I met a retired engineer the other day and she told me she was half way through a TEFL training course. She wanted to know what I thought her chances were of finding a teaching job when she has completed the course. Well, I can't disguise the fact that there is a lot of age prejudice in the world of ELT. I think all sorts of reasons combine to make this a profession dominated by young teachers.
First, it appeals to those who want to be able to see the world and gain experi...
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Starting and operating your own home based business is the ultimate tax shelter.
Although this article has been written from a Canadian income tax perspective, the principles should be practical in other tax jurisdictions.
1. Non-Deductible Personal Living Expenses
All of us have expenses that we incur in everyday living.
Either you rent an apartment or house or you own your residence. Utilities, insurance, rent, mortgage interest, property taxes, and maintena...
Don't be embarassed when giving your wedding speech. Read this article to get some tips on how to write a good wedding speech.