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News Archive April 2009

Non-English speaking drivers on the rise

The last few years have seen a surge in the number of people learning to drive in Britain with no knowledge of the English language, it has been reported.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 30 Apr 2009

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India looks to replace English language test

Indian education officials have devised a new way to test English language capabilities that is specific to the country.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 30 Apr 2009

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TDA: ‘Teaching could be the answer’

An education organisation has suggested teaching could be a career solution for people looking for a fulfilling job.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 30 Apr 2009

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TEFL teacher returns from Mexico

A TEFL teacher from Grimsby has returned home from his job in Mexico following the outbreak of swine flu.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 30 Apr 2009

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Nonsense words ‘help English teaching’

Books that are peppered with bizarre, made-up words may help children get a better grasp of the English language, an expert suggests.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 30 Apr 2009

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Lonely Planet promises investment in digital technology

New devices aimed at making travel easier are increasingly complementing printed travel guides.

Category: General Travel
Posted 30 Apr 2009

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DVD employed to educate Indian teachers

A new TEFL DVD is being trialled in India as part of efforts to raise the English language skills of teachers in the country.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 29 Apr 2009

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Fears for future of schoolchildren in developing countries

Concerns have been raised that the international community is not doing enough to safeguard the education of children in developing countries.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 29 Apr 2009

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Mexican students feeling ‘insecure’

Pupils at a Mexico City school have revealed the outbreak of swine flu in the country is making them nervous.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 29 Apr 2009

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Teaching tops graduate career choice list

More and more graduates are eyeing a career in the classroom as the recession starts to bite.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 29 Apr 2009

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