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work-study opportunity (General) -- yunita K. G 22 April 2009

hi, I am a 40 years old female English teacher. I graduated from a Teacher Training College and has been teaching English since 1990. I want to take a master degree in TEFL or CELTA in an English ...

teach english abroad (CELTA vs TESOL) -- soules 17 April 2009

Hi everybody , I'm french and i'm really fond of english and i would like to teach it abroad as a second language.However i don t know how to manage to do this..I heard about CELTA , or ...

Re: teach english (Native_Speakers) -- ICAL_Pete 22 April 2009

I think you can safely assume that looking for work outside your own country is going to be more challenging, but a lot will depend on where you go. For example, if you wanted to go to Ireland to ...

Ontesol (School News/Adverts) -- 100-hour Online TESOL Program Accredited by ACTDEC UK Level 1 9 April 2009

Ontesol's new 100-hour online TESOL certificate program is accredited by ACTDEC UK Level 1. It's fully delivered online and a personal tutor is assigned to assist students throughout the ...

Anyone heard of The World TEFL School, Cambodia? (Questions About Schools) -- Philip 8 April 2009

Hi, I am heading to Cambodia to take my TESOL then teach. Has anyone any information good or bad about The World TEFL School: http://www.worldteflschool.com/tefl_courses/TEFL_Courses_Cambodia.html If ...

TESOL Course in Phnom Penh, Cambodia ? (Questions About Schools) -- Philip / 7 April 2009

Hi, can anyone tell me if this TESOL course in Cambodia is any good? I can't tell if it is a Trinity certified TESOL school. TESOL certificate course plus Khmer in Phnom Penh, Cambodia ...

Re: TESOL Course in Phnom Penh, Cambodia ? -- david 22 April 2009

I met someone who did the course and they enjoyed it but found out it is not an accredited course.

Accredidation TESOL, online (Questions About Schools) -- AJ 5 April 2009

I am considering enrolling in the on-line TESOL Certificate for Advanced English at The International TESL Corporation (TITC). The course is $295.00 I have been unable to locate information ...

Anyone know of Yingqiao School, Hulunbuir city, China (Questions About Schools) -- Sam O'Dell 31 March 2009

Hello, Ive applyed for a TESOL Course with Will-Excell (www.WillExcelTESOL.com) which has found me a Job for after it is complete, the job offer is with 'Yingqiao Foreign Language Training ...

Re: Anyone know of Yingqiao School, Hulunbuir city, China (Questions About Schools) -- Eyrick 1 April 2009

I took their course quite some time ago and was very pleased. I found the course completely comprehensive, and the teaching practice invaluable. I've kept in contact with the guys running the ...

QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON (Questions About Schools) -- Professor Dr May Ling 27 March 2009

Very sad news one of my friends was sacked from her job in China as she found out her degree was not real or accredited She had studied at ABMA (Macue) and then was awarded her diploma in Teaching ...

TESOL program in Toronto (School News/Adverts) -- TESOL GREYSTONE COLLEGE TORONTO 26 March 2009

I want to recommend TESOL at Greystone College in toronto, canada. I took Chris class and it was amazing. I learned so much. I especially learned that I need to learn alot more to become a good ...

Re: tesol program in Toronto -- lee 30 March 2009

I also graduated from Chris class. It was really difficult, but I learned so much about teaching and myself. I want to say one thing I was shocked by some students attitudes - this is real please ...

Types of programs (Masters, Questions About Schools) -- lise 26 March 2009

I'm wondering about online programs. There seems to be three kind. Online only like university of phoenix. esl specialized and regular universities that also have online programs. I'm ...

Re: types of programs -- ICAL_Pete 1 April 2009

It is difficult to advise you without knowing which level of instruction you are after. In the TESL/TEFL industry there are three levels of studies you can take: Certificate, Diploma and MA. Which of ...

English (General) -- Doddy Novarianto 23 March 2009

I am teaching English in a rural area in Indonesia. My main problem is my less-motivated students. They don't use th English in their daily life, so they learn English for academic score only. If ...

Re: ITTT Accreditation (Questions About Schools) -- Werdna 21 March 2009

Apparently they've gotten a lot better from when the OP said what she did in 2005. I've been taking ITTT's basic online course and I'm finding it very informative. My instructor is ...

tesol major (Questions About Schools) -- trish 21 March 2009

I have been visiting colleges for tesol and there are so many options! my favorite school offers a double major in intercultural studies and tesol 1-12. I'm concerned about how hard it will be to ...

Activities for teaching idioms (General) -- Becky 20 March 2009

Hey, I was wondering if anyone knew of any role playing games I could use to teach Idioms to students. I have been trying to think of some for days and haven't had any luck yet. Help!!

General Help with hours (China) -- HooT 18 March 2009

Hey all, just need a straight answer, If you get a PUBLIC school job in china, AND they say no office hours etc etc and they say its 18-20 hours a week, am i right in assuming that i only need to ...

Re: General Help with hours -- Admin 18 March 2009

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NEW Location! TESOL Course and Internship in KOLKATA, India (School News/Adverts, Native_Speakers) -- American TESOL Institute 15 March 2009

BEST JOB and INTERNSHIP OFFER from AMERICAN TESOL INSTITUTE in INDIA. American TESOL Institute offers three weeks full time or 120 hours TESOL Course in INDIA. After completing the TEFL course ...

TESOL certification (General, Native_Speakers) -- Ken Anderson 9 March 2009

Although my BS and MS are in Music field, and my teaching certification is for music K-12, I have recently become interested in teaching English. My question is simple: What is the most efficient way ...

Re: TESOL certification -- ICAL_Pete 25 March 2009

Yes, in most places the basic requirements for entry level teaching positions are a degree plus a TESL/TEFL certificate. Being certified will make you more marketable and it will also prepare you for ...

Looking for a CELTA/SIT in Latin America (Questions About Schools) -- oren 6 March 2009

I would like to know of a CELTA TESOL certification in Latin America for $ 2000 with room and board.

Re: CELTA/SIT (Resources) -- The Owl 6 March 2009

There is a list of teacher training schools on this site at http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/tt-schools/index.pl that includes two dozen teacher training schools in Latin America. You might ...

Info about Loreman - urgent (General) -- Uschi 3 March 2009

Hello everbody, Does anybody know anything about Chaozhou Loreman Foreign Languages School? Thanks Uschi

25% course discount!!! (School News/Adverts) -- ITTP - International TEFL/TESOL Program 24 February 2009

Hello! Hope you are all fine. This is a reminder that the ITTP discount season is coming to a close shortly: NEW YEAR COURSES DISCOUNT - Final Extension!!! Submit your application before 28th ...

Re: Oxford Seminars (Questions About Schools) -- Vicki 22 February 2009

Some one posted their intent to attend the Oxford Seminar course back in July 2008, just wondering how they made out?

ESL schools in Jakarta (Questions About Schools) -- Rick H. 21 February 2009

Good day, I'm looking for a list of ESL schools in Jakarta. It doesn't matter if the school isn't top quality. I'm willing to start at the bottom to get my foot in the door and to ...

Re: ESL schools in Jakarta (Resources) -- The Owl 21 February 2009

To start, there is a dozen on this site at http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/asia-schools/index.pl (just scroll down to "Indonesia")

American TESOL institute program (Questions About Schools, Native-Speakers) -- fay 21 February 2009

Hello, I'm Fay. I would like to attend American TESOL program in Thailand. I'm Indonesian and don't know the rule about any non-native speaker that attend this program. If any of you ever ...

Re: American TESOL institute program (Questions About Schools, Native_Speakers) -- Becky 23 March 2009

Hi fay, I can't tell you anything about the program in thailand but i do know that the course organisers or whatever they are prefer native english speakers to foreign english speakers for ...

TEFL in southern Thailand (Questions About Schools) -- dano 20 February 2009

Hello. Can anybody recommend a TEFL/TESOL course in Southern Thailand? (Pattaya, Ban Phe, Koh Samui, etc.)

UK College of Excellence (School News/Adverts) -- TESOL/CELTA Teachers required 15 February 2009

Hi, We require TESOL/CELTA qualified to teachers ESOL skills for Life in our newly established college "North West London, Harrow". Our website is under construction. I have forwarded my private ...

SELTI International (School News/Adverts) -- SELTI Head Start Program 13 February 2009

Get massive discounts on an accredited online TEFL course and contacts of TEFL employers in your desired countries with SELTI's Head Start Program. For more details visit ...

Does anyone have the experience of taking a TESOL/ATI course in Thailand? (Questions About Schools) -- Tony Lee 13 February 2009

I'm planning to take a TESOL course in Bangkok, Thailand this coming summer. But they require students to pay $500 in advance, that's almost the whole tuition fee for 3 weeks (the normal fee ...

TEFL in TUSCANY - Course in April in Castiglione Garfagnana (School News/Adverts) -- Asana Italia 11 February 2009

Hi all, We are looking for serious people who are interested in earning a TEFL certificate and a life changing experience all in one! My colleague and I are running the course this April in the wine ...

Dunham Institute, Chiapas, Mexico (Questions About Schools) -- Katie 10 February 2009

Hey, Has anyone ever taken the TEFL certification program at Dunham Institute in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, Mexico? I'm looking to get TEFL certified there and would LOVE to hear any information ...

Re: Looking for a decent TEFL course in Beijing, China (Questions About Schools) -- sandra 6 February 2009

Hello Katie! I am a foreign teacher and I plan to take a TESOL course in China. I can't decide what city is the best to get this certificate: Beijing, Shanghai or = Zhuhai. Have you ever taken ...

How to prepare for TESOL course? -- Sandra 4 February 2009

Hi dear teachers! Who did TESOL course? Could you please give me any advice? how to pass it successfully? Many thanks.

Re: How to prepare for TESOL course? -- ICAL_Pete 12 February 2009

It depends on the type of course but generally I’d say read the course material carefully; make sure you truly understand what is presented; do a bit of extra research if you feel a particular ...

Katherine after completion of Special Thai project from American TESOL Institute (School News/Adverts) -- American Tesol's Special Thai Project 31 January 2009

Feed back from Participant of Special Thai Project American TESOL InstituteRoll your mouse on the slide show below andplay other American TESOL Institute videos.

Ontesol.com - accredited by TESL Canada & ACTDEC UK (School News/Adverts) -- 250-hour online TESOL/TEFL program 28 January 2009

Ontesol.com was developed by Coventry House International, the only school in North America that provides Trinity CertTESOL courses. Ontesol.com was developed to provide students with the flexibility ...

TEFL in TUSCANY - ITALY (School News/Adverts) -- Shay - Asana Italia 28 January 2009

Hi all, We are looking for serious people who are interested in earning a TEFL certificate and a life changing experience all in one! My colleague and I are running this great course in April in the ...

FIONA (CELTA vs TESOL) -- CELTA or TESOL 28 January 2009

I have been offered a place on a TESOL course with 175 hours of learning, but have since been advised by an English Teacher elsewhere to do the CELTA as it is the more 'serious' of the two ...

Outside of Europe: CELTA vs TESOL -- Ted 19 March 2009

Outside Europe there doesn't seem to be any preference for CELTA vs. TEFL Certs. People, of course, love to hype whatever one they took.

Re: FIONA (CELTA vs TESOL) -- Danielle 1 February 2009

Hi Fiona! I'm researching these certification programs as well. From what I've researched so far, CELTA is seen as the most widely recognized program. However, the TEFL/TESOL programs are ...

CELTA Course in Thailand (Questions About Schools) -- Thea 27 January 2009

Can anyone recommend anywhere in Thailand to do a CELTA course?

Re: CELTA Course in Thailand (Questions About Schools) -- keith russell 30 January 2009

I just finished my course here in Ban Phe, Thailand. I really enjoyed the course, having good rapport with the students that are willing to learn English. The course gave me the confidence to teach ...

Included in your TEFL Course fee: 25hrs of Spanish lessons! (School News/Adverts) -- ITTO 27 January 2009

ITTO offers 25hrs of free Spanish lessons before or after your TEFL TESOL course in Mexico. See our TEFL trainees' testimonials.For More Information Contact Us Today! ...

TEFL International (Questions About Schools) -- QueenMac 23 January 2009

They have multiple websites - they are: http://www.bestteflcourse.com http://www.teflinternational.com/guaranteed_jobs.html http://www.teflcoursethailand.com www.teflintl.com Please see my BBB ...

Re: ITC and TEFL INT. (Questions About Schools) -- QueenMac 23 January 2009

TEFL International has multiple websites - they are: http://www.bestteflcourse.com http://www.teflinternational.com/guaranteed_jobs.html http://www.teflcoursethailand.com www.teflintl.com Please see ...

Re: negative posts concerning TEFL Internatonal (Questions About Schools) -- QueenMac 23 January 2009

TEFL International has multiple websites - they are: http://www.bestteflcourse.com http://www.teflinternational.com/guaranteed_jobs.html http://www.teflcoursethailand.com www.teflintl.com Please see ...

ITTT CELTA Online Course (Questions About Schools) -- Sibba 11 January 2009

Can anyone recommend a ITTT Celta online course?

ITTP (School News/Adverts) -- ITTP - International TEFL/TESOL Program 9 January 2009

NEW YEAR COURSES DISCOUNT!!! Submit your application before 16th January 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time for ANY 2009/2010 ITTP Onsite Int.CertTEFL/TESOL course and receive the inclusive course fee of ...

Teach, study and get paid with Will-Excel TESOL in China! (School News/Adverts) -- Will-Exel TESOL Institute 3 January 2009

Teach English in China with Will-Excel TESOL! Our In-China TESOL course provides a 160-hour TESOL program with 500 hours of real teaching experience and Chinese language learning! Earn a salary while ...

Who can recommend where to get TESOL in China? (Questions About Schools, Native_Speakers) -- foreign teacher 2 January 2009

Who can recommend where to get TESOL in China? what teacher training schools are good in China for non- natives?

Re: Who can recommend where to get TESOL in China? (Questions About Schools) -- ICAL_Pete 22 January 2009

Online courses offer a great training opportunity at entry level. They can provide a thorough grounding in a new career and the right tools to approach a new profession within a manageable amount of ...

Re: Who can recommend where to get TESOL in China? (Questions About Schools) -- Orest 18 January 2009

Hi! I just did my Tesol training course in Zuhai, China. It gave the tools, confidence and even found a job for me. I really enjoy teaching and find fulfillment in helping others to learn. ...

TEFL in April in TUSCANY, Italy (School News/Adverts) -- Shay 2 January 2009

Hi all, I am looking for serious people who are interested in being part of a test group for a pilot TEFL course my colleague and I are running in Tuscany Italy, this April. The CELT course ...

CELTA -- rafia iqbal 2 January 2009

hello,Iam going to sit for a entrance test of celta can u advice me wat revision or preparation i can make . Awaiting your soonest reply Rafia

LSC Language Studies Canada (School News/Adverts) -- LSC Language Studies Canada (Toronto), CELTA 29 December 2008

CELTA is the best-known and most widely-taken TESL/TESOL/TEFL qualification of its kind in the world. CELTA is awarded by Cambridge ESOL, part of the world-renowned University of Cambridge. LSC ...

TESOL enrolment for sale (General) -- Kim TESOL Certificate 29 December 2008

Hi there, I'm just wondering if anyone would be able to help me, I decided to enrol in the Professional TESOL Certificate course in July and chose four electives but have since had some other ...

Re: Intesol Internationl TEFL Course (Questions About Schools) -- ITTP 24 December 2008

Thank you for the recommendation Mike. I wanted to confirm that ITTP does offer the combined Online/Onsite course. Further info can be found online here: http://www.tefl-tesol-online.com ...

CELTA (Questions About Schools) -- Dave 23 December 2008

I want to take a CELTA course and my first choice is Cambodia followed by Laos and then Vietnam. I can not find any courses in Cambodia or Laos. Can anyone suggest one? Also I think I want CELTA but ...

Re: CELTA in Cambodia (School News/Adverts) -- Philip 7 April 2009

Have you looked at these: 4-week TEFL Course or equivalent Phnom Penh, Cambodia http://www.cactustefl.com/tefl/course.php?course_id=2942 or ...

Re: CELTA (Thailand) -- Adam 12 March 2009

Hi, I was looking for exactly the same thing doing a course in Cambodia. I researched a little and it would seem that CELTA is the best course. I then found that the CELTA course can be taken in ...

Re: CELTA (Questions About Schools) -- Jacky 7 January 2009

Hey Dave, Check out www.asanalaos.com They do fully recognised TEFL courses and at a great price too. Good luck

Re: CELTA (Questions About Schools) -- Ena 7 January 2009

Hello, I took my CELTA at ECC in Chiangmai it was worth it

Re: Online TESOL (TEFL/TESL) Teaching Certificate Courses for $149-$249...for real? (Questions About Schools) -- Elvina G Serapio 21 December 2008

This school is for real I did an extensive research on this school and found it on the (ACTDEC) list of Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Course. I had the school thoroughly ...

Re: Online TESOL (TEFL/TESL) Teaching Certificate Courses for $149-$249...for real? (Questions About Schools) -- Jamie 18 December 2008

I am also looking for a TEFL course online and am having a really difficult time. So far from my research it seems that there are many companies that are not reputable, nevermind being not ...

Intesol Internationlal TEFL Course (Questions About Schools) -- Emerald 8 December 2008

Hello, can anyone please give me any opinion/information about TEFL course from http://www.intesolinternational.com/index.shtml I am tempted by this one because it is distance learning combined with ...

Is a BA necessary to teach ESL in the USA? (CELTA, No Degree) -- Mia 5 December 2008

Hello, I am a freelance writer with many years of experience, have been a part-time teaching assistant, and am planning to take a Celta course very soon. However, I do not have a BA. Could anyone ...

Re: Is a BA necessary to teach ESL in the USA? (Resources) -- Arthur Norman 8 December 2008

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos069.htm#training

BKC-IH Moscow Teacher Training Centre (School News/Adverts) -- CELTA course at BKC-IH Moscow 28 November 2008

Come to Russia and do the CELTA course at the very heart of Moscow - just at few meters from Kremlin, Red Square and Bolshoy Theatre. We run seven four-week full-time CELTA courses per year. CELTA ...

Doing an Intensive TEFL Course at Home Vs Abroad (General) -- Sharon De Hinojosa 25 November 2008

As more and more people are deciding to get their one month TEFL certification, people have to start considering WHERE they want to get it. Studying at home If you study at home, you'll already ...

Re: Doing an Intensive TEFL Course at Home Vs Abroad (General) -- ICAL_Pete 26 November 2008

Actually, there is an alternative answer to the Home vs Abroad dilemma, and that is: ONLINE TRAINING! Online training: advantages worth considering. • Online courses offer a great training ...

ITTP (School News/Adverts) -- Discount extension - Save $$$ off your course fees! 11 November 2008

Discount extension - Save $$$ off your course fees! Our course fees are set to increase. Apply now for any ITTP int.cert TEFL/TESOL course in 2008/2009 and automatically gain our current course fees ...

Better to get an esl certificate or adult certification? (General) -- kate 11 November 2008

I will be graduating with a BA in foreign language. I wanted to find out whether it would be better to get an esl certificate after that or the adult credential (im in california).?

Re: better to get an esl certificate or adult certification? -- ICAL_Pete 12 November 2008

I’m not sure what you mean by “adult credentialâ€

Teach, study and get paid with Will-Excel TESOL! (School News/Adverts) -- Will-Exel TESOL 9 November 2008

Teach English in China with Will-Excel TESOL! Our In-China TESOL course combines all the benefits of a 120 hour TESOL program with 6 months real teaching experience and Chinese language learning! ...

Does TESOL certificate help non-native speakers to get a highly paid teaching position in China (Jobs, Native_Speakers) -- cobra 2 November 2008

I wonder whether TESOL certificate will help non-native speakers to get a highly paid teaching position in China or it's a waste of money and time? who knows, please, reply ASAP. thank you.

Re: does TESOL certificate help non-native speakers to get a highly paid teaching position in China (Native_Speakers) -- ICAL_Pete 6 November 2008

Being certified will certainly make you more marketable and will increase your negotiating power when it comes to discussing your salary. However as a non native English speaker I’m afraid you ...

Save $$$ off your course fees! (School News/Adverts) -- ITTP - International TEFL/TESOL Program 1 November 2008

Save $$$ off your course fees! Our course fees are set to increase. Apply now for any ITTP certification course in 2008/2009 and automatically gain our current course fees before they increase ...

Is a TEFL Cert Necessary? (Resources) -- Sharon De Hinojosa 24 October 2008

As far as visa requirements go, while countries may require a degree, I don't know of any that require you to have a TEFL certificate. Although TEFL certs won't help with visa requirements, ...

Re: Is a TEFL Cert Necessary? (Jobs) -- ICAL_Pete 6 November 2008

Our experience is entirely different. We have been placing our certified ESL/EFL teachers in English schools around the world since 1998 and know for a fact that neither 120hrs nor teaching practicum ...