Monthly Archives: March 2008

Asia Pacific in the Spotlight

I myself have never had the dubious pleasure of teaching English in Asia. For those of you who have, or are, or will, here’s the latest lowdown on TEFL in the Asia Pacific region: Vietnam: Teaching English: TOEIC Suitable to … Continue reading

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Asia Pacific TEFL Headlines

I myself have never had the dubious pleasure of teaching English in Asia. For those of you who have, or are, or will, here’s the latest lowdown on TEFL in the Asia Pacific region: Vietnam: Teaching English: TOEIC Suitable to … Continue reading

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Great Grammar Teaching Tips: Would Rather

In my teaching environment I’m blessed with great Access to IT and my students have constant Access to the internet, consequently I use this as a teaching tool regularly in my classes. One thing I often do is a quick … Continue reading

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Teaching English in Africa

After yesterday’s Euro news marathon, it’s high time I turned my attention to the TEFL scene in Africa: South Africa: Speaking the Language of Hope by Teaching English Through training the Themba women in English, Neilson Young Consulting (NYC) hopes … Continue reading

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Teaching English in Africa

After yesterday’s Euro news marathon, it’s high time I turned my attention to the TEFL scene in Africa: South Africa: Speaking the Language of Hope by Teaching English Through training the Themba women in English, Neilson Young Consulting (NYC) hopes … Continue reading

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More European TEFL News than you can Stomach

Just in case you’re short of something to do today, take a look at this lot. Is it really possible that all these people around the world are having to deal with our language? It just doesn’t seem right, does … Continue reading

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More Euro TEFL News than you can Shake a Stick at

Just in case you’re short of something to do today, take a look at this lot. Is it really possible that all these people around the world are having to deal with our language? It just doesn’t seem right, does … Continue reading

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Arkansas Teachers ‘Discover’ Word Lists

Word List to Improve Readiness Arkansas: In a move that can hardly be considered revolutionary, Northwest Arkansas teachers have created a targeted vocabulary list this year to help students with limited English skills score better on state mandated Benchmark exams. … Continue reading

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New Vocab Teaching Strategy in arkansas: Word Lists

Word List to Improve Readiness Arkansas: In a move that can hardly be considered revolutionary, Northwest Arkansas teachers have created a targeted vocabulary list this year to help students with limited English skills score better on state mandated Benchmark exams. … Continue reading

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Korean President Takes TEFL Bull by Horns

A couple of recent articles mentioning initiatives of President Lee Myung-bak. First up… well, don’t you just love it when politicians try to introduce competitiveness into education! Lee Urges Teachers to Compete With Each Other President Lee Myung-bak on Thursday … Continue reading

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