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WHAT IS TEFL?



Find out more about this multi-billion language learning industry



What Is TEFL?



“TEFL” stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Learners are therefore those who do not speak English as their first language. You’ll possibly also hear it mentioned as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), English Language Teaching (ELT) and ESL (English as a Second Language).


It can get confusing as they all have extremely similar meanings but ultimately, it’s an exciting and rapidly growing educational field that allows Native and fluent English speakers to share the English language with learners across the world. Many people choose to move and teach English abroad, however teaching English online has quickly gained popularity in recent years.


TEFL has presented a fantastic opportunity for people from all walks of life to try out a new career, experience a brand new lifestyle or even just to boost their monthly income. we combine digital craftsmanship with innovative thinking and deliver digital solutions on a worldwide scale.



Why Teach English Online?



English is a global language and the number of learners is rising sharply each year. The Online Language learning industry is estimated to be worth a whooping $10.5 billion by 2025. Most TEFL teachers move to new countries for the TEFL career. However, 1/4 of teachers are now online. It’s easy to see why it’s so attractive to so many English speakers. You can teach from the comfort of your home or online in any country in the world as long as you have a good internet connection and the right qualifications and experience. You get to be your own boss, choose when you want to work and how much you want to earn. How could you resist? Online, you are free from the piles of marking homework, disruptive behaviour and the general day-to-day classroom management.


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Who is considered Native English?



You’ll often see many companies have being ‘Native English’ as a requirement for a teaching job. You are usually considered Native English if you were born and/or raised in a country with English as your first language.

These countries include:

  • United States
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Africa (sometimes)

Unfortunately, even if you are born in a country other than those listed above and English is your first language, like the Caribbean, Philippines, Malaysia, etc. You will not be considered as Native English. I’m not sure why it is this way but it’s the nature of the industry.


Being Native English doesn’t necessarily mean that someone will be a good or better teacher. In fact, non-native English speakers make great teachers because you may know from first-hand experience what it’s like to learn English as a foreign language. Being a non-native can mean that there are less jobs you can apply for and you may need to be more qualified than your native counterparts but don’t give up. There are still plenty of opportunities available for you. We’ve put together a list of companies that actively hire non-native fluent speakers.


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