TEFL Academy UK

With more and more people turning to teaching English as a foreign language – both abroad and online – you might be wondering if you are able to get a piece of the action. The good news is that teaching English as a foreign language is a viable option for most of us. And yes, that even includes those of us with kids! That’s right, teaching English abroad is no longer only for backpackers or high s...[Read More]

If you’ve been doing your research on teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), you may have stumbled across a few stories which haven’t painted TEFL in a very good light. We’re not going to lie – some TEFL teachers have found themselves in some not very attractive circumstances when they’ve been exposed to TEFL scams of some sort. Thankfully, they are the exceptions rather than the rule so d...[Read More]

Moving abroad is a big deal. Starting a new job is a big deal, especially when it’s an entirely new career. If you teach English as a foreign language abroad, you’ll have to deal with both of these issues simultaneously. This can lead to culture shock, which is a real thing, no matter what anyone tells you. I know this from experience.  My name is Kirsten, and I’ve been a TEFL teacher since 2003. ...[Read More]

Can you imagine waking up every day to a job you love, in a place you chose to live, getting paid well – and basically living your  best life? Well, with teaching English as a foreign language that’s exactly what your reality can be – whether you’re abroad or at home. But the question is: what is the best country to teach English abroad in 2022? That could depend on whether you’d rather be devouri...[Read More]

What is the average TEFL salary abroad, we hear you ask? Oh, if only we could give you a number. There are not many things in life we can guarantee but when it comes to teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), there are a few: teaching English as a foreign language will change your life you need to research your TEFL course before spending your hard-earned money and time teaching English abr...[Read More]

“How do I apply for TEFL jobs abroad?” This has to be one of the most common questions we’ve encountered since we began supplying TEFL graduates with the skills and knowledge to teach English overseas.  Read more: FAQs for Finding Jobs Teaching English Abroad Once you have your qualification, teaching English abroad can be a life-changing experience. However, your first step could well be to find,...[Read More]

The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything is 42. Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Reading is a not-so-secret educational weapon. Reading stimulates a number of different areas of the brain, engaging the mind and improving focus and concentration. Reading broadens your horizons by exposing you to different opinions and ways of life. This promotes em...[Read More]

The world rushed online during COVID-19, accelerating the existing drift towards our lives becoming increasingly virtual. It is now entirely normal to go shopping, do our banking, play games, and even socialise online.  The same is true for learning online, with hundreds of thousands of options now available, ranging from free to expensive and one-minute videos to entire university degrees.   The ...[Read More]

If you’re thinking of doing a Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course (as you should!), you have probably realised what a big commitment this could be. After all, you might be thinking of packing your life up and setting off on an adventure across the globe! To take such a big step requires careful thought and consideration. After all, many people give up their jobs in order to become TE...[Read More]

Adulting is hard, we know this. For most of us, school was hard too. So, can you imagine what being an adult learner is like? Yep, you guessed it. Hard. But hard does not mean impossible.  Let’s look at this from two angles. First, we need to discuss the adult language learners in our English as a foreign language (EFL) classrooms. But, we can’t forget about ourselves! So, second, we need to talk ...[Read More]

The Kruger National Park, shisanyama, First Thursdays. There are so many reasons to love South Africa. But at the same time, South Africans know that there is more to the world than the Drakensberg and Table Mountain, and it is such a privilege to be able to travel and explore the world.  Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) has been a popular career for many people all over the world for...[Read More]

23 April may just seem like another day, but for English teachers and language lovers around the world, it is an opportunity to stop and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the English language.  The date marks the United Nations’ English Language Day, one of six official observations which started in 2010 to highlight the official languages of the UN. In addition to English, these ...[Read More]