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News Archive February 2010

Thailand’s unemployment rate ‘not a severe as other nations’

In news that may be welcomed by TEFL course graduates teaching English in Thailand, the country's unemployment rate is not as high as it could be, according to its prime minister.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 02 Feb 2010

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Hands-on experience ‘a viable alternative to further education’

Those who have been refused a place at university should not consider higher education to be the only option they have of gaining the skills needed for a successful career, it has been asserted - advice TEFL course students may agree with.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 02 Feb 2010

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Graduates’ online activities ‘watched by potential employers’

Graduate employees check candidates' online behaviour when they are considering them for jobs, new research has shown, news that may inspire many to take a TEFL course and head to another nation for work.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 02 Feb 2010

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Young Brits living with parents ‘do not have enough privacy’

Many young Brits living with their parents are finding it difficult to maintain personal relationships, it has been discovered - a problem which TEFL teachers do not have to worry about.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 02 Feb 2010

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Swapping journalism for teaching English ‘a great move’

One Briton has spoken of how she ditched her career in journalism amid the recession to take a course that equipped her with teaching English skills.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 01 Feb 2010

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A degree ‘no longer an instant passport to success’

Gone are the days when a degree alone would guarantee a graduate their dream job, one famous entrepreneur has pointed out - a viewpoint those on TEFL courses may agree with.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 01 Feb 2010

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Dragon’s Den entrepreneur: Graduate talent is being ignored

One high-profile businessman has highlighted the plight of the UK's graduates, who may consider taking a TEFL course and teaching English overseas to be an ideal opportunity at the present time.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 01 Feb 2010

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Teaching English overseas ‘could make you more positive’

A more positive outlook and further personal development may be gained from teaching English overseas, it has been suggested.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 01 Feb 2010

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Teaching English in Japan ‘does not have to be expensive’

Contrary to assumptions, living and teaching English in Japan is not particularly expensive, one expert has highlighted.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 01 Feb 2010

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New Nokia project ‘may help those teaching English in China’

TEFL teachers may be pleased by the latest announcement from Nokia regarding a new language facility.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 01 Feb 2010

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