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Release Date Confirmed for World's First Full-length Tefl Documentary

“Talking TEFL”, the world’s first full-length length documentary on TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), is set for world DVD release on 17 March 2008. The DVD will be available for order through the websites of both the filmmaker and sponsor from the day of release. Meanwhile, the trailer for “Talking TEFL” can be seen online at http://www.tefl.net and http://www.danielemmerson.com. Read

By: Josef Essberger | 20/02/2008 | Education

Speaking To Yourself Can Be Dangerous! (The Importance Of Speaking Practice For ESL Learners)

There are 4 key skills when you learn a language: * listening * speaking * reading * writing Which one of these is the "Odd-Man-Out"? Which one of these is different from the other three? The answer is speaking. Read

By: Josef Essberger | 01/08/2006 | Advertising

English Speaking Practice Through Presentations

If you're anything like most teachers, you're probably constantly looking for new ways to encourage your students to practise their oral English and speak spontaneously. Read

By: Josef Essberger | 31/07/2006 | Advertising

ESL Jobs FAQ

Are there really any ESL jobs for me? Yes, there are. Rightly or wrongly, the whole world wants to learn English. People everywhere, especially young people, are convinced that speaking good English is their passport to a successful career. Read

By: Josef Essberger | 31/07/2006 | Careers

7 Resume Tips For ESL Job Seekers

Your resume (CV in British English) has one mission and one mission only: to get you a job interview. Your resume is usually the first impression an employer has of you. Read

By: Josef Essberger | 31/07/2006 | Resumes

Better Homework, Revision

Even if you are learning English in a school, you probably spend a lot of time working alone on your English. The time you spend working alone is actually very valuable for you. And you can increase its value by working in a disciplined, systematic way. Read