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News Archive June 2009

More concerns over youth unemployment

A newspaper columnist has predicted youth unemployment is set to become one of the "hottest political issues" of the coming months.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 19 Jun 2009

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Like mother, like daughter for prospective TEFL teacher

An American student is following in her mother's footsteps on a TEFL placement in Austria.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 19 Jun 2009

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US state debates English language

The debate over whether English should become the official language of the US government has been raised again in Tennessee.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 18 Jun 2009

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UK teacher highlights Rwandan TEFL plight

A UK deputy headteacher has commented on the poor standard of English among teachers in Rwanda.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 18 Jun 2009

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Taiwanese government encourages teachers to brush up on English

The Taiwanese government is taking steps to improve the English language skills of teachers in the country.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 18 Jun 2009

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Malaysia reviews TEFL policy

Politicians in Malaysia are debating whether to make English a must-pass subject before students receive their high school leaver's certificate.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 18 Jun 2009

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Overseas project offered teacher ‘a new challenge’

A British head teacher has revealed she took part in an education project abroad because it offered "a new challenge".

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 18 Jun 2009

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Travellers advised ‘do research’ before heading abroad

Brits about to embark on foreign travel should thoroughly research the customs and culture of their destination first, it has been suggested.

Category: General Travel
Posted 18 Jun 2009

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Teaching profession weathering the recession

Careers in the classroom have not yet been affected by the economic downturn, an expert suggests.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 18 Jun 2009

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Teaching opportunities arise in Ecuador

Prospective TEFL teachers can now take up placements in Ecuador thanks to a new scheme from i-to-i.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 18 Jun 2009

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