For this post, we have another installment of teaching English in different contexts. Our writer today spent time teaching in Saudi Arabia. Her post shares her experience as well as tips for those who want to teach in the Middle East. Today English is the leading international language taught around the world. Whether for educational scholarship, career advancement or simply learning to connect with an international friend, learning English has become a hot commodity. Not onl

At the beginning of each new semester, the productive hive of our English teacher’s work room is always buzzing with activity and chatter. One of the most common topics of discussion is testing or level placement. The comments are generally not positive. “How did he get into my EFL advanced class? He can barely read!” “That can’t be his TOEIC score! He can’t even carry on a conversation with me.” “I know she has a good score, but she doesn’t belong in my English