The TEFL Times

All students must have had hundreds of teachers in their lifetimes, notes Bhushan Manchanda. A very small number of these teachers they would remember as being exceptionally good. So, what are the qualities that combine to create an excellent, memorable teacher? Why do some teachers inspire students to work three times harder than they normally would, […]

Loads of students speculate as to how to pay money for an essay for the simple reason that they don’t have a clue which online writing companies are genuine and which aren’t. It’s imperative for students taking this line of action to be on familiar terms with how to buy an essay from companies which are […]

This is a follow up to my previous article on delving into the alternative career of physical therapy. If you’re thinking of becoming a physical therapist working in a private practice, there are a few tactics you might want to consider. Take every chance you can to increase your practice. The following ideas will help to […]

Danny Yong explains what he thinks are the important factors to take into consideration when choosing a TESOL course. TESOL courses might seem like they are the same wherever you are, but they are worth investigating. If you are researching a course, here is my advice based on my experience: 1) Location, Location, Location A) Get one nearby. B) Be […]

Whether we as teachers like it or not, online essay assistance is now an everyday occurrence and is becoming common practice among students, perhaps particularly so among second language learners of English struggling to write in a language other than their mother tongue. Allow me then, to play devil’s advocate on this occasion and discuss the […]

When it comes to choosing a reputable course provider, it is essential that the following questions be given serious consideration: * Has the company offering the course been in operation long? * Are the course providers successful in placing and absorbing their graduates into the English Teaching industry? * Do the trainers employ the communicative approach […]

An article in which Tom Carter relates his experiences of teaching in Asia’s largest country Having little luck finding an attractive job offer in the U.S. in 2004, I decided to take my skills where they were wanted – abroad. Enticed by the “Teach English in China – No Experience Necessary” ads saturating the online classifieds, I emailed […]

If you’ve had enough of TEFL and have decided it’s time to get out, don’t worry too much. There are many alternatives; one of the many alternative career paths that people can take is a move into the field of physical therapy. As soon as you’ve attained a fitting level of physical therapy education, you can […]

by David Cox Six o’clock on a winter morning. The temperature bottoming out at around -20 C. A tall, not altogether awake Englishman makes his way to work through the dawn streets of Seoul; just another chancer wanting to teach English and taste a bit more of what the world’s got to offer. The tall Englishman […]

The CAT, GRE and GMAT tests are a cause of anxiety and concern for many, many people around the world who are striving to pass these tests and further their careers. Many companies and businesses now require that their employees have professional qualifications and have these tests under their belts, so it is natural that the […]