Tag Archives: Living abroad

Metaphor for language learning number 431 of 1073

Posted on 18/10/2008 by alexcase

If you really want to get to know a town, there is no substitute for walking randomly and getting lost, and putting in that effort will help you train yourself to find your way around other towns too.If you rely … Continue reading →

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The World TEFL Beer Index Part One

Posted on 31/07/2007 by alexcase

As much as I like making random sweeping statements about the various different nations and nationalities I have got to know over the world, the real interest for me lies in comparing the different places it is possible to live and … Continue reading →

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TEFL headline of the day- Whingey Spaniard leaves London

Posted on 30/07/2007 by alexcase

The full story here:

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David Attenborough- TEFL teacher trainer

Posted on 28/07/2007 by alexcase

No, David Attenborough has not had a change of career plan and joined the list of famous TEFL teachers (a teacher I worked with had worked with JK Rowling in Portugal and had been a trainer when the ex-singer from … Continue reading →

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