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, No Problem: The 6 Best Countries to Teach English Without a Degree
You can teach English abroad without a degree with a TEFL certification! Learn where you can find TEFL jobs without degree and how to do it in no time.
Top 5 Countries to Make the Most Money Teaching English Abroad in 2025
Learn where you can make the most money teaching English abroad in 2024 and receive benefits like free airfare and housing, even as a first-time teacher.
New TEFL Posts from John Bentley
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.
How Much Do English Teachers Make in Kuwait?
Learn how much money you can make teaching English in Kuwait 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?
- No Degree, No Problem: The 6 Best Countries to Teach English Without a Degree
- TEFL / TESOL / TESL / CELTA / DELTA - What’s The Difference?
- International TEFL Academy vs TEFL.org: What You Need to Know
- Best Budgeting Tips for Digital Nomad TEFL Teachers
- TEFL: My Passport to a Digital Nomad Lifestyle
- Teaching English in Dongtan, South Korea: Q&A with Kendall Lisa
- International TEFL Academy Wins Top Award for International Education in 2024
"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