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Hello! I'm a self-employed EFL/ESOL teacher, living in beautiful Brighton on the south coast of England, with my lovely husband.

My previous working life has been spent in social and health care. I've worked as an assistant psychologist, substance misuse

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Society & Lifestyle > African & Middle Eastern Culture The condition of women in the Middle East: 3 of 11

The majority of women in the Middle East live within Islamic societies, and so their daily lives are shaped by this religion. However, the way in which Islam is interpreted and the extent to which other cultural, tribal, political and social values contribute to this varies from country to country. Within countries there are...
Religion & Spirituality > Islam An overview of the Islamic funeral ceremony: 2 of 6

For Muslims, although a death is a sad occasion, it is not seen as the end for that person. Our earthly existence (duniya) is regarded as being only temporary, and will be followed by the afterlife (akhira). Death must be accepted as the will of Allah, and should be borne with as much patience as possible. When the news of d...
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Can cannabis induce psychosis?: 1 of 3

Cannabis is probably one of the most widely used (and usually illegal) drugs in the world. Much of its appeal lies in its reputation as a harmless feel good' drug, which unlike some other substances, isn't associated with aggression or violence. Despite this, recent concerns about the effects of cannabis on mental health hav...
Education > Teachers & Administrators Top 10 TEFL tips for new teachers: 1 of 2

1. Know what they want. Whether you're teaching 1-1, working in a private language school or volunteering abroad, you need to know what the employer and/or students want, so that you can deliver it. What is the ethos of the organisation that employs you? How long is the lesson? Do you need to prepare your own materials? Why ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Downside to international adoption: 2 of 3

These days adopting a child from abroad is becoming a real option for people in countries such as the US and the UK. International adoption has received a great deal of attention in recent years because of high-profile celebrity adoptions and also, unfortunately, due to scandals where prospective parents have been caused hea...