TEFL Courses in Plymouth, England

Plymouth is based on the South West coast of England in an area known as the West Country. As the regional capital of Devon and Cornwall, Plymouth is situated within the traditional and ceremonial county of Devon, at the mouths of the rivers Plym and Tamar and at the head of one of the world’s largest and most spectacular natural harbors, Plymouth Sound.  When you want to escape the bustle and find a little peace and quiet, Plymouth is the perfect place to be and is ideal for training to teach English.

There is so much to see and do in and around Plymouth. To the South there is the stunning natural harbor, to the North the wild moor land of Dartmoor National Park and to the West and East can be found idyllic picture postcard villages, smugglers coves and some of the finest beaches in England. 

TEFL Courses in England: Experience Plymouth

Plymouth is both an extra-ordinary blend of thriving modern city, which has an historic seafaring port, and holiday centre that has something for everyone. If you prefer a livelier experience, when training to teach English, there is something here for you too. Many highly acclaimed events and festivals are held in Plymouth including the British Fireworks Championships, World Championship Class 1 Powerboat Racing and Music of the Night, a massive outdoor production involving the efforts of the 29th Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery, The Royal Artillery Band, the band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines and hundreds of local amateur performers

The city has a rich maritime past and was once the most important Royal Navy base in the United Kingdom. Now, it is a quaint English fishing town where dawn marks the arrival of Plymouth's fishing fleet bringing their freshly caught fish to market and supplying many locally renowned kitchens.

Plymouth also has a great historical past where you can follow in the footsteps of heroes. On Plymouth Hoe you can stand where Sir Francis Drake played bowls as the Spanish Armada approached and climb the 93 steps of Smeaton's Tower, the old Eddystone lighthouse.

When the sun goes down it’s time to party in Plymouth! International cuisine or traditional cooking, fine wine or real ale, the decision is entirely yours. After a sumptuous feast, you can then choose from a West End preview at the Theatre Royal, a concert or comedy show at Plymouth Pavilions, or the latest blockbuster at one of the multi-screened cinemas. You could, perhaps, try the myriad of bars and clubs until the early hours. The centre of Plymouth’s nightlife is the famous Union Street and it is a great host for a lively night out.

Climate of Plymouth

The climate of the UK is warm summers with cold winters and rain throughout the year. However, due to its southerly coastal position Plymouth has a very mild climate by UK standards. It is based in the English Riviera and therefore rarely exceeds 90 degrees in the summer and only occasionally reaches freezing point in the winter.