TEFL Academy UK

Teaching English has taken the world by storm over the last few decades. If you’re familiar with TEFL, then you’re probably familiar with us, The TEFL Academy. We’ve been around for a while (ten years, to be precise) and we’re now proudly the world’s leading TEFL course provider. So, how did we get here (besides the obvious blood, sweat and tears)?  The TEFL Academy was launched Once upon a time, ...[Read More]

July 2011.  Teaching English as a Foreign Language was certainly a popular occupation for travel fanatics at that time. The TEFL industry was growing and the famous acronym was becoming familiar to more and more people around the world. Although the typical TEFL abbreviations were quite commonly known concepts, TEFL courses weren’t as accessible as they are today. In fact, the idea of teaching abr...[Read More]

Are you considering teaching English abroad but you’re not sure where to go? Both where you want to go and where you can go? Understandably, this is a tricky decision at the moment. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of going to Portugal. Maybe you want to join your bestie in Australia. Or maybe Google keeps targeting you with adverts for Mexico. We get it: there are a lot of countries in this world whic...[Read More]

Some people mistakenly assume that teaching English is just about language grammar and vocabulary. However, as a teacher, you also act as a role model for your students. They look up to you, learn about the world from you and your material. That is why it is so important to be mindful of what books you use in your class and what messages these books convey. So we decided to make a handy list for y...[Read More]

It’s been a long year living amidst the pandemic, and if there’s one thing that most can agree on is the excitement of the summer season and the endless opportunities it has to offer. As the weather gets warmer and Covid restrictions get lifted, people are eager to get out of their work-from-home offices and begin travelling again. Last summer consisted of countless family walks and movie nights a...[Read More]

Isn’t it crazy to think that your old English teacher could have written a book that sold 500 million copies worldwide or written a Broadway musical that won 11 Tonys? They could be a Marvel superhero, a rockstar, or even a prince. Yes, you heard me right, your former English teacher who always had a mug in their hand and books scattered across their desk with a pile of essays that needed grading....[Read More]

Teaching English as a Foreign Language comes in many forms. On any given day, you might be teaching 5-year old Chinese students the days of the week, or teen Spanish students how to order food at a restaurant, or German adults how to take the IELTS exam. When you start out on your TEFL career you have no idea where it will lead you, and that is half the fun of what we do. One TEFL situation you mi...[Read More]

People who teach English as a Foreign Language abroad are generally like-minded people. We are outgoing, easy-going and accepting. We go with the flow, adapt to the changes and embrace the opportunities we are given for making the most out of every day. This might make it seem like the world of TEFL is a beautiful world to live in – and it is, in many respects – but there are, unfortunately, some ...[Read More]

Before we get into it, let’s just say one thing: many of you might be thinking this post applies only to non-native speakers of English, but you’d be wrong. There are many levels to this topic. It’s not simply a yes or a no. In order to teach English as a Foreign Language, there are a few requirements you need to satisfy. You need to be over 18 years of age. Having a degree is non-negotiable in so...[Read More]

Congratulations! You are now a qualified TEFL teacher. Now, with your certificate from The TEFL Academy, you can start your adventure abroad. But wait! Before you start packing your bags, you’ve got some planning to do! When it comes down to it there is a lot of planning involved in upping sticks and moving across the world, and, understandably, money is possibly the biggest of all your concerns. ...[Read More]

Sky-high motivation Can-do attitude Comfy leggings If you’ve got all that it sounds like you’re ripe and ready to start teaching English as a Foreign Language online – or are you? To set yourself up for success as an online teacher of English there are a number of things you need to have. Even though you might have a vague idea of the tools you need, we thought we’d look a little bit more in detai...[Read More]

As LGBTQ+ TEFL teachers, planning your next TEFL or travel adventure includes an extra level of preparation. You don’t only have to think about your visa or your travel insurance or how you’re going to fit everything into your suitcase. Whether it’s finding out which destinations you’ll feel comfortable in, which schools won’t think twice about your sexual identity or orientation, or where the bes...[Read More]