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SCAM (General) -- Asian EFL Journal TESOL Certificate, Time Taylor International 13 July 2009

I'd like to warn everyone about Time Taylor International and the Asian EFL Journal. These are sham organisations only out to take your money, and leave you with nothing. Don't be fooled by ...

NIU (General) -- Chicago Educator 12 July 2009

I need to interview an ESL teacher about some topics of their program. Would anybody answer me some questions about their ESL program? 1. Briefly describe the curriculum you use to teach your ESL ...

CELTA -- CELTA 29 June 2009

How quick can you move abroad, with employment, after gaining your CELTA certificate? I finish mine on 18th September 2009. I need to arrange tenancy agreements etc so would like to know the shortest ...

Shenzhen, China (General) -- Cali 28 June 2009

HEY! What do you know about Shenzhen, China? I am thinking about teaching there next year. Any good schools? any bad school? what's the cost of living like there? Thank you!! Cali

South Korea (General) -- Cali 28 June 2009

Hello, I want to work in South Korea. Any good schools? bad schools? what's it like there??? cost of living? night life? expats? thanks Cali

Re: South Korea (Resources) -- ICAL_Pete 3 July 2009

You might find this ICALwiki article on South Korea useful: http://icalweb.com/wiki/index.php?title=South_Korea

Learning Thai Language while doing TEFL in Thailand (School News/Adverts) -- Chris 25 June 2009

TLS Language School and her sister school (C)TLS Language School are approved by the ministry of education in the kingdom of Thailand. We welcome all to do our approved TEFL course 130 hours but ...

Horizon Recruitment Online TEFL Course (School News/Adverts) -- Horizon Online TEFL Course (with tutor support) Guaranteed Job Placement 17 June 2009

Horizon Recruitment has established a partnership which allows us to extend our service to our teachers even further. We now offer an internationally recognised 100hr Online TEFL Certificate. There ...

To be certified, or not to be certified, that is the question (Jobs) -- Danielle. Independent question about TESOL?ESL teaching 17 June 2009

I started teaching/tutoring ESL informally on a volunteer basis several years ago, and am now interested in pursuing TESOL/TEFL (or whatever the politically correct acronym is these days) more ...

Re: To be certified, or not to be certified, that is the question (Resources) -- ICAL_Pete 25 June 2009

1) What is the job market like for people who have TESOL/TEFL certificates? Will a certificate make a teacher eligible for any good paying jobs in the United States? Do you need a formal masters ...

Re: Can someone please direct me to a forum for Christian ESL schools or teachers? (Resources) -- International Training Network 12 June 2009

Hi Walt, You might like to have a look at the website of the Christian English Language Educators Association (formerly CETC). This is a U.S. based organisation. Also, check out our own website: ...

Re: TEFL course in India (School News/Adverts) -- Soumshree 7 June 2009

Please check our website for Kolkata - www.teflindia.in or kerela - www.tesolcourseindia.com

Summer work in Germany (Jobs) -- Tim Green 4 June 2009

Hi Everybody... I am looking to pick up some summer work in Germany this year and was wondering if anybody can point me in the right direction. I already have a German working holiday Visa, I am just ...

TESL in George Brown College OR York University, Canada (Questions About Schools) -- sanaz 3 June 2009

Hi, I'm interested in studying TESL in George Brown College (1year) or TESOL in York University (2 years) which both of them are certificate. which one do you think is more creditable in Canada? ...

CELTA course: writing essay? -- Nick 3 June 2009

I am planning to take the CELTA course, and I heard you have to write 4 long essays at least 750 words. Does anyone know if there is anything online or books that will help me write the essays?

Three week intensive TEFL course 13th to 31st July - and - 19th to 28th August, 2009 (School News/Adverts) -- Teaching Teachers TEFL Thailand Centre 25 May 2009

Guaranteed JOB PLACEMENT!!! Join our TEFL Program (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Three week intensive TEFL course. Course dates: • 13th to 31st July, 2009 • 19th to 28th August, ...

Berlin School of English, CELTA (Questions About Schools) -- CELTA course 22 May 2009

Hi! I am planning to do the intense one-month CELTA course in Berlin (I am studying here) during the vacation break. I have a question for those who have done the CELTA course - will it take 100% of ...

Re: Berlin School of English (Jobs) -- Natasha 22 June 2009

You're exactly where I was, last year. To answer your question: yes, it will take up most of your time. Secondly - it's very tricky to get a working visa in Berlin. I'm not sure about ...

Really Really Quick Question on a TEFL Accreditation Program: TEFL Institute (Questions About Schools) -- Remz 21 May 2009

Hi, Just wondering if anyone knows/heard of a Chicago-based TEFL cert. program - The TEFL Institution. They provide 120 hour coursework. They have 100 hours of both an in-class and an online ...

Re: Really Really Quick Question on a TEFL Accreditation Program (Resources) -- ICAL_Pete 25 June 2009

You certainly don’t need to invest that much money to benefit from quality online training and earn a well accepted Certificate. Check TEFL Course Review www.teflcoursereview.com. This is a ...

CertTesol pre entry written task (General) -- pre entry task Trinity Tesol 12 May 2009

Information on pre entry CertTesol written task. All i have been told to do is write a 500 word dcoument on a recent learning experience i have had. Have been advised to explain situation, describe ...

May 10% COURSES DISCOUNT - Save $$$! (School News/Adverts) -- ITTP Prague (Int.CertTEFL/TESOL Granting School) 10 May 2009

Hi! :-) Submit your application before 14th May 11:59pm PST for ANY 2009/2010 ITTP Int.CertTEFL/TESOL Onsite, Online, or Prague Online/Onsite course and receive 10% off your ITTP course fee. Book now ...

Fastest TESOL certification? -- George 10 May 2009

Hi Anyone knows what is the fastest way to get a TESOL certification? I am in my 50's and would like to teach English as a second language. Currently volunteering as an English tutor. Thanks

Re: TESOL (online) -- ICAL_Pete 27 May 2009

Online courses offer great flexibility. The ICAL courses, for example, allow students to work at their own pace, Each ICAL student can start their course and graduate any time they want. Students can ...

Re: i-to-i online tefl (Questions About Schools, Native_Speakers) -- TEFLabc 7 May 2009

Be careful of ‘online’ courses that promise that they are accepted worldwide and are accredited to a high standard. There are a number of issues that must be considered before doing an ...

private Spain (CELTA vs TESOL) -- Dalal Alfine 5 May 2009

Hi guys, I need to take a TEFL online course- basically to be able to show something. I am teaching now for a while and business is growing. After a lot of research, i am still not able to figure out ...

TEFL-CELTA advice (CELTA vs TESOL) -- Mick MCM - Tefl/Celta advice 4 May 2009

Hi there. I have recently been made redundant after 25 years in direct sales environment, the last 10 years in telecoms. I have no teaching experience and do not have a degree. However i am highly ...

Re: TEFL-CELTA advice (CELTA vs TESOL) -- cunning linguist 21 May 2009

An interesting scenario. I can only offer suggestions relating to CELTA. Your experience of presentation will be useful, bt you don't mention if you have had any experience of training, unless ...

Teaching vocabulary (General) -- DIA 27 April 2009

Hi there, Suppose your student told you his/her (correct) choice of a word was based on a decision that it just "sounded right". Would you confirm for the student that this is a valid reason to use ...

Summer TEFL courses filling (School News/Adverts) -- Europe TEFL Teacher Training 27 April 2009

June - October TEFL courses abroad are quickly filling up. If you are thinking about doing a course this summer, be sure to get your application in as soon as you can. Europe TEFL has limited places ...

work-study opportunity (General) -- yunita K. G 22 April 2009

hi, I am a 40 years old female English teacher. I graduated from a Teacher Training College and has been teaching English since 1990. I want to take a master degree in TEFL or CELTA in an English ...

teach english abroad (CELTA vs TESOL) -- soules 17 April 2009

Hi everybody , I'm french and i'm really fond of english and i would like to teach it abroad as a second language.However i don t know how to manage to do this..I heard about CELTA , or ...

Re: teach english (Native_Speakers) -- ICAL_Pete 22 April 2009

I think you can safely assume that looking for work outside your own country is going to be more challenging, but a lot will depend on where you go. For example, if you wanted to go to Ireland to ...

Ontesol (School News/Adverts) -- 100-hour Online TESOL Program Accredited by ACTDEC UK Level 1 9 April 2009

Ontesol's new 100-hour online TESOL certificate program is accredited by ACTDEC UK Level 1. It's fully delivered online and a personal tutor is assigned to assist students throughout the ...

Anyone heard of The World TEFL School, Cambodia? (Questions About Schools) -- Philip 8 April 2009

Hi, I am heading to Cambodia to take my TESOL then teach. Has anyone any information good or bad about The World TEFL School: http://www.worldteflschool.com/tefl_courses/TEFL_Courses_Cambodia.html If ...

TESOL Course in Phnom Penh, Cambodia ? (Questions About Schools) -- Philip / 7 April 2009

Hi, can anyone tell me if this TESOL course in Cambodia is any good? I can't tell if it is a Trinity certified TESOL school. TESOL certificate course plus Khmer in Phnom Penh, Cambodia ...

Re: TESOL Course in Phnom Penh, Cambodia ? -- david 22 April 2009

I met someone who did the course and they enjoyed it but found out it is not an accredited course.

Re: CELTA in Cambodia (School News/Adverts) -- Philip 7 April 2009

Have you looked at these: 4-week TEFL Course or equivalent Phnom Penh, Cambodia http://www.cactustefl.com/tefl/course.php?course_id=2942 or ...

Accredidation TESOL, online (Questions About Schools) -- AJ 5 April 2009

I am considering enrolling in the on-line TESOL Certificate for Advanced English at The International TESL Corporation (TITC). The course is $295.00 I have been unable to locate information ...

Anyone know of Yingqiao School, Hulunbuir city, China (Questions About Schools) -- Sam O'Dell 31 March 2009

Hello, Ive applyed for a TESOL Course with Will-Excell (www.WillExcelTESOL.com) which has found me a Job for after it is complete, the job offer is with 'Yingqiao Foreign Language Training ...

Re: Anyone know of Yingqiao School, Hulunbuir city, China (Questions About Schools) -- Eyrick 1 April 2009

I took their course quite some time ago and was very pleased. I found the course completely comprehensive, and the teaching practice invaluable. I've kept in contact with the guys running the ...

QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON (Questions About Schools) -- Professor Dr May Ling 27 March 2009

Very sad news one of my friends was sacked from her job in China as she found out her degree was not real or accredited She had studied at ABMA (Macue) and then was awarded her diploma in Teaching ...

TESOL program in Toronto (School News/Adverts) -- TESOL GREYSTONE COLLEGE TORONTO 26 March 2009

I want to recommend TESOL at Greystone College in toronto, canada. I took Chris class and it was amazing. I learned so much. I especially learned that I need to learn alot more to become a good ...

Re: tesol program in Toronto -- lee 30 March 2009

I also graduated from Chris class. It was really difficult, but I learned so much about teaching and myself. I want to say one thing I was shocked by some students attitudes - this is real please ...

Types of programs (Masters, Questions About Schools) -- lise 26 March 2009

I'm wondering about online programs. There seems to be three kind. Online only like university of phoenix. esl specialized and regular universities that also have online programs. I'm ...

Re: types of programs -- ICAL_Pete 1 April 2009

It is difficult to advise you without knowing which level of instruction you are after. In the TESL/TEFL industry there are three levels of studies you can take: Certificate, Diploma and MA. Which of ...

English (General) -- Doddy Novarianto 23 March 2009

I am teaching English in a rural area in Indonesia. My main problem is my less-motivated students. They don't use th English in their daily life, so they learn English for academic score only. If ...

Re: ITTT Accreditation (Questions About Schools) -- Werdna 21 March 2009

Apparently they've gotten a lot better from when the OP said what she did in 2005. I've been taking ITTT's basic online course and I'm finding it very informative. My instructor is ...

tesol major (Questions About Schools) -- trish 21 March 2009

I have been visiting colleges for tesol and there are so many options! my favorite school offers a double major in intercultural studies and tesol 1-12. I'm concerned about how hard it will be to ...

Activities for teaching idioms (General) -- Becky 20 March 2009

Hey, I was wondering if anyone knew of any role playing games I could use to teach Idioms to students. I have been trying to think of some for days and haven't had any luck yet. Help!!

General Help with hours (China) -- HooT 18 March 2009

Hey all, just need a straight answer, If you get a PUBLIC school job in china, AND they say no office hours etc etc and they say its 18-20 hours a week, am i right in assuming that i only need to ...

Re: General Help with hours -- Admin 18 March 2009

Hi We added your message to our Discussion Forum (see link below) Please check for replies there too. All the best, Sarah

NEW Location! TESOL Course and Internship in KOLKATA, India (School News/Adverts, Native_Speakers) -- American TESOL Institute 15 March 2009

BEST JOB and INTERNSHIP OFFER from AMERICAN TESOL INSTITUTE in INDIA. American TESOL Institute offers three weeks full time or 120 hours TESOL Course in INDIA. After completing the TEFL course ...

Re: CELTA (Thailand) -- Adam 12 March 2009

Hi, I was looking for exactly the same thing doing a course in Cambodia. I researched a little and it would seem that CELTA is the best course. I then found that the CELTA course can be taken in ...

TESOL certification (General, Native_Speakers) -- Ken Anderson 9 March 2009

Although my BS and MS are in Music field, and my teaching certification is for music K-12, I have recently become interested in teaching English. My question is simple: What is the most efficient way ...

Re: TESOL certification -- ICAL_Pete 25 March 2009

Yes, in most places the basic requirements for entry level teaching positions are a degree plus a TESL/TEFL certificate. Being certified will make you more marketable and it will also prepare you for ...

Looking for a CELTA/SIT in Latin America (Questions About Schools) -- oren 6 March 2009

I would like to know of a CELTA TESOL certification in Latin America for $ 2000 with room and board.

Re: CELTA/SIT (Resources) -- The Owl 6 March 2009

There is a list of teacher training schools on this site at http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/tt-schools/index.pl that includes two dozen teacher training schools in Latin America. You might ...

Info about Loreman - urgent (General) -- Uschi 3 March 2009

Hello everbody, Does anybody know anything about Chaozhou Loreman Foreign Languages School? Thanks Uschi

25% course discount!!! (School News/Adverts) -- ITTP - International TEFL/TESOL Program 24 February 2009

Hello! Hope you are all fine. This is a reminder that the ITTP discount season is coming to a close shortly: NEW YEAR COURSES DISCOUNT - Final Extension!!! Submit your application before 28th ...

Re: Oxford Seminars (Questions About Schools) -- Vicki 22 February 2009

Some one posted their intent to attend the Oxford Seminar course back in July 2008, just wondering how they made out?

ESL schools in Jakarta (Questions About Schools) -- Rick H. 21 February 2009

Good day, I'm looking for a list of ESL schools in Jakarta. It doesn't matter if the school isn't top quality. I'm willing to start at the bottom to get my foot in the door and to ...

Re: ESL schools in Jakarta (Resources) -- The Owl 21 February 2009

To start, there is a dozen on this site at http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/asia-schools/index.pl (just scroll down to "Indonesia")

American TESOL institute program (Questions About Schools, Native-Speakers) -- fay 21 February 2009

Hello, I'm Fay. I would like to attend American TESOL program in Thailand. I'm Indonesian and don't know the rule about any non-native speaker that attend this program. If any of you ever ...

Re: American TESOL institute program (Questions About Schools, Native_Speakers) -- Becky 23 March 2009

Hi fay, I can't tell you anything about the program in thailand but i do know that the course organisers or whatever they are prefer native english speakers to foreign english speakers for ...

TEFL in southern Thailand (Questions About Schools) -- dano 20 February 2009

Hello. Can anybody recommend a TEFL/TESOL course in Southern Thailand? (Pattaya, Ban Phe, Koh Samui, etc.)

UK College of Excellence (School News/Adverts) -- TESOL/CELTA Teachers required 15 February 2009

Hi, We require TESOL/CELTA qualified to teachers ESOL skills for Life in our newly established college "North West London, Harrow". Our website is under construction. I have forwarded my private ...

SELTI International (School News/Adverts) -- SELTI Head Start Program 13 February 2009

Get massive discounts on an accredited online TEFL course and contacts of TEFL employers in your desired countries with SELTI's Head Start Program. For more details visit ...

Does anyone have the experience of taking a TESOL/ATI course in Thailand? (Questions About Schools) -- Tony Lee 13 February 2009

I'm planning to take a TESOL course in Bangkok, Thailand this coming summer. But they require students to pay $500 in advance, that's almost the whole tuition fee for 3 weeks (the normal fee ...

TEFL in TUSCANY - Course in April in Castiglione Garfagnana (School News/Adverts) -- Asana Italia 11 February 2009

Hi all, We are looking for serious people who are interested in earning a TEFL certificate and a life changing experience all in one! My colleague and I are running the course this April in the wine ...

Dunham Institute, Chiapas, Mexico (Questions About Schools) -- Katie 10 February 2009

Hey, Has anyone ever taken the TEFL certification program at Dunham Institute in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, Mexico? I'm looking to get TEFL certified there and would LOVE to hear any information ...

Re: Looking for a decent TEFL course in Beijing, China (Questions About Schools) -- sandra 6 February 2009

Hello Katie! I am a foreign teacher and I plan to take a TESOL course in China. I can't decide what city is the best to get this certificate: Beijing, Shanghai or = Zhuhai. Have you ever taken ...

How to prepare for TESOL course? -- Sandra 4 February 2009

Hi dear teachers! Who did TESOL course? Could you please give me any advice? how to pass it successfully? Many thanks.

Re: How to prepare for TESOL course? -- ICAL_Pete 12 February 2009

It depends on the type of course but generally I’d say read the course material carefully; make sure you truly understand what is presented; do a bit of extra research if you feel a particular ...

Katherine after completion of Special Thai project from American TESOL Institute (School News/Adverts) -- American Tesol's Special Thai Project 31 January 2009

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Ontesol.com - accredited by TESL Canada & ACTDEC UK (School News/Adverts) -- 250-hour online TESOL/TEFL program 28 January 2009

Ontesol.com was developed by Coventry House International, the only school in North America that provides Trinity CertTESOL courses. Ontesol.com was developed to provide students with the flexibility ...

TEFL in TUSCANY - ITALY (School News/Adverts) -- Shay - Asana Italia 28 January 2009

Hi all, We are looking for serious people who are interested in earning a TEFL certificate and a life changing experience all in one! My colleague and I are running this great course in April in the ...

FIONA (CELTA vs TESOL) -- CELTA or TESOL 28 January 2009

I have been offered a place on a TESOL course with 175 hours of learning, but have since been advised by an English Teacher elsewhere to do the CELTA as it is the more 'serious' of the two ...

Outside of Europe: CELTA vs TESOL -- Ted 19 March 2009

Outside Europe there doesn't seem to be any preference for CELTA vs. TEFL Certs. People, of course, love to hype whatever one they took.

Re: FIONA (CELTA vs TESOL) -- Danielle 1 February 2009

Hi Fiona! I'm researching these certification programs as well. From what I've researched so far, CELTA is seen as the most widely recognized program. However, the TEFL/TESOL programs are ...

CELTA Course in Thailand (Questions About Schools) -- Thea 27 January 2009

Can anyone recommend anywhere in Thailand to do a CELTA course?

Re: CELTA Course in Thailand (Questions About Schools) -- keith russell 30 January 2009

I just finished my course here in Ban Phe, Thailand. I really enjoyed the course, having good rapport with the students that are willing to learn English. The course gave me the confidence to teach ...

Included in your TEFL Course fee: 25hrs of Spanish lessons! (School News/Adverts) -- ITTO 27 January 2009

ITTO offers 25hrs of free Spanish lessons before or after your TEFL TESOL course in Mexico. See our TEFL trainees' testimonials.For More Information Contact Us Today! ...

TEFL International (Questions About Schools) -- QueenMac 23 January 2009

They have multiple websites - they are: http://www.bestteflcourse.com http://www.teflinternational.com/guaranteed_jobs.html http://www.teflcoursethailand.com www.teflintl.com Please see my BBB ...

Re: ITC and TEFL INT. (Questions About Schools) -- QueenMac 23 January 2009

TEFL International has multiple websites - they are: http://www.bestteflcourse.com http://www.teflinternational.com/guaranteed_jobs.html http://www.teflcoursethailand.com www.teflintl.com Please see ...

Re: negative posts concerning TEFL Internatonal (Questions About Schools) -- QueenMac 23 January 2009

TEFL International has multiple websites - they are: http://www.bestteflcourse.com http://www.teflinternational.com/guaranteed_jobs.html http://www.teflcoursethailand.com www.teflintl.com Please see ...

Re: Who can recommend where to get TESOL in China? (Questions About Schools) -- ICAL_Pete 22 January 2009

Online courses offer a great training opportunity at entry level. They can provide a thorough grounding in a new career and the right tools to approach a new profession within a manageable amount of ...

Re: Who can recommend where to get TESOL in China? (Questions About Schools) -- Orest 18 January 2009

Hi! I just did my Tesol training course in Zuhai, China. It gave the tools, confidence and even found a job for me. I really enjoy teaching and find fulfillment in helping others to learn. ...