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Re: Survey: High-stakes tests and Teacher Stress -- Silverboy 29 July 2013
Yes, we have had problems with people like this before, claiming they are conducting surveys and that the information will be kept confidential. You are right, nobody knows how that information could ...

Survey: High-stakes tests and Teacher Stress -- Georgia Vraketta 21 July 2013
Dear Sir or Madame, My name is Georgia Vraketta and I am a postgraduate student at the University of Leicester, studying Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I am currently in the ...

Re: online tefl? -- TESOL-Direct 2 July 2013
I did the online course by TESOL-Direct (http://www.tesol-direct.com) and it was great. The course material excellent. It is written in a really reader-friendly way, and there are plenty of examples ...

online tefl? -- Tony 24 June 2013
I stumbled upon this link http://ittp-tefl-prague-tesol.blogspot.com/2013/06/to-online-tefl-or-not-to-online-tefl.html Does anyone have any comments as I am wanting to do a tefl course online and ...
Re: online tefl? -- ICAL TEFL 25 June 2013
I can't comment on that course, however as to online courses in general it depends what kind of job you are after. If you are looking at an entry level job and you have a degree, then many ...

English -- ladybird9648 9 June 2013
Hi everyone, I have been a teacher of English as a foreign language for 5 years and now I also do some research work concerning teaching idioms and phrasal verbs to students. It would be great if you ...

MA TESOL -- John Peacock 28 May 2013
Hi, I'd be grateful if anyone could give me advice on online MAs in TESOL. I can't afford to travel so, if possible, it needs to be 100% online. I've already done a brief search but I was ...
Re: MA TESOL -- Mark Smith 22 July 2013
You could find that in Leicester university in the UK .
Re: MA TESOL -- Ryan 30 May 2013
Hi John, I am almost done with a Master Degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from Nova Southeastern University. It has been a great program, but it has not been easy. It will have taken ...
Re: MA TESOL -- John Peacock 3 June 2013
Hi Ryan, Many thanks for that John

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 ...

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 -- Silverboy 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 -- 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, ...

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: 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 -- 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 ...

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: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

Advert: Seriously awesome course discounts this week only! -- ITTP International TEFL Program 2 March 2013
ITTP 11th Anniversary Discount! Fast Track 60hr Online- US$111 Integrative 100hr Online- US$199 All Inclusive 130hr- US$499 Prague Online 130hr- US$1,111 Prague Onsite 130hr- US$1,111 Apply by Sun ...

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 ...

Advert: E-center for Professional Development -- Open online course in CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) 21 February 2013
We are running a project "Global Class" for English language teachers around the world. In this course, Dr. Thomas Thibeault from Southern Illinois University, USA will offer an open online course in ...

Advert: ITTP February course Special -- ITTP TEFL Prague / Online 19 February 2013
ITTP February Discount! Fast Track 60hr Online- US$199 Integrative 100hr Online- US$249 All Inclusive 130hr- US$499 Prague Online 130hr- US$1,299 Prague Onsite 130hr- US$1,299 Offer ends 11:59pm PDT ...

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 15 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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