Posts Tagged ‘EFL industry’

The English are coming

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

The English as a Foreign Language (EFL) industry has had tremendous impact in the development of Ayutthaya. This article looks at the first English teachers to be hired and how the teaching scene has changed over the years. (more…)

Have a Seat at the ESLcafe

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

This article is based on a detailed interview with Dave Sperling - a ground-breaking player in the global EFL industry. His website has found thousands of jobs for English teachers since 1995. Read on to learn the origins of this popular website. (more…)

What’s Black and White and Read All Over?

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Starting his career as an educator in Thailand over forty years ago, Terry Fredrickson cuts to the edge of English skill development with his sharp use of newspapers. As the founder of the Learning Post section of the Bangkok Post, he has opened many doors for local education. This article looks at the rise of the EFL industry and the role that newspapers play in language development — special links to free teaching material are provided. (more…)