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The Top 5 TEFL Destinations for Adrenaline Junkies and Adventure Seekers - TEFL Blog
Thu, 30 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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The Top 5 TEFL Destinations for Adrenaline Junkies and Adventure Seekers
Teaching English abroad is an adventure all by itself but there are some TEFL destinations that really take the cake for adrenaline junkies and adventure seekers. Here's our list of the best places that won't leave you bored when you're not in the classroom.
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1. Leon, Nicaragua
2. Kathmandu, Nepal
3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
4. Hong Kong and Macau
5. Futaleufu, Chile
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1. Leon, Nicaragua
Nicaragua is filled with adventurous places but the city of Leon really wins the crown. Only here, you can balance on a piece of wood and zoom down the side of an active volcano. If that's... [Read more]
7 Misconceptions about TEFL Uncovered - TEFL Blog
Thu, 05 Jul 2018 Federico Riva
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7 Misconceptions about TEFL Uncovered
Teaching English abroad is a career more popular than ever. However, with so many options and resources about TEFL available online, there is a lot of false information out there. This post uncovers the seven most common misconceptions about TEFL and clears up any confusion!
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Misconception #1: You need a degree to teach English abroad
Misconception #2: TEFL is only for young people
Misconception #3: TEFL doesn't pay well
Misconception #4: You need to speak another language
Misconception #5: It's really hard to find a job teaching English abroad
Misconception #6: You don't need a TEFL qualification if you're a native English speaker
Misconception #7: You have to teach kids
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Top 5 Countries to Teach English Abroad for History Buffs - TEFL Blog
Tue, 27 Aug 2019
Joanna Dineva
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Top 5 Countries to Teach English Abroad for History Buffs
Teaching English abroad is a wonderful way to travel and experience new cultures. For those of us who also love to learn about ancient civilizations and learn from the past, there are a few countries that offer the chance to immerse yourself in history. I reviewed lists that ranked the best places to teach English abroad in 2019 based on a number of google searches, salary opportunities, and how many programs they offer and compare them to the lists of countries with the greatest historical significance and came up with a list of the top 5 countries to teach English abroad for history buffs.
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5. EGYPT
4. MEXICO
3. SPAIN
2. CHINA
1. JAPAN
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How Important are Phonology and Pronunciation in the English Language Classroom? - TEFL Blog
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker
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How Important are Phonology and Pronunciation in the English Language Classroom?
As a speaker of 5 languages (French being my native one), I've been exposed to different ways of teaching how one particular language sounds and why it sounds that way, what kind of meaning is conveyed using what sounds in what order, and so on. Quite often, I've noticed that in the school system, not enough emphasis is put on studying the sounds that pertain to the language itself.
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Learning English in a French Environment
The Importance of Intonation
Other Common Pronunciation Mistakes in English
One Innovative Way I Tried to Help My Students
In Conclusion
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5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Russia for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Tue, 02 Oct 2018 Mark Crocker
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5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Russia for Teaching English Abroad
Known throughout the world for its literary giants, such as Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Chekhov, and its musical geniuses that include Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and Shostakovich, Russia's unrivaled history of the arts is just one reason why it is increasingly popular with visitors from all over the globe. From the vast and rugged beauty of its eastern regions to the bustling cosmopolitan cities in the west, the Russian Federation offers a seemingly endless array of unique attractions to explore.
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1. Russia has a huge job market for foreign English teachers
2. Employers don't insist on a college degree
3. Work visas are not hard to obtain
4. Employers routinely... [Read more]
Top 5 Tips for Making Friends While Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Wed, 23 May 2018 Mark Crocker
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Top 5 Tips for Making Friends While Teaching English Abroad
As the very essence of teaching English abroad involves leaving behind your friends and family and the social life you have been used to, it is inevitable that many newly qualified teachers have some concerns about making new friends once they head overseas. However, just like the many thousands of teachers who have gone before you, you will find that making the decision to leave home is actually the hard part and everything else will soon fall into place. To help set your mind at ease, we have put together 5 top tips for making new friends while teaching English abroad.
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1. Get to Know Your New Colleagues
2. Meet-Up with Like Minded People
3. Join a Local... [Read more]
Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories from: 380
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5 Things Teaching English in China Taught Me
Anastasiia Ovchinnikova
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In this blog post, our TEFL expert Anastasiia shares her experience of teaching English in China. She talks about 5 important things that helped her to get the most out of this work opportunity.
The Life of an ESL Teacher in Hong Kong
Gianluca Costa
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If you are thinking of moving to Hong Kong to teach English, this article is a great overview of how an ESL teacher's life in Hong Kong can be. English is widely spoken in Hong Kong, and even young children start their English education very early. Many parents place their children in English institutions early... [Read more]
Ultimate Country Match Guide for Teaching EFL in the Middle East - TEFL Blog
Tue, 20 Aug 2019 Mark Crocker
Destinations
Ultimate Country Match Guide for Teaching EFL in the Middle East
Whether you are a newly qualified EFL teacher, or you have some experience in the classroom already, there comes a time when you have to decide where to look for a teaching job. Across the world there are many regions and individual countries that offer a variety of opportunities, but which ones would suit you best? One big consideration is your own personal motivation for wanting to do it. Do you want to earn money to fund world travel or to pay off your student loans, or are you simply looking to escape the daily 9 to 5 grind? Are you looking to explore a foreign culture or to learn another language?
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What does Level 5 TEFL mean? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What does Level 5 TEFL mean?
Navigating your way through the different TEFL certification options can be daunting. Luckily, we are here to shed some light on the different levels available for TEFL courses. The frameworks' general characteristics are often related to various factors, including the total number of hours spent studying, the certification type, if the program includes a practical component, and the method of study (full-time or part-time). A level 5 TEFL course is in the upper range of the framework, meaning it is among the more advanced TEFL certifications out there.
What is a level 5 TEFL qualification?
A level 5 TEFL qualification is equivalent to a CELTA or Foundation Degree. This level is ideal for obtaining the top TEFL positions available. Whether online or abroad,... [Read more]
Our ITTT TEFL and TESOL Alumni Stories from: 100
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The Importance of Home Tutoring in Vietnam
Tho Nguyen
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Discover the advantages of 1-on-1 home tutoring over conventional methods in Vietnam. Learn how personalized attention can improve self-esteem, address learning disabilities, and shorten the learning curve for students. Read this blog post to find out how small changes can make a big difference in a student's education.
The Importance of Speaking English in Today's World
Hoàng Minh Huy
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Speaking skills are crucial for language learners. Learn the benefits of fluent speaking in a second language & strategies to improve your English speaking skills in this informative blog post.
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5 Reasons Why Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects - TEFL Blog
Mon, 28 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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5 Reasons Why Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects
When some people think of teaching English abroad, they assume it's basically an extended vacation and not a real job. However, anyone who has taken the leap and moved abroad to pursue a career in teaching English knows how wrong this statement is. It's also true that teaching English abroad is actually one of the smartest moves someone can make as part of their professional career. Here are 5 reasons why teaching English abroad enhances your career prospects.
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1. Gain real international work experience
2. Your experience teaching English abroad will make you stand out
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The Most Common Problems Students in Vietnam Face When Learning English - TEFL Blog
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
The Most Common Problems Students in Vietnam Face When Learning English
When learning a foreign language, pronunciation is one of the most important aspects; as well as one of the most complicated ones. Learning pronunciation takes a lot of effort from both the teacher and the students. It's the responsibility of the teacher to find the best methods, techniques, and procedures to make the teaching-learning process as smooth and easy as possible. In the case of the students, they might be facing issues like phonetics and phonology of a language that could either have some similarities with their mother tongue, or none at all. The students will be exposed to new sounds, new intonation patterns, new stresses and new rhythms. These are... [Read more]
Reading to Activate Second Language Skills - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Reading to Activate Second Language Skills
The use of reading in the course of language acquisition is valuable and often underrated. Before undertaking a detailed explanation, I will first offer a general example to demonstrate the problem of teaching without it. Imagine you are teaching the word "ball" to an older student. You could ask them to say "ball, ball, ball" in a drilling manner. This can be inefficient and above all, boring for the student. But suppose that you do teach it enjoyably. How many words might they learn?
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Course Structure to Accept English Vocabulary
Stephen Krashen Reference:
As much as this practice is gaining ground around the world, two major drawbacks should be assessed.
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The 3-Step Way to Deal with Behavior Issues in the Classroom - TEFL Blog
Thu, 23 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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The 3-Step Way to Deal with Behavior Issues in the Classroom
Children going wild, shouting "O McDonald had a farm, eya eya oh, and a quack-quack here... and a...", chairs moving up and down the classroom, lights on and off, if you were in this situation, what would you do?
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1. Study the Issue
2. Set the Rules
5. Explain the Rules
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I have seen Teachers crying and running out of the classroom, only to come back to find no one is in the classroom, where have they gone?
Classroom Management is a vital skill that every teacher should have; a teacher without Classroom Management should not even teach. So where do we start?
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7 Idiom Activities for Creative Conversation Classes - TEFL Blog
Fri, 07 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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7 Idiom Activities for Creative Conversation Classes
Teaching English idioms is not the easiest task. The following activities will help you to engage students quickly and help them understand this difficult language topic.
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1. Crocodile Idioms
2. Picture Perfect
3. Back to the Source
4. A Piece of Culture
5. Original Idioms
6. Improvisation
7. Movie Review
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1. Crocodile Idioms
For this activity, you need to write various idioms on an index card and shuffle them. Let your students come to the front of the classroom, choose a card and act out that idiom. The rest of the class guesses... [Read more]
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Top 10 ESL Activities for Older English Learners
Francesca Marchi
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Are you teaching English abroad or online to older students? ✅ Here are 10 ESL activities for older English learners for you to try.
5 Secrets How to Teach English Grammar to ESL Students Easily
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how to teach English grammar to ESL students easily. ✅ Read this article to learn the key-points.
Playing Games in an ESL Classroom
Elizaveta Pachina
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Which countries pay the best TEFL salaries? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Which countries pay the best TEFL salaries?
It is important to appreciate that higher salaries are made available to attract the best teaching candidates. What each country considers best does depend on the country, but there are some common factors regarding qualifications and experience when it comes to securing the top paying jobs.
In general you need to be a native English speaker, have a degree, usually in education or a related field, and a minimum of a TEFL certificate (though often higher, such as a Diploma in TESOL). You will often see that a minimum of two years teaching experience is also needed.
If you have all the above, you have a good chance of gaining employment in the first five of our top ten below. With some of them, you may be able to gain employment in the other five.... [Read more]
This Is Why Parents Say It's Vital to Travel To Learn A Language - TEFL Blog
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
This Is Why Parents Say It's Vital to Travel To Learn A Language
Travel had benefits for all of us. Particularly for our children. Our twin baby boys are mixed-race and mixed-cultured and equal importance will be placed on both sides of their heritage while maintaining a truly international worldview. We plan to raise them as true world citizens.
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Developmental Plan
Cultural Exposure
Holidays
Final Thoughts
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Developmental Plan
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The Top 5 Places to Teach English in Japan - TEFL Blog
Tue, 05 Jun 2018 Mark Crocker
Destinations
The Top 5 Places to Teach English in Japan
The utterly unique character of Japan has fascinated people from all over the world throughout history and this is still very true today. Nowhere else quite captures the imagination like Japan, with its individual blend of East Asian culture and high-tech modernity. Its popularity among foreign teachers is also enhanced by the strong demand for TEFL qualified professionals in all of its major cities, as well as many smaller towns across the country. Although competition for the top jobs can sometimes be tough, the promise of living and working in one of the world's most fascinating countries continues to draw many thousands of teachers every year. If you would like to join them, take a look at our... [Read more]
Which countries pay the best TEFL salaries? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Which countries pay the best TEFL salaries?
The highest TEFL salaries are offered in countries aiming to attract the most qualified teachers. While 'the best' can vary by country, high-paying TEFL jobs typically require advanced qualifications, such as a degree in education and a TEFL certification, as well as considerable teaching experience. Countries known for offering competitive TEFL salaries include the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Japan, South Korea, and China. These nations often also provide additional benefits like housing, flights, and health insurance, which contribute to the overall financial package for English teachers.
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Top ten paying countries for EFL teachers
Top ten paying countries for EFL teachers
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The world Power of the English Language - TEFL Blog
Wed, 10 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The World Power of the English Language
Being able to communicate in English is probably one of the most beneficial things anybody in the world could be able to do today, especially if you are wanting to work, or simply explore in any field on the international level.
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Frequency of Usage
Exposure to English
How to Solve the Problem
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Frequency of Usage
It is one of the most widely spoken languages and one of the fastest-growing in the entire world. So much in fact that in many... [Read more]
5 Things Teaching English in China Taught Me - TEFL Blog
Wed, 21 Oct 2020 Anastasiia Ovchinnikova
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5 Things Teaching English in China Taught Me
It's already been a year and a half since I said goodbye to my young English learners at a small bilingual kindergarten in Beijing and packed my suitcases to start a new life chapter in Spain. The memories of this time, 10 GB of pictures and videos on my hard drive, and a little notebook with local recipes still warm up my heart. The life of an expat is not that easy, but it's worth it in so many different ways. This blog post talks about the most important things that I've learned after almost three years of living and teaching English in China.
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1. Build friendships with a local community
2. Get familiar with the... [Read more]
5 Reasons to Take a TEFL Course Right Now - Even If You Are Not Leaving Yet - TEFL Blog
Wed, 25 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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5 Reasons to Take a TEFL Course Right Now - Even If You Are Not Leaving Yet
Teaching English as a foreign language can be a lucrative career path for people of all different backgrounds. The demand for qualified teachers is extremely high in various regions around the globe so those who want to teach abroad, will almost certainly find employment. However, packing up your things and moving halfway around the world is not as easily done as said. It is a big life decision that takes a lot of preparation and planning.
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1. It makes sense from a financial standpoint
3. Taking the first step of enrolling in your TEFL certification course gives you more time to think about teaching abroad.
4. Connect with fellow ITTT... [Read more]
5 Common Problems for Arab Learners When Studying English - TEFL Blog
Fri, 29 May 2020 Gökhan Yilmaz
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5 Common Problems for Arab Learners When Studying English
This topic is very dear to my heart as I have been an English teacher in Arab countries for a long time. Therefore, I am writing this article as someone who has experience in learning both Arabic and English. In my observation, most of these difficulties either have to do with the students' native language (Arabic) or their cultural backgrounds. Here are the 5 most common problems for Arab learners when studying English.
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The Arabic Language
Writing is Important
Grammatical Differences
Pronunciation Issues
Reasons for learning English
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The 8 Best Countries in Asia for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Thu, 22 Mar 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Destinations
The 8 Best Countries in Asia for Teaching English Abroad
Asia is a premier destination for English teachers due to the ease of travel between countries, good salaries, extra benefits (free flights! free housing!) and the abundance of available jobs. Teaching English overseas provides unlimited opportunities for English speakers from all backgrounds to live, work and travel overseas. Here are the best countries in Asia to teach English as a foreign language in 2018.
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Vietnam - The Land of the Ascending Dragon
Japan - The Land of the Rising Sun
South Korea - The Land of the Morning Calm
Thailand - The Land of Smiles
China - The Land of the Red Dragon
Taiwan - The Treasure Island
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Activities for Online TEFL Teaching - TEFL Blog
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
Activities for Online TEFL Teaching
This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Thu Ly T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT.
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Rational, Aim of study
Advantages and disadvantages of teaching online
1. Advantages
2. Disadvantages
Activities and materials should be used
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Rational, Aim of study
Basing on the development of technology and the trend of globalization nowadays, online English lessons are very popular and will be very popular in the future. However, there are many difficulties that teachers have to face when teaching online. Understanding its advantages and... [Read more]
My Unforgettable Experience Teaching Kindergarten in the Middle East - TEFL Blog
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 Mark Crocker
Alumni Experiences
My Unforgettable Experience Teaching Kindergarten in the Middle East
Teaching English to non-English speaking students can be a big and challenging task. You need to be full of patience, understanding and passion if you decide to enter this vocation. I worked for ten years as a kindergarten teacher in the Middle East and at times it seemed like I was in a "jungle survival" competition.
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My first day in the 'Jungle'
My second day in the 'Jungle'
Major breakthrough!
Embracing the local culture
All my hard work paid off
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My first day in the 'Jungle'
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The 10 Best Cities in Japan for Teaching English - TEFL Blog
Thu, 03 Sep 2020 Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary Destinations
The 10 Best Cities in Japan for Teaching English
Japan has been a popular destination for teaching English abroad for many years. This is mainly due to the country's vibrant culture, the great food and friendly locals. Japan has a lot to offer and it can be overwhelming to find the ideal city to move to. This post looks at the 10 best cities in Japan for teaching English abroad. All cities are listed in no particular order.
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1. Tokyo
2. Yokohama
3. Kyoto
4. Osaka
5. Nagoya
6. Hiroshima
7. Fukuoka
8. Kobe
9. Sapporo
10. Takayama
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English in the Globalized Community - TEFL Blog
Wed, 11 Dec 2019 Federico Riva
Alumni Experiences
English in the Globalized Community
Do you know what is the largest language by several speakers in the world? Yes, it is, in fact, English, so according to wikipedia.org, over 2 billion people speak English(1), now that statistic might have sounded huge but the real fact is that nowadays, since we live and depend on global economy, almost every country in the world is worried by the fact their people can't speak English, this is basically because almost every country makes business with the United States. Now, based on that fact, a lot of foreign Governments are implementing English teaching methods in public schools from the early stages of the study.
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There are More Non-Native Speakers
Possibilities
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5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in Hong Kong - TEFL Blog
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 Kayla Hill
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5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a great place to teach, especially if it's your first time living abroad. Known as the "fragrant harbor," Hong Kong has been attracting tourists and professionals for decades. This innovative city is often considered to be "Asia's World City" and is a major cultural hub in the region.
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Prime Location
Academic Focus
Attractive Salary
Diverse Culture
Easy to Adapt
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Prime Location
Hong Kong is on the eastern side of the Pearl River estuary and enjoys a humid subtropical climate. This means that summers are long and the... [Read more]