{"id":5610,"date":"2026-03-02T13:49:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=5610"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:01:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T19:01:16","slug":"tefl-cover-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-cover-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a TEFL Cover Letter (With Sample)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>When you apply for in-person or online <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TEFL\/TESOL jobs<\/a>, your cover letter creates your first impression and, like your <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/Careers-at-bridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge Teacher Portfolio<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/digital-badging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digital badges<\/a>, helps you stand out as an applicant. A TEFL cover letter conveys your enthusiasm for a specific position and demonstrates your qualifications for the job. Cover letters can fill in gaps on your resume, such as inexperience, lack of education, or even periods of unemployment. They also give you a chance to let your personality shine through and give potential employers a way to get to know you a little better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you\u2019re new to teaching, you\u2019ll want to get initial training and qualification with a&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>TEFL certificate<\/em><\/a><em>. You can explore our&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/online-tefl-certification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>online TEFL courses<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;to get started!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-c9a0471c-ce37-41ee-8566-2c9afdcf2cff\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Table of contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-cover-letter\/#0-how-do-you-begin-a-tefl-cover-letter\" style=\"\">How do you begin a TEFL cover letter?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-cover-letter\/#1-how-do-you-format-a-tefl-cover-letter-what-exactly-should-it-include\" style=\"\">How do you format a TEFL cover letter? What exactly should it include?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-cover-letter\/#2-1-introduction-why-you%E2%80%99re-writing-and-where-you-saw-the-job-post\" style=\"\">1. Introduction: Why you\u2019re writing and where you saw the job post<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-cover-letter\/#3-2-why-you-want-this-particular-job-and-how-you-would-be-great-for-it\" style=\"\">2. Why you want this particular job, and how you would be great for it<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-cover-letter\/#7-3-summary-paragraph\" style=\"\">3. Summary paragraph<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-cover-letter\/#8-can-ai-help-me-write-a-tefl-cover-letter-\" style=\"\">Can AI help me write a TEFL cover letter?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-cover-letter\/#9-ai-uses-the-same-words-over-and-over\" style=\"\">AI uses the same words over and over<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-cover-letter\/#10-polished-sentences-dont-mean-good-sentences\" style=\"\">Polished sentences don&#8217;t mean good sentences<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-cover-letter\/#11-sentences-start-and-end-the-same-way\" style=\"\">Sentences start and end the same way<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-cover-letter\/#12-what-does-a-cover-letter-look-like\" style=\"\">What does a cover letter look like?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-cover-letter\/#13-what-if-i-have-no-teaching-experience\" style=\"\">What if I have no teaching experience?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-cover-letter\/#14-what-should-i-avoid-in-my-tefl-cover-letter\" style=\"\">What should I avoid in my TEFL cover letter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-how-do-you-begin-a-tefl-cover-letter\">How do you begin a TEFL cover letter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start writing your cover letter, remember these three tips:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-3aa12c8e-75a7-4fd1-b3fd-0c4b65e4db4b\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-69b09856-6f1f-4216-988e-1429f7d16fe5\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#0693e3\" d=\"M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">A TEFL cover letter is usually not very long, consisting of just three short paragraphs.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-01de5215-d9eb-4922-aae5-26adb2dd8285\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#0693e3\" d=\"M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">You want to be brief and direct so that employers take the time to actually read what you\u2019ve written, but you also want to be detailed enough to provide an accurate picture of your personality and experience.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-ff2b24ca-ea64-4f5f-a72b-2688206be2af\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#0693e3\" d=\"M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">It is imperative that each TEFL cover letter you write is tailored to the specific job for which you\u2019re applying. Employers can easily see when an applicant has simply used a generic cover letter for various companies, and this never looks good.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re ready to start, your teaching cover letter should begin with a personalized greeting. In other words, you want to avoid the generic \u201cDear Hiring Manager\u201d and instead find out the name of the person handling the applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this isn\u2019t always possible, you can often find out who is in charge of the school, language institute, or online company where you\u2019re applying with a quick glance at the job advertisement or an easy web search. When you take the time to research the hiring manager\u2019s name, you allow yourself to stand out as someone who goes the extra mile, who cares deeply about the specific job, and who demonstrates attention to detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you start with a real name and a clear purpose, you set the tone for everything that follows. You show the employer that you understand the role, you respect their time, and you pay attention to small details that matter in teaching. From there, you can move into the structure of the letter with a lot more confidence because your opening already feels intentional.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><div class=\"content-advertisements template4\"><div class=\"thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/ebooks-teaching-english-as-a-foreign-language\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mockups-Ebook_Teaching-English-as-a-Foreign-Language-From-Getting-Started-to-Landing-a-TEFL-Job-2.png\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h5>Launch your TEFL journey and score your dream job with our free eBook:<\/h5><h3>Teaching English as a Foreign Language<\/h3><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/ebooks-teaching-english-as-a-foreign-language\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-ads\">Download<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-how-do-you-format-a-tefl-cover-letter-what-exactly-should-it-include\">How do you format a TEFL cover letter? What exactly should it include?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cover letters usually include three paragraphs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-1-introduction-why-you%E2%80%99re-writing-and-where-you-saw-the-job-post\">1. Introduction: Why you\u2019re writing and where you saw the job post<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This first paragraph is simple enough. You\u2019re essentially letting an employer know that you\u2019re interested in working for them. Be sure to specify the position for which you\u2019re applying, and let the school, language institute, or online company know where you saw the job advertisement. Employers appreciate it when applicants mention where they saw the job posting, because that information helps employers determine where their advertising time and money are best spent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span><a style=\"font-style: italic;\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/best-company-for-teaching-english-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Not sure where to start? Learn how to choose the best company for teaching English online.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-2-why-you-want-this-particular-job-and-how-you-would-be-great-for-it\">2. Why you want this particular job, and how you would be great for it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is perhaps the most important paragraph to consider when writing a cover letter to teach abroad or online because this is where you\u2019ll really demonstrate why someone should hire you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-do-your-research-\"><strong>Do your research<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing to keep in mind is that you need to do your research so that you can show you have a vast knowledge of the school or company and the position. Again, this personalizes the TEFL cover letter and lets employers know that this particular job is important to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-focus-on-what-you-can-do-for-them-\"><strong>Focus on what you can do for them<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, highlight what you can specifically do for the school or program. Try to match your qualities to those listed in the job posting by offering specific examples of times when you\u2019ve demonstrated these qualities or by referencing previous roles you\u2019ve held that incorporated the same skillsets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, try quantifying your skills \u2013 put numbers to your accomplishments. Teachers can do this in several ways, including specifying how many students they supervised during a specific role, how many reflective teaching support groups they hosted each month at a school, or the percentage by which their students\u2019 test scores improved during a certain year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-highlight-what-makes-you-stand-out-as-an-applicant-\"><strong>Highlight what makes you stand out as an applicant<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you\u2019ll want to mention any other unique qualities that are not on your <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/do-i-need-a-tefl-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL resume<\/a> but that reflect your suitability for the job. Examples include your demonstrated ability to adapt to other cultures, your experience learning other languages, which has led you to a deeper understanding of what it takes to teach a language, or your proven expertise in incorporating technology into the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-in-white.jpeg\" alt=\"interview between two business professionals\" class=\"wp-image-16431\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-in-white.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-in-white-480x360.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Try to look confident and calm during job interviews. The first impression really counts.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-3-summary-paragraph\">3. Summary paragraph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While this paragraph is largely self-explanatory, you\u2019ll want to remember several essential components to include here.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-ca725d49-3632-4adf-aa93-4eefb319dc51\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-d85c608a-bf4a-4bf2-afa9-be204a8fb2cf\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#0693e3\" d=\"M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">First, you should reiterate why you\u2019re a good fit for the position in order to leave employers with the most relevant information.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-f578f083-6072-4a1c-820b-e58f195f5878\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#0693e3\" d=\"M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Then, you should be sure to thank them for taking the time to review your application or read your TEFL cover letter.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-3aab9e3e-07ed-48c7-9740-526f3fe3ea8f\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#0693e3\" d=\"M0 256a256 256 0 1 0 512 0A256 256 0 1 0 0 256zM281 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L136 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l182.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L393 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L281 385z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Additionally, you want to include a reference to the next step. This could be something like, \u201cI would appreciate the chance to set up an interview in order to further speak with you about my qualifications for the position,\u201d or \u201cPlease feel free to reach out to me via phone or email if you have any questions about my qualifications.\u201d<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1190\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Write-a-TEFL-Cover-Letter-3-1190x377.jpg\" alt=\"Digital badges for Bridge certification.\" class=\"wp-image-41777\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3.1567001309471845;object-fit:cover;width:610px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Write-a-TEFL-Cover-Letter-3-980x311.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Write-a-TEFL-Cover-Letter-3-480x152.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1190px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Digital badges are a great way to showcase accomplishments and certifications in a clear and visual manner.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you should include your contact information and signature. This is also a great space to include your <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-to-use-digital-badges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital badges for TE<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/digital-badging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FL\/TESOL<\/a>, which you can hyperlink to a verifiable URL where employers can find details on your course, including the core competencies you&#8217;ve achieved, a sampling of tasks you&#8217;ve completed, and info on the program&#8217;s accreditation. This will help you <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/set-yourself-apart-as-an-english-teacher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">set yourself apart from other applicants<\/a> and further highlight your credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A clean three-paragraph structure makes your cover letter easy to read, but it also makes your message easier to remember. You give the employer a logical path from interest to fit to the next steps, and you avoid forcing them to hunt for your point. When you keep the format simple and the examples specific, you make your application feel focused rather than busy, which is exactly what most recruiters want.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"\"><div class=\"content-advertisements template1\"><div class=\"thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/jobs\/bridge-corporate-language-learning\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/blang.png\" class=\"\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h5>Teach business English online and join a team of global educators<\/h5><h3>Bridge Corporate Language Learning<\/h3><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/jobs\/bridge-corporate-language-learning\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-ads\">Apply Today<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-can-ai-help-me-write-a-tefl-cover-letter-\">Can AI help me write a TEFL cover letter? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AI can help you write a TEFL cover letter faster, but you should treat it like a drafting tool. You can expect AI to produce a clean structure and \u201cprofessional\u201d phrasing, but you should also expect it to sound like everyone else who used the same tool. You want AI to save you time, but you still need your letter to sound like you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are a few tips from Bridge&#8217;s Teacher Experience Manager, <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/umut-ergoz-content-curator-poster-volunteer-iatefl-business-english-sig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Umut Erg\u00f6z<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-ai-uses-the-same-words-over-and-over\">AI uses the same words over and over<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AI repeats the same verbs and phrases across applications, and that repetition becomes obvious the moment an employer reads two or three cover letters back-to-back. AI often leans on buzzwords or lower frequency words that sound polished, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 448 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%237bdcb5&quot; d=&quot;M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L370.7 256 233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L178.7 256 41.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-616af6fc-d6e3-450d-b249-3d2813b50269\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 448 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%237bdcb5&quot; d=&quot;M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L370.7 256 233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L178.7 256 41.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-3ffe8974-1f59-45d9-a09c-d09b38e8263a\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#7bdcb5\" d=\"M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L370.7 256 233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L178.7 256 41.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">to delve into something<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 448 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%237bdcb5&quot; d=&quot;M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L370.7 256 233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L178.7 256 41.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-95979b5e-02b9-496c-820c-3c95a47df631\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#7bdcb5\" d=\"M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L370.7 256 233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L178.7 256 41.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">to leverage something<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 448 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%237bdcb5&quot; d=&quot;M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L370.7 256 233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L178.7 256 41.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-99bcc557-360c-44da-8b26-5a0b837c5c36\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#7bdcb5\" d=\"M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L370.7 256 233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L178.7 256 41.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">results-driven<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 448 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%237bdcb5&quot; d=&quot;M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L370.7 256 233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L178.7 256 41.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-19099283-ffa0-498c-90fc-53ec1e3f793c\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#7bdcb5\" d=\"M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L370.7 256 233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160zm-352 160l160-160c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L178.7 256 41.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">detail-oriented<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>There is also another clear indicator of AI: the <em>em dash \u2014 .<\/em> No regular person goes to the trouble of typing and using the em dash (\u2014) to give further information. Replace it with a period, a comma, or a short follow-up sentence, to make it sound more human and more like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-polished-sentences-dont-mean-good-sentences\">Polished sentences don&#8217;t mean <em>good<\/em> sentences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AI cover letters can sound \u201cperfect\u201d on the surface, but they often say nothing about the person. Avoid sentences that are empty despite being grammatically correct and impressive-looking at first glance, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 320 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M310.6 150.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L160 210.7 54.6 105.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L114.7 256 9.4 361.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0L160 301.3 265.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L205.3 256 310.6 150.6z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-c5c1035e-63cb-4b64-9f7d-6a81e0843463\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 320 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M310.6 150.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L160 210.7 54.6 105.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L114.7 256 9.4 361.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0L160 301.3 265.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L205.3 256 310.6 150.6z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-54307977-ee06-48d8-8c78-f322dba5968a\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M310.6 150.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L160 210.7 54.6 105.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L114.7 256 9.4 361.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0L160 301.3 265.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L205.3 256 310.6 150.6z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">&#8220;I am a results-driven professional with a passion for excellence&#8221;, or<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 320 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M310.6 150.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L160 210.7 54.6 105.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L114.7 256 9.4 361.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0L160 301.3 265.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L205.3 256 310.6 150.6z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-fa53244b-0710-4eb9-a310-e0e6f00d87a6\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M310.6 150.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L160 210.7 54.6 105.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L114.7 256 9.4 361.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0L160 301.3 265.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L205.3 256 310.6 150.6z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">&#8220;I integrate AI-enhanced tools to complement structured materials and leverage learner autonomy.&#8221; <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Bad sentences will fail to mention projects and results, and don&#8217;t answer basic questions like:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 320 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M64 160c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h32c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64v3.6c0 21.8-11.1 42.1-29.4 53.8l-42.2 27.1c-25.2 16.2-40.4 44.1-40.4 74V320c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32v-1.4c0-8.2 4.2-15.8 11-20.2l42.2-27.1c36.6-23.6 58.8-64.1 58.8-107.7V160c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128H128C57.3 32 0 89.3 0 160c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32zm80 320a40 40 0 1 0 0-80 40 40 0 1 0 0 80z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-562a026a-59f1-4f33-9e23-d7089bcaa53d\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 320 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M64 160c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h32c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64v3.6c0 21.8-11.1 42.1-29.4 53.8l-42.2 27.1c-25.2 16.2-40.4 44.1-40.4 74V320c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32v-1.4c0-8.2 4.2-15.8 11-20.2l42.2-27.1c36.6-23.6 58.8-64.1 58.8-107.7V160c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128H128C57.3 32 0 89.3 0 160c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32zm80 320a40 40 0 1 0 0-80 40 40 0 1 0 0 80z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-153c2532-e122-40fd-a40c-167d3fea9333\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#0693e3\" d=\"M64 160c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h32c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64v3.6c0 21.8-11.1 42.1-29.4 53.8l-42.2 27.1c-25.2 16.2-40.4 44.1-40.4 74V320c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32v-1.4c0-8.2 4.2-15.8 11-20.2l42.2-27.1c36.6-23.6 58.8-64.1 58.8-107.7V160c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128H128C57.3 32 0 89.3 0 160c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32zm80 320a40 40 0 1 0 0-80 40 40 0 1 0 0 80z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><em>How are you results-driven?<\/em><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 320 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M64 160c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h32c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64v3.6c0 21.8-11.1 42.1-29.4 53.8l-42.2 27.1c-25.2 16.2-40.4 44.1-40.4 74V320c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32v-1.4c0-8.2 4.2-15.8 11-20.2l42.2-27.1c36.6-23.6 58.8-64.1 58.8-107.7V160c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128H128C57.3 32 0 89.3 0 160c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32zm80 320a40 40 0 1 0 0-80 40 40 0 1 0 0 80z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-83f86950-7bc8-4ecb-ad64-e13b14950140\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#0693e3\" d=\"M64 160c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h32c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64v3.6c0 21.8-11.1 42.1-29.4 53.8l-42.2 27.1c-25.2 16.2-40.4 44.1-40.4 74V320c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32v-1.4c0-8.2 4.2-15.8 11-20.2l42.2-27.1c36.6-23.6 58.8-64.1 58.8-107.7V160c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128H128C57.3 32 0 89.3 0 160c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32zm80 320a40 40 0 1 0 0-80 40 40 0 1 0 0 80z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><em>What do you do to excel at your work?<\/em><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 320 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M64 160c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h32c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64v3.6c0 21.8-11.1 42.1-29.4 53.8l-42.2 27.1c-25.2 16.2-40.4 44.1-40.4 74V320c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32v-1.4c0-8.2 4.2-15.8 11-20.2l42.2-27.1c36.6-23.6 58.8-64.1 58.8-107.7V160c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128H128C57.3 32 0 89.3 0 160c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32zm80 320a40 40 0 1 0 0-80 40 40 0 1 0 0 80z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c1dd476f-7ad4-45a4-a079-6514102a6095\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#0693e3\" d=\"M64 160c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h32c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64v3.6c0 21.8-11.1 42.1-29.4 53.8l-42.2 27.1c-25.2 16.2-40.4 44.1-40.4 74V320c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32v-1.4c0-8.2 4.2-15.8 11-20.2l42.2-27.1c36.6-23.6 58.8-64.1 58.8-107.7V160c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128H128C57.3 32 0 89.3 0 160c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32zm80 320a40 40 0 1 0 0-80 40 40 0 1 0 0 80z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><em>What type of tools and materials?<\/em><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-sentences-start-and-end-the-same-way\">Sentences start and end the same way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AI also starts and ends in predictable ways, and that pattern gives it away to employers. AI loves openings like \u201c<em>I am writing to express my interest in this position<\/em>,\u201d or replaces &#8220;<em>this position<\/em>&#8221; with the name of the position as it is given in the job application page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many candidates just copy the job post into an AI prompt, and AI repeats the same framing in response, so the final letter can feel like a template with a new job title pasted in. You can keep the structure, but you should rewrite the opening and closing in your own voice, and add at least two specific details that connect you to that company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I would say the best way of using AI is to ask it to write a cover letter, but personalize at least like 50-60% of the letter while reading it&#8221;, Umut recommends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-what-does-a-cover-letter-look-like\">What does a cover letter look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This example cover letter shows our cover letter tips in action. This can give you a strong starting point, but you should treat it like a model, not a script. Borrow the style and the level of detail, then swap in your own experience, strengths, and reasons for applying so the letter sounds like you. If the employer finishes your cover letter and can picture you in their classroom or online program, you did this sample justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1545\" height=\"1999\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cover-Letter-NEST_Dave-Smith-.jpg\" alt=\"A sample TEFL cover letter\" class=\"wp-image-42054\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7727321295010151;object-fit:cover;width:750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cover-Letter-NEST_Dave-Smith-.jpg 1545w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cover-Letter-NEST_Dave-Smith--1280x1656.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cover-Letter-NEST_Dave-Smith--980x1268.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cover-Letter-NEST_Dave-Smith--480x621.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1545px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Your cover letter is the first contact between you and the company. Be clear and objective, showcase what is relevant to the position, and always be polite.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-what-if-i-have-no-teaching-experience\">What if I have no teaching experience?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have any prior teaching experience, then you should use the space in your cover letter to teach abroad or online to reference your <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL certification<\/a> and how the skills you learned in your <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/online-tefl-certification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online TEFL course<\/a> align with the job for which you\u2019re applying. For example, you could <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/guided-teaching-practicum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">highlight a teaching practicum<\/a> in which you taught a class of adult learners and were evaluated by an experienced TEFL\/TESOL teacher, how you created multiple lesson plans using different teaching methods, or how you completed a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-english-to-young-learners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Specialization in Teaching Young Learners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you could take the opportunity to describe how well your <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/non-teaching-skills-apply-teaching-english-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">non-teaching skills benefit the position<\/a>. For example, if you\u2019ve ever held a position in which you\u2019ve overseen large groups of adults or children, this could translate into <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/classroom-management-teaching-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">classroom management skills<\/a>. Or, if you\u2019ve led workshops or training sessions, you could easily equate this to being able to clearly and effectively explain difficult subjects to learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every teacher starts somewhere, and your cover letter can show that you already think like a teacher, even if your <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/free-resources-enhance-tefl-tesol-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL resume<\/a> looks new. You can connect your training, practicum work, and transferable skills to the real demands of the job, so the employer sees readiness rather than a blank slate. When you frame your learning as evidence of initiative and follow-through, you give hiring teams a reason to take you seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-to-get-tefl-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newly certified? Here&#8217;s how to get TEFL\/TESOL experience.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-what-should-i-avoid-in-my-tefl-cover-letter\">What should I avoid in my TEFL cover letter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-generic-language\">Generic language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing to avoid in your teaching cover letter is generic language that isn\u2019t unique to the position for which you\u2019re applying. Anything that broadly references your overall teaching qualifications instead of specifying how a certain qualification or experience translates to the specific position falls into this generic language category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-summary-of-your-resume\">Summary of your resume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another trap applicants often fall into is using their TEFL cover letter to simply summarize their resume. This is harmful to their candidacy for a few reasons. For starters, employers will simply gloss over what you\u2019ve written since they\u2019ve already seen the same information in your resume. Furthermore, these types of cover letters come across as boring and stiff. In other words, you\u2019ll miss out on the opportunity to show your personality and make a case for your candidature for the specific position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/professional-development-for-esl-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out these effective ways to enhance your TEFL\/TESOL resume.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-typos-and-other-errors\">Typos and other errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, it\u2019s essential that you avoid sending your cover letter with any typos or grammatical errors. While this holds true for any position, it\u2019s all the more important when applying for a TEFL job because no school is going to want an English teacher who doesn\u2019t have a firm grasp of grammar and spelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong cover letter feels personal and specific, yet remains professional and purposeful. You can cut generic lines, avoid repeating your resume, and proofread with care, and you will instantly raise the quality of your application. When you keep the focus on the job in front of you and the value you can bring, you make it easy for the employer to say yes to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong TEFL cover letter does one simple thing well: it makes a hiring manager want to meet you. You show clear interest in the role, connect your skills and training to what the school or platform actually needs, and keep the message focused enough that it feels easy to say yes. Personalize the greeting, use a clean three-paragraph structure, and back up your claims with specific examples to turn your application into a real introduction instead of another document in a pile. Leave the employer with the right impression \u2013 that you teach with dedication and you apply with the same care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-feeling-confident-about-your-cover-letter-make-yourself-even-more-prepared-for-your-next-tefltesol-position-with-the-bridge-240-hour-tefltesol-certification-bundle-\"><em>Feeling confident about your cover letter? <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/240-hour-master-teo-bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make yourself even more prepared for your next TEFL\/TESOL position with the Bridge 240-hour TEFL\/TESOL Certification Bundle.<\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A TEFL cover letter conveys your enthusiasm for a position and demonstrates your qualifications for the job, but it can also fill in gaps on your resume and let your personality shine through!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":41776,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,7],"tags":[42,481,141,1120,627],"post-language":[685],"popular_posts":[],"class_list":["post-5610","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-professional-development","category-job-resources","tag-career-goals","tag-career-planning","tag-global-teachers","tag-interviewing","tag-tefl-resume","post-language-english"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/How-to-Write-a-TEFL-Cover-Letter.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Camille Turner","author_link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/author\/camille-turner\/"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5610"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5610\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42141,"href":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5610\/revisions\/42141"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41776"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5610"},{"taxonomy":"post-language","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post-language?post=5610"},{"taxonomy":"popular_posts","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/popular_posts?post=5610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}