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News Archive November 2009

English language skills ‘improving in the Philippines’

English language proficiency is on an upper trajectory in the Philippines, it has been asserted, news that may be welcomed by those on TEFL courses.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 12 Nov 2009

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Indians’ English learning efforts ‘boosted by the BBC

The BBC has launched a series of English lessons in Bangladesh that can be accessed by mobile phone - something that may boost the efforts of those with TEFL qualification currently teaching the subject.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 12 Nov 2009

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TEFL courses ‘help people to broaden their horizons’

Jetting off abroad to teach English overseas after a TEFL course can be extremely beneficial in many ways, according to i-to-i.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 12 Nov 2009

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Ideal overseas jobs candidates ‘show cultural awareness’

One industry commentator has offered an insight into the traits looked for by international employers.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 12 Nov 2009

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More favourable working conditions ‘could be available overseas’

Better job prospects could be available for Brits who head off to pursue their current careers abroad or teach English overseas, it has been ascertained.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 12 Nov 2009

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Jet2 .com launches loyalty scheme for those teaching English abroad

Brits teaching English in Spain are being offered the chance to collect points which they can then exchange for flights.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 12 Nov 2009

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UK ‘will see a shortage in mainstream jobs’ in future

There will be fewer mainstream jobs available in the UK in future for graduates, according to the estimations on one expert.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 11 Nov 2009

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TEFL courses ‘have revolutionised teaching’

TEFL courses have contributed to changing the way in which teachers are trained and how they approach their occupations, according to one senior language instructor.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 11 Nov 2009

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Teaching English abroad ‘a great opportunity for sitting out recession’

Taking a TEFL course and teaching English abroad is one way Brits can ride out the recession at home, it has been highlighted.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 11 Nov 2009

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Poll: 16% of world’s adults want to migrate

Moving and working abroad to pursue careers such as teaching English is something that many people around the world would like to do, it has been found.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 11 Nov 2009

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