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English as a foreign language (EFL) has become one of the fastest growing interests and disciplines overseas. Original EFL articles from ESLFocus bring that world to you. Check often for information on EFL everywhere it happens. |
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| By Peter Keller |
12/21/11 |
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The corner bookstore is filled with books on the marvels of Italy, but it is important for teachers to be versed in the hard facts of teaching in Italy before embarking on their journey. Few countries conjure as many deep passions. With thousands of years of history, and over seventy-five percent of the world’s historic and artistic patrimony, it is easy to understand why. A mild climate, delectable cuisine, and the rich and varied landscapes can make anyone feel like they’ve found a place that offers more than they could dream of. |
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| 12/20/11 |
 I can’t believe I haven’t written anything on my blog for over a year. I suppose because I didn’t do as much traveling this year as I did last year. At the end of the spring semester I changed schools and had to move from one Beijing university to another. |
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| 10/04/11 |
 Follow travel writer and ESL teacher Caleb Powell around the world as he ranks his Top Ten Best Locations for teaching English overseas … from booming Brazil to sophisticated Italy and Japan to exotic Russia and United Arab Emirates to remote Mongolia… all have teaching experiences to consider. |
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| 06/20/11 |
 Going abroad to teach English is often thought of as a great way to immerse oneself in a new culture and get an entirely different perspective on life. But it can also awaken talents or skills in one that were never previously considered or explored. When I went to Valencia, Spain to teach English, ... |
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| 05/24/11 |
 I came to the Nagoya area of Central Japan to teach English in February 2011, one month before the massive earthquake and tsunami that ravaged the coast of the Tohoku (Northeastern) region of the country. Living in Japan in the wake of this significant and internationally-recognized disaster has bee... |
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| 04/18/11 |
| From Khaleej Times and other publishers comes news that EF Education has found that China now leads India in English proficiency. |
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| 04/08/11 |
 Who would consider visiting Egypt these days? If taking a vacation or a quick business trip there sounds risky, signing a contract to work for up to a year seems unimaginable. The country is in chaos, the revolution that began January 25th will create permanent changes beyond Hosni Mubarek's resigna... |
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| 03/10/11 |
 I stumbled on a strange phrase the other day which goes something like, “He who can speak can hope.” I'd like to steal the bones of this quaint expression and say to you, “He or she who can speak English can work.” Why? I'll tell you why. In short, there are 2 billion people around the world learnin... |
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| 02/15/11 |
 Hong Kong, or the Hong Kong Special Administration Region of the People’s Republic of China (HKSAR), has undergone significant change. Mandarin (Putonghua) has become a required language for the mainly Cantonese population, and the government regulates policies both on the social and economic front.... |
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| 12/28/10 |
 Finnish employers state a preference for EU passport holders, however, this should not be a deterrent as Finland has a reputation for being open to hiring North Americans, and is an exception among the continental Scandinavian countries: Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, whose citizens speak English rath... |
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| 11/23/10 |
 There is enormous worldwide demand for trained TESOL instructors. More than 75% of all new teachers head for Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America. Although jobs with very competitive salaries are readily available for expats-to-be from Shanghai to the Gulf, many new ESOL teachers are choosing Eu... |
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