How to become TEFL Qualified Many individuals choose to become TEFL certified for many reasons: as a gap year option before or after university, as a career break, as a complete career change along with a whole new lifestyle, or as part of a plan to stay gainfully occupied during retirement. Whatever the reason, we think it is both unfair on yourself – and very scary – to go untrained into teaching, and even more […]
TEFL Tricks Of The Trade Teaching English (TEFL) in China is extremely rewarding, often challenging and most importantly fun! One of the key rewards is the chance to guide your students along the path of success and watch their progress throughout the year. So, how is this done? To answer this, I have split the article into five sections. So, here we go.. STRONG COMMUNICATION In the classroom, it is essential to keep up a […]
The Day In The Life Of a TEFL Teacher Are you considering becoming a TEFL teacher, yet not sure if you are ready to take the leap? Perhaps you are a little cynical of the tales you have previously heard of the amazing adventures had by expats! Let us indulge you in the life of a typical day as a TEFL teacher in Wuhan, China, as told by one of our own TEFL teachers; Susan […]
3 Great activities to get your TEFL class going Warming up your class is not just a simple technique to shake off the morning tiredness or the afternoon glum, instead it is a great way to build bonds with the children, to create excitement in the classroom, to influence debates and most of all to create the ultimate stimulus for learning! So, go wild in your classroom and begin each lesson with a fun, energetic […]
Interview Tips For TEFL Teachers Searching for a teaching job in China can seem like a job role in itself! once you have finally secured an interview with a good recruitment agency such as F&Y Consultant Ltd, it is vital you are prepared and present yourself in the best possible light. Here at F&Y Consultant Ltd, we have interviewed hundreds of candidates for teaching roles in China, along with vast experience in consulting with […]