All posts by Karen Bee

Karen taught ESL in South Korea for seven years before returning to Canada.

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2022 Conferences and Events for English Language Teachers

English language teachers looking for professional development and networking opportunities this year have a good list of events to choose...

/ February 10, 2022
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Watch Out For Diploma Mills and Accreditation Mills

Researching course providers and accreditors takes a lot of time, but keep in mind the sorrow you will spare yourself...

/ December 12, 2018
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Looking for Recognition

Many different types of organizations accredit, regulate, recognize, or otherwise oversee the quality of TEFL training programs, including government bodies,...

/ December 11, 2018
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List of Professional Organizations

Professional organizations host conferences, meet-ups, courses, workshops, and other opportunities to advance your teaching skills and network. Check one out...

/ November 5, 2018
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Common Specialist Courses

Here is a list of common areas of specialization for ESL teachers, along with a brief description and links to...

/ October 24, 2018
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How to Evaluate TEFL Accreditors

A fancy crest, grandiose name, and spiffy website do not make an accreditor credible, but they can be used to fool...

/ October 23, 2018