The place of English in the secondary curriculum has recently been the subject of intense debate in the general media as well as in education circles. This reader addresses the key issues of that debate in a way that is both accessible & lively. Separate sections cover the historical background to the debate, including the 1993 rewrite of the English Orders, the major teaching areas of speaking, listening, reading & writing, assessment & the contribution of research to classroom practice in English. Over half the chapters are specially commissioned, & look at some of the most controversial issues in the subject, such as the place of grammar & the teaching of Standard English. Novice English teachers will find this book an invaluable introduction to the complexities of their subject. For their more experienced colleagues, it will provide an essential means of keeping up to date with current thinking. ...

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to travel & work? Have you considered teaching English abroad? If you want to combine work with the chance to travel & see new countries, there are plenty of opportunities worldwide to teach English as a foreign language. & this bestselling guide shows you how to do it! With more & more people considering teaching English as a foreign language, this guide offers extensive & essential information for anyone wishing to teach the English language abroad. Packed with detailed information on training as an EFL teacher, you'll find all you need to know inside. Whether you're a trained or untrained teacher, or you're looking for a long or short-term placement this book helps you plan & prepare, don't spend hours trawling through websites, we've done the hard work so you don't have to: Pick the perfect training course anywhere across the globe Get prepared -expert advice from insurance to employers All the contact information you need with country-by-country teaching opportunities Real life accounts from people have been there & done it Expert advice to deal with any unexpected mishaps. Up-to-date directory of more than 380 courses for training as an EFL teacher 1, 150 language school contacts plus useful websites. Teaching English Abroad covers over 90 countries around the world. It gives you all the official information like regulations & working conditions, as well as an up-to-date directory of prospective employers. Make sure you have everything you need at your fingertips when planning & embarking on Teaching English Abroad. ...

Teaching English as a foreign language is a way to see the world & gain practical skills. Whether you want a long-term, short-term or part-time placement this comprehensive guide is the best single source of information for teaching English language overseas. Teaching English Abroad provides you with all the vital information you need to find job opportunities abroad or teacher training courses that suit you. This best-selling guide is annually updated & has all the essential information you need to find teaching opportunities including:- A country by country guide to English teaching opportunities.- A directory of 600 language schools in 90 countries plus contact details.- Real-life accounts of teaching English as a second language.- Essential advice & tips on how to apply.- Advice for preparing & overcoming any problems.- Lists of qualifications, nationality preferences, salary & employment conditions for each English teaching opportunity. Teaching English Abroad is written by travel expert, Susan Griffith, who has been writing about vacation work for 25 years with a number of bestselling travel titles. This definitive guide has every piece of information you need from applying for visas to finding the perfect job opportunity for you to successfully teach English abroad. ...

Teaching English as a foreign language is a way to see the world & gain practical skills. Whether you want a long-term, short-term or part-time placement this comprehensive guide is the best single source of information for teaching English language overseas. Teaching English Abroad provides you with all the vital information you need to find job opportunities abroad or teacher training courses that suit you. This best-selling guide is annually updated & has all the essential information you need to find teaching opportunities including:- A country by country guide to English teaching opportunities.- A directory of 600 language schools in 90 countries plus contact details.- Real-life accounts of teaching English as a second language.- Essential advice & tips on how to apply.- Advice for preparing & overcoming any problems.- Lists of qualifications, nationality preferences, salary & employment conditions for each English teaching opportunity. Teaching English Abroad is written by travel expert, Susan Griffith, who has been writing about vacation work for 25 years with a number of bestselling travel titles. This definitive guide has every piece of information you need from applying for visas to finding the perfect job opportunity for you to successfully teach English abroad. ...

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to travel & work abroad? Teaching English as a foreign language is a fun & rewarding career choice if you want to see the world. Whether you`re a trained teacher, newly qualified or want to travel the globe, Teaching English Abroad 2016 is the most comprehensive guide to finding & securing a teaching job abroad. Packed with hundreds of different schools & placements across 90 countries from South Korea to Australia, there are a huge range of opportunities to choose from, including both long & short-term placements. Teaching English Abroad 2016 provides all the essential information you need, region by region, so you have a safe & successful trip. Inside find out:* How valuable qualifications are to teaching abroad* Which ELT courses available, lasting from a weekend to 3 years* Where to search for jobs from recruitment organisations to websites* How to prepare for your trip abroad & overcome any issues* How other teachers found their work from personal accounts ” We consider this to be our Bible!” Managing Director, TEFL Worldwide, Prague ...

Young readers will love this book, packed full of quizzes, puzzles, games, & more than 50 brilliant stickers, all themed around their favorite Team GB stars & the events they will compete in. With loads of photos & fun things to do & read about, hours of entertainment are guaranteed. ...

The unique Team GB & Paralympics GB mini book markers from That Company Called If. Printed onto thick glossy card, each little Mini-Mark has two magnets to hold it in place on the page. Highlight those important lines or mark where you left off with British colours! Each pack contains 6 page markers. Ideal as a memento or gift idea for book lovers! ...

The Team GB Trunki is a fun 3-in-1 travel case for children; a ride-on, pull along or carry suitcase. Trunkis are hand luggage approved & made from colourful, lightweight, durable plastic & come with secure catches, horn grips & a carry/pull along strap. Suitable for 3+ years of age. 46x 21x 32cm / 1.7kg / 18litre capacity. ...

Team racing is great for fast, fun & different sailboat racing. It helps develop some key skills for future racing success, including starting, boat control in close manoeuvres, boat handling & boat-on-boat tactics. This handy companion tells you all you need to know about team racing. Whether it be 2-, 3- or 4-boat; in Optimists; two-man dinghies or keelboats, everything is covered. Chris Atkins has distilled his 40 years` experience in the sport
- as national champion, world championship medal winning coach & umpire
- into 24 packed pages. With this guide you will learn about the rules, practising effectively, building a great team &, most importantly, how to become champion team racers. The book covers the benefits of team racing, how it is conducted & how to do it. With special emphasis on how to overtake & slow down the opposition, from the start & around the course to the finish. It covers practising, developing the winning habit & the team roles. The rules are discussed & applied to team racing as well as the role of umpires & being umpired.

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Team Spirit is a gripping account of a race on the edge, & a young skipper`s determined journey to victory. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is the ultimate long distance challenge
- a 35, 000-mile circumnavigation of the globe, contested by amateur crews in identical racing yachts
- & the winners are those who keep their focus the longest. The 2010 winner was 28-year-old Brendan Hall & his crew in Spirit of Australia. Although Brendan was the youngest & least experienced skipper in the race, the win was no accident
- it was the culmination of years of training, skilled navigation & a leadership style way beyond his years. His leadership skills were soon put to the test
- in the middle of a North Pacific hurricane, Brendan went to the rescue of an injured skipper on a competing yacht & skippered both boats across one of the most feared oceans in the world. Brendan`s brutally honest, no-holds-barred account is revealing & instructive, with valuable lessons in leadership & management
- as well as never giving up. Thrown in quite literally at the deep end, he is pushed to the limit, & learns lessons you can only learn the hard way.




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