Blog Articles from February 2009

Teaching Business English

Posted by Alison Parker - 18:44 on 14 February 2009
Many EFL teachers have the misconception that they would need a business background before they could teach Business English. My experience in Germany and Austria confirms otherwise. While many classes or books are called Business English, this is basical...

A typical day teaching English

Posted by Joe Hallwood - 18:24 on 08 February 2009 | 1 comment
It was my first year in Greece, and I guess I was a little green around the gills....
I am writing to let you know that I have been here, in Togliatti in Russia, for almost a year now! My visa has just been renewed for another year (annual renewal process) and I have been given a 3 year contract. All this is down to one simple fact - TEFL! After doing my weekend course in Edinburgh and the 50 hour Language and Grammar, I suddenly had opportunities that were closed to me in the past. Now I have so many interesting and exciting memories of my time here. Every day has been an adventure and has certainly kept me on my toes! The Togliatti Chamber of Commerce have invited me to speak at the opening of their new tourist initiative! I helped design the website for one of my students, and next thing I knew I had received an invitation to speak at their prestigious event. Colin, currently teaching in Russia

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