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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A 6-Step Plan to Get a Job Teaching English in China in 2025
Looking to teach English in China in 2025? Here are 6 steps to help you plan for the requirements including TEFL certification, interview processes & more.
A 7-Step Plan for How to Teach English Abroad in 2025
Wondering how to become an English teacher abroad? Here are 7 steps for earning your TEFL Certification and how to teach English overseas in 2025.
What Is Teaching English Abroad 'Under the Table' Without a Work Visa?
Do I need a visa to teach English abroad? Can I teach English abroad without a work visa? Learn about teaching English abroad with or without a work visa.
What is the TAPIF Program for Teaching English in France? [2025-26]
Explore TAPIF (teaching assistant program in France), a program that enables Americans to teach English in France in elementary and secondary schools.
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.
What is the Masa Teaching Fellows Program for Teaching English in Israel?
Learn about the Masa program that enables Americans to teach English in Israel in public schools & volunteer settings throughout the country.
International TEFL Academy Wins Recognition as Top Rated TEFL Certification School in 2024
International TEFL Academy has been a top TEFL course provider across a wide variety of categories by Goabroad.com, including top-rated online TEFL class.
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.
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- Top 5 Countries to Make the Most Money Teaching English Abroad in 2025
- 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