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News Archive February 2009

Conservation group blasts rising aviation emissions

WWF is concerned the growth of the aviation industry is at the expense of the environment.

Category: General Travel
Posted 26 Feb 2009

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Teachers ‘better paid’ than most people think

Graduates looking for financial security should consider teaching, an expert has advised.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 26 Feb 2009

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Croatia has ‘natural beauty’ and ‘cultural heritage’

Croatia has become hugely popular due to a combination of "natural beauty" and "cultural heritage", it has been claimed.

Category: General Travel
Posted 25 Feb 2009

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Aviation’s safety record is ‘excellent’

The safety record onboard planes is generally "excellent" but people with any health concerns should consult their local doctor, it has been suggested.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 25 Feb 2009

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Classroom marathon could create new record

Teachers in India are hoping to break records with a 125 hour-long lesson.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 25 Feb 2009

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Travellers warned about scams abroad

A new study shows the true scale of holiday scams has been underestimated.

Category: General Travel
Posted 25 Feb 2009

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Ethiopia benefits from technological teaching tools

The Ethiopian government is investing in language teaching.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 25 Feb 2009

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Dubai plans TESOL taster

A free demonstration lesson has been planned for aspiring teachers in Dubai.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 25 Feb 2009

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Centres spell good news for Israeli English teachers

Israel is boosting English teaching with a series of state-of-the-art language centres.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 25 Feb 2009

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Mexico strengthens cultural standing with new artefacts

Pre-Hispanic relics are driving tourists to a Mexican museum.

Category: General Travel
Posted 25 Feb 2009

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