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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7 Key Tips for Choosing the Best TEFL School
How to choose the best TEFL certification school. TEFL School criteria to evaluate the right training to teaching English as a foreign language abroad.
How To Get Your TEFL Certification Online or In-Person in 4 Steps
How to get a TEFL certificate? How fast? Should I take an in-person or online TEFL course? We answer these questions with 4 steps to getting TEFL certified.
Top Tips for Getting a Job Teaching English in Italy for Americans
Learn about teaching English in Italy as an American thanks to our expert tips on how to find English teaching jobs in Italy, hiring, interviews and more.
What Type of Visa Can I Use to Teach English in Peru?
Want to teach English in Peru? Learn about the important matter of Peru work visa for teaching English in Peru as Americans and others.
How Do I Get a Japan Work Visa For Teaching English?
Learn how to get a work visa to teach English in Japan. Master the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) process, ALT & Eikaiwa requirements, and timelines.
9 Reasons Why You Should Teach English Abroad After College
Looking for a great first job? Teaching English abroad after College offers great opportunities for graduates. All you need is a TEFL certification.
Top Tips for How to Live Abroad with People from Different Cultures
How to live with people from different cultures? Here's an essential guide to flat sharing with roommates from other cultures when you are living abroad!
What To Know Before Moving to Spain to Teach English [Ultimate Cheat Sheet]
From visas & hiring seasons to top markets & job interviews, get the ultimate list of expert tips on how to get a job for teaching English in Spain.
How To Get a Work Visa to Teach English in the Czech Republic
Learn about the types of visas along with the requirements for getting a work visa to teach English in the Czech Republic.
17 Insider Tips for Getting a Job Teaching English in Latin America
Get insider tips of how to get a job teaching English in Latin America. From resume writing, to hiring periods, and interviewing tips, these are the things you need to know to teach English in Central and South America.
- The Top 10 Public Transportation Systems Around the World
- 12 Companies Where You Can Teach English Online Without a Degree
- What is TEFL and What is TEFL Certification?
- Top 5 Countries to Make the Most Money Teaching English Abroad in 2027
- 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
"Love ITA! Not only a wonderful program to help me get my TEFL certification but a great resource and alumni community."

- Delia Nugent
Teaches English in South Korea









