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What is academic tenure?
Under the tenure systems adopted as internal policy by many universities and colleges, especially in the United States and Canada, tenure is associated with more senior job titles such as Professor and Associate Professor. A junior professor will not be promoted to such a tenured position without demonstrating a strong record of published [...]
Top 5 TEFL Questions Answered!
Thinking of teaching English abroad, but feel like you've got a gazillion questions swimming through your head? You're not the only one! So we've asked TEFL tutor James Jenkin, who has over 15 years' experience, to answer people's most common TEFL questions. Q) Which TEFL course should I do? A) There is such demand for English teachers that [...]
How do you get into TEFL?
By TEFLTrainingWorld.com TEFL - what does it mean? TEFL simply means Teaching English as a Foreign Language. This acronym describes everything to do with teaching English as a foreign language - the industry, the courses and qualifications and the profession. Different types of people approach TEFL at different points in their lives. Some [...]
The American Concept of EFL and its Invisible Visions in the Middle East Region
In this article, Amjad Owais discusses how the teaching of English is handled in the Middle East region. Introduction: In this paper I will discuss the phenomenon of using native English teachers in the Middle East region, precisely in United Arab Emirates in the context of EFL in the public primary schools. In this discussion I will examine [...]
Teaching English: FAQ
An article for those looking to enter the noble profession by Josef Essberger Are there really any ESL jobs for me? Yes, there are. Rightly or wrongly, the whole world wants to learn English. People everywhere, especially young people, are convinced that speaking good English is their passport to a successful career. What is more, they are [...]
Is An Overseas Teacher An Indentured Servant?
Article and comment by Kelly Blackwell You may be holding back form seriously seeking an overseas teaching contract because you are afraid of getting trapped abroad. This rarely happens. When teaching abroad you will be expected to sign an employment contract covering 1-2 years and in return you will receive a plethora of benefits and the [...]
Getting Started In TEFL: Finding Your First TEFL Job
Advice from Keith TaylorProbably the most common way to find a TEFL job is through one of the many TEFL employment websites. For jobs abroad, the process normally goes something like this: 1 The application When you find a job which you like the look of, you'll need to send your CV. You should emphasise points which are relevant to the [...]
How to Ask the Right Questions at your Interview
What you need to ask at your TEFL interview In March, Mishmumkin raised an issue of great significance to those of us who are looking for that dream TEFL job or are considering starting out in the profession: ‘If I've done my research correctly I should know a great deal about my potential employer before the interview. I'm curious [...]
