Named after the Zambezi River Zambia is celebrated for its vast array of lakes and waterfalls One of the most famous of which is Victoria Falls, shared with Zimbabwe but a source of no less pride to the Zambians, it is known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means ‘the smoke that thunders’, which might have something to do with it’s impressive drop of 330ft into a narrow chasm at a rate of 550 million litres every minute, with a spray that can be seen 20 miles away

What is Realia If you're thinking the word 'realia' sounds vaguely Latin, then you'd be correct

It's possible to teach English to every age group, from preschoolers through to adults The chances are that if you join a language school, you may not have much choice and will probably get a mixture of abilities and ages

Jetting off to Europe may not sound like the most exciting of things to do but it’s all too easy to ignore the treasures on your doorstep The Eiffel tower, the Vatican, the Saint Sophia Cathedral, the Sagrada Familia, the Brandenburg Gate and the Red Square to name a few, Europe is full to bursting with plenty of wonders and new experiences that will make living and teaching here an enriching experience

You've got your TEFL qualification and you're ready to start looking for work

So you've been surfing the net for hours looking for a TEFL course and you've come across something called a Trinity Course No, it's not a special place you can do a TEFL course; neither is it TEFL training as scary (or scarily bad) as the film 'Blade Trinity'

You can pose this very question at the interview stage when you apply for a job, but don’t let a potential negative answer put you off Some schools are incredibly organised, with a clear syllabus and curriculum, and files full of cross reference systems

There are basically two types of initial TEFL training - taking a weekend certificate course plus optional add-on modules or taking a longer intensive 4-week course After qualifying and gaining at least one year's (preferably two years') experience, you will have the chance to extend your qualifications by taking a diploma course

What makes a good EFL teacher “How long is a piece of string

Every class is different, so ways to manage a classroom aren't cut and dried: there's no simple list of things that go wrong together with standard solutions Teaching experience is a huge advantage as gives you the chance to try different teaching methods and find out which ones work

So you’re all done and dusted with the course and quite rightly feeling very pleased with yourself, but it doesn’t stop there; it’s now time to find a job With English in demand all over the world choosing a job can be tricky, simply because there’s so much choice

Teaching abroad is a life-changing experience Not only will you see and do things that you never thought you would, but you'll boost your confidence and develop new skills that can be used in a variety of situations

Comments from English Teachers Living and Working Overseas “Sometimes I pinch myself I can’t believe that I’m here in Malaysia teaching English

For those of us who want to teach English, TEFL courses are available in varying shapes and sizes, and are helping more and more people to get the qualifications they need Whether or not you need a degree does very much depend on where you want to go and how long you want to go for

Classroom learning – it's what we're all used to and the way we expect to study Or is it

If you’re muttering this question to yourself, the chances are you’re serious about teaching English abroad, but you’ve spent so much time scouting TEFL sites and eavesdropping on forums that you’re more baffled than ever about the training you need All you want to do is find a decent course so you can get out there and teach, right

So massive that it’s both a continent and a country, Australia is the size of the USA but with a rather smaller scale population This lack of human interferance has helped Australia maintain its famous biodiversity, which combine with some impressive man-made endeavours to create a sightseer's dream, with notable attractions such as Shark Bay, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Geikie Gorge, crocodile parks, Sydney Opera House, Purnululu National Park and the Great barrier reef on Australia’s beautiful gold coast

Halfway between Tunisia and Morocco and home to the legendary expanse of the Sahara desert, Algeria is full of challenging adventure opportunities and cultural diversity Lesser-travelled due to past political strife, Algeria has much to offer, though travel in the south-eastern provinces of Tamanrasset, Djanet and Illizi is currently advised against

You’ve decided where you want to go, what you want to do, so now for the organisation There are lots of different types of visa and what you need will depend on what you’re doing and where you’re from: Just travelling Whether you’re taking a career break, just feel like travelling or are heading off on your gap year and seeing as many countries as possible it’s important to plan ahead and consider whether you might need a visa

Some people just don't get along with children – it's a fact And if you're one of them, the idea of teaching abroad might not be so tempting

How Can You Answer That How much money you can make is, of course, a very difficult question and the answer is somewhere between nothing and a moderate amount of money