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Re: UWYO - Requesting help for a research about discrimination/bullying, teaching course -- ICAL TEFL 8 November 2012

I would agree. In my experience by far the majority of discrimination has been either between the school owner & potential teachers (specifically not wanting black teachers). I've also seen cases ...

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UWYO - Requesting help for a research about discrimination/bullying, teaching course -- Tony 29 October 2012

Greetings. My name is Tony Fitzpatrick and I am an ESL teacher and a graduate student. An incidence of cultural insensitivity in one of the classes I teach spurred a research topic for the ...

online school -- tefl 28 October 2012

Hi. How do you teach the form '(be) going to + infinitive' to use for future plans to pre-intermediat class? thanks

Future tense going to making plans -- Magister 29 October 2012

There are many activities. Given the time limitations For a pre-int tesol/celta class I'd suggest the following. It's easy to prepare and setup. You can give or have each student draw a ...

Advert: TEFL course in Thailand -- John Constable 24 October 2012

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TESOL -- Abigail 24 October 2012

Hi, i need to have some clue for my assignment... what are the current practices of listening and speaking in TESOL? Any popular research lately?

Re: TESOL -- ICAL TEFL 24 October 2012

To a certain extent it's going to depend on the class but this is a massive area: speaking & listening! You're talking about two of four major skills in language teaching. Is there some more ...

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Re: Online questionnaire -- responses from teachers needed -- ICAL TEFL 11 October 2012

I think the point is that this is research. I would never go near religion in class but I have met some people who do. I'd be interested to find out the results of this survey.

Online questionnaire -- responses from teachers needed -- KF 9 October 2012

Hello everyone, Would you mind taking a minute or two to complete an online questionnaire? It's for a paper I'm writing. Thanks in advance for your help! The subject of research is ...

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Re: Workplace ESL -- Tomeka Blue 9 September 2012

Hello, Thank you for responding to my post. We have three specific technical areas in which I need resources.... 1. Golf Maintenance 2. Commercial Kitchen Language 3. Sow Farm Production I have been ...

Workplace ESL -- Tomeka Blue 8 September 2012

Hello Everyone, I am developing a curriculum for workplace ESL programs. Can anyone suggest some materials that I can use for this type of course? Thank you!

Assessments for Workplace ESL Program -- Tomeka Blue 8 September 2012

Hello Everyone, I have designed a curriculum for a workplace ESL program. What types of assessments could I give that would be considered valid and reliable? Also where could I obtain these ...

Ad: Free TEFL Course -- ESLinsider 8 September 2012

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Teaching English in Spain -- Richard 7 September 2012

Hi I am considering going to Spain in earl 2013 and teach english. I am currently doing an online TESOL course and am planning on doing a 20 or 40 hour in class course too before I go. I have no ...

Re: Teaching English in Spain -- ICAL TEFL 8 September 2012

First off, most private schools ask for a degree along with the TEFL certificate. However, you may be lucky and get something if you happen to be in the right place at the right time. The difficulty ...

Recommendation for online TESOL course -- Jake 4 September 2012

Hello all, Myself and my girlfriend want to teach English in Russia, but we have no certification or college degrees. We are looking at some organizations that do not pay a salary but do provide ...

Re: Recommendation for online TESOL course -- ITTP Prague/Online 11 October 2012

Hi Jake. Not all Online TEFL/TESOL courses are created equal. http://www.tefl-reviews.com is a good starting place to check out the authenticity of courses. Forums are often peppered with anonymous ...

Re: Recommendation for online TESOL course -- ICAL TEFL 12 October 2012

The biggest and oldest tefl review site is I believe: http://www.teflcoursereview.com/ It's worth checking out if you're thinking of taking a course and applies not only to online courses but ...

Re: Recommendation for online TESOL course -- San Migs 5 September 2012

I am afraid to say, for Russia they value qualifications. A college degree is pretty much a prerequisite. Instead of a online course, I would look elsewhere.

Re: Recommendation for online TESOL course -- Jake 6 September 2012

I did manage to find some ads to teach in Moscow on eslcafe.com that do not mention a college degree as a requirement, and don't go into detail about what kind of TEFL certificate they require. ...

Re: Recommendation for online TESOL course -- ICAL TEFL 5 September 2012

Hi, Most jobs in Russia do require a degree + TEFL certificate but if you are determined there are still jobs there which will take you without a degree. These are often in the less popular ...

Online TESOL / TEFL course -- Hussain 23 August 2012

hi mates; I just read some posts regarding ONLINE TESOL / TEFL certified are not much demanded in compare to IN CLASS TESOL / TEFL courses in terms of finding jobs, post says too most of schools, ...

Re: Online TESOL / TEFL course -- ESLinsider 8 September 2012

It depends on where and the school. Some schools will prefer the in-class one, some schools won't or recognize the difference and some schools won't care if you have one or not.

Re: Online TESOL / TEFL course -- Magister 26 August 2012

An online qualification will be enough to find you work, particularly across Asia. You'll find that some schools prefer qualifications such as tesol or celta which include observed teaching time. ...

Re: Online TESOL / TEFL course -- Hussain 26 August 2012

yes you are right i'm none native English speaker but highly qualified with years of experience, i will find what suited for me, very solid informative comment, thanks a lot.

Re: Online TESOL / TEFL course -- Magister 26 August 2012

You're welcome. Good luck with finding the best qualification and position thereafter.

Re: Online TESOL / TEFL course -- ICAL TEFL 24 August 2012

In our experience it comes down to the individual school who will have their own criteria for which type of qualification they accept. In general though we find that most of our online grads pick up ...

Re: Online TESOL / TEFL course -- Hussain 24 August 2012

got that, I think experience and qualification will be taking in consideration too, much appreciated.

TELF boot camp -- Hussain 23 August 2012

hi friends; I'm interested to join one of online TEFL / TESOL course, actually there are so many out there providing this course with different curriculum and different fee charge, one of them ...

Re: TELF boot camp -- ICAL TEFL 24 August 2012

One thing you can do is take a look at http://www.teflcoursereview.com/courses/type/online-courses/ where courses are reviewed.

Re: TELF boot camp -- Hussain 24 August 2012

very informative reference link, I got your point about my concern, thanks.

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CELTA -- zona 10 July 2012

I am a non-native speaker and will be taking CELTA in September from UK. I really don't know from where to begin. Although I am referring to Michael Swan and text book by Harmer, but still I ...

Re: CELTA -- Magister 12 July 2012

In regards the topics you will actually teach you'd need to contact the centre themselves for that specific information. However, the tutors on your course will want to see that you can deliver ...

Re: CELTA -- cunning linguist 10 July 2012

Hello Zona. I did reply in May to your previous question. There is a lot of information on this particular forum about CELTA and requirements. As you are doing the course in the UK, it is possible ...

Chiang Mai in October? -- Cindy 5 July 2012

I'm looking for people who are going to be in Chiang Mai, Thailand this October for the CELTA course. It'd be great to meet up beforehand and collaborate.

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ESOL Teacher Requirements (article for beginners) -- Pamela Ann Ludwig 1 July 2012

ESOL stands for English for Speakers of Other Languages. Getting certified to teach ESOL will prepare you to teach English abroad. Teaching English abroad can be a great adventure and invaluable life ...

Online ESL Teacher Training (article for beginners) -- Andrew Morris 1 July 2012

In the current grim economic climate, more and more people are looking to pack their bags and move to a new country to become English as a Second Language, or ESL, teachers. The best thing to do ...

For Beginners: Understand the difference between ESL, TEFL, TESOL and TESL -- John Olander 29 June 2012

TESOL or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is without a doubt by far the most discussed phrase which includes all aspects of teaching English to individuals who're foreign speakers. ...

Re: For Beginners: Understand the difference between ESL, TEFL, TESOL and TESL -- thầy giáo gi 1 July 2012

Interesting. I have been teaching in Asia for several years with a B.Ed and a TEFL certificate. Last year I registered for the CELTA program. I left as soon as I realized that the program was ...

Re: For Beginners: Understand the difference between ESL, TEFL, TESOL and TESL -- cunning linguist 3 July 2012

Your comments about your brief experience with CELTA are quite disturbing. "I was appalled to hear them promoting the certificate as equivalent to a university degree. Who are they kidding? In ...

CELTA in Bangkok: Looking for other teachers taking the same course (ideas, accommodation, study buddy) -- Cindy 27 June 2012

Hi Everyone, I'm going for CELTA training in October in Bangkok. If anyone is also going for CELTA training at that time in BKK, I'd love to hear from you! It would be great to meet ...

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TESOL Advanced Dip. - Online. Looking for a study buddy -- TESOL Foundation Course - Online 26 June 2012

I've just enrolled to do the TESOL Advanced Diploma course online. I'm currently working through the Foundation course, is anyone else doing this who would like a study buddy (via ...

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Re: TEFL Advanced Certificate: Course for sale by student -- Leslie Smith 26 June 2012

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EFL Schools in London -- Tom C 21 June 2012

Hi everyone, I've recently returned from a volunteering stint abroad, and now I'm back in London I'm keen to get some work, but it's very difficult to find decent schools online. Most ...

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The Last Language Textbook -- Ian 19 June 2012

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tefl or esol -- Jennifer 19 June 2012

Hi I am very interested in doing a tefl or esol course but i am confused between the two. Which one gives the better qualification? I would like to be able to add the young learners module to which ...

Re: tefl or esol -- cunning linguist 19 June 2012

Hello Jennifer. You may need to be more specific as TEFL and ESOL are generic terms, not individual courses. And within those two labels you'll find the good, the bad and the ugly from a variety ...

Help for my dissertation! -- Katia 18 June 2012

Dear all, My name is Katia Tsoeidaki and I am doing my master in Tesol with Applied Linguistics at the University of Central Lancashire. I wonder is anyone is willing to complete a 5-minutes ...

Re: Help for my dissertation! -- Tomeka Blue 8 September 2012

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How To Teach English As a Second Language In The Highest Paid Countries -- Paul Higgins 14 June 2012

If you enjoy traveling and experiencing new cultures, teaching English as a Second Language can be a way to spend extended periods of time abroad while earning a decent salary. While Europe is a ...

ESL Jobs at Montessori Schools -- Steve Brachmann 14 June 2012

Montessori schools are renowned for their teaching style, which focuses particularly on cultivating the individual student while maintaining the educational progress of an entire class of children. ...

ESL Strategy Training Evaluation Tools -- Patricia K. Maggio 14 June 2012

Trainers use specific tools when they evaluate teachers seeking a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. New ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers will be assessed on ...

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Teaching Materials and Resources for New Teachers -- Chris Westergaard 16 May 2012

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University of Gloucestershire -- Zona 13 May 2012

How is CELTA at Cheltanham Language Centre, University of Gloucestershire, UK? Is it reasonably good. If anyone has any information,Please help. It is providing Cambridge certification but want to ...

Re: University of Gloucestershire -- cunning linguist 15 May 2012

Hi Zona. All centres that offer the Cambridge ESOL exams have to be assessed periodically by external assessors from Cambridge. Each new cohort of trainees for the CELTA course for example will also ...

Re: Seeking advice on TESOL programs for an experienced teacher -- nevine soliman TESOL DIPLOMAN 13 May 2012

Hello, I am taking TESOL couse online and I am kind of lost. Assignment module asking for diagnostic test for esl 3rd grade that I will take over. I found resources on websites for diagnostic exam ...

Re: Seeking advice on diagnostic testing -- cunning linguist 14 May 2012

Hello Nevine. As you have responded to one of my posts on a separate topic I guess you want me to offer some suggestions? You do need to provide more information. Please clarify what you mean by 3rd ...