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What Is English For Specific Purposes And How Do I Teach It?

TEFL. TOEFL. TOEIC. IELTS. EFL. ESL. EAP. No, this is not a code to decipher or another language! In the field of English Language education, there are more acronyms and abbreviations than there are banana pancakes in Thailand. It can…

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Mistakes to avoid when choosing a TEFL course. Let’s be honest: these days, money is tight, and time is money. If you’re interested in becoming a TEFL teacher, then you…

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing A TEFL Course

14th July 2020

So, do I need to know the language to teach English as a foreign language? Teaching English as a Foreign Language is becoming more and more popular these days. We…

Do I Need to Know the Language To Teach English As A Foreign Language?

8th July 2020

2020 was supposed to be the year of 20-plenty, but instead it’s been more like the year of 20-empty, amiright? Covid-19 and the global pandemic is just one of a…

The Effects Of Covid-19 On EFL Around The World

7th July 2020

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