The TEFL Academy

Program Reviews

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Tia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best online TEFL course

The TEFL Academy provided me a wonderful online experience. The content was clear and easy to understand. The support was excellent and when contacted, immediately helped me with my queries. The feedback for the assignments were very helpful and detailed. The tutors informed me of how to improve my lesson plans. The content was easy to read and understand. I also found this experience very enjoyable and fun as the assignments give you a chance to adapt your learning styles. I would definitely recommend this course to many people.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
I would recommend future travelers to do this course because it provides various opportunities to visit different countries in the world.
Pros
  • Excellent support
  • Clear and concise content
  • Fun assignments
Cons
  • There were no cons
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Darlene
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Follow a course at your own pace

The website TEFL uses is easy to navigate. The information is presented in different ways; there is a lot of reading, but there are also video's and also exercises where you can see the views of fellow students. You can completely work through the material at your own pace. The assignments are clearly explained, with an example you can review. The instructions make it very clear what is expected, and you can also see the criteria that will be used for grading. The assessment is very quick; I received feedback within two days each time. The feedback is detailed and really helpful. In short, I highly recommend taking the TEFL Level 5 course.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
You have six months to complete the course. I started strong but eventually fell behind, so I had to work hard at the end to finish on time. The fast feedback on my assignments was a huge help in keeping me on track.
Pros
  • learn at your own pace
  • fast feedback on assignments
  • well explained information
Cons
  • Finish in 6 months (or pay more)
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Thea
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL ACADEMY

I enjoyed my course thoroughly. I felt the coursework was both simple enough for me to grasp but also challenging enough to help me learn and grow
I always had support within 24 hours and my work was graded soon after I submitted ensuring I had enough time to fix anything or resubmit. I also got detailed feedback on all of my assignments so I knew where I could put more effort. The platform was incredibly easy to use and it has tonnes of resources so you always have material to use even after the course

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Always read feedback
Always ask questions if you need help
Try to have fun while you’re learning
Pros
  • Fun
  • Interactive
  • Broad
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Jimmy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Outstanding TEFL course with great instructor support

Recently, I finished my TEFL course with TTA, and I must say, I couldn't be more satisfied. Complex yet perfectly fitted assignments for course objectives have challenged me to think critically and apply everything learned in practical scenarios. The instructor feedback was amazingly detailed and constructive; it showed me where I needed to improve. Also, the content was comprehensive, well-structured, and covered all the essential points necessary for one to later on have a very successful career in teaching English. It really equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to feel confident in my teaching abilities.

Pros
  • Very well thought content
  • Good teachers always happy to help improve
  • Nice course interface, easy to navigate and organise
Cons
  • Could use more interactive content
  • The 6-month deadline can get stressing if your time is not well managed
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Chiara
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Attending the Online Level 5 Course at The TEFL Academy was so exciting!
The course is perfectly structured and covers thoroughly all language parts and the four language skills a teacher must teach.
The online text explains the information clearly; it provides examples, situations, and references. It also contains links to other parts of the course dealing with the cited topic. Thus, the information is recycled and it becomes easier to remember what you have learned.
Even though it is an online course, I felt part of a community and never felt alone. I think this is quite special. This is one of the reasons why I so much appreciate The TEFL Academy course, and I tell you why. First, at the end of each topic you test your knowledge. You shall pass the test to move on. This made me feel involved: I thought I could check my learning, it doesn’t matter how. Secondly, whenever I had a problem or was curious about something I asked for a teacher's support, and received an immediate reply. Third, I attended a weekly non-mandatory webinar: the teachers were extremely professional, gave lots of information, and answered to students’ questions. Thus, I virtually met other students and this was very interesting.
As the acronym TEFL means, the course teaches how to teach English as a foreign language. The TEFL Academy course comprehensively provides all the skills a teacher needs with non-native English: in a monolingual class, a multilingual class, or individual lessons. This particular detail is the focus of the course. It is interesting to learn that as a teacher you must use only English, a foreign language, whatever the students’ level and age. You might think that’s hard with a beginner's class. The TEFL Academy course explains why the teacher must speak English and only English and how s/he makes the students understand what s/he is saying. I learned lots of tricks that helped me teach with fun. Also, I learned many games to use during lessons: my lessons are now exciting and involve my students.
The TEFL Academy course provides teaching materials and shows how to use it. Online materials are also included. A teacher must keep updated and the TEFL Academy course provides references.
As I mentioned, in the online TEFL Academy Level 5 course I appreciated testing my knowledge at the end of each chapter. It was an invitation to review what I had read and already understood. When you pass the end of the chapter test you can move to the next chapter. This method is very appropriate: a teacher must know all teaching aspects and be prepared before any lesson.
The TEFL Academy Course focuses on planning lessons. Accurate planning is the key to a successful lesson. This takes a considerable teacher’s time, especially at the beginning of one’s career. But it is necessary: students will soon feel the teacher’s inadequate planning and preparation, and they will not be able to learn effectively.
Last but not least: the TEFL Academy teachers are professional, experienced, helpful, and wonderful!

What was your funniest moment?
Webinars
Pros
  • easy to navigate
  • perfectly structured content
  • teachers'assistance
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Jacqueline
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A clear and effective programme

This course was exactly what I was looking for. I needed online study to provide me with the knowledge and skills to start TEFL teaching, and this course did that very effectively. The content developed logically, and was clearly presented. I found the level to be appropriate, easing into the topics, but then providing some challenges too. The online support was excellent, with rapid and clear, helpful responses. The three graded assessments were good opportunities to practice the material learned, in a practical way. I was also very impressed by the speed with which I received useful and supportive feedback.

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Brandon
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEFL Level 5

I recently completed the TEFL level 5 Course and I can confidently say it was an incredible experience!
The curriculum was comprehensive and covered a wide range of essential topics, from grammar and lesson planning to classroom management and cultural considerations. Each module was well-structured, making complex concepts accessible and engaging. The relevance of the material to real teaching situations was particularly impressive.
The instructors were knowledgeable and passionate about teaching. They brought a wealth of experience and provided invaluable insights. Their feedback was constructive, helping me grow and refine my teaching skills throughout the course.
It was an amazing journey and will 100% recommend it to anyone I know that will be looking to start teaching in the future.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
TEFL is a great start no need for any assistance from anyone they will help you and guide you through it all.
Pros
  • Assistance from staff
  • Easy and simple to learn
  • Efficient service
Cons
  • None
  • None
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Mark
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Highly Recommended For Aspiring TEFL Teachers

I feel that by doing the Level 5 TEFL course via The TEFL Academy I have learnt a lot about the way you can teach learners speaking, writing, reading and listening activities. The course makes it clear on the roles and responsibilities that I will have as a TEFL teacher. However, if i could recommend an improvement, it would be that the course could help a bit more with jobs, as on the websites that The TEFL Academy recommended to me, the jobs weren't very active. Overall I do recommend it for aspiring TEFL teachers because doing this course has allowed me to understand that I want to be a TEFL teacher as a long-term career.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
If I did it all over again, I would change that I would do this course earlier on in my life, as I would recommend to students who are anxious in doing the course to just do the course because you will have no regrets.
Pros
  • The course was easy to follow and well organised.
  • The course has prepared me to work in real-life settings as a TEFL teacher.
  • The support for the course was very efficient, in case I had any questions.
Cons
  • I would like more support for jobs like websites that were active.
  • I would like the course to have more practical in a real-life setting, as it was very theoretical.
  • I found some units a lot easier than others, so if there was more of a balance of difficulties for each unit.
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Abigail
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching English remotely/physically

This course was amazing! It sets the tone for remote and physical teaching. It promotes international teaching and the opportunities as well which are amazing. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking to start their Tefl career. All team members are super helpful and friendly. They also have awesome seminars online that you can join and a lot of helpful sites for job hunting. It also is internationally recognized and extremely well known which carries a lot of weight on your résumé.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
It was my first assignment! I was completely ambushed on it. I felt so nervous but once I completed it and submitted the assignment, everything was awesome and the Tefl academy provides intensive feedback on assignments which really helped.
Pros
  • Teaching opportunities
  • Internships
  • Techniques on teaching
Cons
  • Lengthy information
  • Lengthy videos
  • Some repetition
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Joshua
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Absolutely fantastic

Hello👋, this is a review about my experience with this TEFL Course. I will start off by saying that this course is extremely affordable and the payment method is totally easy and smooth. This course is absolutely amazing and easy to understand, the format and structure is simply laid out. It is very informative and educational. The is plenty of support and information. It also has alot of activities, the assignments are fun and easy. I highly recommend this course as it is totally efficient and well worth the money.

What would you improve about this program?
I would personally use the method of adding audio to this course as it could assist learners who use the method of audio to learn.
Pros
  • Easy to understand
  • Informative
  • Reliable information
Cons
  • Less Audio
  • Sometimes Repetitive
  • Not so challenging at times