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TEFL guides for new teachers.
Practical guides for choosing a course, teaching abroad and finding your feet in the classroom.
Accredited 120-hour TEFL for US$29.
Study online at your own pace, with tutor and job support when you need it, lifetime access and a digital certificate employers can verify.
Before you make the move.
Preparation, perspective and practical next steps.
Teaching abroad
Teaching English abroad for South Africans: where you're competitive, what you need, and what to sort first
A current guide for South Africans who want to teach English abroad: where your passport is strongest, what qualifications employers usually expect, and which documents tend to slow applications down.
Teaching abroad
Teaching English abroad: 8 common challenges and how to handle them
Thinking about teaching English abroad? This guide breaks down the most common challenges new TEFL teachers face and how to handle them without getting overwhelmed.
Bring it to the classroom.
Ideas to put into practice, one lesson at a time.
Lesson planning
Effective lesson planning for English language teachers: a step-by-step guide
Lesson planning
Teaching young learners in the Philippines: practical strategies that actually work
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TEFL/TESOL certification guide (2026): how to choose the right course on a budget
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Cheap TEFL courses (2026): 5 best budget options compared
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Free vs paid TEFL courses: is a $29 course worth it?
Destinations
Teach English in Taiwan (2026): visa, salary, degree and TEFL guide
Destinations
Teach English in Thailand (2026): visa, salary, degree and TEFL guide
Destinations
Teach English in Vietnam (2026): visa, salary, degree and TEFL guide
Teaching abroad
Teaching English abroad for South Africans: where you're competitive, what you need, and what to sort first
Teaching abroad
Teaching English abroad: 8 common challenges and how to handle them
Lesson planning
Effective lesson planning for English language teachers: a step-by-step guide
Lesson planning
Teaching young learners in the Philippines: practical strategies that actually work
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Cheap TEFL course for South Africans: what US$29 (about R500) gets you
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Cheap TEFL courses in the UK: what about £22 to £229 gets you in 2026
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Cheap TEFL courses with tutor support: what US$29–US$49 really gets you
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Do you need a TEFL to teach English online? What Preply, Cambly and italki ask for
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How much does a TEFL course cost in 2026? From free to CELTA
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Is a $29 TEFL course legit? How to check ours in 5 minutes
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TEFL courses with no deadline: how long do you get to finish?
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We cover Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam in depth; the route finder compares other countries and online teaching. Questions about price or accreditation? See our 120-hour course.