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Making The Most Of EFL Outings

Teaching English as a Foreign Language doesn’t only need to take place in the classroom. Taking your students out into the real world can be a great opportunity for them to be exposed to natural language and practise their language.…

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IELTS students need to get to grips with a range of academic skills in order to pass the IELTS exam satisfactorily. Of course, passing the IELTS test is not the…

Key IELTS Exam Skills

30th October 2018

Starting out as a TEFL teacher can be incredibly daunting. Standing in front of a class of thirty people is not suited to everyone, but as a TEFL teacher this…

What Every New TEFL Teacher Should Know

29th October 2018

This is a question that is as old as the hills. It’s a question asked by learners, parents and teachers the world over. As TEFL teachers, the answer to the…

What Is The Best Age To Learn English

26th October 2018

Want to live abroad and work as a teacher of English as a Foreign Language? Then you'd best get yourself a TEFL qualification! TEFL courses come in all shapes and…

The Benefits Of The Combined TEFL Course

22nd October 2018

We use the future perfect when we are talking about an action that will be completed in the future. It is formed by - will have - (or won’t have…

Grammar Reminder: The Future Perfect

19th October 2018

Poland is part of eastern Europe and it’s on the Baltic coast. It’s got a rich history and there’s plenty to see and do in your free time. There’s a…

TEFL-Qualified Teachers – Poland

18th October 2018

If you’re students have been listening to English speakers, they will be aware of sentences that have questions tagged onto the end. It is used most commonly in spoken English…

Grammar Reminder: Question Tags

17th October 2018

When it’s time to teach your students about uncountable and countable nouns, you’re going to come across the use of few and little and much, many and some. Here’s the…

Uncountable And Countable Nouns

16th October 2018

Would you like to teach English in Norway? It’s a fascinating place to visit. It’s got stunning views, marvellous wildlife and of course, the Northern Lights. If you want to…

Teach English In Norway

15th October 2018

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