Teaching English at Japanese Universities
Paul Raine -
There are over 700 universities in Japan, and most, if not all, offer some kind of English language instruction to their students. But how does one go about becoming a…
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Doing an MA in TEFL/TESL
Paul Raine -
If you’ve been teaching English as a foreign or second language for a few years, you might be considering the next steps in your English language teaching career. In this…
Choosing language role models carefully
Paul Raine -
The demand for native-speaker teachers is high There is no doubt that the demand for native-speaker teachers of English in Japan, Asia, and the rest of the world is high.…
Distance Learning Post-graduate TEFL Qualifications
Ben Davies -
Last week the My TEFL Journey massive got clued up on studying for a master’s degree in our favourite subject, TESOL. You can read that article here. Recently there has…
Studying for an MA TESOL
Ben Davies -
There are several options if one wishes to take an MA TESOL. The course normally takes one year, and it involves studying and research teaching methods at a higher education…
TEFL in Demand
Ben Davies -
All things considered, it’s pretty easy for a native English speaker to get a job as a teacher of English. Heck, even I did it. You have to wonder what…
Diploma in Teaching English = $$$
Ben Davies -
Way back in June last year, I reported about the changes to Cambridge’s Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA). The course became modular, and therefore easier to manage…
TEFL Certificate Courses – Buyer Beware
Ben Davies -
I was recently reading Alex Case’s truly excellent and insightful TEFL blog when I found this older article on certificate courses that is packed with useful tips (although the author…
Teaching in Thailand: Do I Need a Qualification?
Ben Davies -
Thailand has at times been something of a hotspot for English language teachers abroad in recent times. Work was plentiful and pay was relatively high. However, the Ministry of Education…
Teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
Ben Davies -
The English language is put to many uses, but one branch of TEFL that is increasingly common is ESP – a generic term meaning English for Specific Purposes. This ranges…
