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Teaching English as a Foreign Language For Dummies
Michelle Maxom
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Transform your English teaching career with Michelle Maxom's comprehensive guide, endorsed by top industry trainers. Discover why this 400-page bible has launched thousands of global teaching careers since 2009, revealing insider secrets for classroom management that even experienced educators find revolutionary.

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When Your Native Tongue Becomes Your Passport

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What if the language you speak every day-without thinking, without effort-could become your ticket to exploring the world? Right now, roughly a billion people are learning English, creating a massive global demand for teachers. Here's the surprising part: you already possess the fundamental skill needed. Every time you explain a word to a friend or clarify a concept, you're essentially teaching. TEFL transforms this natural ability into something extraordinary-a career that fuses adventure, cultural discovery, and genuine human connection. Whether you're craving a gap year with purpose, contemplating a complete career pivot, or simply dreaming of earning while wandering, teaching English abroad offers more than a job. It offers transformation.

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Where in the World Will English Take You?

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What Actually Happens in a TEFL Classroom?

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Building Your Teaching Foundation

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Crafting Lessons That Actually Work

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Bringing Language to Life Through Skills and Specialization

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Your Journey Starts With a Single Word

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