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Which English (where, what and why)? Students of English as a foreign language often ask which “version” of English is “best”? Clearly, there is a perception that some varieties of English have a higher value and status than others and that learning…
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“Who dares, wins” is the motto of the British SAS (the Special Air Service). “So”, I hear you ask, “What’s that got to do with second language development?” Well, quite a lot actually. The SAS are renowned for the level of calculated risk they…
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Via Lingua’s sponsorship of the ELTS society Via Lingua is proud to be a member of ELTS and encourages all our trainers and graduates to join. This is because we strongly believe that ELTS is committed to promoting similar educational values…
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Meeting student needs. But which needs and which students? As with most things in teaching, and indeed in life, it’s all about transparency, compromise and balance. If we wish to be effective teachers of English as a foreign / second language,…
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Have you got what it takes to become an effective TEFL teacher? What are potential TEFL employers looking for when they scrutinize your application form, your CV / resume, your qualifications, your experience, or when they meet with you in a formal…
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