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Free IELTS Practice Tests and How to Use Them
22/07/2026Quick answer: A free IELTS practice test lets you sit realistic Listening, Reading, Writing and...
IELTS on Computer vs Paper: What's the Difference?
22/07/2026Quick answer: Computer-delivered and paper-based IELTS test exactly the same content, use the same...
Teaching English in Japan: Jobs, Salary & How to Start (Graduate Q&A)
16/02/2022Quick answer: You can teach English in Japan with a bachelor’s degree (required for the standard...
How Much Do English Teachers Make in China? (2026 Guide)
15/09/2026English teachers in China typically earn ¥12,000–¥22,000 RMB per month (£1,300–£2,400) in...
How to Choose the Best Online TEFL Course (2026 Checklist)
26/04/2025Quick answer: To choose a good online TEFL course, check five things in order: is it independently...
How to Become a NET in Hong Kong: 10 FAQs Answered
26/10/2022Quick answer: To become a NET in Hong Kong you must complete an accredited course the EDB...
Are you a biased TEFL teacher?
04/02/2022Quick answer: Most TEFL teachers carry some subconscious bias – expecting certain students’...
Using Topics to Create Great EFL Lessons for Young Learners
15/02/2018Quick answer: Topic-based lessons engage young learners better than most course books because...
Teaching English in Spain: Jobs, Visas & What It Really Pays
10/02/2017Quick answer: You can still teach English in Spain in 2026, but your route depends on your...
IELTS One Skill Retake: How It Works
22/07/2026Quick answer: IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) lets an eligible candidate re-sit just one of the four...
IELTS Test Day: What to Bring and What to Expect
22/07/2026Quick answer: On IELTS test day, bring the same valid ID you registered with (usually your...
Teaching English in Paris: A Teacher's Real-Life Guide
15/03/2022Quick answer: You can teach English in Paris through the official language assistant programme, as...
New EFL teacher? 7 Great ideas for class success
23/03/2016Quick answer: New EFL teachers succeed fastest by building seven habits: find out students' needs...
How Much Does IELTS Cost and How Long Are Results Valid?
22/07/2026Quick answer: IELTS costs a set test fee that varies widely by country, test centre and version -...
A non-native English teacher in Japan
17/10/2014Quick answer: Yes, non-native English speakers can teach English in Japan. German national Corrina...
Online English revision made easy – my 3 top sites
24/06/2021Quick answer: Need free, low-prep websites to liven up online English revision? Global English...
Get ready to teach English in Japan with Gaba
01/06/2021Archive note. This 2021 hiring announcement for Gaba in Japan is kept as a historical record;...
Which TESOL Course Is Best for Me? Choose in 5 Questions
29/12/2020Quick answer: The best TESOL course for you depends on five things: whether you want online, live...
Teaching English by Video Call: Techniques for Great 1-to-1 Lessons
25/01/2018Quick answer: The techniques that made Skype English lessons work – a store of ready-to-go...
Free IELTS Reading Practice (Academic & General)
22/07/2026Quick answer: To practise IELTS Reading for free, sit realistic passages under the real limit: 40...
How I teach English in France as a freelancer
05/11/2015Quick answer: Retired NHS HR professional Maggie Asquith retrained with an online TESOL certificate...
How Much Do English Teachers Make in Korea? (2026 Guide)
29/09/2026English teachers in South Korea's public schools (EPIK) earn ₩2.2 million to ₩2.8 million a...
How to Teach IELTS Speaking Part 2
11/02/2019Quick answer: In IELTS Speaking Part 2, the candidate gets a cue card, one minute to prepare and...
I'm from NZ and live and teach English in Japan
01/06/2021Quick answer: New Zealander Melanie has lived and taught English in Japan for more than twenty...