The Czech Republic has a rich and varied history. Once known as Bohemia it formed around the city of Prague and following the First World War became the core of Czechoslovakia. After the Second World War it became communist, later being invaded and controlled by the Warsaw Pact countries. In […]
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Teaching English in the Caribbean
Many of the countries in the Caribbean have English as an official language and there is little or no need for TEFL teachers, especially as ELL tourism hasn’t really taken off here. However, there are still options with some of the islands Spanish speaking and thus with openings for TEFL […]
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There are many good jobs in Thailand for English teachers. While in the past almost anyone could get in and teach there, these days standards have risen and competition for jobs is greater so the more qualifications and experience you have, the better. Requirements In the past being a native […]
Continue ReadingTeaching English in Tanzania
Although Swahili is the de facto official language, with its history as an British colony Tanzania has a strong English presence and the language is the official language of the courts and higher education, for example. However Children will generally speak their local tribal language and Swahili. There are many […]
Continue ReadingTeaching English in Taiwan
Speaking good English for many Asian people is an excellent plus when it comes to apply for work or placement in prestigious national universities and Western schools. As a result, there is a multi-billion dollar ELT industry and a huge demand for English teachers throughout Asia. Taiwan relies heavily on […]
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