TEFL Academy UK

We love teaching English as a Foreign Language online for so many reasons. There is a huge demand for online English lessons, which means there are students just waiting to be taught by you! It’s a highly flexible job, meaning that you can teach anywhere and any time you want. You can work from your bedroom in your hometown, or an Airbnb in Mexico if you want. It’s a highly enjoyable job, being bo...[Read More]

Having a good work-life balance is an essential part of survival these days. There is so much going on around us that we need to make a concerted effort to look after ourselves and our mental and physical health. As English teachers, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by our work and let it take over our lives. But this is not healthy and can lead to exhaustion and even burnout.  Read more: How to ...[Read More]

The rise and rise of teaching English as a Foreign Language is no secret anymore. More and more people are realising that they can travel the world the way they want to while supporting themselves.  The traditional TEFL route is to find a job as an EFL teacher in a foreign country, working for a year or two and then moving on to the next destination of your choice. But another TEFL option that is ...[Read More]

Deciding to pack your bags and book a ticket to teach English as a Foreign Language abroad is a big step. After all, it’s a decision which will affect your entire life – from where you live to how much money you’ll earn to how often you’ll see your friends and family. So it’s natural to be a bit nervous about taking that first step.  This is why we are firm believers in the power of a TEFL interns...[Read More]

There are many different reasons your students might be learning English. Some might want to learn English for their own travelling pleasure. Some might want to study at an English-medium institution. Some might need to be able to communicate in English for their jobs. Some might be learning English at school. Because of these many different reasons, there are a variety of different English as a F...[Read More]

You don’t need to be a TEFL teacher to realise that English is a very tricky language. After all, why is the plural of mouse mice, but the plural of house isn’t hice? And how is it possible that a sentence like The opinion he had had had had no effect on her actually makes sense? And why don’t cough, bough and though rhyme? As you can imagine, this can cause massive difficulties for English langua...[Read More]

It’s no secret: travelling is our vibe. It’s what we dream about, what we save money for, what we live for. And most of the time travelling is everything you dream of: the open road, spectacular nature, friendly people, free time. But sadly, there can be a few bad moments when travelling: when you miss your flight, when you get food poisoning, when you miss your family. As fellow travellers, we ha...[Read More]

When someone tells you they are learning English, you don’t usually question them and ask What English? But the truth is, there is more than one English. While by and large the different Englishes are the same, there are still numerous differences between them, in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary and even grammar. Do you know what they are? If you can speak English this is generally not a proble...[Read More]

Do you ever catch yourself scrolling through Instagram, comparing yourself to your newsfeed and wondering why you don’t have washboard abs or when you’re going to get your life together and be a better person? Because yes, us too. It’s definitely a struggle to refrain from self-comparison. We often forget that Instagram is in no way a true reflection of reality. How does this impact our own health...[Read More]

It’s safe to say that TikTok is absolutely smashing the social media game right now. With content ranging from viral dance routines, trending songs/audios, and simply everyday people making fun and engaging content, it is downright addictive. The beauty of TikTok is that you never quite know what you’re going to get. During the lockdown and most of the quarantine last year, it was one of the thing...[Read More]

After hours of talking and walking around the room, it is finally time for recess! That blessed time of the day when you can finally get a break to sit down. However, the weather has been unpredictable and you don’t know if it is going to rain or be sunny? Do you stay inside or go outside? Not to worry, we have created a list of rain or shine classroom activities your students can do!  Rain paint ...[Read More]

If you’re interested in teaching English as a Foreign Language, chances are you’re a bibliophile, or book lover. We certainly are! Whether it’s historical biographies, Young Adult fiction, easy reads or the classics, there are books to suit every taste and interest. National Book Lover’s Day is on the 9 August so it’s the perfect day to put down your phone and get stuck in a book! Did you know? Be...[Read More]