The TEFL-Toolkit Blog

If you are new to the world of TEFL or ESOL teaching or starting a new course at a new school or institution; what do you need to bring with you on the first day?

In this blog, one of our teachers shares his experiences of the best-kept secret in Spain, Asturias.

Finding the best resources for teaching or learning English can be an overwhelming experience. A brief internet search brings up countless options, but where do you start? To make life a little easier, we’ve trawled the internet and put together two top ten lists of YouT...

Let’s face it, part of the reason for becoming a TEFL/ESOL teacher is the joy of travelling itself and the desire to learn about neighbouring countries by working there. In the last few years, the possibilities for this kind of lifestyle within the European Union have di...

If you are looking for a job in TEFL, then this blog is a must read. It takes you through the process of searching and applying for jobs right through to some top tips for the interview itself. We also have a handy Pre-Interview Checklist available to download.

Mike Turner talks to Mark Almond (head of CELTA at Canterbury Christ Church University), about EFL qualifications, experience and career progression in the world of Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

As we prepare to head back for a new term, most teachers with be meeting at least one new class for the first time. A first meeting is a chance for us to make a good first impression, to establish expectations and to set the tone for the classes to come. Below are our to...

When we are looking at the effectiveness of our teaching, we often get tied up in the minutiae of classroom practice. However, sometimes it’s useful to take a bit of a step back and examine what we are doing more broadly. Here we take a lo...

In this article, we have tried to bring together and explain some of the more common concepts and terminology used in the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language. We hope it will be a useful reference for teachers but is also intended for anyone coming to the fie...

This week we explore some of the best places to teach English as a foreign language (TEFL). TEFL is the kind of job where you can move around as much or as little as you want. There really is something for everyone. One thing you ca...