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Teaching pronunciation seems to be one of the more challenging aspects of teaching English as a foreign language. Even though it may feel like it should be pretty easy considering…

The issue of first language use in the classroom is a tricky one. Learners may sometimes feel the need to communicate in their first language and they may be shy…

Games, games, games! Even grown ups love to play a game every now and again, so our learners are sure to love games, especially in the classroom – anything but…

Have you ever walked into your classroom with a feeling of dread, because you have a feeling your lesson is going to be pretty boring? Maybe it’s the end of…

Greece is a country of immense history and spectacular scenery. It is a popular holiday destination with people from around the world and once you’ve set foot on one of…

Argentina is one of the more popular South American countries to visit and, as luck would have it, it’s an ideal destination for TEFL teachers. Finding a TEFL job in…

Not many people know how to spell Kazakhstan, let alone point it out on a map, but that doesn’t mean that you should discount it from your search for the…

The land where time stood still. Middle Earth. Call it what you will, New Zealand may be small but it has a lot to offer any TEFL teacher who decides…

Asia is undoubtedly one of the most popular regions for TEFL teachers, but not many people consider Hong Kong as a serious possibility as a TEFL destination. Instead, Hong Kong…