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News Archive August 2009

New figures show extent of UK children without native English

The number of British schoolchildren who do not have English as their mother tongue has doubled in the past ten years.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 13 Aug 2009

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Travel opportunities among perks of moving abroad

Moving abroad increases opportunities for travel, it has been claimed.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 13 Aug 2009

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Competition offers free travel abroad

Free adventure travel in Thailand, Tanzania or Costa Rica is up for grabs in a new blogging competition.

Category: General Travel
Posted 12 Aug 2009

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US man moves from TEFL to music lessons

An American man who previously worked as a TEFL teacher is returning to foreign classrooms to teach music.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 12 Aug 2009

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TEFL teachers advised to ‘ask questions’

TEFL teachers have been advised to research employment options thoroughly before accepting jobs.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 12 Aug 2009

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Brit works to end language stigma in Tanzania

A British man is travelling to Tanzania to help disadvantaged children improve their English.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 12 Aug 2009

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India commits to English language in classrooms

The Indian government has given the green light to primary schools looking to teach some subjects in English.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 12 Aug 2009

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Malaysia details reversal of English language policy

The Malaysian government has outlined details of its change of policy on English language teaching.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 12 Aug 2009

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Govt teaching scheme branded a ‘flop’

A government scheme to entice more high fliers into the teaching professions has been branded a "complete flop".

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 11 Aug 2009

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Teachers ‘welcome newcomers’, survey shows

A new poll shows teaching newcomers are being welcomed by current staff for the skills they bring in.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 11 Aug 2009

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