“As a British Pakistani what do I need to be aware of when teaching English outside Britain?” My students from the Indian subcontinent residing in Stockholm have shared with me the lack of acceptance of their English because it is not Western. This also means that British/North American and Australian/New Read more…
“I am gay – what kind of issues might be involved?” I find it a puzzling question in a sense, because I suspect it very much depends on the individual case. It also depends on how willing you are to open up about yourself and your personal life in a classroom, Read more…
“I am teaching the salutations used in email. Should I still be teaching Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, or should I simply tell students to avoid them?” Quick answer: English today opts for gender-neutral salutations. Use Dear + first name (+ family name) in most contexts, but in academia consider using a Read more…
“What is it like teaching students who are 30-40 years younger than you?” “How long can you last in TEFL without your age becoming a drawback for the students?” These are interesting questions, which most teachers, if they remain in the profession, are bound to consider sooner or later. TEFL Read more…