Monthly Archives: November 2008

Teaching Grammar

The very word ‘grammar’ may send your students to sleep. However, it’s an important part of language and for teachers of English, who are sometimes noticeably slack on this front, it is something to go about carefully. Why we use … Read More »

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TEFL Beginners: Where to go?

In the wide world of TEFL, choosing which country to teach in at first can be a challenge. There are the financially rewarding and unique Asian territories; Europe, with its diversity and high standard of living; The Middle East and … Read More »

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In It For The Money

No, this isn’t a blog about Frank Zappa. Or Supergrass. This entry is about how TEFL can make you money. TEFL isn’t an industry that will make you a millionaire, but in these times of financial hardship, it’s a comfortable … Read More »

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Interview With a TEFLer

Today`s interview is courtesy of an experienced teacher of English as a foreign language. TEFL has opened up the world to this interviewee, and herein she shares some experience and advice from those travels. Where are you working and in … Read More »

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TEFL: Coping with Homesickness

I’ve been away from England now for a longer period than ever before. Yup, it was 6 months ago that I left my family, friends, and my favourite British Ales behind to start up across the globe. Homesick Blues How … Read More »

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Online TEFL Certificates

There are countless websites offering online courses to get you qualified as a teacher of English as a foreign language. A quick Google search brings back all of the major online course providers. But can an online course really train … Read More »

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Does Age Matter in TEFL?

A common question encountered is whether age matters in TEFL. Older people often wonder whether their advanced years will preclude them from working in certain countries. Similarly, younger people wonder if their inexperience will count against them.

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