Archive for January, 2009

Which are the Best Tefl Courses

Getting Started In Tefl: Choosing A Tefl Course
The demand for English teachers around the world today is very high, as English continues to be the preferred language in many areas of life, from study and work to entertainment and travel. For the foreseeable future at least, you will never be short of a job if [...]

The Difference Between Esl And Efl, Or Tesol

English as a Second Language, or ESL, has many similarities to English as a Foreign Language, or EFL. In fact, the two types of learning may seem the same to some observers. However, there are some notable differences between these two approaches to learning English. The terms are often used interchangeably, but understanding the differences [...]

Teaching English In Japan: Lost In Transition

Experiencing culture shock is natural when you move abroad – here’s what you can do about it.
The moment I stepped off the plane in Osaka, Japan I was already bleary-eyed and bone-tired. I had spent the trip flying across the world in a half-sleep because my seat on the plane was so uncomfortable it [...]