TEO Academy is a UK-based online learning platform for adults. We connect learners with experienced tutors in Business English, Medical English and Academic English for university, alongside exam preparation and English for other professional industries.
Many adult learners do not simply need more grammar exercises. They need to communicate clearly in situations that affect their education, career, confidence and professional future.
That may mean speaking in a meeting, explaining a clinical decision, preparing for a university seminar, writing an academic assignment, interviewing for an international role or communicating with people from different language backgrounds.
TEO Academy brings language teaching and real-world expertise together, helping adults practise the communication they genuinely need.
Learners can choose tutors whose expertise reflects their goals, field, level and preferred learning style.
Practical communication support for professionals working across international teams, organisations and industries.
Specialist English and communication coaching for international doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
University-focused English for students and applicants who want to participate confidently and produce clear academic work.
TEO Academy Ltd is based in Manchester and supports learners internationally.
Business English, Medical English and Academic English for university study.
Learning designed around real adult goals rather than generic school-style tuition.
Questions are handled by real people who understand the platform and its community.
Our model is designed to help learners find relevant expertise while treating tutors as valued professional partners.
Tutors present their qualifications, teaching background and professional experience so learners can make an informed choice.
Lessons may focus on a workplace situation, clinical conversation, university task, examination or longer-term communication goal.
TEO Academy charges tutors a flat 14% platform commission, helping experienced educators build sustainable teaching relationships.
One-to-one teaching allows tutors to adapt content, pace and feedback to the learner rather than following a one-size-fits-all course.
Lessonspace provides video, shared documents, whiteboards and collaborative tools within the online classroom.
We believe confidence grows through trust, relevant feedback and a genuine relationship between learner, tutor and platform.
TEO Academy was founded after its directors saw the need for a more focused, fair and human approach to online learning. Large platforms can make it difficult for learners to identify genuine specialist expertise and can place heavy commissions on the tutors delivering the teaching.
TEO was built to connect adult learners with educators who understand the situations behind the language. The platform has developed around professional English, university communication and specialist industry needs, with Business English, Medical English and Academic English at its core.
Our long-term aim is to help adults communicate with greater clarity, confidence and purpose wherever their careers or studies take them.
TEO Academy brings together Lisa's healthcare, communication and adult-learning experience with James's background in executive leadership, curriculum development and organisational strategy. Their wider founder story, professional achievements, media coverage and community work are explored in greater depth on our dedicated founders page.
Clear communication can save lives. Every word matters and every misunderstanding can have consequences.
Lisa spent more than 15 years as an NMC Registered Nurse, working in demanding clinical environments and supporting students, junior staff and multidisciplinary teams. Her nursing career showed her that communication is not simply a natural talent. It is a professional skill that can be learned, practised and refined.
At TEO Academy, she combines clinical experience, mentoring, communication coaching and English language teaching to develop specialist support for adult learners and international professionals.
Effective communication gives people and organisations practical strategies for managing challenge, change and crisis.
James brings more than 30 years of experience in social care training, programme development, leadership and organisational strategy. He has developed specialist training, contributed to professional guidance and supported programmes delivered across the UK and internationally.
His experience in curriculum design, de-escalation, executive leadership and business growth helps guide TEO Academy's development as a sustainable and professionally focused learning platform.
Visit our dedicated founders and authority hub for Lisa and James's professional backgrounds, awards, press coverage, published work, CPD provider listing, social profiles and wider community leadership.
These answers explain our founders, main specialisms, learners and tutor selection process.
TEO Academy was founded by Lisa and James Hourihan. Lisa brings healthcare, mentoring and communication expertise, while James brings more than 30 years of training, leadership, curriculum development and organisational strategy experience. Read their full founders' story and professional profiles.
Our three core specialisms are Business English, Medical English and Academic English for university study. Tutors also support examinations, workplace communication and English for other professional industries.
TEO Academy is designed for adult learners, including international professionals, healthcare professionals, university students, applicants and people preparing for English examinations or career opportunities.
Tutors are expected to provide evidence of relevant qualifications, teaching expertise or substantial professional experience. We review this information so learners can choose tutors with credible and relevant backgrounds.
Yes. Medical English support can include clinical communication, patient explanations, interviews, professional examinations, MDT communication and speaking with colleagues and families.
Yes. Business English lessons can focus on meetings, presentations, interviews, workplace writing, negotiations, leadership communication and international career development.
Academic English helps university students and applicants communicate effectively in academic settings. It may include writing, critical thinking, seminars, presentations, reading, research communication and study skills.
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