TEFL career progression - what does it look like?
Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) gives you the chance to live and work overseas, immerse yourself in an exciting new culture and meet new people. For those who make the leap, it can prove to be a life-changing experience. But it does come with a few questions: can you make a career out of TEFL? ...
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The five best beaches near Barcelona

One of our favourite things about Barcelona is the city’s 5km of beaches, stretching all the way from Barceloneta to Bogatell. But with the summer influx of tourists the city beaches get very crowded – and even if you manage to find a spot you’ll be ...

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Five TEFL myths dispelled

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Five essential IT skills for TEFL teachers

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Going autónomo – pros and cons for TEFL teachers in Barcelona

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Long term career prospects of English teaching

TEFL is an attractive prospect for many reasons. It’s a passport to living and working almost anywhere in the world. You get to meet lots of different people through the job, and it’s very rewarding to see people improve their English skills over tim...