TEFL Academy UK

Congratulations! You have completed your TEFL course and received your certification. You now know everything about teaching English, handling horrible students, and filling in awkward silences with fun games. It seems that the world is your oyster, but you find yourself wondering, “Now what?”  Get a job. It is easier said than done. For some reason, many of us think that getting an education is t...[Read More]

Summer vacations are practically made for travel- gorgeous beaches, hot sand, fancy cocktails. Not to mention the countless pictures you will post on Instagram, showing off these so-called fabulous getaways.  But what if this summer you are unable to travel? We know, what a terrifying thought! While all your friends seem to be having the time of their lives on some tropical island in the Caribbean...[Read More]

We bet we can guess how you’re feeling now that you’ve completed your TEFL training and placement. You’re feeling excited because you finally get to live your dream and move abroad. However, the idea of moving to another country is making you anxious, and you have a mile-long list of things to do before you leave. We have been there and done that, and now we want to help you pack for the adventure...[Read More]

If there is one age group that can strike fear into the heart of even the most experienced teacher, it must be teenagers. The teenage years are tricky to navigate for the teens themselves, which can make them challenging to deal with both inside and outside the classroom. Of course, all teachers have their own preference for which age group they like (and don’t like!) to teach, but generally speak...[Read More]

As teachers, it is our job to teach our learners to the best of our ability. The problem is, teaching is not the same as learning. Just because we teach something doesn’t mean that our learners will learn it. The learning is up to them. But while we may not be able to directly transfer the English language into their brains, we can help them as best we can by creating an environment that is conduc...[Read More]

Asia is undoubtedly one of the most popular regions for TEFL teachers, but not many people consider Hong Kong as a serious possibility as a TEFL destination. Instead, Hong Kong is often seen as a stopover on the way to the other TEFL heavyweight countries like South Korea and Japan. This is a shame, because Hong Kong is an interesting mix of history and modernity, East and West, and it offers a ve...[Read More]

Murmuring of the engine, lullaby made of turbulence and neighbours’ conversation, tacked in by the permanent question, “Chicken or Fish?” How else would you want to spend your summer, if not like that? Travelling freshens you up. Foreign wonders enrich your soul, while unusual foods revive your taste buds. However, what to do if your wallet works as a Dark hole, and the work bonus rests in the dep...[Read More]

Due to quarantine, we have so much time to watch movies and binge our favourite television shows. We finally had time to watch the new season or start that show that has been on our watch list for ages. Now that places are opening up again, our lives are starting to go back to normal. This means we will not be watching as many movies or tv shows anymore. A new school year is fast approaching and y...[Read More]

If you are someone with an itch for travel and are looking for an opportunity to change your life, earning a TEFL certificate can open the door to countless impactful experiences around the world. With a TEFL teaching certificate, you will be able to receive your English teaching certificate on your own time and at your own convenience. It gives you not only the opportunity to escape feeling tied ...[Read More]

One of the biggest fears of any teacher, whether teaching math or science or English, is losing the attention of their students. Few things feel worse than when you catch your students staring into space during a lesson, clearly not focusing on the grammar lesson you had so thoughtfully planned out for the day. Although it can be a tall feat to keep your students engaged for an entire class period...[Read More]

As the summer heat approaches and the school year rolls to an end, parents are thinking about what family-friendly places they can go for their summer vacation. Will they try to stay local and perhaps enjoy a family road trip to a city they’ve never been to before? Or will they book a trip to the Bahamas or a quaint European beach town? Whatever they decide, parents should be aware that they don’t...[Read More]

The time has finally come, New York City is open again! As of June 15th, Governor Cuomo has removed most coronavirus restrictions in New York State. This means that the government no longer requires businesses to maintain social distancing or masking protocols. Although the city is open, businesses are free to choose whether they want to continue implementing these measures on an individual basis....[Read More]