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- United States: Subject Matters – Reading, Writing… and Readying for TestsIt’s the best of times and the worst of times, exclaims the unusually Dickensian CNN, for English teachers as they find themselves more accountable than ever for the academic success of their students, while balancing new technologies that change time-honored … Continue reading → […]
- United States: Feds Make ELLs a Priority for Tests Based on Common-Core StandardsThe federal government, notes Education Week, is intending to provide grants for the development of English-language-proficiency assessments that are aligned with the national common-core standards. The proposed grant competition would push the country toward more uniformity for the definition of … Continue reading → […]
- Vietnam: Pilot English Teaching Project is Hit by Staff Shortage and Poor SkillsFactors including a serious lack of facilities, as well as a shortage of qualified teachers have adversely affected the Ministry of Education and Training’s pilot English language teaching programme for primary school children, notes VietnamNet. Read more on this… Post … Continue reading → […]
- Would you have done this for a job?Simple question: would you have done what this person did to try and get a job in the Gulf? She flew me to Qatar on a 1-way ticket (despite my several written requests for a return ticket since it seemed … Continue reading → […]
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Category Archives: south africa
English-Zulu dictionary helps break down language barriers in South Africa
English speakers visiting South Africa could soon find this easier after the publication of an English-Zulu dictionary – believed to be the first of its kind for more than 40 years. Oxford University Press Southern Africa, notes the Guardian, also … Continue reading
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Language freedom in schools on cards in South Africa
South Africa: The statutory body responsible for protecting language rights wants teachers and school governing bodies to stop compromising the freedom of pupils to choose their language of tuition. Pan South African Languages Board (Pansalb) chief executive officer Ntombenhle Nkosi … Continue reading
South Africa: Nomination Closing Date for Language Board Members Extended
Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Cameron Dugmore has today announced that the closing date for nominations for Board Members for the Western Cape Language Committee has been extended to 21st August, 2008, to provide more time for applications … Continue reading
Use that Mother Tongue or Die Tryin’
South Africa: Proper Use of Mother Tongue the Way Forward South Africa has arguably the most progressive language policy on paper. This fact is acknowledged by most people who are familiar with the sociology and the politics of language. In … Continue reading
Use that Mother Tongue or Die Tryin’
South Africa: Proper Use of Mother Tongue the Way Forward South Africa has arguably the most progressive language policy on paper. This fact is acknowledged by most people who are familiar with the sociology and the politics of language. In … 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
Posted in Africa, Middle east, ghana, nigeria, south africa, uganda, yemen
Tagged Teaching English in Africa
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