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News Archive March 2010

‘Whole world out there’ after taking TEFL courses

One online TEFL course student feels like the world is her oyster now that she has to decide where to teach.

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 23 Mar 2010

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‘Explore’ while teaching English abroad

Exploring an exotic city can add excitement to a teaching English abroad experience, it has been suggested.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 23 Mar 2010

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‘Be prepared’ when moving abroad for TEFL jobs

Prepare for moving abroad by getting your body in optimum condition and finding out plenty about the place you will be working.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 23 Mar 2010

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Student ‘gained positive outlook’ from TEFL course

Teaching abroad has allowed one student to appreciate the opportunities that she has and embrace a more positive outlook.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 23 Mar 2010

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Teaching English in Africa ‘helped gain insight into history’

While teaching English in Africa, one graduate found it difficult to comprehend past events that had taken place nearby, despite having studied them at university.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 23 Mar 2010

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‘Encourage children to play’ while teaching English abroad

Travellers teaching English overseas should encourage children to have plenty of play-time, as it is important for their well-being, it has been asserted.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 23 Mar 2010

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Learning ‘should continue during the recession’

People thinking about taking TEFL courses should not be held back by the recession, according to one union representative.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 22 Mar 2010

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‘Subtly assess student ability’ when teaching English overseas

Teachers in TEFL jobs must be crafty in evaluating their English ability, it has been suggested.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 22 Mar 2010

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Online learning ‘great for people who work’

People who are working but want to take an online qualification such as a TEFL course may find that internet study can mean a more flexible programme, it has been suggested.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 22 Mar 2010