Priya Nakamura

TEFL trainer & course assessor — accreditation and course quality

Writing for English Job Maze since 2022

Priya has trained new TEFL candidates and assessed teaching practice for in-person and online courses for over eight years. She specialises in the unglamorous part of choosing a course: hours, observed practice, and who actually regulates the certificate. She reads accreditation pages so you don't have to, and flags "internationally accredited" claims that don't name a real accreditor.

Articles by Priya Nakamura

120-hour vs 168-hour TEFL: choose the right course

Compare 120-hour and 168-hour TEFL courses by profile, visa, employability, teaching practice and delivery. Figures checked…

Best ESL lesson-planning tools and resource hubs

Quick ranking of top ESL lesson-planning tools and resource hubs to save prep time and structure…

TEFL vs TESOL vs CELTA: key differences

Compare TEFL, TESOL, CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL: differences in regulation, syllabus, workload and observed teaching practice…

Teaching English Online vs Teaching Abroad: Comparison

Compare teaching English online vs abroad: flexibility, income, legal rules, daily work and career paths. Figures…

Best language learning apps compared

Comparison of popular language learning apps, their core offers, free tiers, and ideal user profiles.

Best online TEFL courses compared: CELTA vs CertTESOL

Comparative review of online and blended TEFL options (CELTA, CertTESOL).

Best online English teaching platforms

Compare main online English-teaching platforms as of 27/09/2026. Summary of payout, fees, student types, entry rules,…

Learn the local language before moving abroad

Learn the local language before moving to boost job prospects, daily life and access to services;…

How much does a TEFL certificate cost?

TEFL costs vary: CELTA/CertTESOL typically in the low thousands (examples £1,475–£1,870), 120‑hour online from low hundreds…

How to teach English online: routes, requirements, pay and setup

Guide to main ways to teach English online, typical requirements, pay models, equipment and legal points,…