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Don't be the next Steve McClaren

When I first came to Japan (a distant four years ago), I was taken aback by the small number of foreigners in the country. Coming from England where the ethnic and cultural mix is as diverse as it is anywhere … Read More »

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Speaking the Language

Teaching English abroad can be a lot of fun. There’s the thrill of establishing yourself in a place so far from home; making new friends, and discovering new foods and places; and, perhaps one of the most rewarding aspects of … Read More »

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I Hate Commuting

There, I said it. Commuting is pointless. It often feels like wasted time. However, I seem to be doing more of it lately. If you are a TEFL teacher at a school, or some other institution, your commute is a … Read More »

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The Challenge of Teaching English

I was on my way to teach a class of 5 young English students when I had something of a crisis of confidence. It seemed like my students weren’t progressing in their ability to communicate. As a private English teacher, … Read More »

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Private Lessons or School Teaching?

If you`re looking for a TEFL job, a quick search on the Internet will bombard you with opportunities to teach at schools in any number of places. Classrooms of 20-plus young students eager to learn English from a native speaker … Read More »

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