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 Friday July 25 2008

Made the top 100 blogs

EFL Geek has made the top 100 language blog list. There are a few blogs in the top ten that I’ve never heard of, but will check out shortly. If you’re looking to find some new language & teaching oriented blogs to follow, this is looks to be a good starting point.

You can read about the how and why the list was made as well as vote for your favorite on the list. If 100 isn’t enough to satisfy you, then you can check out the top 250 blogs.

For the record EFL Geek is number 16 - go and vote if you like this blog.



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