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Questions about ESL Cert. and Culture Course

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:48:02 GMT

Forum: The Staffroom Posted By: daveman Post Time: 1st October 2008 at 08:11

English as a key to Globalization

junartkim — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:41:35 GMT

     We are living in a world that houses a variety of peoples, each with its own customs, traditions, religion, and the likes. We call this variations as cultural diversity. It exists among nations which pertains to a society having the same ethnical features, backgrounds, and perspectives. The Europeans, for instance, differ from Africans in terms of skin complexion. Same way that Americans has a different language compared to Asians. With these differences, is there anyway to unite all people?

      Language is one tool for communication. Communication is a process of sending and receiving information by a sender and a respondent. Therefore, language is very important to us. Imagine the kind of world we would be in without the media we call language!

    Philippines has Filipino, China has Mandarin or Fookien, Japan has Nihonggo or Japanese, and Americans has English. With these differences, how on earth can we be able to communicate with each other?

    Of course, there should be that one uniform and standard language that has to be learned and used by everyone to conquer language barriers and allow progress and development. That is where English, the universal language, comes in.

Best City for Children

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:33:48 GMT

Forum: Family Children Posted By: newman Post Time: 2008-10-01 at 12:16 AM

Skype in the classroom

Millis High School — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:39:21 GMT

We are students enrolled in an Advanced Web 2.0 class, and we were wondering if anyone had any idea, or past experience, with using skype in the classroom. It can be between the students or between schools. - MHS

Criminal Records Checks

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:58:14 GMT

Hello everyone,
I have been considering going to Korea to teach ESL for some time now and I am starting to gather more information lately to help make that decision. I currently teach 8th grade Social Studies (taught Science last year) in central Florida and I will complete the requirements for my Professional Certification at the end of this school year.
Most of the sites I have visited mention that you need a clean criminal record; unfortunately I do have a few bumps on my record. While these issues did not prevent me becoming a teacher here in Florida, I am a bit concerned that it may exclude me from employment in Korea. I have 4 misdemeanors on my record, 3 for underage drinking (more than 15 years ago) and one for battery (altercation with my brother almost 6 years ago). I had an online national records search done and only the battery shows up; will be having a search done at the county sheriff's office next week to see what they show.
I also spoke with the Korean Consulate today and explained the situation to them and they do not believe this will be an issue at all. I have also spoken with two separate recruiting agencies and they both told me that I could not be employed, so I am a bit confused here. Do you think these would be an issue for me trying to gain employment in Korea?

Thanks,

RW

How to Teach ESL Online

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:14:28 GMT

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Snow White and the Thai Police

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:59:47 GMT

Forum: Thailand News Clippings Posted By: zehner Post Time: 29th September 2008 at 08:18

How much does infrastructure impact on learning?

Nancy Bosch — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:52:15 GMT

Agree and the technology will not always make the lesson better. I've been harping on this for several years at this space and others. Sometimes I'll read articles about the technology with no mention of thinking, teaching, content, knowledge, or learning!

Robert Vance on African teachers welcome in China?

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:27:04 GMT

To be honest, it is harder for African people to find ESL jobs than other minorities in my experience. I don't really have an explanation for this other than to reiterate what I have often said about schools in China that think their 'advertising' dollar can go much farther with a blonde hair blue eyed teacher. Are there Africans teaching in China. Sure, there are many. But I do not believe that they receive the same treatment as other foreign teachers which is really a shame.

School trying to get out of paying overtime

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:14:59 GMT

I got a call from my FAO, let's call him Mr.Lackwit, who informed me that, after the October holiday, the university would like me to spend one hour every day for three weeks helping some students who are to participate in a speech contest. I asked if ...

Teaching English in Cuba

Guest — Sun, 20 Feb 2005 11:50:15 GMT

Hi there,

have spent ages browsing for info on this but not getting anywhere at all!!

I`m a highly qualified EFL teacher with lots of experience, desperate to get a job in Cuba to perfect my Spanish (and salsa-dancing) CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP??!!

Thanks a lot.

How flat is your classroom? Use these 7 steps for successful global collaboration

Learning 2.008 Conference — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:55:01 GMT

The flat classroom concept is based on the constructivist principle of a multi-modal learning environment that is student-centered and a level playing field for teacher to student and student to teacher interaction. Based on the experiences of the award winning Flat Classroom Project (http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com) this session will detail seven essential steps for lowering your classroom walls to promote connection and understanding between geographically dispersed, ethnically and culturally diverse groups of students in meaningful, global cooperative authentic learning experiences. Presenter: Julie Lindsay Room: MS208

Which book for advanced classes? Your recommendations, please!

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:16:29 GMT

In January I am taking over an advanced course of English (European framework C1) at university. The present teacher is using CAE Expert, but I need a new course book for the spring semester. The students are allegedly extremely smart and quick, being ...

Insurance from UK for EFL teachers abroad and other expats...

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:53:11 GMT

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Teaching two year old kids

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:19:46 GMT

Forum: Teaching Jobs Education Posted By: Mr.D Post Time: 2008-09-24 at 10:46 AM

How many of you are working toward a degree while abroad?

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:50:06 GMT

Forum: The Staffroom Posted By: traveler2 Post Time: 24th September 2008 at 02:56

Promoting Intensive English classes abroad

angleterre — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:35:37 GMT

Hi everyone

I recently set up a service offering one to one and small group business and general English classes to students. However, I'm finding it a challenge promoting and obtaining students abroad.

I understand there are language agents who assist in promoting schools services, but most of them are working with accredited schools. As a new service mine does not fall into that category.

Does anyone have any bright ideas about how I could lure either business people or students to my centre?

Also if anyone knows how I can contact language agents I'd be most grateful.

Many thanks for your help.:-)

Are you clued up with the new visa regulations in China? Then I'd love to hear from you.

GREEN EYES — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:06:00 GMT

Is anyone qualified or clued up to comment on the new visa regulations in China? Then I'd love to know more. Or could you provide a website with all the details. There's been a lot of talk about it, but I'm not sure who to believe. Is it true you have to have a degree to teach in China now, but your...

Re: Contemplating a runner

What, ME Worry? — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:08:00 GMT

Either you lied in your first post or you are lying in your second post. Compare the two. See the contradictions. Care to clarify for us? "Maybe my running will prompt the school to take a long look in the mirror. All I want is the facts not a lecture. I can call my mother if I want something like t...