Archive for the ‘middle east’ Category

June 11th, 2008

The view from the United Arab Emirates

Here’s a list of recent articles over on the UAE Blog, a proud part of the ELT World Collective:
Stunning Vision: A Refreshing Look at UAE Tourism
A Souk and the Largest Store in the UAE Together
Dubai Amongst Most Expensive For Expatriates
Dubai: Burj Al Arab
UAE Area Guide, Part 8 of 8 - Umm al-Quwain
Does your School Have […]

March 28th, 2008

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 to do more than teach them the basics of a new language. Rather, through building communication ability […]