With inflation and living expenses on the rise, young South Africans are actively seeking out fresh solutions to attain financial freedom, while managing existing monetary responsibilities. The prospect of earning in a foreign currency has never been more appealing, as it allows individuals to stretch their income further, and enjoy an overall higher standard of living.

On 23 November 2024, the first-ever International TEFL Day will celebrate the power of the English language to change lives, open doors and connect people around the world. Thousands of English speakers are expected to come together at a day-long virtual conference to share information about and experiences from teaching English, both at home and abroad.

Gen Z, who will make up 40% of the workforce by 2030, are rejecting the status quo when it comes to traditional employment. Instead, they are on the hunt for jobs that offer work/life balance and constant growth. By prioritising career paths with transferable skills, young graduates will get the flexibility they crave, says The TEFL Academy, South Africa’s leading course provider.

Eighty percent of South Africans with a teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) qualification secure work in less than three months, according to a recent industry survey. For South African graduates, who are facing an unemployment rate of over 33%, this presents an opportunity to speed up the job hunt, start gaining experience, and even travel the world.

The world’s most awarded TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course provider, The TEFL Academy (TTA) is thrilled to introduce "TEFL Tales," a dynamic series that features some of their South African graduates who have taken the plunge and gone abroad to teach English.