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Guest Writers

TEFL wordleIf you’ve taught English for one day you already have a story to tell. If you’ve taught for ten years, you could write a few books! Whether you teach English in your hometown, in a foreign country or in your own living room, your TEFL stories deserve to be shared. TEFL.net invites you to share your tips, tales and lesson ideas with our international community of English teachers.

A few reasons to submit a guest post to TEFL.net

  • Something exciting happened in your classroom
  • You found a great resource that you want to share
  • You had an interesting cultural experience while teaching abroad
  • You tried something new in class
  • Your students did something spectacular
  • You don’t have time to keep a blog of your own
  • You’re considering a job as a freelance writer
  • You have a blog of your own that could use a few more readers

What should I write about?
Here are a few TEFL-related topics we are interested in. We may even open a new category if you have a great idea!

  • Classroom Solutions
  • Lesson Ideas
  • Your Techniques
  • Tips and Ideas
  • Fillers and Warmers
  • Cultural Tips
  • Games
  • At home or Abroad
  • Materials
  • ESP
  • Teacher Training
  • Young Learners
  • Business English
  • Keeping It Green
  • Web Technology and Multimedia
  • Management and Administration
  • Conferences and Workshops

What’s in it for you?

  • Exposure and a link to your own blog
  • Writing experience for those who need a few clips
  • The enjoyment of sharing good ideas with others
  • The opportunity to engage with real teachers via comments

How to Submit
Click here to submit your article and bio (you’ll need to click the Register link first if you don’t yet have a username). Include a valid email where our editors can reach you. Please submit your writing in polished form. You can check ONE category for your article, or you can leave that to us.

Guidelines for Submissions

  • Think carefully about your title. Make it simple, yet catchy.
  • Proofread the day after you write.
  • Double check for spelling and usage errors.
  • Include keywords for tags.
  • Use a plain text program such as Notepad (not Word) when submitting into the form.
  • Use basic formatting such as subheadings and lists.
  • Write less than 750 words
  • 1 image is allowed. Optimize your image for the web. Include a photo credit if necessary.
  • Include a short bio with one link of your choice.

If TEFL.net publishes your post it will show up in our RSS feed. We ask that you help spread the word by sharing your post on various social media sites.

Why wasn’t my submission published?
The editors will decide whether or not to publish your submission. You may be asked to revise your writing, or we may decline it altogether. If we are not going to use your submission, we will do our best to notify you in a timely manner.

Can I publish my article somewhere else after TEFL.net posts it?
We ask that you notify TEFL.net immediately if you wish to publish your article somewhere else. We will remove your article from our site to avoid cross posting issues.

Please note that we reserve the right to edit all submitted content. By submitting content you confirm that:

  1. you are its author
  2. you have the right to offer it for publication, and
  3. you offer it freely without obligation to TEFL.net for possible publication on TEFL.net