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Interesting, but... -- 5 April 2006

Very interesting Henry, but I did not see the sources for your research. Through the thread you claimed things about certain people (such as Alan Moler), but not knowing who any of you actually are I ...

Help with Choosing a TEFL Program-Madrid (Spain, General) -- Hannah 4 April 2006

Hi, I am wondering if anyone can help with choosing a reputable TEFL program in Madrid? I have an MA in Education and am currently an ESOL teacher in the USA. I want to go to Spain to open up the ...

How to Score High on English TOEIC, TOEF (Resources) -- Ross Mcbride 29 March 2006

Score HIGH on NEW English Tests Why international students fail English tests Students fail because they do not understand the test requirements. Students fail because they underestimate the large ...

Finding a good TESOL course (Questions About Schools) -- Cathy 10 March 2006

Hello, With so many TESOL courses out there, how do I know which are good and bad? Are there certain accreditations I should be looking for? I'd like to teach in Asia; do you recommend any ...

Finding a good TESOL course - TESOL-TE (School News/Adverts) -- Ish 12 April 2006

When choosing a course to do there are a few things to be aware of. You will want to choose a course that is internationally-recognized. This means that it meets the standards which schools are ...

Re: Finding a Good TESOL Course (Masters) -- Dr. Yanni Zack- ESL Teaching Tips 13 March 2006

Cathy, I read your post about finding a good TESOL Course. My recommendation would be to go to a recognized University and obtain a MA in TESOL. Make sure the University offers a degree- and one that ...

Grants -- Jo Baker 14 February 2006

I am wondering whether you have received any replies. I too am looking for a scholarship or grant and having a hard time of it. Glad to know I have some company, but hope you have found some ...

Looking for Partners (General) -- TEFLguru.com 8 February 2006

I'm looking for a partner who has experience or knowledge in the field of TEFL industry to develop http://www.TEFLguru.com. contact me if you are interested. Rgds, Binoy Pillai ...

tefl international (Questions About Schools) -- jww 2 February 2006

I have been looking for a TEFL course for a few weeks and I have come to the conclusion that they are ALL MONEY-SPINNERS for ALL involved, apart from the students. All this Cambridge and Trinity is ...

payment plans -- Doug C 21 January 2006

Does anyone know of any programs that offer affordable payment plans? I am looking for anything that is credible and offer payment plans while studying, instead of large payments or full payment ...

IELTS Tips and Tricks -- Svend Nelson 19 January 2006

Everyone’s biggest problem with Writing Task is finishing both tasks on time. What no one tells you is that if you don’t finish either one, you lost a whole band point. This never has ...

IELTS Tips and Tricks (Native_Speakers) -- Svend Nelson 19 January 2006

The IELTS Listening test comes first, and many candidates find it a hard, sometime even discouraging, way to get started. The IELTS Listening task tests a diverse range of skills, and many people ...

IELTS Examination Tip: Timing Yourself -- Svend Nelson 19 January 2006

While the IELTS Examination is carefully monitored by proctors, no one will tell you how to use the time you are allotted for each section of the test. Watch your watch, or the clock in the ...

Online and Distance Courses (School News/Adverts) -- TESOL MANAGEMENT COLLEGE 22 December 2005

TESOL/TEFL Certificate courses by online and distance-learning. Courses from introductory to diploma leveL. For details contact: tesolcollege@usa.com tesolcollege@london.com tesolcollege@europe.com

inquiry re:tesol management college -- mary moore 6 January 2006

To WHom It May Concern, I read your ad in ESL Teacher's Board. I am Mary Moore, an experienced English teacher and is interested to take a diploma or certificate on EFL/ESL course online. Please ...

really? Online -- Henry 23 December 2005

How can you be "online" when there isn't a website? Those are just email addresses!

TELL (China, Resources) -- Alan 12 December 2005

Anyone doing tefl teaching in china?

Im getting frustrated (Native_Speakers) -- Viviene Grace Vargas 28 November 2005

Why are all job openings only for native english speakers? Yes, Im a Filipino but I can speak and teach English like any other native speakers can. Poor me. Born and raised in a non native english ...

i can see where you're coming from (Native_Speakers) -- loords 6 December 2005

hi viviene. i'm also an aspiring filipina efl teacher. i think the best that we could do to have competitive resumes is to enroll in a TEFL certification course. and also convince employers that ...

TEFL Weekend in Chicago (Questions About Schools) -- Charlie Rose 24 October 2005

Hi, I recently was looking around for courses close to my house and I found a few in Chicago. http://teflweekend.org It looks to be pretty competitive city, but then again, I only found and talk with ...

Do you teach writing the traditional way -- Chunping Alex Wu 19 October 2005

Fellow Esl teachers in China theater: Since 2004, I found in Xi'an an astonishing fact, that has been some teachers don't write English alphabets the same regular ways as the western teachers ...

TEFL/TESOL cert. in Philippines (Questions About Schools) -- kris lei 18 October 2005

i only know one school that offers it. but it is based on cebu. i think it would be too much of a hassle to go there so i'm still looking for other schools... check it out here... ...

more schools with tesol programs (Philippines) -- mae 9 November 2005

aside from that school in cebu, any other schools offering tesol here in the philippines. i'm from davao, hope we could find one that is near my province. or an institution in manila will do. ...

Im finding one tooo (Philippines, Questions About Schools) -- Viviene Grace Vargas 28 November 2005

There's one in Makati. Its ECI. Check out their website. www.ecitesol.com.. Im still finding other institutions. I want other choices. If you guys have any other suggestions please email me. ...