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News Archive September 2009

Move inspired Canadian TEFL teacher

Moving from Sweden to Canada prompted a mother to take up TEFL.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 24 Sep 2009

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Spelling ‘not harmed’ by text messaging

A new study has eased fears that text messaging could be jeopardise youngsters' spelling skills.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 24 Sep 2009

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Postgraduate funds PhD with TEFL

A postgraduate has found TEFL useful in funding his PhD.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 23 Sep 2009

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TDA calls for better gender balance among teachers

A poll has found most people would prefer equal numbers of male and female primary school teachers.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 23 Sep 2009

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Report finds ‘lefties’ look forward to school

Research has revealed the hand students write with could determine how well they get on with their teachers.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 23 Sep 2009

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Novelist backs female education campaign

Girls in developing countries should be given better schooling opportunities, a writer has argued.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 23 Sep 2009

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ELTons launch writing award

The British Council is offering non-native speakers the chance to get published in English.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 23 Sep 2009

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Language scheme to continue in Somerset

A grant has ensured the continuity of a language exchange initiative in Somerset.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 23 Sep 2009

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TEFL fears raised in Scotland

A new report has raised concerns about TEFL provision in Scotland.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 22 Sep 2009

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Cabbie learns English from passengers

A Beijing taxi driver credits his English language skills with making him a popular driver in the city.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 22 Sep 2009

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