“What should I know about teaching in Spain?” When asked about the qualifications needed to become a qualified teacher in Spain, I answer like a Galician. You see, I have been living in this area of Northern Spain for so long that I have acquired some of the characteristics of Read more…
What are the best and worst aspects of teaching English? Three teachers were asked for their take on ELT. FRAN Best: when students forget that they are practising English and simply, genuinely communicate; when a student who has always thought/been told they were rubbish at languages discovers they can do Read more…
“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 have just qualified as an English as a Foreign Language teacher. Is Taiwan a good place to have my first experience?” This post was written by Peng Lin, a PhD student, and her father, a professor in Taiwan. It is written from the point of view of a student. Yes, Read more…
“So what’s it like to be an Irish person living in Germany?” Well there are obviously quite a few cultural differences. I think the main one is just friendliness, politeness, showing consideration. I miss that in Germany because it’s different here. And small talk. I am not a big fan Read more…
“What are the best and worst aspects of teaching English as a foreign language?” Our top four contributors give their take on TEFL. FRAN Best: when students forget that they are practising English and simply genuinely communicate; when a student who has always thought/been told they were rubbish at languages Read more…
The first surprise for me, as an American new to Denmark, was how good most Danes were at speaking English. The second surprise was that, as a consequence, there were not many language schools around. This meant I had to start up English classes as a freelancer. I quickly realized Read more…
“Would you recommend teaching in Japan?” Japan offers a unique destination for English teachers. The combination of the eager-to-learn nature of Japanese students and the country’s rich culture makes teaching English in Japan an attractive prospect. Yes, English teachers’ wages have dipped over the last two decades, but the appeal Read more…