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Why studying abroad is the best way to cement language skills
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Studying abroad has long been touted as one of the best ways to improve language skills, consolidate learning, and work towards fluency. And for good ...

What to look for when choosing a TEFL course
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These days it’s no longer possible to be a native English speaker, complete a weekend course, and walk straight into a teaching position. And this is ...

Are native English speaking teachers better?
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Some students and schools believe that the only good teacher is a Native English Speaking Teacher (sometimes referred to as a NEST or Mother Tongue sp...

“The best place to study English”? It’s here
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“Where’s the best place to study English?” Now, that’s a big question without a definitive answer! As a teacher, you know the “best place” depends ent...

Why challenge your students more (and six ways to start)
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Coasting along is wonderful while on vacation; in a great car, with an awesome soundtrack and friends to accompany you. But it’s not so great in the c...

What’s it like to teach in Africa? (And why consider it)
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Angela Adamu was born in Nigeria and educated in both Nigeria and the United States. She’s worked for more than 20 years in teaching, school administr...

Here’s why English is still a must today
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It’s hard to escape the dominance of the English language in our globalized world. Although there are only an estimated 360 million native speakers, a...