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News Archive January 2010

Thailand ‘a cheap TEFL destination’

Living and teaching English abroad after taking a TEFL course is not something that has to be expensive, according to expert advice.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 08 Jan 2010

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Is a degree essential before a TEFL course?

TEFL course students do not need a degree before teaching English overseas, depending upon which country they hope to live in.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 08 Jan 2010

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Prior language skills ‘not necessary’ for TEFL students

Languages can be picked up by TEFL students after they have arrived in their new countries, according to one current teacher.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 08 Jan 2010

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Poll: Just 1 in 5 SMEs hiring graduates

Only one fifth of the UK's SMEs are currently hiring graduates, it has been discovered – news that may inspire university leavers to take TEFL courses and teach English overseas.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 08 Jan 2010

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Tanzania ‘a great destination for TEFL students’

The African country of Tanzania could be just the destination those hoping to teach English abroad are looking for, it has been suggested.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 08 Jan 2010

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TEFL students ‘should adopt a sturdy outlook’

People with TEFL course qualifications hoping to teach English abroad should prepare themselves psychologically before leaving their home country, it has been recommended.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 08 Jan 2010

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Personal import allowances ‘increase’

The value of goods Brits can bring back from non-EU countries has been increased.

Category: Moving Abroad, Living Abroad
Posted 07 Jan 2010

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Thailand and Singapore options for TEFL students

Thailand and Singapore have come third and fourth globally in a survey questioning the quality of life among expats.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 07 Jan 2010

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Singapore ‘needs English teachers’

The education minister for Singapore has said that teaching English is of vital importance to the nation's future.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 07 Jan 2010

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Student teaching English is South Korea gets a taste of its culture

South Korean culture has proved a surprising change for one young woman teaching English in the country.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 07 Jan 2010

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