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Universities abandoning language classes due to lack of demand

As universities scale back their language courses, teaching English abroad could become an increasingly viable way to learn foreign languages.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 27 Aug 2010

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Fewer British students learning foreign languages

British students are becoming less willing to study foreign languages.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 25 Aug 2010

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Gap year popularity ‘booming’ as students struggle to win uni places

More people are choosing to travel abroad as an alternative to university, thanks in part to higher demand for places on courses.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 24 Aug 2010

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Students told to look beyond graduate recruitment places

There are plenty more opportunities available to graduates than recruitment schemes, such as teaching overseas.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 23 Aug 2010

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US unemployment reaches nine-month high

Claims for unemployment benefit reached a nine-month high.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 20 Aug 2010

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More than 4,000 clearing places already snapped up

More than 4,000 clearing places have already been snapped up as youngsters scrabble for places.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 20 Aug 2010

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Teachers in Vietnam told ‘to be friendly’

Primary school teachers in Vietnam have been told to create a friendly learning environment.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 20 Aug 2010

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Under 25s ‘finding it most difficult to find employment’

Those aged under 25 and over 50 are finding it the most difficult to obtain employment.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 20 Aug 2010

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Taking a year out to teach English abroad could improve chances

More youngsters are choosing to take a gap year as competition for university hots up.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 19 Aug 2010

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Student living costs have increased

The cost of going to university has risen by 28 per cent since 2004.

Category: Teaching and Learning
Posted 19 Aug 2010

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