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News Archive November 2010

Those living abroad could take advantage of new Facebook messaging system

Facebook has launched a new form of messaging.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 18 Nov 2010

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One in three applicants failed to get university place

At least 209,000 youngsters missed out on a university place this year.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 17 Nov 2010

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TEFLers could take inspiration from British school

A British school is banning its students from putting their hands up in class.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 17 Nov 2010

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Government cuts could threaten year abroad scheme

The coalition may no longer be able to fund the year abroad scheme for students in their third year of university.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 17 Nov 2010

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English teachers need to have a balanced approach to reading

The number of UK youngsters acquiring adequate reading skills by age 11 has dropped.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 17 Nov 2010

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Rise in employment welcomed but too many remain on benefits

The government has welcomed the rise in employment but is concerned that too many people are still on benefits.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 17 Nov 2010

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Number of long-term unemployed has’ doubled since start of recession’

The number of people who have claimed benefits for more than a year has increased.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 17 Nov 2010

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US man seeking English language books for South Africa

A Gulf Breeze man is looking for English language books for his South African students.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 16 Nov 2010

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Majority of Georgian students choose to learn English rather than Russian

The English language is enjoying a renaissance in Georgia.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 16 Nov 2010

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Ireland’s economic state could ‘cause EU crisis’

The state of Ireland's economy could negatively impact on the rest of Europe.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 16 Nov 2010

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