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News Archive June 2009

Fears raised over summer employment

Students looking for summer employment are facing the toughest competition for jobs in years.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 30 Jun 2009

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TEFL boost for rural India

Rural Indian communities are to benefit from a new initiative aimed at boosting English language skills in their area.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 30 Jun 2009

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English makes headlines in China

A news agency in China is to launch an English language TV channel in Europe.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 30 Jun 2009

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Teens count their blessings after teaching placement

Two teenagers from Wiltshire have hailed a voluntary teaching project in Uganda an eye-opening experience.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 30 Jun 2009

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Expulsion ‘not the answer’ for young pupils

Teachers and parents must cooperate to combat bad behaviour amongst young children.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 29 Jun 2009

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Teacher training gets personal

Unsuitable trainees could be weeded out of teaching courses in the UK with the help of psychometric tests prior to being accepted.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 29 Jun 2009

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Indian state introduces ‘English Day’

Students in India are being encouraged to treat Saturdays as 'English Day'.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 29 Jun 2009

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TEFL surge in Canada

More and more Canadians are applying to take part in TEFL schemes.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 29 Jun 2009

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Monks complete a TEFL first

Monks in China have received formal language training from a local university for the first time.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 29 Jun 2009

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Upskilling ‘vital’ to weather recession

An expert has highlighted the importance of developing skills in the economic downturn.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 26 Jun 2009

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