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Headlines, highlights and human interest from and for the world of TEFL.
Please submit links you think might be of interest to English teachers and those considering the field of TEFL to links@goteach.ca
China Ventures Inc. selected to participate in development of ESL standard in China
Stockhouse.com reports on a Vancouver company recently chosen to partcipate in the development of an ESL curriculum for China's kindergarten children. The article is particularly noteworthy for some of the statistics relating to the growing demand for English in China.
Support usage of English, public urged
The Star of Malaysia reports on the government's decision to make English the language of instruction for math and science in public school classrooms.
China Starts Campaign Against Bad Signs
Newsday story about Beijing's war against inaccurate English and "the search for linguistic perfection."
Hong Kong to extend Native-speaking English Teacher Scheme to primary schools
People's Daily reports on the successes and expansion plans of a Hong Kong program that places native-speaking teachers in public school classrooms.
More Money for English in Japan
The Japan Times reports on the Japanese Ministry of Education’s decision to increase its budget for English teaching.
Mind Your Language!
CNN’s Asiaweek reports on the growing importance of English in Asia.
Mexico or bust: Retire rich on a peasants savings
Forget Arizona: The Secret is Out and Mexico is In! CNBC article on a growing trend amongst Americans to retire south of their border.
Escape to Paradise
ABC News reports on the world beyond your dashboard and people who have given up the rat race for something more with less. Includes quotes from an English teacher in the Philippines.
A foreigner’s story
A Korean Herald article by an English teacher living in Busan.
Elementary English Shortage
A report from the Japan Times on new English initiatives in elementary schools and the need for more foreign teachers to make them work.
MOE wants More
The Taipei Times reports that the Ministry of Education wants more foreign English teachers for remote schools. Also makes reference to the government’s intention to make English Taiwan’s second official language.
Japanese up against English brick wall
This Korea Herald article details the growing importance of TOEIC scores, the need for more teachers and the importance of conducting diplomacy in English.
An English teacher in Bangladesh
A BBC story about a British teacher who journeys to Bangladesh to learn more about the cultural background of her own students in England.
Renewing ties with old friends in Morocco
A Washington Times story on a Peace Corps alumni initiative that helps maintain the bonds created by teaching English overseas.
English programs run short
The Calgary Herald (via canada.com) reports on immigrant waiting lists for ESL instruction in the fastest growing city in Canada.
Website for English teachers to be launched
An article from Dubai's Gulf News on a new website set up by the BBC and the British Council to serve English teachers worldwide.
Perfectly at home with the local culture
A Japan Times story about a Canadian English teacher in Japan who is also a sumo wrestler and tournament champion.
He’s made a career out of making a difference
The State reports on a South Carolinian who has made teaching, travelling and “making a difference” his career.
