John Bentley's TEFL Articles
John Bentley
Co-Founder at International TEFL Academy
John Bentley is Co-Founder & Senior Writer for International TEFL Academy (ITA), the world leader in TEFL certification for teaching English abroad. A graduate of Harvard University and the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern, John is a recognized expert in the field of TEFL. His articles have appeared across the field's top websites, including GoAbroad.com, StudyAbroad.com, InterExchange, GoOverseas.com, Adventure Teaching, & many others. He has also spoken as an expert on Teaching English Abroad & TEFL certification at major conferences like MeetPlanGo and Lessons from Abroad (LFA) in Portland & San Diego.
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What is TEFL and What is TEFL Certification?
What is TEFL? What is TESOL? What is TEFL Certification? Learn about TEFL Certification and training requirements to teach English abroad.
No Degree? The 6 Best Countries to Teach English Without a Degree
Want to teach English abroad without a 4-year college degree? Discover the top 6 countries hiring TEFL-certified teachers.
Top 5 Countries to Make the Most Money Teaching English Abroad in 2027
Learn where you can earn and save the most money teaching English abroad, and receive benefits like free airfare and housing, even as a first-time teacher.
New TEFL Posts from John Bentley
How Do Online English Teachers Get Paid?
Learn how you will get paid teaching English online to international students, both for online teaching companies & as a private contractor.
What is ESL? A Comprehensive Guide to the World of Teaching English
Learn about a wide variety of opportunities for teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) domestically and worldwide.
How Much Do English Teachers Make in Saudi Arabia?
Learn how much money you can make teaching English in Saudi Arabia across various job types and explore start-up costs, salaries & living expenses.
How Much Do English Teachers Make in Oman?
Learn how much money you can make teaching English in Oman across various job types and explore start-up costs, savings opportunities & living expenses.
How Much Do English Teachers Make in Qatar?
Learn how much money you can make teaching English in Qatar across various job types and explore start-up costs, savings opportunities & living expenses.
How Much Do English Teachers Make in Bahrain?
Learn how much money you can make teaching English in Bahrain across various job types and explore start-up costs, savings opportunities & living expenses.
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- What is TEFL and What is TEFL Certification?
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- 7 Government Programs for Teaching English in Spain (2027 Guide)
- Teaching Corporate ESL in the US: A TEFL Career Transition
- What to Know Before Teaching English in Barcelona
- International TEFL Academy Wins Top Award for TEFL/Teaching Abroad in 2026
- 10 Facts & Tips for Teaching & Living in Thailand
- How it Works: Thailand Guaranteed Job Placement & Enrollment Timeline
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- Delia Nugent
Teaches English in South Korea









