PGCE‏‎ or TEFL for Teaching English Abroad

One frequently asked question is this: should I take a PGCE and/or a TEFL Certificate to teach English abroad? This article answers that question and offers the best advice on what you should do when you’re given that choice. It looks at what the PGCE is, how they are seen […]


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Masters Degrees for Teachers of English

The usual qualifications‏‎ for newcomers to TEFL‏‎ are a BA degree and a TEFL certificate such as the IWeb TEFL Certificate. However, after a few years experience, some teachers will want to go for further study. The two main options here are a TEFL Diploma or a Masters Degree (or […]


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Job Interviews‏‎ for TEFL Teachers

TEFL Job Interviews are part and parcel of getting a job as a teacher. This article looks at ways in which you can prepare yourself for them. Although there are no hard and fast rules on how the interview will happen and the structure, there are some good general principles […]


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How to Choose a Good TEFL Course

The basic and most commonly requested qualification to teach English‏‎ abroad are a degree and a TEFL or TESOL Certificate. This article explains what they are and how to choose a good Course and Certificate. The TEFL Certificate is a short course which teaches the basics of teaching English; a […]


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Fake TEFL Certificates

Fake TEFL or TESOL Certificates are a fact of life. This article explores why they exist, where they come from, ways in which they are being used and methods by which legitimate companies are combating their use. (PS click here if you need to get a genuine TEFL Certificate.) Background […]


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