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What’s The Difference Between Teaching Teenagers Vs Young Learners?

As a teacher of English as a foreign language (or TEFL teacher), you will have a lot on your mind. When planning lessons, you need to consider the educational background of your learners, their nationalities, their first languages, their interests…

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Teaching English as a foreign language abroad sounds like an exciting opportunity. Who wouldn’t want to travel the world, earning money and making friends - or teaching online and living…

Is TEFL Worth It: How Useful Is A TEFL Qualification?

17th November 2022

You say po-tay-to, I say po-tah-to…English accents are a funny thing. When it comes to English accents in the classroom, there are a few different issues at play: What English…

The Great Big Accent Debate: English Accents In The Classroom

11th November 2022

Can I teach English in China if I don't speak Chinese? Yes! Do you speak English? Congratulations! You can train to be an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher! …

Can I Teach English In China If I Don’t Speak Chinese? Yes!

2nd November 2022

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