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Tips For Teaching Across Language Barriers
Teaching students whose native language differs from your own is a challenging, but rewarding, experience. There’s all the challenges of teaching combined with the challenges of communicating across a language barrier.
13/02/2017
5 Spring/Summer Events that Showcase the Best of Britain
In Britain, we excel in delivering pomp and circumstance.
13/02/2017
10 Reasons to Visit Tel Aviv
Are you looking to book a city break? Do you need of some inspiration for a destination? Want to experience culture, history, atmosphere, food, nightlife and activities? You can find it all and more in Tel Aviv
03/02/2017
Best Things to Do in Meribel in Summer
Meribel is one of the most popular ski resorts in Europe, but is it also worth visiting in summer?
02/02/2017
10 Things to Know Before Moving to Israel
Are you thinking about making the move to Israel? Or arriving soon?
30/01/2017
10 Off the Beaten Track Volunteer Destinations
Looking to avoid the tourist crowds or make a difference in a country which generally gets less international volunteers than other more well known countries?
30/01/2017
The Pros & Cons of Taking a Gap Year
Gap years can be the most incredible experience of your life, but for some people they just might not be the best desicion. There are so many benefits of taking a gap year but is it for you?
30/01/2017
31 Best Places to Visit in the Middle East
The Middle East is an incredible region to explore with ancient ruins, unique architecture, beautiful beaches, important holy sites, vibrant bustling cities and spectacular landscapes.
29/01/2017
Useful Czech Words & Phrases for Visting the Czech Republic
Learn some basic Czech words and phrases which will help you interact with locals and make your whole experience easier when visting the Czech Republic.
24/01/2017
Top Tips to Become a Great Volunteer
Are you looking to volunteer, or do you already participate? Giving service is the core of healthy communities both home and abroad.
24/01/2017
Top 10 Places to Visit in Gibraltar
Gibraltar located in southern Spain is a British overseas territory and is known as the "key to the Mediterranean".
23/01/2017
Best Summer Destinations in Europe
Looking to plan a trip for summer? Is Europe calling your name? Need to inspiration or ideas for where to go and what to do?
23/01/2017
Best Places to Visit in Israel
Are planning a break to Israel and you want to see the highlights? Israel might look small on a world map but there are so many diverse and spectacular sights to see, both new and old.
23/01/2017
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Prague
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and it is one of the most popular European city break destinations.
23/01/2017
10 Best Tech Tools to Engage Students
If teachers want to keep their students interested and engaged in their lessons, the best and the most innovational solution would be to use technology in the classrooms.
22/01/2017
Best Things to Do in Cambridge
Cambridge is a destination that is well known for its eponymously titled University and its 31 colleges.
20/01/2017
10 Alternative Teaching Abroad Destinations
Are you interested in going to teach abroad but undecided where to go?
17/01/2017
Useful Italian Words & Phrases for Visiting Italy
Italian is one of the most beautiful languages in the world spoken by around 66 million people, predominantly in Italy.
17/01/2017
10 Unusual Countries to Volunteer
There are so many extraordinary and alternative places to visit around the world.
17/01/2017
Top 10 Tips for Backpacking in Italy
Italy is a country of ancient history, fascinating culture, gorgeous landscapes and pizza!
15/01/2017
10 Mistakes Every International Volunteer Should Avoid
Are you considering applying to volunteer in your home country or abroad?
15/01/2017
10 Underrated Places to Visit on a Gap Year
When making a list of destinations to spend your gap year, some countries will undoutably be ahead of others for example Australia, New Zealand, USA, France, Spain, South Africa and Canada.
15/01/2017
10 Amazing Ways to Travel Overland & See the World
Travelling overland allows you to see more and do more compared to flying.
15/01/2017
Top 5 Reasons to Teach English in Hong Kong
Ruth Parker first visited Hong Kong 11 years ago when she volunteered at an orphanage close to the Chinese border at the tender age of 16. From that summer onwards her life was changed.
15/01/2017
2018 Summer Camp Recruitment Fairs
Are you interested in working at a summer camp in the USA? Looking to get hired on the spot? Summer camp representatives from across North America are flying to the UK in 2018 to hire staff for this summer. Make sure you don't miss out! View 2018 recruitment fair dates in England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales and get your summer sorted!
11/01/2017
25 Beautiful Destinations to Volunteer Abroad
Looking to visit some of the most spectacular places in the world? Would you also like to do something rewarding? Check out our list (in no particular order) of 25 incredibly stunning places you can volunteer...
11/01/2017
25 Most Spoken Languages in the World
According to the United Nations, the world population reached over 7 Billion in 2011. 7 Billion!!
10/01/2017
10 of the Best Places to Visit in the UK
The United Kingdom is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world with hundreds of places to visit.
10/01/2017
Best Ways to Spend Your Summer Break from Medical School
Are you a medical student wondering how you should spend the holidays?
10/01/2017
Camp America Packing Advice
Are you going to work at a summer camp in the United States for the first time? Don't have a clue what to pack?
09/01/2017