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News Archive August 2009

Plan gap years carefully, school leavers told

An expert has advised school leavers to ensure their gap year plans abroad have some structure.

Category: General Travel
Posted 04 Aug 2009

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BB star wants lessons in Queen’s English

Brazilian Big Brother housemate Rodrigo hopes to improve his English language skills in the house - so he can meet the Queen.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 04 Aug 2009

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China prepares for World Expo with English lessons

China has been making efforts to improve English language skills in Shanghai ahead of the World Expo in the city next year.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 04 Aug 2009

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Gap years a ‘positive step’ following redundancy

Heading abroad can help solve redundancy dilemmas, an expert has claimed.

Category: General Travel
Posted 03 Aug 2009

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Teen looks forward to ‘big sister’ TEFL role

A British teenager has likened her teaching role in Chile to that of a big sister for students.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 03 Aug 2009

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Rabbit inspires TEFL tool

A deceased pet rabbit has helped inspire English language learners in South Korea.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 03 Aug 2009

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Mascot used to teach English

A teddy bear from Bolton has been used to teach English in Cambodia.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 03 Aug 2009

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‘Text speak’ inspires thesis

The effects of 'text speak' on the English language have been the focus of a new PhD.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 03 Aug 2009

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Free education on the cards in India

The Indian government is set to decide whether to make education free and compulsory for six to 14-year-olds.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 03 Aug 2009

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