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What is it like teaching English in Saudi Arabia? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 14 Jul 2020 Umber Sherjeel
Destinations Alumni Experiences
What is it like teaching English in Saudi Arabia?
Being in the teaching field for more than a decade and having taught in Saudi Arabia for the last 7+ years, I will give some pointers about my experience here as an English Language teacher.
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A Booming Job Market
Financial Aspects
Fuel is cheap
Multifaceted Culture
Good news for English Native Speakers
Tips for Teaching Arab Students
Things to avoid during the lesson
Duties to be fulfilled along with teaching
Overall working environment
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A Booming Job Market
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Problems for English Learners in the United Arab Emirates - TEFL Blog
Tue, 05 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Problems for English Learners in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates though being a discrete country is a league of 7 states comprising people whose first language is Arabic. UAE being a prominent Arab country in Middle East homes to a myriad of Arabs from neighboring countries. Hence, the challenges that a learner's faces are also varying depending on the nativity of the person. I firmly believe there are four basic challenges that learners face in the UAE.
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The primary challenge a learner faces is the cultural background that the student carries.
Also, there is a problem with comprehension.
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