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TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
Friday 3rd of September 2010
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Teach Yourself Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Teach Yourself Series)
Pages: 288, Edition: New Ed, Paperback, Teach Yourself
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Pages: 288, Edition: New Ed, Paperback, Teach Yourself
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Hodder Education Teach Yourself Teaching English as a Foreign Language
If you have recently trained to teach English as a foreign language or are currently on a training course this book will give you practical help and support as you start your first teaching assignments. It will provide you with the basic teaching skills background knowledge and awareness that will enable you
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If you have recently trained to teach English as a foreign language or are currently on a training course this book will give you practical help and support as you start your first teaching assignments. It will provide you with the basic teaching skills background knowledge and awareness that will enable you
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Equinox Publishing Ltd,SW11 Teaching Multimodal Literacy in English as a Foreign Language by Len Unsworth
Free Worldwide Delivery : Hardback : Equinox Publishing Ltd,SW11 : 03 Mar 2007 : 9781845530402 : 1845530403 : Introduces a theoretical framework incorporating functional visual and verbal grammar as a basis for teaching multimodal literacy in English. This book also includes practical illustrations of teachin
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Mind Your Language - Lwt Series (Complete)
When teaching English to mature foreign students it pays to mind your language to avoid misunderstandings. At least that?s how fresh-faced and eager adult education teacher Jeremy Brown approaches his work. Faced with a classroom of pupils who?d give the United Nations a run for their money, his teaching meth
CD WOW!
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When teaching English to mature foreign students it pays to mind your language to avoid misunderstandings. At least that?s how fresh-faced and eager adult education teacher Jeremy Brown approaches his work. Faced with a classroom of pupils who?d give the United Nations a run for their money, his teaching meth
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John Wiley & Sons Teaching English as a Foreign Language for Dummies
Helps you to make an educated decision to decide between the various courses, qualifications and job locations available to you. This work helps you teach students to put sentences together, recognise tenses and use adjectives and adverbs.
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Helps you to make an educated decision to decide between the various courses, qualifications and job locations available to you. This work helps you teach students to put sentences together, recognise tenses and use adjectives and adverbs.
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£18.78
Equinox Publishing Ltd,SW11 Teaching Multimodal Literacy in English as a Foreign Language by Len Unsworth
Free Worldwide Delivery : Paperback : Equinox Publishing Ltd,SW11 : 03 Mar 2007 : 9781845530419 : 1845530411 : Introduces a theoretical framework incorporating functional visual and verbal grammar as a basis for teaching multimodal literacy in English. This book also includes practical illustrations of teachi
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Free Worldwide Delivery : Paperback : Equinox Publishing Ltd,SW11 : 03 Mar 2007 : 9781845530419 : 1845530411 : Introduces a theoretical framework incorporating functional visual and verbal grammar as a basis for teaching multimodal literacy in English. This book also includes practical illustrations of teachi
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Questions & Answers
Q. Question?
I am planning to travel to China in January to learn Chinese (Mandarin) and to teach English. I will be spending 1 month in Beijing gaining a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualification. Then I hope to get a placement in a Shanghai school. However there is not much point in choosing Shanghai if nobody there speaks Mandarin but Cantonese instead! I have looked at other questions and the most common answer seems to be "don't worry, they all speak English anyway", this doesn't interest me because I am going to SPEAK and LEARN Mandarin! Can somebody help me please?
A. Best Answer: No one in Shanghai speaks Cantonese - it's not in the Guangdong region. The local dialect is Shanghainese. Everyone in China can speak Mandarin, but they choose not to usually when they are among friends. Sadly the young people of Shanghai seem not to speak much Shanghainese - my wife's son can understand everything my wife say's in Shanghainese, but his reply is always in mandarin - it's quite sad that Shanghainese is dieing out with this generation.
But as a teacher you need not worry as all the children in Shanghai will speak Mandarin (though I should warn you, I live in China (I'm English) - I've been learning Mandarin for 5 years, and only speak Mandarin with everyone, but I still have the language skills of an average Chinese 5 year old)
I've lived in Shanghai for 2 years - no one speaks English here - people will say "hello, how are you", but that's as far as they can go.
Q. Question? teaching english abroad 2010 - japan? korea? china? taiwan?
out of those destinations (japan, korea, taiwan, china) what is the best place to find entry job? and what is the best place to save money? how much can you expect to save in each of those countries?
my friend just got MSc in software development. he can teach it/programming and english plus i think he gor online tefl. i also need to mention that he has British passport (been here for ages) but he was not born here.
thank you guys. cheers.
A. Best Answer: I'm teaching English in Guangzhou, China now. So does my friend. She took The TESL course in the USA. The school she went to found her a job. So She went to China. She got into a 1 year contract with the school and after 3 months she "ESCAPED". It was not easy. And the people she escaped from were not happy. She was working up to 40 hours and more. But her days were 10 hours long. You only get paid for the time you teach. You can get paid for only 20-30 hours teaching and work 40 hours. After a break She then started to teach independently.
My first time in China I went for 6 months. 2 weeks in China and My Friend tells me she can't teach a class and would I do it? I have never taught an English class and I never took the TESL course. Long story short... I did the class and before you know it I was teaching other classes and doing private tutoring. Making $21-$35 US Dollars per hour.
To teach at a institute or an ENGLISH SCHOOL you will need a certificate. Or a BA. They may assist you at the school. If you take your TESL class in the USA the school will be able to place you. But you should know the pay is very low. Or what I think is low. Could be around 8000 Yuan per month. They will most likely give you a place to stay (2000-2500 YUAN) and a work Visa. Some help with airfare. You can live on this. It should not be a problem. But if you enjoy your freedom you would benefit from independent teaching. People will pay you to sit in Starbucks and just talk with them for an hour. Or to teach at you home.
OXFORD ENGLISH
http://www.oxfordseminars.com/?gclid=CLX?
ENGLISH FIRST
http://www.englishfirst.com/index.html
What ever you do just know that if you get into a contract you are stuck. You are going to have to follow their schedule. Many do it. I ended up just finding jobs on the side. There are many small owned companies that find teachers for public schools. Granted, I was lucky to have my girlfriend already established and contacts at my disposal. The minimum pay for "UNDER THE TABLE" work is 150 Yuan/hour=$21.00 USA. You will not find that at ENGLISH FIRST, OXFORD or any place your TESL school will place you at. On Average your pay will come to 75-100rmb/H after you figure in all the time you spend at the school preparing and you travel time to school and back.
Then there is the Pecking order. A Female will do much better teaching English. White and Blonde just raises it higher. White male is next. This may sound racist. But it's just how it is. It's China. They are not the most PC in the world.
So during my first 6 months I worked 18-22 hours a week. Some classes I made $30/hour. 84 hours a month 16,000 Yuan a month. This is the high end.
As of March 2010... Now I'm at 13,000//rmb per month.
My advice for anyone who wants to teach English in China would be this. If you know a person or have a contact... and you have Confidence you can go to China and Teach English without a TESL. Or get you TESL and find a contact. Someone who can help you get settled in. Get a network of English speaking friends and I guarantee you will have job offers.
I'm now on my second tour of teaching in Guangzhou, China. I'm at 19 hours a week. I have several classes at my home and others at Private locations. I also teach part time with a "company" They do also recruit people from the states and other English speaking countries. Again they asked me nothing about BA or TESL. I teach on Wed and Fri mornings for them. 4 classes each day from 8:40am to 11:55am. Each class is only 40 min long. 100/rmb per class. ( that equals 150/h )
On Average I make 180rmb per hour. I have some classes that pay 250/rmb per hour. I also have a few friends that are getting 300-350/rmb per hour. Guangzhou has many rich people that want to better their English or their children's English.
But, yes... getting the TESL and having a BA will ensure that you will be able to get a job under contract options.
The upcoming School year will start in Sept. I just landed a great job at a Private elementary school. 3 Days a week. 13 classes per week. 40 min classes. 170/RMB per class. 8840/RMB. Plus they will give me 30/RMB a day for travel expenses. So, around 9200/RMB. This is a great job. And it was referred to me buy another English Teacher. It just goes to show you how much work is to be found. With all my classes this semester (23 classes a week) I will be making 16,760/RMB a month. Total average 182RMB/Class.
I have written this answer a few times on YAHOO. I have 'Helped" a few people. 2 Australians contacted me some 10 months ago on YAHOO Q and A and are now in Guangzhou teaching 15-20 hours a week making 10,000/rmb and up. No contracts what so ever and they have a ton of free time to enjoy CHINA.
Q. Question? teaching english abroad 2010 - japan? korea? china? taiwan?
out of those destinations (japan, korea, taiwan, china) what is the best place to find entry job? and what is the best place to save money? how much can you expect to save in each of those countries?
my friend just got MSc in software development. he can teach it/programming and english plus i think he gor online tefl. i also need to mention that he has British passport (been here for ages) but he was not born here.
thank you guys. cheers.
A. Best Answer: I have taught English in Japan for over 10 years and can highly recommend it.
What does teaching English in Japan involve? It really depends on what type of teaching you pursue. In Japan there are eikaiwa (conversation schools), English schools and ALT English teachers. Eikaiwa mostly teach conversational English but we were also required to explain grammar and teach grammar to higher level students. The students usually range in age from about 2 years old in kids classes to 90 years old. Typical working hours will fall somewhere in between 10am to 9pm and the classes are usually around 45-50 mins long. The most famous eikaiwa schools are Nova, GEOS and AEON.
ALTs (Assistant Language Teachers) mostly work in Elementary and Junior High School as an assistant to the main JTE (Japanese Teacher of English). Most of the time the JTE will explain the grammar in Japanese so the kids have a better understanding but can put you on the spot with a grammatical question. I recommend teaching in Elementary or JHS with an ALT company as this was the most rewarding experience for me and you get the chance to participate in real school life with real students.
Q. Question? I've looked at eslcafe and it's a good website but I wondered if anyone on these boards has experience teaching EFL there.
I've got my heart set on it... many people try to talk me out of it but I know it's the right choice for me... I went to school down there and just feel a calling to return!
I have a Trinity TESOL certificate and this will be my first job... what I'm worried about is, even though I know the culture, I've never had a real job down there, just an internship, and I don't know the work culture. I'm scared I'll offend someone without meaning to and blow my opportunity.
Just wondered if anyone has some advice... just please don't try to talk me out of doing it... I just would love some advice about how to be successful.
¡Gracias mil!
A. Best Answer: Hi,
I have been teaching TEFL in Guadalajara, Mexico for five years and love it. No, you will not get rich, but the people here are wonderful, the food is good, and the weather is terrific...even during rainy season. A lot of your income depends on experience and qualifications, but unless you are teaching spoiled children (they exist), you will love your students.
You will also make some great new friends and see exciting new vistas. With your certificate, you should not have any trouble.
Good luck.
Q. Question? I'm interested in working abroad and teaching English. I love languages and pick them up quickly.
Could someone please give me recommendations as to suitable accredited courses and other options that are available to me. Also the CELTA courses, are they better than the TEFL ones?
Thanks!
A. Best Answer: Hi there Lily,
That is brilliant that you are thinking about Teaching English abroad!
In terms of distinguishing between CELTA and TEFL courses, the CELTA is a top end TEFL certificate and is perhaps the most widely regarded. It is, however, a very intensive course and it's best to have a couple of years? teaching experience before taking it.
What many people do is get a TEFL certificate, teach for a while and then, if they decide they want to advance higher up the chain they take a CELTA. For more information about the differences this might come in handy:
http://www.onlinetefl.com/tefl-faq//content/8/54/en/celta-vs-i_to_i-tefl-which-is-better.html
If you are thinking about doing a TEFL course in Manchester i-to-i runs classroom courses there almost every month. These take place over the course of one action-packed weekend and can be supplemented with up to 120 hours of online learning to give you a comprehensive TEFL certificate. There are courses in Manchester on the 21st Aug, 18th Sept, 6th Nov and 20th Nov. For more information visit: http://www.onlinetefl.com/tefl-course/ or give us a ring on 0800 093 2552.
Also, you might want to look in to downloading a free copy of TEFL Uncovered: How to Teach Your Way Abroad with TEFL: http://www.onlinetefl.com/contact-tefl-team/tefl-ebook.html . It will give you the lowdown on different TEFL courses, where you could teach and how to get your hands on the best jobs.
If you want to know anything else, please feel free to ask at http://www.onlinetefl.com.
Q. Question? Dancing is my hobby, and I'm quite possibly the worst dancer in the world, lol.
I'm learning various styles, mostly hip hop. I'm learning, though and I really like it. Here's my question... there are two different kinds of dancing that I REALLY would like to learn but the place where I take dance doesn't teach them and I've checked around. There are classes in the state where I live, but there are none near the town where I live. I know it would be ideal to have a teacher but it isn't possible now. :(
Two kinds I would like to learn... Irish dancing and also Latin: I LOVE Cumbia and know the basic steps but I want to be advanced... also, salsa, merengue. One studio DOES teach salsa, and they are good but they charge extortionately high prices. (I'm going back to Mexico soon but I won't have time to practice my dance moves as all I do is teach English, play guitar and work out!! That takes up all my time- TEFL, or teaching EFL, is really hard work. :( Which is too bad because they have amazing dancers down there.)
So... any ideas or am I screwed? My mom suggested that I get a video, but I'm not sure how beneficial a video is; you won't have someone to correct you and I'm not even sure if it's an auspicious way to learn to dance. Furthermore, I don't know which videos are good!
Always wanted to learn this... thanks if you can help me! Please no rude or mean comments. I don't really know a lot about dancing, I just like these styles!
Also... where can i find some good music that would go with these styles? Any particular songs?
Thanks Travelingman! That's awesome.
Thanks both of u.
A. Best Answer: From an on-line search I was able to locate the following site for "on tempo dance music" http://www.radionomy.com/en/radio/strict-tempo-dance-music.
Also check with the "expensive" studio in your area and ask the manager or one of the instructors for some ideas of where to order dance music. Another choice is DanceSport. DanceSport is the amateur competitive site for organized ballroom dancing. Here are some of their sites, http://www.dancesportmusic.com/, http://dancesportmusic.net/, http://www.danceuniverse.co.kr/know/music.htm, etc. The nice thing about using DanceSport is that all the music is to temp as the convention used by Ballroom in competition is quite strict given the level of the dancer and the style of dance.
By the way if you can talk an instructor into it you may be able to get private lessons away from the studio at a cheaper rate ... it is always worth a try.
Hope this helps ...
Q. Question? I am a sixth form student studying English Language, French, Spanish and Sociology. I will be applying to university soon and i really like Edinburgh. I want to study French and Linguistics (joint) but i've heard that Edinburgh favour public school students (which i'm not), is this true?
I realise it's difficult to get into Edinburgh, i am predicted AAAB (B in Spanish - may not be taking it to A2 for this reason) which fits in with their entry requirements so that should be ok. I'm also thinking of applying to Sheffield, Leeds and Lancaster.
What careers would be open to me with this type of degree? I'm interested in TEFL or Speech Therapy and i have looked into these professions but can anyone suggest other things i could do with this degree?
If anyone studies French and/or Linguistics or if anyone studies at any of the universities i have mentioned (especially Edinburgh) i would really appreciate any opinions on the subject/uni and any tips.
Thank you!
A. Best Answer: Don't give up without making an application. Apply to Edinburgh first.
Q. Question? I am thinking of emigrating to Sweden but would like to research the feasibility of doing so before I take the big leap. My biggest concern is in finding work
Is it difficult to find a job there if I do not speak Swedish. My mother-tongue is English. I work as an administrator in the Civil Service (public service) in my home country in the EU. Is it difficult to find administration jobs in Sweden - are there any good internet job sites?
Is the cost of living high and what is considered to be an average 'decent' salary that I could hope to manage reasonably well on?
Is the unemployment rate high?
I have worked as an English Teacher (TEFL) in the past - are there many openings in this particular area of work?
Thank you.
A. Best Answer: It's quite difficult to find work in Sweden if you don't speak Swedish, especially in civil service/administration. Most companies and organizations use Swedish as their working language, with a few exceptions in fields like engineering, IT and science. I can link you to popular job sites, but almost all the jobs are in Swedish!
http://www.arbetsformedlingen.se/platsbanken?url=-123388378%2FStandard%2FSokViaYrke%2FSokViaYrke.aspx%3Fyo%3D1&sv.url=12.237ec53d11d47b612d78000171
http://www.jobbsafari.se/cgi/jobsearch.cgi?qs=administration
There is also some practical information here:
http://www.arbetsformedlingen.se/Globalmeny/Other-languages/Do-you-want-to-work-in-Sweden.html
Unemployment is high right now.. officially it's 9%, but that doesn't include people in job training and receiving certain types of benefits. Among immigrants, the rate is even higher. It's very helpful to have good contacts, as a "way in". Otherwise, it can take months (or years in some cases) to get a job, even if you speak decent Swedish. There's lots of competition, but it's not impossible to find work.
Cost of living is comparable to large cities in the UK (cheaper than London), though taxes are higher. You can live fairly cheaply in Sweden, it just depends on your standards. The salary you need also depends on your standards, though I would recommend 10000 SEK after tax as an absolute minimum, unless you want to live like a student. Stockholm is the most expensive city, the most difficult to find housing (it's a nightmare) and generally has the most job competition. There are many other nice cities where you may have better luck with job/housing.
TEFL is easier since you're from an EU country, but there aren't a lot of jobs in this area. Swedes generally speak excellent English already, and many teaching jobs require an education degree. Check with private companies that offer courses (like business or technical English), or you could consider tutoring (which I did in Stockholm until I found full-time work).
Q. Question? You didn't tell me where is the coat.
why is the object after the verb?
thank you
sorry i meant: why should the object come after the verb?
A. Best Answer: Subject = You
verb = tell (negative, so didn't tell)
object = me
The correct order for that is "You didn't tell me."
However there is a sub clause explaining what you didn't tell me, and here the word order is wrong. It would be better to say "where the coat is." "Where is the coat" is a question.
A. Best Answer: No one in Shanghai speaks Cantonese - it's not in the Guangdong region. The local dialect is Shanghainese. Everyone in China can speak Mandarin, but they choose not to usually when they are among friends. Sadly the young people of Shanghai seem not to speak much Shanghainese - my wife's son can understand everything my wife say's in Shanghainese, but his reply is always in mandarin - it's quite sad that Shanghainese is dieing out with this generation.
But as a teacher you need not worry as all the children in Shanghai will speak Mandarin (though I should warn you, I live in China (I'm English) - I've been learning Mandarin for 5 years, and only speak Mandarin with everyone, but I still have the language skills of an average Chinese 5 year old)
I've lived in Shanghai for 2 years - no one speaks English here - people will say "hello, how are you", but that's as far as they can go.
Q. Question? teaching english abroad 2010 - japan? korea? china? taiwan?
out of those destinations (japan, korea, taiwan, china) what is the best place to find entry job? and what is the best place to save money? how much can you expect to save in each of those countries?
my friend just got MSc in software development. he can teach it/programming and english plus i think he gor online tefl. i also need to mention that he has British passport (been here for ages) but he was not born here.
thank you guys. cheers.
A. Best Answer: I'm teaching English in Guangzhou, China now. So does my friend. She took The TESL course in the USA. The school she went to found her a job. So She went to China. She got into a 1 year contract with the school and after 3 months she "ESCAPED". It was not easy. And the people she escaped from were not happy. She was working up to 40 hours and more. But her days were 10 hours long. You only get paid for the time you teach. You can get paid for only 20-30 hours teaching and work 40 hours. After a break She then started to teach independently.
My first time in China I went for 6 months. 2 weeks in China and My Friend tells me she can't teach a class and would I do it? I have never taught an English class and I never took the TESL course. Long story short... I did the class and before you know it I was teaching other classes and doing private tutoring. Making $21-$35 US Dollars per hour.
To teach at a institute or an ENGLISH SCHOOL you will need a certificate. Or a BA. They may assist you at the school. If you take your TESL class in the USA the school will be able to place you. But you should know the pay is very low. Or what I think is low. Could be around 8000 Yuan per month. They will most likely give you a place to stay (2000-2500 YUAN) and a work Visa. Some help with airfare. You can live on this. It should not be a problem. But if you enjoy your freedom you would benefit from independent teaching. People will pay you to sit in Starbucks and just talk with them for an hour. Or to teach at you home.
OXFORD ENGLISH
http://www.oxfordseminars.com/?gclid=CLX?
ENGLISH FIRST
http://www.englishfirst.com/index.html
What ever you do just know that if you get into a contract you are stuck. You are going to have to follow their schedule. Many do it. I ended up just finding jobs on the side. There are many small owned companies that find teachers for public schools. Granted, I was lucky to have my girlfriend already established and contacts at my disposal. The minimum pay for "UNDER THE TABLE" work is 150 Yuan/hour=$21.00 USA. You will not find that at ENGLISH FIRST, OXFORD or any place your TESL school will place you at. On Average your pay will come to 75-100rmb/H after you figure in all the time you spend at the school preparing and you travel time to school and back.
Then there is the Pecking order. A Female will do much better teaching English. White and Blonde just raises it higher. White male is next. This may sound racist. But it's just how it is. It's China. They are not the most PC in the world.
So during my first 6 months I worked 18-22 hours a week. Some classes I made $30/hour. 84 hours a month 16,000 Yuan a month. This is the high end.
As of March 2010... Now I'm at 13,000//rmb per month.
My advice for anyone who wants to teach English in China would be this. If you know a person or have a contact... and you have Confidence you can go to China and Teach English without a TESL. Or get you TESL and find a contact. Someone who can help you get settled in. Get a network of English speaking friends and I guarantee you will have job offers.
I'm now on my second tour of teaching in Guangzhou, China. I'm at 19 hours a week. I have several classes at my home and others at Private locations. I also teach part time with a "company" They do also recruit people from the states and other English speaking countries. Again they asked me nothing about BA or TESL. I teach on Wed and Fri mornings for them. 4 classes each day from 8:40am to 11:55am. Each class is only 40 min long. 100/rmb per class. ( that equals 150/h )
On Average I make 180rmb per hour. I have some classes that pay 250/rmb per hour. I also have a few friends that are getting 300-350/rmb per hour. Guangzhou has many rich people that want to better their English or their children's English.
But, yes... getting the TESL and having a BA will ensure that you will be able to get a job under contract options.
The upcoming School year will start in Sept. I just landed a great job at a Private elementary school. 3 Days a week. 13 classes per week. 40 min classes. 170/RMB per class. 8840/RMB. Plus they will give me 30/RMB a day for travel expenses. So, around 9200/RMB. This is a great job. And it was referred to me buy another English Teacher. It just goes to show you how much work is to be found. With all my classes this semester (23 classes a week) I will be making 16,760/RMB a month. Total average 182RMB/Class.
I have written this answer a few times on YAHOO. I have 'Helped" a few people. 2 Australians contacted me some 10 months ago on YAHOO Q and A and are now in Guangzhou teaching 15-20 hours a week making 10,000/rmb and up. No contracts what so ever and they have a ton of free time to enjoy CHINA.
Q. Question? teaching english abroad 2010 - japan? korea? china? taiwan?
out of those destinations (japan, korea, taiwan, china) what is the best place to find entry job? and what is the best place to save money? how much can you expect to save in each of those countries?
my friend just got MSc in software development. he can teach it/programming and english plus i think he gor online tefl. i also need to mention that he has British passport (been here for ages) but he was not born here.
thank you guys. cheers.
A. Best Answer: I have taught English in Japan for over 10 years and can highly recommend it.
What does teaching English in Japan involve? It really depends on what type of teaching you pursue. In Japan there are eikaiwa (conversation schools), English schools and ALT English teachers. Eikaiwa mostly teach conversational English but we were also required to explain grammar and teach grammar to higher level students. The students usually range in age from about 2 years old in kids classes to 90 years old. Typical working hours will fall somewhere in between 10am to 9pm and the classes are usually around 45-50 mins long. The most famous eikaiwa schools are Nova, GEOS and AEON.
ALTs (Assistant Language Teachers) mostly work in Elementary and Junior High School as an assistant to the main JTE (Japanese Teacher of English). Most of the time the JTE will explain the grammar in Japanese so the kids have a better understanding but can put you on the spot with a grammatical question. I recommend teaching in Elementary or JHS with an ALT company as this was the most rewarding experience for me and you get the chance to participate in real school life with real students.
Q. Question? I've looked at eslcafe and it's a good website but I wondered if anyone on these boards has experience teaching EFL there.
I've got my heart set on it... many people try to talk me out of it but I know it's the right choice for me... I went to school down there and just feel a calling to return!
I have a Trinity TESOL certificate and this will be my first job... what I'm worried about is, even though I know the culture, I've never had a real job down there, just an internship, and I don't know the work culture. I'm scared I'll offend someone without meaning to and blow my opportunity.
Just wondered if anyone has some advice... just please don't try to talk me out of doing it... I just would love some advice about how to be successful.
¡Gracias mil!
A. Best Answer: Hi,
I have been teaching TEFL in Guadalajara, Mexico for five years and love it. No, you will not get rich, but the people here are wonderful, the food is good, and the weather is terrific...even during rainy season. A lot of your income depends on experience and qualifications, but unless you are teaching spoiled children (they exist), you will love your students.
You will also make some great new friends and see exciting new vistas. With your certificate, you should not have any trouble.
Good luck.
Q. Question? I'm interested in working abroad and teaching English. I love languages and pick them up quickly.
Could someone please give me recommendations as to suitable accredited courses and other options that are available to me. Also the CELTA courses, are they better than the TEFL ones?
Thanks!
A. Best Answer: Hi there Lily,
That is brilliant that you are thinking about Teaching English abroad!
In terms of distinguishing between CELTA and TEFL courses, the CELTA is a top end TEFL certificate and is perhaps the most widely regarded. It is, however, a very intensive course and it's best to have a couple of years? teaching experience before taking it.
What many people do is get a TEFL certificate, teach for a while and then, if they decide they want to advance higher up the chain they take a CELTA. For more information about the differences this might come in handy:
http://www.onlinetefl.com/tefl-faq//content/8/54/en/celta-vs-i_to_i-tefl-which-is-better.html
If you are thinking about doing a TEFL course in Manchester i-to-i runs classroom courses there almost every month. These take place over the course of one action-packed weekend and can be supplemented with up to 120 hours of online learning to give you a comprehensive TEFL certificate. There are courses in Manchester on the 21st Aug, 18th Sept, 6th Nov and 20th Nov. For more information visit: http://www.onlinetefl.com/tefl-course/ or give us a ring on 0800 093 2552.
Also, you might want to look in to downloading a free copy of TEFL Uncovered: How to Teach Your Way Abroad with TEFL: http://www.onlinetefl.com/contact-tefl-team/tefl-ebook.html . It will give you the lowdown on different TEFL courses, where you could teach and how to get your hands on the best jobs.
If you want to know anything else, please feel free to ask at http://www.onlinetefl.com.
Q. Question? Dancing is my hobby, and I'm quite possibly the worst dancer in the world, lol.
I'm learning various styles, mostly hip hop. I'm learning, though and I really like it. Here's my question... there are two different kinds of dancing that I REALLY would like to learn but the place where I take dance doesn't teach them and I've checked around. There are classes in the state where I live, but there are none near the town where I live. I know it would be ideal to have a teacher but it isn't possible now. :(
Two kinds I would like to learn... Irish dancing and also Latin: I LOVE Cumbia and know the basic steps but I want to be advanced... also, salsa, merengue. One studio DOES teach salsa, and they are good but they charge extortionately high prices. (I'm going back to Mexico soon but I won't have time to practice my dance moves as all I do is teach English, play guitar and work out!! That takes up all my time- TEFL, or teaching EFL, is really hard work. :( Which is too bad because they have amazing dancers down there.)
So... any ideas or am I screwed? My mom suggested that I get a video, but I'm not sure how beneficial a video is; you won't have someone to correct you and I'm not even sure if it's an auspicious way to learn to dance. Furthermore, I don't know which videos are good!
Always wanted to learn this... thanks if you can help me! Please no rude or mean comments. I don't really know a lot about dancing, I just like these styles!
Also... where can i find some good music that would go with these styles? Any particular songs?
Thanks Travelingman! That's awesome.
Thanks both of u.
A. Best Answer: From an on-line search I was able to locate the following site for "on tempo dance music" http://www.radionomy.com/en/radio/strict-tempo-dance-music.
Also check with the "expensive" studio in your area and ask the manager or one of the instructors for some ideas of where to order dance music. Another choice is DanceSport. DanceSport is the amateur competitive site for organized ballroom dancing. Here are some of their sites, http://www.dancesportmusic.com/, http://dancesportmusic.net/, http://www.danceuniverse.co.kr/know/music.htm, etc. The nice thing about using DanceSport is that all the music is to temp as the convention used by Ballroom in competition is quite strict given the level of the dancer and the style of dance.
By the way if you can talk an instructor into it you may be able to get private lessons away from the studio at a cheaper rate ... it is always worth a try.
Hope this helps ...
Q. Question? I am a sixth form student studying English Language, French, Spanish and Sociology. I will be applying to university soon and i really like Edinburgh. I want to study French and Linguistics (joint) but i've heard that Edinburgh favour public school students (which i'm not), is this true?
I realise it's difficult to get into Edinburgh, i am predicted AAAB (B in Spanish - may not be taking it to A2 for this reason) which fits in with their entry requirements so that should be ok. I'm also thinking of applying to Sheffield, Leeds and Lancaster.
What careers would be open to me with this type of degree? I'm interested in TEFL or Speech Therapy and i have looked into these professions but can anyone suggest other things i could do with this degree?
If anyone studies French and/or Linguistics or if anyone studies at any of the universities i have mentioned (especially Edinburgh) i would really appreciate any opinions on the subject/uni and any tips.
Thank you!
A. Best Answer: Don't give up without making an application. Apply to Edinburgh first.
Q. Question? I am thinking of emigrating to Sweden but would like to research the feasibility of doing so before I take the big leap. My biggest concern is in finding work
Is it difficult to find a job there if I do not speak Swedish. My mother-tongue is English. I work as an administrator in the Civil Service (public service) in my home country in the EU. Is it difficult to find administration jobs in Sweden - are there any good internet job sites?
Is the cost of living high and what is considered to be an average 'decent' salary that I could hope to manage reasonably well on?
Is the unemployment rate high?
I have worked as an English Teacher (TEFL) in the past - are there many openings in this particular area of work?
Thank you.
A. Best Answer: It's quite difficult to find work in Sweden if you don't speak Swedish, especially in civil service/administration. Most companies and organizations use Swedish as their working language, with a few exceptions in fields like engineering, IT and science. I can link you to popular job sites, but almost all the jobs are in Swedish!
http://www.arbetsformedlingen.se/platsbanken?url=-123388378%2FStandard%2FSokViaYrke%2FSokViaYrke.aspx%3Fyo%3D1&sv.url=12.237ec53d11d47b612d78000171
http://www.jobbsafari.se/cgi/jobsearch.cgi?qs=administration
There is also some practical information here:
http://www.arbetsformedlingen.se/Globalmeny/Other-languages/Do-you-want-to-work-in-Sweden.html
Unemployment is high right now.. officially it's 9%, but that doesn't include people in job training and receiving certain types of benefits. Among immigrants, the rate is even higher. It's very helpful to have good contacts, as a "way in". Otherwise, it can take months (or years in some cases) to get a job, even if you speak decent Swedish. There's lots of competition, but it's not impossible to find work.
Cost of living is comparable to large cities in the UK (cheaper than London), though taxes are higher. You can live fairly cheaply in Sweden, it just depends on your standards. The salary you need also depends on your standards, though I would recommend 10000 SEK after tax as an absolute minimum, unless you want to live like a student. Stockholm is the most expensive city, the most difficult to find housing (it's a nightmare) and generally has the most job competition. There are many other nice cities where you may have better luck with job/housing.
TEFL is easier since you're from an EU country, but there aren't a lot of jobs in this area. Swedes generally speak excellent English already, and many teaching jobs require an education degree. Check with private companies that offer courses (like business or technical English), or you could consider tutoring (which I did in Stockholm until I found full-time work).
Q. Question? You didn't tell me where is the coat.
why is the object after the verb?
thank you
sorry i meant: why should the object come after the verb?
A. Best Answer: Subject = You
verb = tell (negative, so didn't tell)
object = me
The correct order for that is "You didn't tell me."
However there is a sub clause explaining what you didn't tell me, and here the word order is wrong. It would be better to say "where the coat is." "Where is the coat" is a question.
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