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News Archive November 2010

University fees could create a two-tier education system

An expert has warned that rising costs of degrees could leave some unable to attend university.

Category: General Travel
Posted 15 Nov 2010

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Importance of BRIC languages highlighted

Teaching English in BRIC countries could provide people with skills to stand out in the UK jobs market.

Category: Moving Abroad, Teaching and Learning
Posted 12 Nov 2010

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Number of Chinese teachers in the UK to increase elevenfold

Demand for teachers speaking BRIC languages could rise thanks to new economic ties.

Category: Asia
Posted 11 Nov 2010

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TEFLers could take tips from English workshop in Malaysia

A workshop was held in Malaysia recently espousing the benefits of literature.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 10 Nov 2010

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Thousands of students protest against tuition fees

At least 40,000 students and lecturers are protesting in London against tuition fee hikes.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 10 Nov 2010

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BBC wins award for teaching English tool

The BBC has won an award for teaching English through mobile phones.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 10 Nov 2010

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Mervyn King warns that cost of living will increase next year

Mervyn King has given stark warnings about the cost of living next year.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 10 Nov 2010

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Pearson to double English language schools in China

Demand for English teachers may increase even further over the next five years.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 10 Nov 2010

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Wages may not increase for a long time to come

Workers could be faced with pay freezes for a long time to come, suggests an expert.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 10 Nov 2010

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‘Settling in’ is biggest worry for those moving abroad

Settling in and making new friends is one of the greatest concerns for those moving abroad.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 09 Nov 2010

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