Career Inspiration: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Ever thought about teaching abroad?  Tracey Walker talks about her experience of TEFL in Italy... ‘Having graduated with a degree in linguistics with English, I considered going into postgraduate education to become a lecturer myself. I decided to combine my love of travel and meeting international people with my wish to gain teaching experience. I began applying for TEFL positions at www.TEFL.com. Due to my lack of the Cambridge certificate (CELTA), my search was more restricted than those who could afford the four-week intensive course. Still, there were...

Kidding around – courses for children and families
  In a world of TVs, tablets and mobiles, kids can end up spending too much time glued to a screen. If you can tear them away though, there are loads of great courses on offer for children who want to learn.   Taking a course is an excellent way to stimulate your children and keep their brains busy while they’re not at school. Some courses for children even allow adults to join in, turning it into an event that the whole family can enjoy.   We’ve brought together our top children’s courses and picked out the ten that look the...