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TEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language

What is TEFL? What exactly is Teaching English as a Foreign Language?

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Free essays, articles and practical tips tailored for English teachers. Explore a wealth of ideas and strategies to enhance your teaching experience

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Discussion and help for TEFL teachers, from teacher-training and jobs to special needs and ELT management

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Useful resources for TEFL teachers from free downloads and articles to free TEFL FAQs and glossaries, including terminology, teaching methods and links

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Employment-related resources, including job board, articles and tips, all free

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TEFL/TESOL courses worldwide and online, where you can learn to teach English as a foreign language

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Ideas and resources to help you animate any class

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Ready-made, copyright-free worksheets that you can print and use with classes of all levels

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Articles, advice and other resources on teacher training and career development, including frequently asked questions, course lists and quizzes for teachers. Did we mention free?

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Practical advice on matters such as setting up a school, staff employment and relations, school resources and marketing. No strings

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TEFL or TESL?

What do TEFL and TESL mean? TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. TESL stands for Teaching English as a Second Language. TEFL is used when people teach English in a non-English speaking country. TESL is used when people teach English in an English speaking country. Is this important? Not very, for students. But there are some important technical considerations for teachers. See The Definitive Guide to TEFL

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