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Chiang Mai in October? -- Cindy 5 July 2012

I'm looking for people who are going to be in Chiang Mai, Thailand this October for the CELTA course. It'd be great to meet up beforehand and collaborate.

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ESOL Teacher Requirements (article for beginners) -- Pamela Ann Ludwig 1 July 2012

ESOL stands for English for Speakers of Other Languages. Getting certified to teach ESOL will prepare you to teach English abroad. Teaching English abroad can be a great adventure and invaluable life ...

Online ESL Teacher Training (article for beginners) -- Andrew Morris 1 July 2012

In the current grim economic climate, more and more people are looking to pack their bags and move to a new country to become English as a Second Language, or ESL, teachers. The best thing to do ...

For Beginners: Understand the difference between ESL, TEFL, TESOL and TESL -- John Olander 29 June 2012

TESOL or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is without a doubt by far the most discussed phrase which includes all aspects of teaching English to individuals who're foreign speakers. ...

Re: For Beginners: Understand the difference between ESL, TEFL, TESOL and TESL -- thầy giáo gi 1 July 2012

Interesting. I have been teaching in Asia for several years with a B.Ed and a TEFL certificate. Last year I registered for the CELTA program. I left as soon as I realized that the program was ...

Re: For Beginners: Understand the difference between ESL, TEFL, TESOL and TESL -- cunning linguist 3 July 2012

Your comments about your brief experience with CELTA are quite disturbing. "I was appalled to hear them promoting the certificate as equivalent to a university degree. Who are they kidding? In ...

CELTA in Bangkok: Looking for other teachers taking the same course (ideas, accommodation, study buddy) -- Cindy 27 June 2012

Hi Everyone, I'm going for CELTA training in October in Bangkok. If anyone is also going for CELTA training at that time in BKK, I'd love to hear from you! It would be great to meet ...

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“Drama in Paris” is a new workshop, which is run by TESOL Drama. We offer innovative educational theatre training in teaching English and communication through the creative and ancient art of ...

TESOL Advanced Dip. - Online. Looking for a study buddy -- TESOL Foundation Course - Online 26 June 2012

I've just enrolled to do the TESOL Advanced Diploma course online. I'm currently working through the Foundation course, is anyone else doing this who would like a study buddy (via ...

TEFL Advanced Certificate: Course for sale by student -- $80 for one 120-Hour TEFL Advanced Certificate Online Course ($599 Value) 25 June 2012

I bought a subscription to this course because it was such a good deal, but ended up getting a job in a different field so I don't need to take the course. I can send you more details - I'm ...

Re: TEFL Advanced Certificate: Course for sale by student -- Leslie Smith 26 June 2012

.Hi, I just read your email about the advanced TEFL course that you bought through Groupon and are now selling. I'm interested! Just to confirm: it's an online course so I can register and ...

EFL Schools in London -- Tom C 21 June 2012

Hi everyone, I've recently returned from a volunteering stint abroad, and now I'm back in London I'm keen to get some work, but it's very difficult to find decent schools online. Most ...

Advert: Bangkok, Thailand - TEFL Certification Program + Job Placement -- American TESOL Institute 21 June 2012

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Advert: Turkey, Antala: TEFL, TESOL courses -- Babel Language School 21 June 2012

Hello, Babel Language School offers full time TEFL/ TESOL courses in Antalya, Turkey. After the course, you can also learn Turkish and find work in local schools. For more information: ...

The Last Language Textbook -- Ian 19 June 2012

I want to let you know about a new open education campaign all about building customizable English language lessons online. It is called the Last Language Textbook and you can find out more from the ...

tefl or esol -- Jennifer 19 June 2012

Hi I am very interested in doing a tefl or esol course but i am confused between the two. Which one gives the better qualification? I would like to be able to add the young learners module to which ...

Re: tefl or esol -- cunning linguist 19 June 2012

Hello Jennifer. You may need to be more specific as TEFL and ESOL are generic terms, not individual courses. And within those two labels you'll find the good, the bad and the ugly from a variety ...

Help for my dissertation! -- Katia 18 June 2012

Dear all, My name is Katia Tsoeidaki and I am doing my master in Tesol with Applied Linguistics at the University of Central Lancashire. I wonder is anyone is willing to complete a 5-minutes ...

Advert: TESOL - VIETMAM, Ho Chi Minh City -- Peter Goudge / The Australia-Vietnam School of English (AVSE) 15 June 2012

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How To Teach English As a Second Language In The Highest Paid Countries -- Paul Higgins 14 June 2012

If you enjoy traveling and experiencing new cultures, teaching English as a Second Language can be a way to spend extended periods of time abroad while earning a decent salary. While Europe is a ...

ESL Jobs at Montessori Schools -- Steve Brachmann 14 June 2012

Montessori schools are renowned for their teaching style, which focuses particularly on cultivating the individual student while maintaining the educational progress of an entire class of children. ...

ESL Strategy Training Evaluation Tools -- Patricia K. Maggio 14 June 2012

Trainers use specific tools when they evaluate teachers seeking a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. New ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers will be assessed on ...

Advert: TEFL/TESOL Certification in Vancouver, BC -- The Canadian College of Linguistics 25 May 2012

Start teaching English abroad. The TEFL/TESOL Certification Course at the Canadian College of Linguistics in Vancouver provides new teachers with the latest ESL teaching techniques. Schools from ...

Teaching Materials and Resources for New Teachers -- Chris Westergaard 16 May 2012

Hello, If you are just thinking about teaching abroad or are looking for new ideas, please take a look at my blog TEFL Prague and Abroad. You'll find a lot of great lesson plans, methodology ...

University of Gloucestershire -- Zona 13 May 2012

How is CELTA at Cheltanham Language Centre, University of Gloucestershire, UK? Is it reasonably good. If anyone has any information,Please help. It is providing Cambridge certification but want to ...

Re: University of Gloucestershire -- cunning linguist 15 May 2012

Hi Zona. All centres that offer the Cambridge ESOL exams have to be assessed periodically by external assessors from Cambridge. Each new cohort of trainees for the CELTA course for example will also ...

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ESL is Big Business - Meet the Players -- Ian Leahy 14 March 2012

Read the article: ESL is Big Business - Meet the Players

CELTA Phuket -- Mike Croker 7 March 2012

Hi Guys Quick question - I am due to take the CELTA course in PHUKET in may, and was wondering if any of you have done this, and if so where did you stay? Theres loads of hotels around but im ...

Teach English Abroad - The 3 Main Ingredients for Success -- Ian Leahy 6 March 2012

Thinking about teaching abroad? I'd recommend reading this article on teaching English abroad.

Korea -- Tommy 6 March 2012

Hello all, I took the CELTA course in Phuket, Thailand 6 months ago before I came to Korea to teach. I very much enjoyed the CELTA course and recieved a Pass B in it. Since I have been in Korea, I ...

Re: Korea -- Ian Leahy 6 March 2012

Hi Tommy, I understand in many ways I preferred working in a Hogwan. I'd recommend these ESL books. Here are some other fresh ideas and ESL resources for class.

Tesol/Tefl/BA -- Geetha 1 March 2012

Hello there I'm inmidst of deciding which Tefl/Tesol courses to take online. I'm a Montessori Teacher(for ages 3 - 6 years old) with 4 years of experience and teach mainly english language. I ...

Re: Tesol/Tefl/BA -- Anne-TEFL Institute 27 March 2012

Hey there! Many countries in Europe do require a degree, some that don't include Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia and Spain. Having your TEFL Certification will be very helpful to you, ...

Re: Tesol/Tefl/BA -- TEFL World Wiki 2 March 2012

If you don't have a degree there are still possibilities. These countries do not always require a degree: * China - the demand here is so great they often overlook the need for a degree. * ...

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Survey: Teaching after CELTA -- RitaMc 14 February 2012

Hello I am an undergraduate student working on my dissertation. My research project is a study of the Cambridge CELTA qualification and its effectiveness in preparing new teachers for the realities ...

Seeking advice on TESOL programs for an experienced teacher -- richard 10 February 2012

I am a teacher in a public urban middle school in California with certification in K-12, English, and Social Science. I also have an add-on as Language Development Specialist, allowing me to teach ...

Re: Seeking advice on TESOL programs for an experienced teacher -- cunning linguist 28 March 2012

Anne's comments are correct in my opinion. "Many people like you, who have been teachers and have years of experience, still get their TEFL Certification just so they can have that additional ...

Re: Seeking advice on TESOL programs for an experienced teacher -- nevine soliman TESOL DIPLOMAN 13 May 2012

Hello, I am taking TESOL couse online and I am kind of lost. Assignment module asking for diagnostic test for esl 3rd grade that I will take over. I found resources on websites for diagnostic exam ...

Re: Seeking advice on diagnostic testing -- cunning linguist 14 May 2012

Hello Nevine. As you have responded to one of my posts on a separate topic I guess you want me to offer some suggestions? You do need to provide more information. Please clarify what you mean by 3rd ...

Re: Seeking advice on TESOL programs for an experienced teacher -- Anne-TEFL Institute 27 March 2012

Hey Richard, You've got some great qualifications. Many people like you, who have been teachers and have years of experience, still get their TEFL Certification just so they can have that ...

Re: Seeking advice on TESOL programs for an experienced teacher -- Ian Leahy 8 March 2012

It depends on where you want to go and the school. With your qualifications I wouldn't worry about it. Your qualifications far exceed any benefit you might get with a TEFL/TESOL cert. For ...

Advert: Master of Arts in Teaching TESOL -- Philippine International Communicators, MAT TESOL 9 February 2012

Philippine International Communicators (PIC), a major TESOL CERTIFICATE program provider in the Philippines, is a host of a graduate program in TESOL. AIIAS (Adventist International Institute of ...

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Re: Website: tefl-reviews -- luke 9 March 2012

Thanks

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How accurate are those reviews? I can see that you are making money by referrals.

Available Options to Get a Degree for ESL Teachers -- Gregor Nau 7 February 2012

f you want to know English perfectly, it will not be enough just to overview its vocabulary, because you will not be able to construct the whole phrases without knowing grammar principles of ...

Professional Development For TEFL, TESOL Teachers -- Jason Geyser 7 February 2012

Describing Teachers In this section, we will briefly describe broad categories of teachers. It is difficult however to strictly categorise teachers under certain headings as teachers will find ...

Student Teachers: Tips to Make Your Student Teaching Experience Great -- Barbara A Toney 7 February 2012

Student teaching is a unique opportunity to practice your craft with support from a cooperating teacher. Some people quit during or after student teaching. They realize the classroom is not for them. ...

Advert: TESOL in Thailand -- AYC 14 January 2012

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12 Helpful Tips to Pass the CELTA or TEFL Teaching Preparation Course -- Larry M. Lynch 3 February 2012

As a Trinity College of London post-graduate diploma holder in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) when a co-worker seriously queried me on the rigors and requirements of taking a ...

Advantages of Getting a CELTA For Teaching English -- Andy De Ronda 3 February 2012

When I first thought about teaching English in a foreign country many of my friends said to me I shouldn't bother getting a certificate to teach, most private students don't ask to see it, ...

TEFL Qualifications - CertTESOL & MA TESOL -- Christopher John 3 February 2012

CertTESOL Administrated through Trinity College London, this has traditionally been viewed as being roughly equivalent by employers around the world and like the CELTA can be studied in different ...

A Beginners Guide To TEFL, TESL, And TESOL -- Casey Lipton 3 February 2012

What exactly is TEFL? What about TESL? What is the difference? TEFL is Teaching English as a Foreign Language. TESL is Teaching English as a Second Language. In general, if you teach overseas, in a ...

ESL Survey for Teachers -- Terry Terrian 27 January 2012

Hello everyone, I am working on a project to help ESL teachers teaching kids. I prepared a short survey to better understand how I can help you in the classroom. This shouldn't take longer than ...

Don't Get Tense About Tense - Survival Tips For Teaching Grammar -- Victoria Galloway 23 January 2012

This is an article designed to assist those who are thinking of signing up for a TEFL course (or who have completed their TEFL) and who have a nervous, stomach twisting fear of the word "grammar." I ...

Take my place on TESOL course in London, UK -- Penny 22 January 2012

Last May I enrolled on a 4 week full-time TESOL course in a school in Holborn, London, but I dropped out before the end due to ill health. The school kindly said that I could pass my place on to ...

Tips For Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (TESOL) -- Alice Shown 21 January 2012

Teaching English overseas can be a memorable experience, where you can combine your love for teaching and travelling. You can choose from a variety of countries. In Slovakia for instance, English has ...

TEFL Certification Courses: Online or Onsite, What's the Best Approach? -- Sarah Simmons 21 January 2012

If you are interested in the opportunity to teach English abroad but do not have experience teaching EFL (English as a Foreign Language), you will need to get a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of ...

Advert: ITTO Online TEFL TESOL Certificate Course -- ITTO Online 21 January 2012

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CELTA in London -- Amusicum 15 January 2012

Hello everybody, I have a first class BMus, an LRSM (Cello performance dip) and am currently doing a Masters in Psychosocial Studies in Birkbeck, University of London, which will be finished in ...

Re: CELTA in London -- cunning linguist 20 January 2012

You've asked a lot of questions which is fine, but I'm wondering just how much research you have done on the kinds of language schools that exist and will employ you, and the contractual ...

How to Learn TESOL in California -- James Stuart 13 January 2012

TESOL(Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification allows you to teach English as a second language both abroad and at home. Upon completion of a course, you will receive a ...

Trinity TESOL Certification -- Jordan Baughman 13 January 2012

Many universities and community colleges worldwide offer Trinity TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification to aspiring students looking to gain footing in their teaching ...

TESOL Strategies -- Ian Moore 13 January 2012

TESOL, or Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, is an association that allows potential teachers to become certified to teach English as a second language overseas. Currently there is a ...

Is a Master's Degree in TESOL Useful? -- Ashley Leary 13 January 2012

Want to earn more money and offer a better education to others? A Master's degree in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is extremely valuable in education today. The ...

TESOL Course Description -- Herbert Kanter 13 January 2012

Teaching English as a Second Language courses vary upon the level of expertise of the students in the class. They almost always involve required time both in class and in a computer lab, where ...

How to Teach TESOL -- Leyla Norman 10 January 2012

Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) can be done in a number of different environments. You might teach children or adults, at home or abroad. Consider which population you want to ...

TESOL & Teaching -- Andrea Helaine 10 January 2012

Teachers of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) focuses on teaching English and learning. The increasing demand for education in the English language and the ability to communicate has ...

Re: TESOL Theories -- cunning linguist 8 January 2012

Sarah, I know you are trying to be helpful in your submission, but you might want to read Joan Taber’s blog on methodology. Although she’s not disparaging about the Direct Method, she does place ...

TESOL Degrees -- Carmen Paduraru 8 January 2012

TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages), also known as TESL (teaching English as a second language), is a professional qualification that allows teachers to teach English in countries ...

What Certifications Are Needed to Teach in an ESL Class? -- Maggie McCormick 8 January 2012

The requirements for teaching an English as a Second Language or ESL class vary depending on the location of the class. Teaching ESL in the United States often has more restrictions than teaching ESL ...