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News Archive January 2010

Older Brits ‘becoming much more adventurous’

Taking time out to see the world and experience life abroad may become more popular among older Brits in the future, it has been suggested.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 26 Jan 2010

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Employers want ‘internationally aware and culture-confident’ jobseekers

Jobs candidates who are culturally aware and internationally minded will have the upper hand at interviews, it has been claimed.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 25 Jan 2010

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Becoming a TEFL teacher ‘will make you a better person’

Many good qualities may be gained by teaching English overseas, one education representative believes.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 25 Jan 2010

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Curious and open-minded people ‘will love teaching English overseas’

Head off to teach English overseas with an open, but inquisitive mind, advises one expert.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 25 Jan 2010

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Teaching English overseas ‘the freedom before adult responsibilities’

Teaching English overseas could be a person's last chance to experience freedom before settling down with a family and a mortgage, it has been claimed.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 25 Jan 2010

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Asia ‘rivals Scotland for great whiskies’

People teaching English in Asia do not need to surrender their love of fine whiskies, it has been claimed.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 25 Jan 2010

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‘Help the country achieve its goals’ by teaching English in China

Teaching English in China will help the country's youngsters to become more competitive in the jobs market and develop a passion for languages, one writer has claimed.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 25 Jan 2010

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TEFL institute offers some emergency considerations for teachers

Although the likelihood of a natural disaster may not be high for those teaching English abroad, it pays to know some basic facts about emergencies, according to the TEFL institute.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 25 Jan 2010

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TEFL institute pledges support for Haiti earthquake relief efforts

Following the earthquake in Haiti earlier this month, the TEFL institute has pledged to support aid operations and is encouraging others to follow suit.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 25 Jan 2010

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Teaching English in China “exciting and adventurous”

China is an ideal country in which to start a successful TEFL career, according to one individual who travelled to and worked in the country through i-to-i.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 22 Jan 2010

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