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Teaching

Free English and ESL Resources for Reading and Literacy

July 7, 2010
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“Oh no, not reading time!” Help your students avoid boredom by making reading interesting and fun, whether it’s the beginning of the alphabet or analysis of news stories. This article gives you some great sites, many of them interactive and all with free resources, to teach reading in your classroom or improve your own reading [...]

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Understanding English Language Teaching: TEFL, TESL, TESOL, TEAL

July 4, 2010
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For the aspiring English language teacher, choosing a certification program or degree can seem a bit mind boggling if you can’t get your head around all the acronyms. Read on to understand the basic differences between TEFL, TESL, TESOL and TEAL.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

TEFL programs were originally designed to train teachers to [...]

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How to Start a Career as an International Teacher

February 4, 2010
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If you’re a high school student deciding what to major in, a college student looking for a career to jump into, or a teacher looking to move abroad, follow these steps to start an international teaching career.
Get Qualified and Certified

Most international schools require at least two out of three of the following: a Bachelor’s degree [...]

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