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News Archive March 2010

Online learning popularity ‘growing in Canada’

Ontario has announced that it is set to form an online learning institution.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 19 Mar 2010

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How to teach English overseas without a curriculum

If people find that they are not given a curriculum to work from in their TEFL jobs, they need not worry, since there are other ways of ascertaining what pupils can be taught.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 19 Mar 2010

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Student compliments ‘one of the best things about teaching abroad’

One man teaching English in Indonesia has described how good it made him feel to hear that his students like him.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 19 Mar 2010

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‘Have a game of badminton’ while teaching English in Malaysia

Sporty types in TEFL jobs in Malaysia could indulge in a spot of badminton to celebrate a memorable win by Lee Chong Wei in the recent All-England competition.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 19 Mar 2010

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‘Sell your home yourself’ before going to teach abroad

Raising money to move abroad can be challenging, but if travellers decide to sell their home they should avoid using an estate agent, according to one industry source.

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 19 Mar 2010

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‘Try Nasi Langgi’ while teaching English in Indonesia

One meal that every TEFL student in Indonesia should try is Nasi Langgi, which is a mixture of egg, rice, chilli sauce and a mystery ingredient, one teacher has proclaimed.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 19 Mar 2010

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People teaching English in Malaysia ‘should sample Kuala Lumpur cuisine’

Sample some delicious culinary treats while visiting Kuala Lumpur, since it is a highlight of the city, according to one travel source.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 18 Mar 2010

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‘Internet communities form’ during online learning programmes

Anyone who signs up for an online learning programme should feel comforted by the news that they will usually have the support of a community of peers on the web, one education source has suggested.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 18 Mar 2010

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‘Discover unique culture’ while teaching English in Malaysia

Travellers in TEFL jobs in Asia may want to take a trip to Kuala Lumpur during their stay, as it has been described as having a unique culture by one travel commentator.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 18 Mar 2010

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‘Be sensitive to history’ while teaching English in Cambodia

People in TEFL jobs in Cambodia should be sensitive to the issues surrounding the Khmer Rouge when touring the country.

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 18 Mar 2010

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