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How to Plan a Marriage Overseas -- Andy Mullins
A few years ago I attended a wedding on the island of Jamaica. Getting married in a foreign country can be a daunting experience. There are many issues that need to be worked out if you're ...

Showing our Gratitude - 10 Ways to Show Teachers That They're Appreciated -- Dr Robyn Silverman
Teacher Appreciation Week has become a staple in many schools around the world. Whether you're a student, parent, grandparent, or community member, you likely come into contact with some terrific ...

Two Reasons For Celebrating The Teacher Appreciation Day -- Alberto Aparicio
It is usually that periodically, governments want to implement the Teacher Program. This is a good action in order to give more benefits to the students which mean a good quality of learning. As we ...

Meeting New People While Studying Abroad -- Andrew Johnstone
It can be extremely nerve wracking arriving in a strange country when you don't know anyone there. Not surprisingly a lot of people who have arranged to study abroad find the first few days a ...

Boys and School - Reasons That Boys Do More Poorly Than Girls -- Scarlett Capelli
It has been a long-standing fact that girls do better in school than boys do. It was not until recent years, however, that experts have conducted studies to explain this phenomenon. The results show ...

Re: That Cute Li -- Tim Harrison
When explaining why the contraction for the word little (li'l) has only one apostophe, the article states: "We never use more than one apostrophe to a word." Of course, there are exceptions to ...

Typing Success In 20 Minutes A Day - Teaching Your K-12 Student To Type In 20 Minutes A Day -- Margit Barreras
Typing is fast becoming an important skill in our tech based world. Having your student open to using this skill is imperative. In just 20 minutes of the following activities per day will give your ...

Surviving Your First Year of Teaching -- Sonya Wilson
When you decide to become a teacher, the truth of the matter is that teacher preparation programs give you skills and technique, but they simply do not teach you the reality of classroom teaching. As ...

Overcoming Stress as a New Teacher -- Sonya Wilson
When I first started teaching, it was exciting. I loved education and working with young people. I was very idealistic and as corny as it may sound, I thought in my own way I was changing the world. ...

Classroom Management for the New Teacher -- Sonya Wilson
Classroom management is managing the physical learning environment and managing student behavior. As a new teacher, this may worry you. You are not alone because classroom management is an ongoing ...

Parents Are Not The Teacher's Enemy! (Even Though It Really Feels Like It) -- Sonya Wilson
One of the things you will have to deal with as a new teacher is parents. This can be a good experience or a challenging one. It is vital that a new teacher try their best to communicate with ...

Student Discipline and the New Teacher -- Sonya Wilson
One of the most challenging parts of the job for a new teacher is dealing with student behavior problems. New teachers should arm themselves with the knowledge of classroom management and behavior ...

Classroom Management Are They Bluffing Or Faking, Read Your Students Body Language -- Sandra Perez
Just as children can read your body language you can learn to read theirs. Learning this will help you to predict if they have a change in their behavior or they have just changed enough to get you ...

Material for a lesson or two. -- Robin Day BSc MSc BEd
This was sent to me unsigned so I know not the author. It can be turned into a good class lesson or two. You think English is easy? Read to the end . . . a new twist 1) The bandage was wound around ...

Classroom Management - The Cleverness Of The Look, Turn, Stance Will Help With Classroom Management -- Sandra Perez
Are you aware that when your students enter your classroom they are already reading your body language? They are figuring out what type of day they will have with you. They will know if they will be ...

How To Find a Teaching Job Abroad in 10 Days Or Less -- Lisa Walker
Yes - it can be done. You need to prepare the ground carefully, but there are a massive number of jobs available around the world and there are not enough English teachers to fill them. If you want ...

Discover How To Appeal To Your ESL Students -- Shelley Vernon
Learning English as a second or foreign language can be difficult for some students. There are several different ways to learn, and many people benefit from a wider approach than the traditional ...

Tips for Teaching Young Learners -- Sharon
Teaching Young Learners Teaching Young children can be challenging just because it’s difficult to get their attention and keep it for an extended period of time. However there are a few things to ...

Dos and Don'ts for Teaching English -- Sharon
Dos ● Act like a teacher. As a foreign teacher, both students and teachers will look up to you as a representative of your country. Act professional. ● Make class interesting. Prepare a ...

What’s the Best Country to Teach English In? -- Sharon
Choosing a country will depend on what you want to get out of teaching English. If you’re looking for money, you won’t go to the same country as those who are looking to surf or ski. Experience ...

Learning about TEFL and Teaching -- Sharon
Learning about TEFL and Teaching The best teachers are those who keep on learning and trying new things. Here are some ideas to help you get started about learning about teaching. And even if ...

Teaching Kids To Write Requires Patience -- Victor Epand
A child is taught three parts of writing simultaneously. They are accurate letter construction, identical letter size, and the same tilt throughout the writing. They should be taught to concentrate ...

K12 Virtual Education - Teach a Foreign Language Successfully, No Prior Experience Necessary -- Margit Barreras
Have you ever thought this to yourself? "I don't speak a foreign language so I surely can't teach my child to." Are you thinking you can only teach a foreign language if you can speak it? ...

Learning Tips for Students -- Dev Sri
Long ago, there was a time, when parents told children to read slowly and loudly to understand everything they read. A lot of things have changed. Today's children have bigger syllabi to learn. ...

10 Book Report Project Ideas -- Lesa Bolt
Making a book report can be simple but coming up with a good new creating unique way to present your book report can be challenging. Here are 10 book report project ideas to choose from. 1. Make a ...

How to Overcome Exam Nerves -- Shanat Kuphur
An Examination is a very important part of life, which is used to test a person's ability. But as you know many of us has fear and are afraid of it. Though they know that exams are there for ...

School Administrators - Get Off Your Teachers' Backs! -- Joe Pagano
School administrators, do your teachers a favor and get off their backs and let them teach. This is especially true for the non-tenured teachers, and the ones that really have their hearts in the ...

Teaching Tips - 5 Traps a Successful Teacher Must Avoid -- Darrell Causey
In my twenty-five plus years of teaching, I have had the opportunity to observe, evaluate and work with some great teachers as well as some not so great teachers. And I have come to the conclusion ...

Teaching - 9.5 Strategies for Successful Teaching -- Darrell Causey
Do you really want to be a successful teacher? If so, these 9.5 strategies will help you develop the skills, techniques and processes needed to become a master teacher. But it won't happen just ...

Save the Teacher! -- Phyllis Ferguson
We hear calls in the press, on the radio, and television to save different endangered species. Man has been asked to set aside land, change our cultivation, harvest, hunting and fishing practices for ...

Are You A Hero Teacher? -- Phyllis Ferguson
As a kid growing up in public schools, I was not aware of the pendulums teachers and schools were forced to ride as innovations came and left and as curriculums were adopted and lost influence. I ...

Teach To Abundance -- A Simple Change In Thinking Will Change Your Classroom -- Phyllis Ferguson
Steven Covey, well-known author, explains that there are two ways of looking at life: viewing life through a lens of abundance or from scarcity. As educators, we must seek our abundance in order to ...

Top Ten Indicators of Fear in Schools -- Phyllis Ferguson
The other day one of my kids reached over and hit another child. In the past I would have reacted with, "That is not acceptable behavior!" and sent him to "time out" to await a conversation about ...

The Super Teacher Dozen Don -- Phyllis Ferguson
An effective educator makes teaching and learning a joy. The Super Teacher Dozen Don'ts is a reminder for every teacher of the 12 things you should never do in the classroom. 1. Don't yell at ...

Re: Survival Bangla (Bangladesh) for ESL Teachers -- Matt mollet
HI THERE, My name's matt and i'm living in new zealand. I'm interested in teaching english in bangladesh, would you be able to enlighten me on this subject? Is there a website i should ...

Bullying Games Don't Work -- Jim Burns
I search the internet all the time to find out what’s new in the area of bullying and discovered during one of my searches discovered that there are now bullying games that are available to deal ...

12 Great Memory Strategies For Better Grades -- StrongLearning.com
"I forgot." "I can't remember that." "I sit down to take a test and my mind goes blank." "I'm not a good test taker." These are all things students say when they forget assignments or ...

Create Web Lessons For Your Classroom -- Alyx Kaczuwka
Are you teaching a group of students for whom technology seems an integral part of their lives? To reach today’s millennial kids, you need lessons that are interactive, immediately relevant, full ...

A Powerful Teaching Tip -- Adam Waxler
One of the most effective classroom management strategies a teacher can use is also the strategy that teachers are most skeptical of. Why? I'm not sure… This simple teaching strategy has a ...

Where is the Best Place to Teach Overseas? -- Kelly Blackwell
Where is the best place to teach overseas? It is hard to decide where to go when you look at the scope of unique and exciting experiences that are available in the different regions around the world. ...

Handwriting Without Tears - Use the Correct Approach When Teaching Left Handed Kids -- Sandhya S Naidu
In the last few years the number of left handed persons has increased dramatically. This is partly because left handed children are not forced to use the right hand for writing any more but are ...

Top 2 Teaching Jobs -- Eve Zhu
1. Teach English As A Foreign Language Teaching English to overseas students may be one of the most enjoyable jobs you'll ever have. Imagine earning good money, whilst travelling the world and ...

Teaching Grammar With Fun Learning Games -- Shelley Vernon
Teaching English grammar can be hard going - for the teacher and the students. It doesn't have to be difficult or painful, however. You can teach English grammar using fun learning games and ...

Finding your first TEFL job -- Keith Taylor
Probably the most common way to find a TEFL job is through one of the many TEFL employment websites. For jobs abroad, the process normally goes something like this: 1. The application When you find a ...

Should Kids Have the Power to Hire and Fire Their Teachers? -- Brooks Elms
I think kids should have the power to hire and fire their teachers. Students are the ultimate customers. That being said, I don't think a student should be able to get pissed off at a teacher and ...

Educational Programs For Kids -- Scotie Keithlow
There is a certain age that your child gets into where they are too small to go to regular school but yet they are old enough to do their own thing and accomplish certain tasks. This is the toughest ...

Educational Report Cards -- Scotie Keithlow
The one word that strikes terror in the minds of school going children is report card. It almost seems like D-Day has come when the heavens will fall and all ell will break loose. The constant ...

Valentine's Day and Teenagers - 6 Free Ways Parents Can Show They Care -- Terre Grable
It's a few weeks before Valentine's Day, and how is your relationship with your teenager? Chilling as the cold frosty weather outside? Or is it warm and cheery that comes from the comfort of ...

Is Teaching English Abroad Within Your Reach? -- Charles Bewnninghoff
Teaching English to a non-English speaking person can be thrilling and exhilarating. If you want to grab hold of the opportunity to teach English to non-English speakers, consider traveling to other ...

Re: Can a teacher have crush on a student? -- Iain
Of course they can and it is not a moral issue at all. We cant help our feelings. However a teachers behaviour is a moral issue and anyone in a position of power has a moral obligation not to take ...

Re: Can a teacher have crush on a student? -- Anonymous
Yes, it's possible. I used to be in a relationship with a guy who was an ESL teacher at one of the schools in my city and he taught Koreans and Japanese (mostly girls too). At one point last ...

Language Translation Services and Cross Cultural Advertising -- Armando Riquier
The importance of advertising can hardly be overemphasised in the competitive environment we live in today. No matter what the field may be, whether it is education, health care or the latest ...

Cool Teachers Rule With Cool Teacher’s Rules -- Daniel E. Friedman
An out of control teacher: This is either scary or a highly entertaining venue for students. Let’s consider the latter. How many students can deny that they get a quick and amusing thrill out of ...

Finding a Place To Study -- Gene Grzywacz
Any old place will do when it is time to study, right? Wrong, there are some places that are much better to try and study than others. So what makes them good or bad? How does a student know if they ...

Handwriting Practice And Pencil Grips -- Megan Ellis
A Good pencil grip is one of the first steps to developing good handwriting skills. As a parent you can help you child to develop good pencil grip. Correct pencil grip will allow your child to write ...

Math Bingo Cards -- Sunil Tanna
While it's probably true that some students more of an aptitude for math than others, it's also true that different students have different levels of interest in the subject. Good maths ...

Classroom Management - Students Who Fall Through The Cracks -- Adam Waxler
Many experts in education agree that the majority of students who are causing classroom management problems usually fall into one of four categories: attention seekers, power seekers, revenge ...

How Teachers Can Get The Second Half Of The School Year Off To A Great Start! -- Adam Waxler
This week many teachers are returning to school after a well-deserved winter break. And, many teachers will want to dive right back into their content. This is understandable as many teachers have ...

Preparing for a Spelling Bee -- Celia Webb
Spelling bees and sports have much in common. They both involve competition and require that you ready yourself to meet the challenges you will face. It is important to understand the rules and ...

Online Teaching Jobs -- Mario Churchill
By doing a simple search you will come up with so many online teaching jobs it will amaze you and the different universities and colleges offering online teaching jobs or needing these positions ...

The First Day of Class -- Clement, www.mindyourenglish.com
Your first meeting with the new group of students is crucial in creating a positive atmosphere. Meeting a class for the first time often produces a certain amount of anxiety in new, and even ...

Preparing Your Child for School -- Celia Webb
The new school year starts soon. Is your child ready for his first day? By preparing your child for his first day of the school year, you can help him succeed. As with so many events in our lives, ...

Choosing a Gift Book for a Child (student) -- Celia Webb
Books make wonderful gifts, but it can be hard to select the right book. As publishers of children’s books, we are often asked for advice on selecting a book for a birthday or holiday gift. ...

How To Improve Reading Comprehension With Video -- Adam Waxler
Most educators today realize that teaching students how to read is not the sole responsibility of the language arts teacher, yet many teachers still struggle to come up with effective ways to ...

The Student-teacher Relationship -- Adam Waxler
Being a teacher who has moved from New York to Florida I am often asked to compare the two…actually I find myself comparing the New York school system to the Florida school system even if ...

A Powerful Teaching Tip -- Adam Waxler
One of the most effective classroom management strategies a teacher can use is also the strategy that teachers are most skeptical of. Why? I'm not sure… This simple teaching strategy has a ...
Re: A Powerful Teaching Tip -- Dr. Yanni Zack
Adam, I like the idea of giving students a two-minute break. It helps to relieve their stress/tension and then allows them to refocus. I have also used this with both k-12 students and Adult ...

Classroom Management Tips: How To Handle Classroom Management During Transitions -- Adam Waxler
Every quality lesson has students transitioning from one activity to another, or, as I like to say, from one mini-lesson to another. Mini-lessons are a great way for teachers to address student ...

How To Get A Teaching Job -- Adam Waxler
Let me set the scene for a moment… The interview committee at a well-respected, very competitive, high-paying school district has narrowed down its huge list of 500 applicants to the final ...

Middle School Classroom Management: Behavior Action Plan -- Adam Waxler
One of the most difficult skills to master as a teacher is classroom management. Unfortunately, if you can not master this skill you are not going to survive as a teacher, especially as a middle ...

Back To School Tip For Teachers: Remembering Student Names -- Adam Waxler
One of the first things teachers need to do every year is get all of their students' names memorized. It is important for a teacher to know each and every name as quickly as possible. Knowing the ...

Classroom Management: How To Handle Minor Classroom Management Problems -- Adam Waxler
As a full-time middle school teacher as well as a part-time adjunct education professor, I know quite well how important it is to have strong classroom management skills. Personally, I am a big ...

Homework Tips: Getting Students To Complete Homework -- Adam Waxler
Homework, if used correctly, can be quite an effective tool for increasing student achievement. Unfortunately, as many teachers know, getting students to complete homework can be a frustrating task ...

Classroom Management: How To Handle Power Seeking Students -- Adam Waxler
The sad fact is, it doesn't matter how well teachers know their content...it doesn't matter how many strategies teachers know to improve reading comprehension or to increase academic ...

Strategies For Motivating Students To Learn -- Adam Waxler
As an adjunct education professor I am often asked, "How do I motivate students to learn?" Motivating students to learn is a struggle that all teachers face. Since I also teach middle school social ...

Bad Behaviour in Schools - A Major Problem -- Anja Merret
The question of discipline in schools is a fairly serious one. Reading on BBC’s website some archived news stories on schools in the UK, it is amazing to see that some teachers are being ...

War Between English Language Education Agents & Schools -- Ross Mcbride
Once upon a time there was a happy balance between the agents and the language schools. The agents provided admission services and translations and the schools taught the students. The average ...

How to Become a Professional ESL English Teacher -- Ross Mcbride
Most North American ESL English language schools are marketing organizations. They like to sell their ESL school as the best (in everything) to the international language students. The English ...

Fraud In English Language Education - Keep Your Money Safe From Criminals -- Ross Mcbride
FRAUD used by SCHOOLS Students want to attend high quality established schools. Schools will use fraud to attract students to their school or attempt to appear more established to qualify for ...

Get More Self-Esteem With English Tutor NYC -- Hugh Goldsmith
In present scenario, English is that only language which is in high demand; probably, world wide use of this language is making it an essential part of human lives. Whether you are a student or a ...

Teach English Abroad -- Wade Robins
If you've in recent times graduated commencing school and are at a junction in the start of your career Teaching English might be worth looking hooked on. Believe it or not the English language ...

How to Make Homework Fun -- Jennifer Berry
Homework was fun when you were a 6 year old trying to act like an older sibling. You couldn't wait for homework. In fact, you would make up assignments just to keep yourself busy. Once children ...

Top 10 Test Taking Tips -- Jennifer Berry
Test Taking day is the most dreaded day of school. It is the moment in which your skills and knowledge are assessed against other classmates. Testing may not be ideal, but it is essential when ...

Are you in control of your classes? -- Clement
Are you in control of your classes? Clement, www.mindyourenglish.com Teaching qualifications alone don’t make you a successful teacher. You may have a lot of knowledge in your subject but if you ...

5 Tips for Surviving International School Job Fairs -- Kelly Blackwell
Attending international school job fairs can be a harrowing experience, but are an efficient strategy to incorporate into your hunt for a teaching job abroad. All international teachers have a few ...

Re: The Forums About Teaching English in Japan Need to Take A Reality Check! -- Emma
I am also interested in your article. I have been trying to research different organisations in Japan as I am hoping to go over next year. I have only been able to find negative comments though, and ...
Re: 2 years in Japan and loved it. -- Sheff
I taught English in Japan for two years and LOVED it. Had a great boss, great students and a beautiful apartment. The two things I see different between China and Japan are that Japan is much cleaner ...

ARE YOU AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR? -- Clement
ARE YOU AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR? Clement, www.mindyourenglish.com The survey, conducted by the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Business School, points out that communication skills, including ...

Thank You - Different Ways to Say Thank You -- Andrea Cox
People always appreciate a thank you especially if it is unexpected. There are lots of different reasons for saying thank you and it's good to show your appreciation. Perhaps your neighbour has ...

Is it wrong to make jokes in the classroom -- answers.yahoo.com
I work as an English teacher in a private school and sometimes I tend to use humour while explaining difficult points to pupils or let them ask "funny questions" ,in other words, queries that ...
Re: Is it wrong to make jokes in the classroom -- The Arrogant One
There's long been a controversy regarding the value of a teacher’s generating humor in an ESL classroom as a tool to assist in the learning process. I, as one, have always employed jokes and ...

It's never too late -- Morning Dew(Ioawein)
I'm 50, I'm an early educator, I had to go back to school because I changed careers and need to learn how to teach children. I find it easier going back to school as an adult.

Re: Montessori school? 10 points best answer!!? -- Morning Dew(Ioawein)
Montessori schools, following the philosophical approach of Maria Montessori have proliferated to North America since the early 1960's Montessori schools use unique methods and materials, and ...

ESL teacher job hunt -- answers.yahoo.com
I am job hunting and I really want to work as an ESL teacher, but here in the United States. I live near Atlanta which has a lot of ESL schools and non-English speakers. I have a TEFL certificate and ...

ESL teachers, what is your best strategy or teaching tip for intermediate and advanced students -- answers.yahoo.com
I am the ESL coordinator for an intermediate school in Texas. We serve 5th and 6th graders. Most of our ESL students have reached an advanced level of proficiency, so they are mainstreamed in regular ...

Becoming an ESL teacher -- answers.yahoo.com
I am interested in pursuing a teaching career in Italy so I can be closer to my family. Can I major in Italian Studies and then get my ESL certification certificate? Do you have to major in Education ...

ESL or General Elementary Education -- answers.yahoo.com
I am a male trying to decide on my Masters degree. I am torn between ESL or Elementary Education. I want a career that offers variety and marketability. I also want a career that allows for some ...

Internet resources on learning to teach ESL -- answers.yahoo.com
I would like to begin teaching ESL but I'm not quite sure where to start. Are there any helpful resources?

Authentic material on esl classroom -- answers.yahoo.com
What is your position on the use of authentic material on esl teaching? Specially if you teach abroad. Have you use them? What were the results? We are having an esl gathering in my college and your ...

Can I teach ESL classes with a major/minor in linguistics -- answers.yahoo.com
I have a BA in Spanish and Masters in Education. I am interested in going back to school and obtaining an ESL license. I am working full time as a teacher and won't have time to do the necessary ...

ESL teachers: can you recommend the best route for my friend to take -- answers.yahoo.com
My friend came to Canada from Malta in 1989. She had no formal ESL instruction, just listening & speaking. Her spoken English is now quite strong, albeit accented & with occasional grammatical ...

Re: CSET Test Preparation Guides - Beware the Hype -- Robert Duncan
While I would agree that it is smart to avoid many of the over-hyped/over-priced CSET study guides offered online, it can still be challenging to choose the right study guide from among the many ...
Re: CSET Test Preparation Guides - Beware the Hype -- Todd E
Your response to Rick's informative article was a link to your website where you review CSET study guides. After clicking on the link and going to your website, you bash all these cheaper ...

Be A Great Teacher - 5 Things You Can Do That Take Little Of Your Time -- Shannon Tani
All teachers want to be great teachers. But the pressures of lesson planning, grading, preparing materials, and talking to parents often eat away at the little time we have to work on being a great ...

Tips for Foreign Students - Learning a Foreign Language -- Nick Sanders
International students are almost always facing different challenges once they reach a foreign country to study in. Aside from the basic academic challenges, such students are also striving to ...

10 Ways to Help Your Child Learn English at Home -- Shannon Tani
As an ESL teacher, mothers will often ask me what they can do at home to help children learn English. The mothers are not confident because they worry that their own English is not good enough to ...

Choosing an ESL School - 6 Questions You Should Ask -- Shannon Tani
Choosing an ESL school doesn't have to be difficult! Many parents may feel overwhelmed when faced with the number of ESL schools that are out there. There are so many different types that ...

Teaching English As A Foreign Language -- Steve Hill
My friend Sarah lives about three hours north of New York City, and is teaching English as a foreign language to four young women who work in a Chinese restaurant in the nearby town. They meet once a ...

Re: SAT Test Preperation; Prep Options -- Janice Kennedy
I just picked up a new SAT test prep board game (it's called TestPrepU: SAT Game) for my daughter, and so far we're really enjoying it. Shannon is really happy to use something other than a ...

How to build up rapport with students? -- Clement
How to build up rapport with students? Clement, Founder of www.mindyourenglish.com Teaching does not comprise just the classrooms, board markers and worksheets. The triumph of a teacher depends ...

Communicative approach to language teaching in general, and teaching reading, in particular -- Hassan Asghari
Communicative approach to language teaching in general and teaching reading, in particular Hassan Asghari ( M. A. in TEFL) Islamic Azad University English Teacher Hassanasghari9@yahoo.com ...

MY GAME PLAN -- Hedda Joy Tady Tan
I have been teaching teenagers for almost 5 years now, and I find this group of students both challenging and rewarding to work with. The kids are challenging because they are at the beginning of ...

Maintaining Motivation Whilst Distance Learning -- CJ Williams
For most students, whether studying in the classroom or by distance learning, their course of study is usually spread over many months, and in some cases, two or three years, and maintaining ...

The Pros And Cons Of Online Education -- Derek Harrison
An online education is a great way to learn and to advance your career. But, like any other decision you make, there are pros and cons you should consider before deciding to pursue your education in ...

What Is Homeschooling All About, Anyway -- Cynthia Brandolini
The term "homeschooling" refers to choosing to educate one's children at home, rather than in a public or private school. Usually one or both parents act as "teacher," though not in the same way ...

Cabo San Lucas Vacations – The Top Ten Reasons to Visit Cabo San Lucas, Mexico -- Kim Summer
Cabo San Lucas has become one of the top vacation resorts in the world! For your next vacation, come to Cabo San Lucas and learn why this Mexican destination is so popular. Cabo is a favorite with ...

Re: Role of grammar in ELT - Arab learners -- Milton
Thanks Clement, this is a great article.

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Re: Teaching English in Korea -- G
A recruiter has misplaced or refused to return a college diploma to a friend. What recourse does she have?..Please help..
Re: Teaching English in Korea -- Trent
Contact someone at the local English newspaper (if any) and ask them to publish the story. Hopefully the bad recruiter will give back the doc.

Teaching English? It's Easy Isn't It? -- Fiona Tankard
Teaching English as a Foreign Language sounds the perfect way to make some money while visiting or living in another country, or as a work from home business. After all you can speak English so you ...

Teaching English In Overseas -- James Kronefield
English the only language that is comprehensively used as a most popular second language and also as an official language round-the-globe. More likely English is used widely in all Common-wealth ...

7 Keys to Becoming an Outstanding Mentor -- Patricia Omoqui
Many of us are either thinking of becoming a mentor or are already involved in some kind of a mentoring relationship (either formally or informally). Yet very few of us have ever received formal ...

Learning To Read- Why Is Rhyme Important? -- Deanna Mascle
Learning to read is one of the toughest and most important tasks a young child faces. A child's successful accomplishment of this feat is one of the strongest indicators of future success--and a ...

Knowledge Learning - Why Learn More? -- Deanna Mascle
I am a proud lifelong learner and am married to one. I am descended from a long line of lifelong learners and hope that I am raising another generation as well. As a lifelong learner, I am a bit ...

Activity Preschool Songs- Why Teach Your Preschooler Using Rhyme and Song? -- Deanna Mascle
You may have noticed the prevalence of rhyme in children's books and songs, but have you ever wondered why? There are several reasons why educators, authors, and song writers who target young ...

How do you prevent classroom fatigue -- answers.yahoo.com
when you are in tertiary education what games can be played to wake the students up

IELTS - Simplified -- Manjusha Nambiar
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS), is designed to assess the English language skills of candidates who want to study or work in countries where English is the language of ...

A Guide to Punctuation -- Manjusha Nambiar
Full stop The punctuation mark full stop (.) is used to close sentences. A new sentence that follows a full stop has a capital letter. Honesty is the best policy. Sweet are the uses of adversity. A ...

How can I stop the kids in my classroom from playing games on their cell phones during class -- answers.yahoo.com
How can I stop the kids in my classroom from

As a first time 2nd grade teacher in Ontario, what do I need to set up my classroom? -- answers.yahoo.com
I will be teaching second grade in a French Immersion school. Half my day will be taught in French and the other half in English. What supplies/resources do I need for my classroom? The school ...

I need to decorate my 7th grade Social Studies/French classroom from scratch - how? -- answers.yahoo.com
I am being put into a ratty odd pentagon shaped second story classroom. I have big windows overlooking a steel yard and beyond that mountains with lots of sun. I have a tiny kitchenette area, a wire ...

If you could start your own after-school program for kids, what kind of activities would you provide for kids? -- answers.yahoo.com
i.e. would you have a specific theme to learn certain subjects (i.e. history, etc.) or just have some fun activities?

So You Want to Be a Substitute Teacher -- Susan Slobac
Of all the jobs in education, substitute teaching is one of the most difficult and challenging. On the other hand, unless you are a felon (or have gotten on the bad side of some school ...

My teachers are my heroes - care to know why? -- answers.yahoo.com
When I was in elementary school, I was fortunate to have excellent teachers who taught me how to read, (and I love to read) and proper hygiene & manners. I had music teachers from 2nd through 8th ...
Re: My teachers are my heroes - care to know why? -- The Arrogant One
Kriminy, gadzooks and little fishes, folks! Granted, some teachers have inspired great interest in reading, history, math, geography ... even personal hygiene ... but "HEROES" ??? Isn't that ...

English - A Global Language -- Ioana Mihailas
English is a West Germanic language spoken by almost a million people worldwide. It is the first language of over four hundred million people, most of whom reside in the United Kingdom, The United ...

Finding Work in the Gulf - Know Your Employer First! -- Gervais Whale
So you’ve been offered a job in the Gulf. The pay’s great, and it’s tax free too. However, there is one step you must take – and that’s to research your employer before accepting the job. ...

How to Get a Teaching Job -- Adam Waxler
Let me set the scene for a moment… The interview committee at a well-respected, very competitive, high-paying school district has narrowed down its huge list of 500 applicants to the final three. ...

Gestures and Knowledge -- H. Bernard Wechsler
New Research: How Kids Triple Their Math Skills Remember the expression, It is All Greek to Me? Algebra is comparable to Chinese to 3rd and 4th grade American students. But wait, there is more. A new ...

Article from a teacher: Global Warming & Biodiesel: Understanding the Changing Organic Soil or 'Duff' in the Circumboreal Forest & Circumpolar Barrens -- Robin Tim Day, B.Sc. M.Sc. B.Ed., ESL + biology-botany-ecology-forestry teacher
Global Warming & Biodiesel: Understanding the Changing Organic Soil or 'Duff' in the Circumboreal Forest & Circumpolar Barrens, Newfoundland, Canada. [Appearing in the summer, August 2007, ...

Increasing Demand For Proofreading and Editing Service -- Pawan Bahuguna
Proofreading and editing are correlated, refined and technical processes, which involves taking the editable version of the copy and referring for errors with the corrected version. It is done for ...

A question about word walls in the classroom-Where to hang with limited space? -- answers.yahoo.com
I have mostly windows in my room and I am not complaining about that Then I have one long wall with a brand new white board and one wall for the children's jackets/book bags.. So I am left with ...

Do you think that violent video games are the source of violent behavior in children under the age of 17? -- answers.yahoo.com
this will be used in my final report for my english class thanks for you help and i will be sure to give you all credit. thanks for your opinions but just so you remember, there are studys that say ...

I need help with my poem I am writing for English Class . Can any one help.? -- answers.yahoo.com
The theme of the poem is about a shy person. The plot is that he has a crush on a school classmate, but he could never find a way to tell her.He was to shy. She is a cheer leader and very beautifal. ...

Tactics for teaching English in Poland to young children? -- answers.yahoo.com
I'm going to an orphanage in Poland at the end of summer to teach English to 3-11 year olds. There will be a big language barrier because I speak very little Polish. I also don't have an ...

Learn to Type with Typing Games -- June Shu
For children, the ability of using the computer is becoming fundamental in nowadays, so learning to type is must for them. But most children get bored with any repetitious task and give up or whine ...

Improve Listening Skills for ESL Students -- Chris Cotter
Most students will say that listening is difficult, if not actually admit that this is their weakest skill. The problem comes down to two main points. The first stems from the fact that the pace, ...

Proficient English Speakers Through Correction -- Chris Cotter
Correction in the ESL EFL classroom is essential for success. It ensures that the target language gets learned correctly. It also lets the teacher fine tune mistakes, adjusting previously learned and ...

Anxiety in Learning a Language - Part II -- C. Ozcan
To conclude, the research rejected the author's hypothesis. "...Although,the students with a strong fear of negative evaluation and the students with low self-perceived ability showed high ...

Anxiety in Learning a Language - Part I -- C. Ozcan
Some people come across with many difficulties when learning a second language.It is believed that there are some emotional factors in foreign language learning which affect our learning ...

I would like to find photos and names of different hairstyles and pieces of garments to use in my esl classes? -- answers.yahoo.com
I would like to find photos and names of different

How do you deal with rowdy teenagers in ESL classes that wont listen or behave in class? -- answers.yahoo.com
How do you deal with rowdy teenagers

Speaking Well - Four Steps To Improve Your ESL EFL Students Speaking Ability -- Chris Cotter
Mastery of English as a second or foreign language (ESL or EFL) comes down to how well a student speaks. He may write well, for example, get high marks on tests, or even have an accent nearly ...

When Teaching Conversation, Simplify -- Tutors, Inc.
This work is under licence. When teaching conversation, try to simplify your sentences. Your students may get confused by too long, complicated sentences which use a lot of advanced grammar and ...

Can you give me some better ideas how to teach english to adult esl students on a 1/2mnth deadline? -- answers.yahoo.com
Can you give me some better ideas how to

I am going to start teaching English language, want to ensure the right method.? -- answers.yahoo.com
I don't have experience in teaching but I've gone through a few English courses. I'm here where most people English standard is low. I'm going to teach an adult student who can hardly ...

Teaching english to adults? -- answers.yahoo.com
i'm teaching esl in korea to kids, but i just picked up a class once a week teaching a group of adults. does anybody have any good tips or a good website to help me with adults. it's a ...

I need help asap on teaching english for beginners pleas!!!? -- answers.yahoo.com
im intending to teach english this summer to adults as apart of a church's program,however,i volunteered despit my severe leak of experience in teaching or teaching adult alike.I need to know ...

Beware Of Fake Online Degree Scams -- Chris Chew
With modern technology, the internet offers students many opportunities to study for online college degrees. Students can also find a wealth of information regarding their online education ambition, ...

Give Her An “a” For Effort: Unique Teacher Gifts -- Abby Mckinsley
Another year of school is over. Another year of teaching the ABC’s and 123’s with some life lessons and long division thrown in there. In short, it’s been an exhausting year for the students, ...

Teaching Adult ESL Learners -- Yi Yang
Massachusetts Department of Education (Massachusetts, USA) This is an article about the author's experience teaching a class of immigrants to the United States of America and a description of ...

Change Habits to Change Life- How to Shift Habits and Attain New Results -- Beth Tabak
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them." Albert Einstein Make substantial changes in your life by paying attention to your habits and ...

5 Tips to Make the Right Decisions in the Midst of Chaos -- Beth Tabak
"In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing to do. The worst thing you can do is nothing." Theodore Roosevelt As I wandered a parking lot scanning for my car I realized the ...

I am American, living in Mexico. I plan to teach English to some Mexican adults.? -- answers.yahoo.com
I would like to find teaching materials like vocabulary and verbs and and other areas to teach online that I can print out to use as handouts.....preferably in Spanish with English translation and ...

What qualifications does one need to teach english as a second language? -- answers.yahoo.com
I'm talking about teaching english abroad like in Brazil, Japan, or Vietnam? And what kind of money do they make?

How can I teach 865 kids to speak English? -- answers.yahoo.com
I'm an American living in Korea where I teach at a public middle school. I teach 25 different classes with 34-36 kids in each class. I see each class once a week. My job is to help these kids ...

Which english language market is bigger - china, korea or japan? -- answers.yahoo.com
Offcourse there are more chinese students of english, but where is the industry bigger in money terms?
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