/2015Quick answer: Neither – employers treat TEFL and TESOL as the same thing, so no course is...
Teaching English in Japan: Jobs, Salary & How to Start (Graduate Q&A)
16/02/2022Quick answer: You can teach English in Japan with a bachelor’s degree (required for the standard...
Why Teach Business English? Demand, Rates & How to Start
01/04/2016Quick answer: Teaching business English means helping working professionals use English for...
6 Steps to Effective Self-Marketing for TESOL Teachers
16/01/2024Quick answer: To market yourself as a TESOL teacher, work through six steps: build a professional...
7 Myths About Teaching English Abroad – Debunked!
27/04/2025Quick answer: Most of what puts people off teaching English abroad is simply untrue. You do not...
How I teach English in France as a freelancer
05/11/2015Quick answer: Retired NHS HR professional Maggie Asquith retrained with an online TESOL certificate...
Teaching English in France: Visas, Freelancing & Finding Work
01/10/2014Quick answer: France has steady demand for English teachers in language schools, companies and...
How to Legalise Your Documents to Teach English in China
19/10/2018Quick answer: China now accepts apostilles, so legalising your documents for a Z visa is far...
Where Can I Teach English Without a Degree? 2026 Country List
05/06/2017Quick answer: You can teach English without a degree in much of Europe (Spain, Italy, Poland,...
TESOL for Retirees & Over-50s: Courses and Where You're Wanted
12/05/2022Quick answer: You are never too old to get TESOL qualified. Global English research shows that...
Can Americans Teach English in Europe? Visa Routes That Work
28/07/2011Quick answer: Yes, North Americans can teach English in Europe – the obstacle is visas, not...
How Long Does It Take to Improve Your IELTS Band?
22/07/2026Quick answer: As a realistic rule of thumb, many learners need in the region of one to three months...
Great homework ideas for ESL students
06/11/2018Quick answer: The best ESL homework is short, task-based and always followed up in the next...
How Gamification Can Elevate Your TEFL Classes
31/01/2024Quick answer: Gamification elevates TEFL classes by adding game elements – points, levels,...
Ten tips to help struggling English language learners
16/02/2023Quick answer: To help struggling English language learners, build on strengths and compensate for...
How to Teach English Grammar: Tips That Make It Stick
01/10/2014Quick answer: Teach English grammar in a meaningful context, not as isolated rules. Present a new...
Are There Online Jobs for Non-Native English Teachers? Yes
13/08/2021Quick answer: Yes – non-native English speakers can and do find plenty of online teaching work....
How to Choose the Best Online TEFL Course (2026 Checklist)
26/04/2025Quick answer: To choose a good online TEFL course, check five things in order: is it independently...
How to Become a NET in Hong Kong: 10 FAQs Answered
26/10/2022Quick answer: To become a NET in Hong Kong you must complete an accredited course the EDB...
Teaching English Online: How to Start, Freelance & Get Students
26/02/2019Quick answer: To start teaching English online you need a reliable computer, a headset, decent...
Top Digital Nomad Destinations for Online English Teachers (2026)
06/02/2025Quick answer: For online English teachers going nomad in 2026, six destinations stand out: Porto...
Teaching English by Video Call: Techniques for Great 1-to-1 Lessons
25/01/2018Quick answer: The techniques that made Skype English lessons work – a store of ready-to-go...
I teach English in Oman
03/12/2021Quick answer: Indian national Anju Charanjith has lived in Oman for over 22 years, working her way...
Earn up to $1300 a week with AllSchool
11/07/2022Quick answer: AllSchool was a Singapore-based platform recruiting native-English-speaking teachers...
Do I need to speak other languages to teach English?
29/05/2019Quick answer: No – you do not need to speak your students' language to teach English. TEFL...
Which TESOL Course Is Best for Me? Choose in 5 Questions
29/12/2020Quick answer: The best TESOL course for you depends on five things: whether you want online, live...
How to get a secondary school NET job in Hong Kong
10/02/2021Quick answer: To land a secondary-school NET job in Hong Kong you need native (or near-native)...
Why take a TESOL specialisation?
04/08/2017Quick answer: A TESOL specialisation is a short 20–40 hour add-on course in young learners,...
Take the headache out of teaching mixed ability classes
20/01/2021Quick answer: To teach mixed ability English classes without the headache, start everyone from the...
How to identify potential learning inhibitors in EFL students
01/02/2023Quick answer: The learning inhibitors EFL teachers most often meet are ADHD (restlessness, trouble...
Online English revision made easy – my 3 top sites
24/06/2021Quick answer: Need free, low-prep websites to liven up online English revision? Global English...
Five essentials to remember when leading an EFL class
12/09/2019Quick answer: The five essentials when leading an EFL class are: set the scene (seating and a...
How IELTS Speaking Is Scored: The Four Criteria Explained
22/07/2026Quick answer: IELTS Speaking is scored on four criteria, each marked from 0 to 9 and weighted...
I'm from NZ and live and teach English in Japan
01/06/2021Quick answer: New Zealander Melanie has lived and taught English in Japan for more than twenty...
COME AND WORK IN CHINA with i2 Education
17/01/2020Archive note. This January 2020 hiring advert for i2 Education in China predates the pandemic-era...
How to get your students to use English out of class
23/02/2017Quick answer: Students who only use English in lessons progress slowly. Get them practising out of...
Matheus Costa: Family, Faith, and Teaching English in Brazil
11/11/2024Quick answer: Matheus Costa followed both his parents into TESOL, completing the 250-hour Global...
Mastering Business English: Vicky's Journey in France
25/03/2025Quick answer: Vicky Sweeting completed her Global English TESOL qualification with a Business...
6 Lesson Ideas for EFL Students with Learning Difficulties
07/03/2023Quick answer: Six lesson ideas that help EFL students with learning difficulties: multisensory...
I teach English in Germany
01/10/2014Quick answer: After 22 years in the military, Nick Ponter retrained with Global English TESOL and...
I teach English online for iTutorGroup
06/03/2020Quick answer: Taiwanese company iTutorGroup (also known as TutorABC) employs an estimated 20,000...
My journey to independent online English teacher
10/03/2021Quick answer: Paul Knab retrained with a Global English 300-hour TESOL course after years in sales...
Why I love teaching English online
12/12/2018Quick answer: Course Director Louisa Walsh set up her own online teaching outfit, Phone English,...
Using Topics to Create Great EFL Lessons for Young Learners
15/02/2018Quick answer: Topic-based lessons engage young learners better than most course books because...
Teaching English in Florence Italy
06/04/2022Quick answer: Yes, you can build a life teaching English in Florence – American teacher Chris...
How to ace the first minutes with a new TESOL class
11/08/2020Quick answer: To ace the first few minutes with a new TESOL class: walk in looking more confident...
Teaching English to Beginners: Lesson Ideas & TEFL Techniques
08/09/2015Quick answer: To teach English to beginners, grade your language carefully, use pictures, realia...
Are EFL materials sites a waste of money?
29/09/2020Quick answer: EFL materials sites are not a waste of money – but only at the right stage of your...
Teaching English in Spain: Jobs, Visas & What It Really Pays
10/02/2017Quick answer: You can still teach English in Spain in 2026, but your route depends on your...
Whales English is hiring online English teachers
07/10/2020Quick answer: Whales English, an online platform teaching Chinese students with National Geographic...
Correcting spoken English in an EFL class
25/04/2019Quick answer: Correct spoken English based on three questions: how serious is it (a slip or a...
20 beginner English worksheets now available
30/07/2021Quick answer: A ready-to-use, twenty-lesson PDF worksheet pack for teaching English to adult...
How to Get a TESOL Job With No Experience (Beginner's Guide)
17/01/2017Quick answer: Yes, you can get a TESOL job with no teaching experience – demand for new teachers...
How to Select EFL Material at the Right Level
25/07/2019Quick answer: To select EFL material at the right level, first find out what your learners can...
How to Set Up as an Independent Online English Teacher (Part 1)
08/04/2021Quick answer: Setting up as an independent online English teacher starts with a mindset shift, not...
How I teach English in France
21/04/2013Quick answer: Retired solicitor David Allan took an online Global English TESOL course after his...
Teaching English in Hong Kong: Our Success Story
30/10/2024Quick answer: Global English graduates Aaron and Laura completed our 250-hour TESOL course, aimed...
Why TEFL Teachers Need a Website & Multiple Income Streams
28/02/2024Quick answer: A website gives a TEFL teacher professional credibility, a global reach, full control...
Is this the best online TESOL course available?
24/01/2019Quick answer: No provider can honestly claim to sell “the best” online TESOL course – it...
IELTS Reading: Matching Headings Strategy
22/07/2026Quick answer: Matching headings tests whether you can identify the main idea of each paragraph -...
Are you a biased TEFL teacher?
04/02/2022Quick answer: Most TEFL teachers carry some subconscious bias – expecting certain students’...
I teach English online with Landi
15/07/2021Quick answer: Global English TESOL graduate Juanette Lontos teaches primary-age Chinese children...
How to retain online English students
04/11/2021Quick answer: Keep online English students by doing three things consistently: build a genuine...
TESOL certification: how will you use yours?
12/05/2015Quick answer: A TESOL certification opens far more doors than the classic language-school...
5 easy ways to use technology in TEFL
13/01/2012Quick answer: The easiest ways to use technology in TEFL are still the low-prep ones: student...
Why a TEFL Weekend? Your TEFL Course FAQs Answered
01/10/2015Quick answer: A weekend TEFL course condenses the basics of TEFL methodology into around 20...
IELTS Speaking Part 3: Discussion Questions and Techniques
22/07/2026Quick answer: IELTS Speaking Part 3 is a 4–5 minute discussion where the examiner asks broader,...
Teaching a general English lesson online - a video walkthrough
07/07/2021Quick answer: A general English online lesson runs beautifully on a 5-stage structure: a...
IELTS Listening Question Types Explained
22/07/2026Quick answer: IELTS Listening has four sections and 40 questions, and it reuses a fixed set of...
How to Teach IELTS Speaking: Test Format & Lesson Ideas (Part 1)
08/02/2019Quick answer: To teach IELTS speaking well you don’t need to be an examiner – you need to know...
AI in the TEFL Classroom: How English Teachers Are Really Using It
21/12/2023Quick answer: English teachers are using AI mainly to save preparation time – drafting lesson...
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Common Topics and Model Answers
22/07/2026Quick answer: IELTS Speaking Part 1 is a short, friendly interview of about 4–5 minutes where the...
TESOL Levels Upgrade
16/09/2013Quick answer: From September 2013, ACTDEC re-levelled all Global English TESOL courses – for...
How to make friends in a New Country as a TEFL Teacher
20/03/2024Quick answer: The fastest ways to make friends abroad as a TEFL teacher: immerse yourself in the...
Teaching English in Paris: A Teacher's Real-Life Guide
15/03/2022Quick answer: You can teach English in Paris through the official language assistant programme, as...
EPIK: Teaching English in Korea - Requirements, Pay & Application
01/10/2014Quick answer: EPIK (English Program in Korea) places teachers in Korean public schools on...
Fun Writing ideas for EFL classes
16/06/2016Quick answer: Writing tasks work in EFL classes when they are task-based: there is a real reason...
TEFL lessons – 5 top tips for lesson success
06/06/2011Quick answer: Successful TEFL lessons come down to five habits: engage students in English from...
Three Benefits of Testing Our English Students
02/03/2022Quick answer: Yes, we should test our English students – but through formative assessment (quick...
How to Give Great Grammar Lessons in TEFL (PPP Made Simple)
28/09/2021Quick answer: To give great grammar lessons, use the classic PPP structure: Present the new...
Louisa and William at the British Council Awards
01/10/2014Archive note. This is a 2014 record of Louisa and William's British Council ELTons Awards...
Polish Your Phonetics: Phonetics and Phonology for TEFL
21/02/2012Quick answer: Phonetics is the study of how speech sounds are produced and perceived; phonology is...
3 Common Mistakes Online English Teachers Make
18/10/2019Quick answer: The three most common mistakes online English teachers make are talking too much,...
New EFL teacher? 7 Great ideas for class success
23/03/2016Quick answer: New EFL teachers succeed fastest by building seven habits: find out students' needs...
Meet your TEFL Tutor Kerry McEwan
01/05/2012Quick answer: Kerry McEwan is a Global English TEFL tutor with an A-grade CELTA and a special...
Why do some ESL learners struggle more than others?
18/01/2023Quick answer: Some ESL learners struggle more than others because of special educational needs and...
Global English TESOL announces new courses for 2022
20/01/2022Archive note. This January 2022 course announcement is kept as a historical record. For our...
Become a 5-star online English Teacher with a new coaching programme
18/06/2021Quick answer: Starting out as an independent online English teacher is hard – admin, marketing...
Teaching Business English in Rome
11/08/2017Quick answer: At 45, Global English graduate Natalie Vassilaka swapped a career as a cabinet maker...
How the IELTS Band Scale Works (0–9, and Half Bands)
22/07/2026Quick answer: The IELTS band scale runs from 0 to 9, where each whole band describes a level of...
How I started my own online English teaching business
23/10/2020Quick answer: Global English TESOL graduate Sharon Kivity built her own online English teaching...
Age Bias in TEFL Jobs: Is There an Upper Age Limit?
05/03/2012Quick answer: Some age bias does exist in TEFL, but there is no universal upper age limit. Europe...
What IELTS Score Do You Need for a UK, Australia or Canada Work Visa?
22/07/2026Quick answer: There is no single IELTS score for a work visa - the requirement depends on the...
How to Teach IELTS Speaking Part 2
11/02/2019Quick answer: In IELTS Speaking Part 2, the candidate gets a cue card, one minute to prepare and...
I teach online with a fixed salary
24/11/2020Quick answer: Fancy the flexibility of teaching English online but with fixed hours and a...
IELTS Speaking Part 2: How to Answer the Cue Card
22/07/2026Quick answer: In IELTS Speaking Part 2 you are given a cue card (task card) with a topic and three...
From EFL teacher to published author
06/02/2020Quick answer: Yes, an EFL teaching career can open doors well beyond the classroom. Global English...
Teaching English on a Thai Island
14/09/2015Quick answer: Global English graduate Lea Hook swapped a stressful electrical engineering career...
Living and teaching in Saudi
16/08/2012Quick answer: Global English graduate Alan Hood has lived and taught English in Saudi Arabia for...
IELTS Reading: How to Beat True/False/Not Given
22/07/2026Quick answer: To beat True/False/Not Given, decide each statement against what the passage actually...
Top Destinations for TEFL Teachers in 2024
10/01/2024Quick answer: Our top five destinations for TEFL teachers in 2024 were Japan, Spain, Vietnam, the...
Top 20 instant lessons for online English teaching
09/04/2020Quick answer: Struggling to find ready-to-use material for 1-1 online English classes? Course...
Your First TEFL Class: How to Survive and Enjoy It
25/11/2010Quick answer: To survive and enjoy your first TEFL class, find out as much as you can about the...
My new career teaching English in Portugal
04/01/2022Quick answer: After 20 years of office work in the Algarve, Gail Canhoto retrained at 50 with the...
Do I need teaching practice with my online TESOL?
27/01/2015Quick answer: For most TEFL jobs, no – you do not need classroom teaching practice alongside your...
What IELTS Score Do You Need for University?
22/07/2026Quick answer: Most universities that teach in English ask for an IELTS Academic result somewhere in...
I teach English in Holland
26/08/2015Quick answer: Former nursery nurse Erika Csigi trained with Global English TESOL and has spent...
IELTS Reading and Listening: Question Types and Strategies
22/07/2026Quick answer: IELTS Reading and Listening are the two skills you can improve fastest, because they...
Top 5 Best-Paying TEFL Destinations (2026 Salaries)
09/08/2019Quick answer: The best-paying destinations for a newly qualified TEFL teacher in 2026 are China...
How to Get Noticed by TESOL Employers
13/11/2015Quick answer: To get noticed by TESOL employers: attach a short voice file to your application,...
Rocking up in France
20/06/2012Quick answer: Global English graduate Jane Rocke moved to Lisieux, Normandy, to help set up a...
How to Go From Band 6 to Band 7 in IELTS Writing
22/07/2026Quick answer: The jump from band 6 to band 7 in IELTS Writing is mostly about consistency and...
How a TEFL Certificate Can Turn Exam Setbacks into Adventure
18/08/2023Quick answer: Disappointing exam results do not close the door on your future. A TEFL certificate...
Teach English to Kids or Adults
05/10/2018Quick answer: Neither is 'better' – it depends on you. Young learners bring energy, fun classes...
Why A-Level Results Don't Define Your Future
14/08/2024Quick answer: A-Level results are a snapshot, not a verdict. If yours disappointed, a vocational...
Life and English teaching in rural France
08/06/2022Quick answer: Global English graduate Gary Atkins moved to the remote Nièvre department of central...
Live Online Teaching Demo
12/10/2021Quick answer: Want to see what a real beginner-level online English class looks like? In this short...
Teaching English Abroad: Culture, Etiquette & How to Behave
14/12/2011Quick answer: Cultural sensitivity for TEFL teachers means learning how gestures, body language...
Introducing the TESOL Re-equip course
17/03/2022Quick answer: The TESOL Re-equip course is an 80-hour top-up for teachers who trained more than...
I Teach English in China: A TESOL Graduate's Story
15/07/2015Quick answer: New Zealand illustrator and author Rhiannon took an accredited online TESOL course...
Teaching English to Beginners Webinar
02/09/2021Archive note. This webinar announcement was published in 2021 and the specific session has since...
From Radiohead Lyrics to Teaching EFL: A Teacher's Story
02/06/2021Quick answer: Japanese teacher Yosuke Oba fell in love with English through the lyrics of the...
Thailand teaching; from disaster to triumph
28/11/2014Quick answer: When Global English TESOL graduate Lea Hook’s pre-arranged teaching job in Thailand...
TEFL as a Gateway to Employment in a Challenging Job Market
13/12/2023Quick answer: When local job markets are tough, TEFL certification opens doors that unemployment...
Get qualified to teach English online
20/06/2019Quick answer: To teach English online you’ll normally need an accredited TESOL or TEFL...
Still love teaching English online
23/03/2021Quick answer: Five years after training with Global English TESOL,...
My Hong Kong TESOL experience and my advice to newbies
28/10/2019Quick answer: Global English graduate Neil moved to Hong Kong after taking a 120-hour TESOL...
Hope's Story - A Global English Charity Story from Uganda
09/01/2019Archive note. This charity story was published in 2019. It is kept as a record of Global English's...
Take a TEFL course - sustain a teacher
28/04/2011Archive note. This charity fundraising campaign was published in 2011. It is kept as a record of...
Five of the most interesting TEFL jobs around
27/01/2021Quick answer: TESOL opens the door to more than traditional classroom jobs. From music-based ESL...
Coping with COVID-19: London and California
01/05/2020Archive note. Trainee Jessica Jacob shared this story of family life split between London and...
Freelance TEFL in France: A Graduate's Story
30/10/2011Quick answer: Yes, you can build a freelance English teaching career in France with no previous...
New tablet-friendly TESOL courses from Global English
09/11/2016Quick answer: Global English’s ACTDEC-accredited TESOL courses got a tablet-friendly makeover –...
How I retrained to teach English in Spain
01/10/2014Quick answer: Former Airtours holiday rep Linda Cassell settled near Puerto Banus, Spain, and...
Life in lockdown from our TESOL trainees
27/04/2020Archive note. This collection of trainee lockdown stories from the Philippines, the UK, France and...
Growing demand for EFL teachers in Japan
02/06/2021Quick answer: Demand for EFL teachers in Japan is growing. Japanese teacher Mai reports that...
5 things to do before you start a TESOL
08/10/2015Quick answer: Before starting a TESOL course, do five things: watch some real EFL teaching,...
New one-to-one Personalised Teaching Practice course
02/07/2021Quick answer: Global English’s one-to-one Personalised Teaching Practice (PTP) course pairs you...
Teaching English in Bosnia and Herzegovina
15/03/2017Quick answer: After five years as a youth worker in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Global English...
Three Steps to TESOL Success
05/04/2019Quick answer: Success on a Global English TESOL course comes down to three things, say our tutors:...
TEFL Teaching Practice Programme
01/10/2014Quick answer: Arrange your own 20-hour teaching practice locally – leading at least 6 of those...
IELTS Listening: How to Avoid Losing Easy Marks
22/07/2026Quick answer: Most lost Listening marks are not about understanding the audio - they are careless...
How to use our new English Online Teaching worksheets
15/05/2020Quick answer: A 3-minute video walks you through using one of our 20 ready-to-teach online English...
Meet your TEFL Tutor Clare Welch
27/03/2012Quick answer: Clare Welch is a long-standing Global English TESOL tutor who trained in Prague in...
How to Build a 4-Week IELTS Study Plan
22/07/2026Quick answer: To build a four-week IELTS study plan, start with a full timed practice test to find...
Teachers, is it time to learn a language?
12/09/2013Archive note. This post was published in 2013. The advice on learning a language as a teacher...
The Global Classroom: Embracing the Power of Online TEFL Teaching
13/12/2023Quick answer: TEFL-qualified teacher Elsie moved from classroom teaching to one-to-one online...
Zoom Teaching Tips for English Teachers
11/11/2020Quick answer: You don’t need to be a Zoom expert to teach great English lessons online – you...
Teaching English experiences in Colombia
19/12/2018Quick answer: Global English graduate Camelia Smith taught English at a volunteer school in...
Teaching English in Thailand: Still the Land of Smiles?
19/11/2010Quick answer: Yes – Thailand remains one of the world’s favourite TEFL destinations, but the...
I'm Czech and teach English in New Zealand
25/05/2021Quick answer: Czech national Lada Nobilisova took an online Global English TESOL course before...
Top Employment Tips for Mature EFL Teachers
26/03/2012Quick answer: Mature EFL teachers get hired by playing to their strengths: go freelance or teach...
Super-charge your English teaching for the New Year
24/12/2020Quick answer: Kick off the new term by helping students set specific, time-bound goals, encouraging...
Teaching English - the tools I can't live without
25/10/2012Quick answer: TEFL veteran Jonathan Last shares his classroom essentials – flashcards for every...
TESOL jobs available now
17/11/2021Archive note. This job-advertising announcement was published in 2021. For current opportunities,...
Teaching English in China now
27/04/2021Archive note. This post was published in April 2021, during a period of frequently-changing rules...
Live TESOL sessions coming soon
24/06/2020Archive note. This 2020 announcement of upcoming live TESOL sessions is kept as a historical...
Top course tips direct from our tutors
01/05/2020Quick answer: Our tutors’ top tips for getting through your TESOL course: re-read your lesson...
An easy-prep Christmas lesson
11/12/2020Quick answer: A five-step, zero-prep Christmas lesson: show a festive picture, read a short passage...
Do I need a TESOL to teach English online?
11/09/2020Quick answer: No – you can start teaching English online without a TESOL. Conversation platforms...
Advertise Your TEFL/TESOL Jobs with Global English
06/12/2019Archive note. This job-advertising announcement was published in 2019. If you are hiring TEFL/TESOL...
Top 10 TEFL destinations - as chosen by you
28/10/2010Quick answer: The top 10 TEFL destinations, as voted by hundreds of would-be teachers we polled at...
How to Get Started in TEFL: A Step-by-Step Career Change Guide
28/07/2010Quick answer: To get started in TEFL as a career changer, first decide where you want to teach,...
Freelance TEFL in Finland
01/10/2014Quick answer: Stand-up comedian Shaz Rahman took a Global English TESOL course in 2003 and moved to...
Why Our Advanced TESOL course?
01/10/2014Quick answer: Global English’s 250-hour TESOL Professional course builds on the 150-hour Advanced...
Lockdown Stories from Italy
20/04/2022Archive note. This piece marks Global English graduate Alison David's book Finding Myself in...
Looking for a TEFL Course in Exeter?
24/04/2015Quick answer: Exeter-based trainees can complete an ACTDEC-accredited TESOL course fully online,...
TESOL Audit Results - Global English Gets AAA Rating
15/01/2013Archive note. This 2013 audit-results announcement is kept as a historical record. For up-to-date...
Making TEFL plans post lockdown
28/05/2020Archive note. This post - with a short Zoom message from our Director of Studies, William Bradridge...
Helping learners answer interview questions
05/12/2022Quick answer: To help English learners answer interview questions, work on three layers:...
Is this the best free material site for English teaching?
26/11/2018Quick answer: Breaking News English is the most comprehensive free ESL materials site we know:...
What's best about my TESOL course
08/06/2020Archive note. This trainee testimonial was published in 2020. For our current course range, see our...
Meet your TEFL Tutor Steve Button
12/03/2020Quick answer: Steve Button is a Global English TESOL tutor with a 30-year EFL career spanning...
9 Top Tips: Fundraising for Your TEFL Course in 2024
23/01/2024Quick answer: To fundraise for a TEFL course: set a clear target (accredited courses currently run...
Great Career Options with a TESOL
22/03/2019Quick answer: A TESOL qualification can take you well beyond the traditional classroom. Our...
Meet your TEFL Tutor Denise Parker
04/06/2018Quick answer: Denise Parker is an RSA TEFL Diploma-qualified tutor at Global English TESOL, one of...
Why Is English difficult to learn?
14/01/2011Quick answer: English is difficult to learn because its spelling and pronunciation often don't...
Life in the midst of Corona in Vermont USA
24/04/2020Archive note. Global English trainee Ed Beale wrote this lockdown diary from Vermont, USA in April...
Mother and Son Excel in TEFL Careers: Teaching in France
19/02/2024Quick answer: Timothy followed his mother into TEFL after watching her build a career teaching...
Applying for the Hong Kong NET Scheme as a Couple
24/07/2024Quick answer: Two Global English graduates - a couple with English-teaching experience in China -...
Super-charge your New Year classes 2
05/01/2021Quick answer: Three more ways to refresh your English classes for the new year: revise language and...
Visiting our charity partner in Uganda ten years on
25/06/2019Archive note. This charity update was published in 2019. It is kept as a record of Global English's...
Planning is easy when you have options in life
11/12/2015Archive note. This charity story was published in 2015. It is kept as a record of Global English's...
Global English TESOL Courses at the Language Show 2010
15/09/2010Archive note. This post is a snapshot from the 2010 Language Show in London, where Global English...
From a TESOL Course to Asia and My Own Internet Business
14/06/2018Quick answer: After finishing a music degree, Global English graduate Daniel Ward took an online...
TESOL Audit Results Prove Global English Quality
22/01/2020Archive note. This 2020 audit-results announcement is kept as a historical record. For up-to-date...
IELTS One Skill Retake: How It Works
22/07/2026Quick answer: IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) lets an eligible candidate re-sit just one of the four...
Coronavirus and TESOL in Hong Kong
12/02/2020Archive note. This interview with Hong Kong education specialist Toby White was published in...
New Year New Teaching Career?
31/12/2019Archive note. This post was published at the end of 2019. For a current step into TEFL/TESOL, see...
TEFL - one answer to redundancy
30/07/2010Quick answer: Redundancy can be the push to retrain as an English teacher: TEFL/TESOL courses are...
The future of ESL - Is it online teaching only now?
27/03/2020Quick answer: No – ESL did not become online-only. This post was written in March 2020, at the...
A snapshot of Asian life dealing with the Coronavirus
20/02/2020Archive note. This is a February 2020 snapshot of daily life across Asia from Global English...
Still recruiting EFL Teachers for Hong Kong
20/02/2020Archive note. This February 2020 hiring advert for Hong Kong EFL teachers predates the pandemic....
12 Common IELTS Writing Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
22/07/2026Quick answer: Most people lose IELTS Writing marks not because their English is weak but because of...
Coronavirus update and support for Global English trainees
19/03/2020Archive note. This post describes the extra support Global English put in place for trainees during...
Coronavirus Update
11/03/2020Archive note. These first-hand updates from Italy, Spain, Hong Kong and France were gathered in...
Global English at the Graduate Fair London in June
13/06/2013Archive note. This is a snapshot from the 2013 Graduate Fair in London. It is kept as a historical...
How to Write an IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay (Step by Step)
22/07/2026Quick answer: To write an IELTS Writing Task 2 essay, spend about five minutes planning, then write...
IELTS Writing: How to Structure Essays and Improve Your Band Score
22/07/2026Quick answer: IELTS Writing has two tasks and both are scored on the same four criteria - Task...
How to Book and Take the IELTS Test: A Complete Guide
22/07/2026Quick answer: To book IELTS, first decide which version you need (Academic or General Training) and...
IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic): Describing Charts and Graphs
22/07/2026Quick answer: In IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 you summarise a chart, graph, table, map or process...
IELTS Speaking: Format, Scoring and How to Prepare
22/07/2026Quick answer: The IELTS Speaking test is a short face-to-face interview with a certified examiner...
Free IELTS Practice Tests and How to Use Them
22/07/2026Quick answer: A free IELTS practice test lets you sit realistic Listening, Reading, Writing and...
IELTS Writing Task 1 (General Training): Letter Writing Guide
22/07/2026Quick answer: In IELTS General Training Task 1 you write a letter of at least 150 words in about 20...
How Much Does IELTS Cost and How Long Are Results Valid?
22/07/2026Quick answer: IELTS costs a set test fee that varies widely by country, test centre and version -...
Free IELTS Listening Practice: Test Yourself Online
22/07/2026Quick answer: To practise IELTS Listening for free, sit realistic recordings and answer 40...
IELTS Test Day: What to Bring and What to Expect
22/07/2026Quick answer: On IELTS test day, bring the same valid ID you registered with (usually your...
IELTS on Computer vs Paper: What's the Difference?
22/07/2026Quick answer: Computer-delivered and paper-based IELTS test exactly the same content, use the same...
IELTS Online: What It Is and Who Can Take It
22/07/2026Quick answer: IELTS Online is a version of IELTS Academic and General Training that eligible...
How to Mark Your Own IELTS Practice Test
22/07/2026Quick answer: To mark your own IELTS practice test, check your Listening and Reading answers...
IELTS Mock Test at Home: How to Simulate Test Day
22/07/2026Quick answer: To run an IELTS mock test at home, sit all four sections back to back under real...
IELTS Scores for Permanent Residency and Immigration
22/07/2026Quick answer: For permanent residency and skilled immigration, IELTS is usually not a simple...
Free IELTS Reading Practice (Academic & General)
22/07/2026Quick answer: To practise IELTS Reading for free, sit realistic passages under the real limit: 40...