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Brand New ESL Drama video for schools. -- ESLdrama 3 May 2013

Need something new for your class? How about a web series written especially for ESL learners from Beginners to Advanced? ESLdrama is a brand new soap opera designed for learners of English. It ...

FSHST -- myriam 6 April 2013

HELLO I'm working on the impactof socioeconomic and contextual factors on language proficiency for learners of English as a foreign language. Any suggestion please?

Re: FSHST -- Turnoi 8 April 2013

One of the factors may be the reason why there are so many crap pretend "schools" out there in the ESL industry. Would be worth a research....

Request for research able topics on TESOL OR TEFL programs -- Dr. Joseph Matthews / Asia Euro University Phnom Penh Cambodia 29 March 2013

I am conducting the TESOL in M.A. program in Asia Euro University in Phnom Penh Cambodia. Here, the research facilities are very limited and lack of resources creating a big hindrance in finding ...

Re: Request for research able topics on TESOL OR TEFL programs -- Dr. Turnoi Turjakuunnen 29 March 2013

I am an ESL/EFL topic researcher myself, and I have worked myself in nations like Kenya and Nepal where access to research topics in the field is scarce and where resources for research are not ...

Teach abroad with my family -- Angie 26 March 2013

I am looking to teach English abroad. I have a husband and two young children that will come with me. I am certified in TESOl and I have a BA in comparative literature and culture with a minor in ...

Re: Teach abroad with my family -- Turnoi 27 March 2013

Does anybody know of a program that is long-term or renewable contract that would pay about $2000 monthly or provide private housing or allowance. My husband is also a native speaker of English ...

Re: Teach abroad with my family -- ICAL TEFL 29 March 2013

You should perhaps look for English teaching jobs in Japan, Korea, Brunei or the Middle East. All other countries pay less for simple ESL teaching jobs; it is not a career, really. I'd disagree ...

Re: Teach abroad with my family -- Dr. Turnoi Turjakuunnen 29 March 2013

I'd disagree strongly here - it is a career if you approach it as a career. How do you approach it as a career then? There are far too many crap pretend "schools" out there, run by unprofessional ...

Re: Teach abroad with my family -- Silverboy 29 April 2013

Correct. To have a career you need to be a professional, and so does your employer. Most sectors of ESL are not professional at all! The OP is on a losing streak with that "Career in ESL" mindset! ...

Re: Teach abroad with my family -- ICAL TEFL 30 March 2013

I suppose it is like comparing McDonalds to Michelin starred restaurants. There are, as you say, plenty of rubbish schools out there who will employ anyone. But good teachers who learn about their ...

Re: Teach abroad with my family -- Turnoi 30 March 2013

but the good teachers have stayed in the industry and many work for places like the British Council or universities around the world where the work they do and the passion they feel is rewarded. OK, ...

Re: Teach abroad with my family -- Silverboy 26 April 2013

Well said Turnoi. I would sy it is possible to have a decent job in EFL/ESL. It is not a career though. Ofcourse a GW working at a place like EF will think it is their career (ROTFL) ESL, mostly ...

Re: Teach abroad with my family -- Beelzebub 27 April 2013

Well said Turnoi. I would sy it is possible to have a decent job in EFL/ESL. It is not a career though. Ofcourse a GW working at a place like EF will think it is their career (ROTFL) ESL, mostly ...

Re: Teach abroad with my family -- Silverboy 29 April 2013

What you said is true also BB. I know I am very critical of ESL, but admit there are some good jobs. Yes, for teaching oral English a degree is probably superfluous, but experience is needed, ...

Re: Teach abroad with my family -- Beelzebub 29 April 2013

What you said is true also BB. I know I am very critical of ESL, but admit there are some good jobs. Yes, for teaching oral English a degree is probably superfluous, but experience is needed, ...

Re: Teach abroad with my family -- ICAL TEFL 1 April 2013

I'm going to have to disagree with you again :) If by career we mean a lifetime working in the same industry then there are plenty of teachers out there like that! I've met a great deal of ...

Re: Teach abroad with my family -- Turnoi 1 April 2013

If by career we mean a lifetime working in the same industry then there are plenty of teachers out there like that! Well, let's agree to disagree. "Working in the same industry" - that is a ...

So, you want to teach English in Vietnam..... -- Peter Goudge, Australia-Vietnam School of English (AVSE) 23 March 2013

The Vietnamese Government is very focused on improving the quality of English language teaching across the country. Unlike a number of countries in South-East Asia - Indonesia, the Philippines and ...

Need advice: How much new vocabulary per lesson? -- Jenn 21 March 2013

How many new vocab words per 45 min lesson are appropriate to teach adult beginners? I tend to think that between 6 and 8 words are sufficient depending on how fast the student can pick them up. If I ...

Re: Need advice: How much new vocabulary per lesson? -- Turnoi 23 March 2013

You should not introduce more than a maximum of 10 new vocabulary items per lesson, and preferably they should be connected with one another by a topic network - for example: Topic network: Living ...

Advert: Master of Arts in Instructional Development & Technology major in TESOL in San Juan City, Philippines -- Michigan English Assessments Inc. 20 March 2013

For teachers, college graduates, and individuals seeking to pursue a master’s degree program, but are available only in certain months or weeks of the year for a face-to-face study, enroll in: ...

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Ivy Tech Community College-Indiana State University -- Garry Bowlds 1 March 2013

Hello, I am planning to transfer to Indiana State University next fall where I will be seeking a Bachelor degree in Language Studies: Teaching English as a Second Language, and I am looking for ...

Does the type of TEFL course matter? -- Amelie 28 February 2013

I am really interested in teaching English in China. I have a BBA in International Business and Economics (2008), a BBA in Management and Finance(2010), and my MBA (2012). I have one year of ...

Re: Does the type of TEFL course matter? -- ICAL TEFL 1 March 2013

In most cases it will not matter although generally speaking most schools will look at 120 hours as a minimum. For entry level jobs - especially in China - any reputable course will be fine. But on ...

Re: Does the type of TEFL course matter? -- Turnoi 1 March 2013

It does not matter in China which type of TEFL cert you have. Many places would even appoint you without such a cert. And mostly - Chinese employers are often not competent enough to assess the ...

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English -- Simon 13 February 2013

Hi there, I have been asked by an acquaintance if I could help him prepare for the spoken element of the IELTS test. Although I do have a background in teaching English, I was hoping that someone ...

Re: English -- ASTF 14 February 2013

Hi there Simon Here is a copy of the band descriptors for all 4 sub skills that are tested in the IELTS speaking test. ...

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Re: Online questionnaire -- responses from teachers needed -- John 28 January 2013

Sure, I'll take a look.

English -- Jasmeet Kour 21 January 2013

I have done Masters in English and i also have B.Ed degree ( Bachelors of education) from India. I am now staying in US on H4 Visa. I have heard regarding the conversion of B.Ed degree to some US ...

Re: Re English Teaching Jobs but NO Degree?? -- BusEireannBiddy 13 January 2013

"Twenty thousand a month sounds attractive; however, one does have to take into consideration {tax, holidays(do they pay for those) your flat, do they pay for that? hours} and many other things too ...

Re: Re English Teaching Jobs but NO Degree?? -- Turnoi 24 January 2013

Oh sweet jesus, I swear, if I laugh any harder I'll end up snorting! Instead of referring to the "sweet Jesus", you might better swear in the name of all pretty crocodiles...hahaha

TEFL Certificate and Opportunities for a Pakistani -- Zaka Ullah Khan 4 January 2013

I wish to hear from any one other than U.K, USA, Canada or Newzeland passport holders of TEFL qualified teachers who were able to find jobs in their places of choice. I am specific because most of ...

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certificate programs -- sk 1 January 2013

I am researching teacher training programs for teaching English overseas. There seem to be huge variety -- with different acronyms, TEFL TESOL etc. I suppose I wonder which might be the best ...

Re: certificate programs -- Ian 5 January 2013

There is no difference between TESOL and TEFL. Your teaching experience is a plus, be sure to put that on the top of your resume. In Eastern Asia they are not legally required.

Re: certificate programs -- ICAL TEFL 2 January 2013

I am researching teacher training programs for teaching English overseas. There seem to be huge variety -- with different acronyms, TEFL TESOL etc. I suppose I wonder which might be the best ...

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American TESOL Institute -- TEFL India and Teach English India (Kolkata and Kerala) 21 December 2012

American TESOL Institute - TEFL India, Teach English India American TESOL Institute (ATI) has been training students to teach English overseas since 2002. ATI provides a range of TEFL Certification ...

Advert: Guaranteed ESL job in Private / Government School in Thailand for ESL Teacher. Job starts May 2013 -- American TESOL Institute 20 December 2012

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Advert: TEFL Thai, Bangkok Thailand -- Nikolaus Mische 3 December 2012

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CELTA -- James 29 November 2012

Hi reader, first of all, about be: I'm a 23 year old, native English speaker living in England, looking to start a new career teaching English as a foreign language abroad. I lived in France from ...

Re: CELTA -- Ian 5 January 2013

You need a degree to teach legally in Eastern Asia. TEFL/CELTA is not required to legally teach there. Individually schools could prefer it, but it is not a legal requirement. You need a 4 year ...

Re: CELTA -- ICAL TEFL 30 November 2012

As you rightly say, most jobs require a degree and a TEFL certificate. The type of degree does not usually matter as long as it's a 3/4 year degree (i.e. not an Associates or Foundation degree). ...

Re: UWYO - Requesting help for a research about discrimination/bullying, teaching course -- extc 26 November 2012

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