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Would a CELTA help me to find a teahing position in Britain? -- Max 11 January 2016

Hi, Just thought I would post a question because I am in need of advice. I am about to embark on a CELTA course in the UK, but I cannot decide if it is right for me. Even though I am excited by the ...

Please advise on impact of misdemeanor conviction on teaching overseas -- John R. 29 December 2015

Hello everyone.. Ive been thinking about teaching overseas english for many years...and its finally time if Im ever going to do this...any advice would be greatly apprciated...After endless research ...

UALR -- Amy L. 6 December 2015

Has anyone had experience with bringing project-based learning into an ESL classroom? If so, can you share your challenges or advice?

Re: UALR -- cunning linguist 21 December 2015

Not much to go on in your question: age group and level of students; context; resource levels; classroom management. You need to start with your objectives first rather than choosing a methodology. ...

TESOL certification, Buffalo NY -- Deana 5 December 2015

Hi everybody, I was wondering if anybody can lead me to a study group within my area (buffalo ny) in TESOL, someone who is studying the requirements for the state exams leading to certification... I ...

General Studies degree problem? (Mid East/Saudi Arabia) -- mideastbound 31 October 2015

I got a General Studies degree years ago, but I was actually an English major up until the very end when I changed. So, I only lacked a class or 2 of credits for an English major. Looking at all the ...

Re: General Studies degree problem? (Mid East/Saudi Arabia) -- cunning linguist 7 November 2015

I doubt if you'll have a problem with your degree. If we take Saudi Arabia (SA) as an example, most websites state there is always a demand for English teachers. You clearly have your reasons for ...

TESOL Graduate program -- Beth 13 September 2015

Question regarding continued education: I am looking into a TESL Graduate program at two different universities. According to Forbes and U.S. News Education, one of these significantly ranks higher ...

Learning about Sibilants -- Anastasia Rigoli 21 August 2015

I recently taught a two-week, crash-course ESL class to a married couple from Carmen, Mexico. I have to say, it was both enlightening and exciting. Not only did I aid in the knowledge base of the ...

MA in TESOL online/distance learning? -- Mary 5 August 2015

I considered doing a master's for two years at a physical university in the present but after a recent visit to South Korea, I don't want to put off moving there. I have looked into MA ...

Re: MA in TESOL online/distance learning? -- cunning linguist 19 August 2015

"A few unis I've seen require some sort of on campus attendance at some point. Which kind of defeats the purpose of distance learning... " I really don't think campus attendance defeats the ...

Re: MA in TESOL online/distance learning? -- Yanni Zack 11 August 2015

Mary, Here is some information to assist you. I did my MA in TESOL with Alliant International University. They are well known, regionally accredited by WASC which is recognized by the US Department ...

Interview a current ESL teacher for an assignment at TAMU-CC -- Alex 14 July 2015

Hello, My name is Alex and I hope this is the right place for this: I need to interview a current ESL teacher for an assignment at TAMU-CC, and I know none, so the internet was my choice. If someone ...

CELTA/TEFL/TESOL -- FLORA 13 July 2015

Hi all, I am an EFL Teacher in Greece and am trying to immigrate to Canada, my country of origin, in order to work and further my studies. I already have a Degree in English, am a native English ...