Teachers Discussion Forum

Teaching in Korea info -- Jim -- 16 March 2004
I need to know the good and bad things about teaching in Korea for a young couple, apt conditions (badroom, shower, kitchen inside), severance month, taxes, .... Thanks. jim
8 messages -- Newest posted 20 March 2004

China info -- Jim -- 16 March 2004
Anyone there with China info about jobs and salaries for a couple.
7 messages -- Newest posted 21 June 2004

Working in Europe -- James Martin -- 17 March 2004
Can anyone give me some advice about working in Europe. I'm working in China until the end of June teaching 14-18 year olds. I have a CELTA certificate but no degree so is it going to be nearly ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 17 March 2004

What is it like to live on Gwangyang, Korea for an esl teacher. -- Jason K. -- 18 March 2004
Possible heading there pretty soon. Any night life there? thanks.
3 messages -- Newest posted 27 May 2004

Re: China info -- Jim -- 18 March 2004
Are salaries good there. We're offered between 4,000 rmb to 8,000. We both have college diplomas and Tesols, young white Canadians and one has a B.Ed and exp. in Korea. When the contract finally was ...
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FREE TUTORING -- G. Shergill -- 20 March 2004
In addition to teachers and educators receiving help in ESL postings I wonder if I could also post a message for the general benefit of educators and student community to get free help on learning ...
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Teaching positions for older people in Korea -- Dominique Doyen -- 21 March 2004
Does anyone know of a recruiting agency that will hire a highly qualified and experienced teacher who is sixty years old. I realize that most readers have no interest in this topic, but if your're ...
4 messages -- Newest posted 11 May 2004

XINGZHEN SCHOOL -- roger pickering -- 21 March 2004
i ALONG WITH MY WIFE HAD THE WORST EXPERIENCE OF OUR LIFES AT THE SCHOOLIN XINGZHEN RUN BY MISS ZHONG XUDONG
5 messages -- Newest posted 6 May 2004

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT JOBS OVERSEAS -- Elizabeth Warren -- 22 March 2004
I have over ten years of experience in school start-up, management and business development, specifically with an organization that provides language and intercultural training. I have lived and ...
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I have some questions about teaching overseas... -- Angela -- 22 March 2004
Dear Sir/ Madam Hello, my name is Angela, I am currently an undergraduate studentt at Kwantlen University College in Canada. I am doing a research paper and presentation on job descriptions. My topic ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 24 March 2004

I need some teaching in korea/Jap info..thanks -- Angela -- 22 March 2004
Dear Mr/Ms: Hi my name is Angela, I am currently an undergraduate student at Kwantlen University College. I am doing a research paper and presentation on certain job descriptions, my topic is about ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 13 April 2004

I need some teaching in korea/Jap info..thanks -- Angela -- 22 March 2004
Dear Mr/Ms: Hi my name is Angela, I am currently an undergraduate student at Kwantlen University College. I am doing a research paper and presentation on certain job descriptions, my topic is about ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 13 April 2004

False advertising in flase ad article -- John Woodbury -- 23 March 2004
Dr. Niu withstanding, teachers in China's Universities do not make anywhere close to (middle range) 10,000 USD a month!!! My Chinese math professors are lucky to take home 4,000 RMB a month in ...
8 messages -- Newest posted 20 June 2004

More information about teaching ESL in China -- Pat -- 24 March 2004
http://www.eslteachersboard.com/ChinaESLJobsAdvertizements.htm http://www.eslteachersboard.com/ChineseCertifiedSchoolsRecruiters.htm
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Middle East Teaching and Indonesia -- Sinophile -- 24 March 2004
Do readers have experiences of recent conditions there? Want to test the waters.
2 messages -- Newest posted 26 March 2004

Bali & Java: Mahatma Gandhi foundation -- Budda -- 25 March 2004
I wrote this group in Indonesia as they advertized jobs on eslteachersboard.com A Miss Novi wrote back but would not supply basic information like salary, school conditions or working hours. Very ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 30 April 2004

For jobs in China ???? -- Alin Buuer -- 26 March 2004
From http://www.tefl.cc Frequently Asked Questions about TEFL Jobs¡¡ 1.Q: I'm not a native English speaker. Can I teach English in China? A: Native English speakers are preferred but not required as ...
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For jobs in China ???? -- Alin Buuer -- 26 March 2004
From http://www.tefl.cc Frequently Asked Questions about TEFL Jobs¡¡ 1.Q: I'm not a native English speaker. Can I teach English in China? A: Native English speakers are preferred but not required as ...
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For jobs in China ???? -- Alin Buuer -- 26 March 2004
From http://www.tefl.cc Frequently Asked Questions about TEFL Jobs¡¡ 1.Q: I'm not a native English speaker. Can I teach English in China? A: Native English speakers are preferred but not required as ...
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For jobs in China ???? -- Alin Buuer -- 26 March 2004
From http://www.tefl.cc Frequently Asked Questions about TEFL Jobs¡¡ 1.Q: I'm not a native English speaker. Can I teach English in China? A: Native English speakers are preferred but not required as ...
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For jobs in China ???? -- Alin Buuer -- 26 March 2004
From http://www.tefl.cc Frequently Asked Questions about TEFL Jobs¡¡ 1.Q: I'm not a native English speaker. Can I teach English in China? A: Native English speakers are preferred but not required as ...
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miss nova -- roger faoocx -- 27 March 2004
I had a similar experience to your previous writer about working in Indonesian for the mahatma gandi group,just no details about the location of the school,the rates of pay,the conditions.O dont know ...
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OWCp needs online tutors to practice online writing and enhance collaborative writing -- OWCp -- 29 March 2004
Do you wish to pactice online tutoring. Do you wish to meet with EFL/ESL students from all over the globe. Join join us in the OWCp (Online writing Collaboration Project) at http://www.owcp.net To ...
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teaching in the middle east -- George Thomas -- 31 March 2004
hello there, i am looking to options in the middle east, saudi arabia or the emirates. any tips about life there. thanks
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Help with Survival Chinese & Indonesian & Spanish -- Robin Day -- 31 March 2004
eslteachersboard.com has Survival ESL or classroom Korean, Japanese, Arabic and Italian and we have been trying to get Chinese and Spanish from friends, but little cooperation so far. We need ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 1 April 2004

truespel phonetic spelling of USA English -- Tom Zurinskas -- 2 April 2004
Truespel Analysis of USA English A new book “Truespel Book One: Analysis of the Sounds (Phonemes) of USA English” gives a new understanding of the sounds English. It shows the frequency of use of the ...
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Multiple Intelligences Theory for ESL -- Carol -- 3 April 2004
I would like to know of any good publications concerning the application of MI Theory in ESL instruction. I know that some books on the subject are "in the oven" but so far very little is available. ...
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XINGZHENG SCHOOL MISS ZHONG XUDONG -- roger pickering -- 4 April 2004
Dont be miss led by the advert for this school as the name of the school does not exist,there is no XINGZHENG SCHOOL.The name is a figment of the immagination dreamed up by MISS ZHONG XUDONG.The ...
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Work and Travel Advisory Warning for Taiwan and Outlying Islands -- SSETT -- 5 April 2004
Work and Travel Advisory Warning for Taiwan and Outlying Islands This is an official work and travel advisory for Taiwan and the outlying islands currently under the control of the Republic of China. ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 5 April 2004

pecularities of ordirary colloquial english -- ann -- 6 April 2004
i have often come across terms like: informal language, slang, and colloquial speaking. but i have difficulty in determining to which situations should i apply this term, because they sound the ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 6 April 2004

south korean recruiting company -- Alan J. Lewis -- 6 April 2004
ETIK recruting company in south korea. does anybody know about this company and are they reputable? plus, is the offer of a one-way ticket sent to me, then the return ticket issued to me at the ...
9 messages -- Newest posted 11 May 2004

Ideas for Russian speaking students learning English in middle school. -- lori -- 7 April 2004
There is a 6th grade student that has arrived from Russia into an ELL classroom in Arizona. She seems to know the alphabet and she can spell certain words. She is in a classroom with 10 Spanish ...
4 messages -- Newest posted 30 May 2004

Online Conference for ESL/Applied Ling. Teachers -- Meen a Singhal -- 7 April 2004
We welcome your participation at the First International Online Conference on Second and Foreign Language Teaching and Research September 25-26, 2004 ...
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resources -- English Bag -- 8 April 2004
"English bag" gathers useful links for any good teachers wishing to teach english. I am an english teacher myself and I wanted to collect all the key websites to surf happily and to prepare lessons ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 8 April 2004

RE. teach in JIANGXI PROVINCE PINGXIANG -- abdsccc -- 8 April 2004
HI ESL TEACHERS, PLEASE NEVER ACCEPT THE OFFER TO TEACH IN JIANGXI PROVINCE ESPECIALLY IN PINGXIANG.THE STUDENTS HERE ARE IMPOLITE AND ILLMANNERED.THE FACULTY HERE IS NON-COOPERATIVE.THEY TREAT ...
6 messages -- Newest posted 1 January 2005

Sleepy Kids..Coffee? -- Budda -- 8 April 2004
I have a boy in one class, a real day dreamer even while he stands right next to me. I don't know where he goes in this mind but he is not listening to the English lesson or discussion. Another just ...
8 messages -- Newest posted 11 May 2004

All over Korea! Kiwis and Canadians wanted! -- Kiwis and Canadians with Seoul -- 8 April 2004
Kiwis & Canadians Needed In South Korea!!! www.kcwsfamily.com Canadians with Seoul - Kiwis with Seoul LTD Our growing community of Kiwis and Canadian Ex-pat teachers is producing some excellent ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 9 April 2004

Seagate International School Madrid -- connie -- 9 April 2004
Just wondering if anyone has info. or feedback? I was very excited at first, but following several e-mails it has been a letdown. The Director didn't want to answer questions (such as salary ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 9 April 2004

Word Surfing Vocabulary Development Pilot Scheme -- Will McCulloch -- 10 April 2004
New Project - April 2004. Word Surfing - as described on this site at http://www.eslteachersboard.com/WordSurfing.htm is now launching a... Vocabulary Development Pilot Scheme. ... as described at ...
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The strategy game of Go (Igo, Wei Qi, Baduk) -- Peter Wendes -- 10 April 2004
I run seminars on the ancient oriental strategy game of Go which is an ideal cultural enrichment for teachers of oriental languages and for management training. All enquiries: pwendes@hotmail.com
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FINDING A GOOD TEFL JOB -- kevin ward -- 10 April 2004
HELLO. I HAVE BEEN DESPERATELY LOOKING FOR A GOOD REPUTABLE SCHOOL TO SIGN UP WITH. I DON'T HAVE A B.A. OR A TEFL CERTIFICATE, AND I AM NOT A STUDENY AT PRESENT. I STILL WANT TO TEACH. I HEARD THAT ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 17 April 2004

FINDING A GOOD TEFL JOB -- kevin ward -- 10 April 2004
HELLO. I HAVE BEEN DESPERATELY LOOKING FOR A GOOD REPUTABLE SCHOOL TO SIGN UP WITH. I DON'T HAVE A B.A. OR A TEFL CERTIFICATE, AND I AM NOT A STUDENY AT PRESENT. I STILL WANT TO TEACH. I HEARD THAT ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 17 April 2004

Please help me. -- Jennygaorui -- 11 April 2004
My teacher told us to write something (In fact anything)I can think off about my college life. I wrote this and my life has become so miserable. My teacher started to pick on me because I have ...
8 messages -- Newest posted 1 May 2004

Where in Korea?? -- Will McCulloch -- 11 April 2004
Hi, I'm keen on coming to teach in Korea in the near future - and am looking for advice about which towns / places / schools / organisations would be good for me to approach. I prefer to be on the ...
10 messages -- Newest posted 18 April 2004

Jobs in Europe -- James -- 13 April 2004
I'm looking for advice about where to look for good jobs in Europe. I don't have a degree, so I know that makes things more difficult for me. I have a CELTA certificate and I'm teaching 14-18 year ...
6 messages -- Newest posted 12 January 2005

Jobs in Europe -- James -- 13 April 2004
I'm looking for advice about where to look for good jobs in Europe. I don't have a degree, so I know that makes things more difficult for me. I have a CELTA certificate and I'm teaching 14-18 year ...
6 messages -- Newest posted 12 January 2005

Jobs in Europe -- James -- 13 April 2004
I'm looking for advice about where to look for good jobs in Europe. I don't have a degree, so I know that makes things more difficult for me. I have a CELTA certificate and I'm teaching 14-18 year ...
6 messages -- Newest posted 12 January 2005

Jobs in Europe -- James -- 13 April 2004
I'm looking for advice about where to look for good jobs in Europe. I don't have a degree, so I know that makes things more difficult for me. I have a CELTA certificate and I'm teaching 14-18 year ...
6 messages -- Newest posted 12 January 2005

Jobs in Europe -- James -- 13 April 2004
I'm looking for advice about where to look for good jobs in Europe. I don't have a degree, so I know that makes things more difficult for me. I have a CELTA certificate and I'm teaching 14-18 year ...
6 messages -- Newest posted 12 January 2005

ESL Media for kids? -- Diana -- 13 April 2004
Hi, I'm teaching English at an Elementary School in Korea. Is there a website that offers free media for teaching English? Stuff like simple streaming videos that show two children saying hello to ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 13 April 2004

I love teaching in Poland -- Carol Vialogos -- 13 April 2004
If you are considering coming to Poland to teach let me recommend IH Koszalin. This is my second year and I am signing on for another year. Let me tell you why. Koszalin Poland is a small city, a 20 ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 14 May 2004

I love teaching in Poland -- Carol Vialogos -- 13 April 2004
If you are considering coming to Poland to teach let me recommend IH Koszalin. This is my second year and I am signing on for another year. Let me tell you why. Koszalin Poland is a small city, a 20 ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 14 May 2004

Delter-Telfort -- Tim K. -- 17 April 2004
Avoid working at Delter-Telfort. I won't go into too many details here, but I will say that you should avoid it at all costs. Do a simple google search and you'll see some of the complaints from over ...
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Worldwide -- ELSDatabank -- 20 April 2004
ELS Databank is an employment resource for Teachers of English as Second Language. We supply a Database of over 9.000 English Language Schools and Recruitment Agencies listed Worldwide, including ...
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ACE---Access Cert in Eng Lang Teaching -- seema -- 20 April 2004
Hello. Is there any1 out there who can help. i have done this course called ACE through Pitmans. It was a 3 mth intensive course with more then 6 hours of teaching practice. I completed this course ...
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PLEASE HELLLLLLLLLLLLLP ME -- umali -- 20 April 2004
I'M AN ENGLISH TEACHER FROM SAUDI ARABIA & I WAS ASKED TO GIVE ENGLISH COURSES TO DIFFERENT GROUP AGES (4-24 YEARS OLD) THEREFOR I FEEL VERY CONFUSED, ESPESIALLY ABOUT THOSE WHOM WE CONSIDER AS ...
4 messages -- Newest posted 23 April 2004

Don't go to Yi Jian School in Harbin -- China concerned teacher -- 20 April 2004
What ever you do, do not go to work for Yi Jian English school in Harbin. Check out this link http://englishschoolwatch.org/notebook.php for many reasons why. This is a black listed school that has ...
4 messages -- Newest posted 12 January 2005

N. Century -- Seldom -- 20 April 2004
does anyone have any positive or negative information about new century english classes at Puyang primary and middle schools Puyang city, in the North East of the Henan Province??
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panzhihua university -- Seldom -- 20 April 2004
any useful feedback about Panzhihua University which is a public higher level school in Panzhihua city in the southwest part of Sichuan province?
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American Schools in Europe -- Julie -- 20 April 2004
I'm an American teacher who has spent time in Europe and the Middle East, and has taught ESL in NYC for 3 years. I'd love to teach in Europe. Are there any schools that hire American teachers? ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 21 April 2004

Kojen and Chain Schools in Taiwan, good or bad??? -- Julie Garton and Gemma Foster -- 22 April 2004
Has anybody taught at a Kojen school in Tawian?? How was your experience there? What did you like or dislike. Are there any chain schools in Taiwan that you'd reccommend?? Thanks
3 messages -- Newest posted 31 December 2004

Kojen and Chain Schools in Taiwan, good or bad??? -- Julie Garton and Gemma Foster -- 22 April 2004
Has anybody taught at a Kojen school in Tawian?? How was your experience there? What did you like or dislike. Are there any chain schools in Taiwan that you'd reccommend?? Thanks
3 messages -- Newest posted 31 December 2004

Kojen and Chain Schools in Taiwan, good or bad??? -- Julie Garton and Gemma Foster -- 22 April 2004
Has anybody taught at a Kojen school in Tawian?? How was your experience there? What did you like or dislike. Are there any chain schools in Taiwan that you'd reccommend?? Thanks
3 messages -- Newest posted 31 December 2004

Avoid South Korea -- Burned More Than Once -- 22 April 2004
You've heard it all before 100 times and I am here to tell you again. AVOID SOUTH KOREA for ESL work. Lie after lie, scam after scam, bankrupty after bankruptcy and the old shell game of new owners ...
10 messages -- Newest posted 27 September 2004

Teaching in China -- Kim Anne -- 23 April 2004
The airfare was paid at the end..but it was a battle. It is very stressful to work here. Avoid it if possible, I know you can find many jobs in China, so you really don't need to came here. We all ...
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Ready, able and willing but where are the jobs! -- Fred Richard -- 23 April 2004
I've posted my resume on Dave's ESL Cafe website and ESL Teachers Board and have had a number of inquiries from recruiters. I sent my application to a few of these recruiters about two or three weeks ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 23 April 2004

Ready, able and willing but where are the jobs! -- Fred Richard -- 23 April 2004
I've posted my resume on Dave's ESL Cafe website and ESL Teachers Board and have had a number of inquiries from recruiters. I sent my application to a few of these recruiters about two or three weeks ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 23 April 2004

i need help, want to work in asia -- c.j. -- 24 April 2004
hello....i am seriously considering working in south korea or taiwan. the problem is, i only want to stay for 4-6 months, and most of the contracts are for a year minimum. what happens if i sign a ...
5 messages -- Newest posted 6 May 2004

jobs in chile, aregentina??? -- johnson -- 24 April 2004
how the heck do you find esl jobs in argentina or chile? i have scoured the web for weeks, but i can't seem to find anything....does anyone know of a good website or even any language schools or ...
6 messages -- Newest posted 29 April 2004

Wanted!!! Business Partners for Recruitment Agency in UK -- Andrew Spinks -- 25 April 2004
A long established educational recruitment agency in the UK requires business partners in overseas countries. This business involves a minimum investment and you will be issued with shares in a ...
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wanting to teach ESL -- Suzanne Contreras -- 25 April 2004
Please anyone, tell me if you know what the situation in Southern California is as far as getting into teaching ESL. Where I live there are so many native Spanish speakers and I speak some Spanish, ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 25 April 2004

WANTING TO TEACH IN VIETNAM.... -- Janice -- 27 April 2004
I would like to know if anyone knows about any schools in Vietnam especially Hanoi. I am planning to go there in August since I have been told the best way to gain employment offers in this country ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 27 April 2004

WANTING TO TEACH IN VIETNAM.... -- Janice -- 27 April 2004
I would like to know if anyone knows about any schools in Vietnam especially Hanoi. I am planning to go there in August since I have been told the best way to gain employment offers in this country ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 27 April 2004

Teaching/School Movies -- Robin -- 27 April 2004
I'd like to make a file of movies about teaching and students, with a short commentary. Here are three I liked. 1. CONRAK Made in the mid-60s this movie is based on a true story of a new teacher, a ...
8 messages -- Newest posted 6 February 2007

Teachers' assistants anywhere? -- Wilma MacMillan -- 29 April 2004
I am a TESOL trained teacher about to embark on my first ESL adventure, (I hope). My recently retired husband is not a teacher, but will accompany me wherever I go. He wants something to do, and ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 29 April 2004

Advice for an American teaching in Italy -- Heather -- 1 May 2004
I have been teaching Madrid for the past 15 months and am looking to teach in Italy in September. It was pretty easy finding work in Madird and was wondering if anyone could tell me if it is the same ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 19 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Beware of Yildizlar College, Istanubul -- david -- 3 May 2004
Lots of teachers here in Istanbul avoid this school for good reason. http://www.caribsport01.homestead.com/yildizlarcollege.html David
2 messages -- Newest posted 3 May 2004

Memorial to a Murdered ESL Teacher -- Robin Tim Day, B.Sc. M.Sc. B.Ed. -- 3 May 2004
Terrorism Reaches into our Korean School Bali Rebuilds after the Bombing Four months after the October 2002 Bali Bombing it astonished me to discover that so many of my Dongseo U. and Kyungnam ...
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Looking For China ESL Teachers Interested In Posting Their Experiences -- Nathan Mittelstaedt -- 4 May 2004
Hello China ESL Teachers, I've been planning extensively to go and teach english in China for about 6 or 7 months. During that time, I had tried to compile a list of different school reviews, so that ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 11 May 2004

ESL Online -- Garry Andres -- 6 May 2004
Canadian Native English speaker living in Singapore will teach Conversational English anywhere there is Internet service.
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Teaching in Korea -- Gary -- 7 May 2004
I am a firstimer to Korea about to take a job in Incheon. Please advise, Thank you!!
4 messages -- Newest posted 11 May 2004

ESL Online -- Garry Andres -- 7 May 2004
Canadian Native English speaker living in Singapore will teach Conversational English anywhere there is Internet service. Visit my web site at http://migznrigz.iwarp.com/custom.html
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Idioms.. give me help -- Lily -- 9 May 2004
Can anyone tell me the meaning of "dutch bargain" and "dutch tack". My English teacher tell me to make a dialogue and I don't understand the meaning. Please give me help. Thank you.
7 messages -- Newest posted 10 May 2004

Idioms.. give me help -- Lily -- 9 May 2004
Can anyone tell me the meaning of "dutch bargain" and "dutch tack". My English teacher tell me to make a dialogue and I don't understand the meaning. Please give me help. Thank you.
7 messages -- Newest posted 10 May 2004

A chess question -- Robin -- 9 May 2004
Pawns can go straight ahead on the board and can only kill on the diagonal. If they reach the opposite side can they turn around and go back? I have never played a game where we reached that point.
6 messages -- Newest posted 11 May 2004

Holiday in Kuwait -- Jamie -- 9 May 2004
Visiting my boyfriend in Kuwait soon and would like impressions of people who have been there or Saudi.
2 messages -- Newest posted 10 May 2004

Holiday in Kuwait -- Jamie -- 9 May 2004
Visiting my boyfriend in Kuwait soon and would like impressions of people who have been there or Saudi.
2 messages -- Newest posted 10 May 2004

Survey -- Graduate Student -- 10 May 2004
Survey I am currently a master's student finsihing up my thesis. I need more subjects!!! If you currently reside in the USA, work at least part-time in an organization, and can spare 20 minutes of ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 11 May 2004

Qualifications needed in Asia? -- shilao -- 10 May 2004
I am a high school student, and a native speaker of English. I am also conversant in Mandarin and understand some Cantonese. I am interested in teaching English in China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 10 May 2004

ASK -- vivian -- 10 May 2004
I want to attend TOEFL Test. I am not Indonesian, but now I live here, Could someone please give me an instruction, By the way, If my speed of reading is 72words/mins. What is its rate? Please answer ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 11 May 2004

Audio website for linguistic sounds -- Robin Day -- 11 May 2004
I belong to a web research group at austronesian@yahoogrouops.com They are mostly linguists, historians, anthropoligists and generalists who have an interest in SE Asian studies especially ancient ...
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should i be worried? -- jennifer -- 11 May 2004
I recently accepted a job in South Korea, and have already signed the contract, but I have heard little from the school since I've sent the documents(over a week ago). I'm supposed to be leaving by ...
4 messages -- Newest posted 12 May 2004

esl teaching -- manon desjarlais -- 12 May 2004
Does anyone know about Patterson Education group in Vancouver or Beijing because I had a job offer from that company? Regards,
2 messages -- Newest posted 13 May 2004

By-passing recruiters -- Fred -- 12 May 2004
Hello. My name is Fred and I live in Vancouver, BC Canada. I have sent my resume and passport photo to a few recruiters about teaching jobs in China but have had no job offers so far. I would like to ...
4 messages -- Newest posted 4 September 2004

English-To-Go.com sale? -- Sue -- 13 May 2004
Hi there. A friend sent on an email saying that English-To-Go.com is having a $99 sale. It says they are 6 years old. I had a look around, and there are lots of lessons there, but I just wanted to ...
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Looking for teachers in Poland -- Carol -- 14 May 2004
I posted this message before but we still are looking for the right match for our school. If you are considering coming to Poland to teach let me recommend IH Koszalin. This is my second year and I ...
1 message

I NEED HELP -- Ryan Sak -- 14 May 2004
Hi I want to teach overseas, I have a Certificate in Computer Accounting Technician and a Certificate in Tesol, but all I have been hearing is you need at lease a BA in something. Where could I teach ...
17 messages -- Newest posted 2 August 2004

SUMMER 2004 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS -- ESL Teachers Board (re: Rutgers University) -- 14 May 2004
Posted at Janice's request by the ESL Teachers Board: Rutgers University is nationally recognized for its programs and a number of programs will be offered in the Summer of 2004 to teachers in AL, ...
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Beware -- Barry -- 14 May 2004
ESLAsia is a recruiter for schools in Asia, or so it claims to be. I've had a bad experience with the guy named Paul Adler. If you want all the sordid details you can e-mail be, but suffice to say, ...
5 messages -- Newest posted 18 May 2004

Craig Desorcy's Article -- Robin Day -- 14 May 2004
Craig Desorcy posted a great article about teaching small children in Japan. Attention span is short, so change the activity when interest is fading. Just this past week I have been carefully noting ...
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Canadians in China -- doctorjohn -- 16 May 2004
Are all Canadians so sick? All of the Canadians I have met here in China have a hell of a time gteting by. Candians seem to be sick all the time, and perpetually in need of medicine. Is this a ...
11 messages -- Newest posted 6 August 2004

Canadians in China -- doctorjohn -- 16 May 2004
Are all Canadians so sick? All of the Canadians I have met here in China have a hell of a time gteting by. Candians seem to be sick all the time, and perpetually in need of medicine. Is this a ...
11 messages -- Newest posted 6 August 2004

Canadians in China -- doctorjohn -- 16 May 2004
Are all Canadians so sick? All of the Canadians I have met here in China have a hell of a time gteting by. Candians seem to be sick all the time, and perpetually in need of medicine. Is this a ...
11 messages -- Newest posted 6 August 2004

Canadians in China -- doctorjohn -- 16 May 2004
Are all Canadians so sick? All of the Canadians I have met here in China have a hell of a time gteting by. Candians seem to be sick all the time, and perpetually in need of medicine. Is this a ...
11 messages -- Newest posted 6 August 2004

Canadians in China -- doctorjohn -- 16 May 2004
Are all Canadians so sick? All of the Canadians I have met here in China have a hell of a time gteting by. Candians seem to be sick all the time, and perpetually in need of medicine. Is this a ...
11 messages -- Newest posted 6 August 2004

Canadians in China -- doctorjohn -- 16 May 2004
Are all Canadians so sick? All of the Canadians I have met here in China have a hell of a time gteting by. Candians seem to be sick all the time, and perpetually in need of medicine. Is this a ...
11 messages -- Newest posted 6 August 2004

Canadians in China -- doctorjohn -- 16 May 2004
Are all Canadians so sick? All of the Canadians I have met here in China have a hell of a time gteting by. Candians seem to be sick all the time, and perpetually in need of medicine. Is this a ...
11 messages -- Newest posted 6 August 2004

Canadians in China -- doctorjohn -- 16 May 2004
Are all Canadians so sick? All of the Canadians I have met here in China have a hell of a time gteting by. Candians seem to be sick all the time, and perpetually in need of medicine. Is this a ...
11 messages -- Newest posted 6 August 2004

Canadians in China -- doctorjohn -- 16 May 2004
Are all Canadians so sick? All of the Canadians I have met here in China have a hell of a time gteting by. Candians seem to be sick all the time, and perpetually in need of medicine. Is this a ...
11 messages -- Newest posted 6 August 2004

Canadians in China -- doctorjohn -- 16 May 2004
Are all Canadians so sick? All of the Canadians I have met here in China have a hell of a time gteting by. Candians seem to be sick all the time, and perpetually in need of medicine. Is this a ...
11 messages -- Newest posted 6 August 2004

Canadians in China -- doctorjohn -- 16 May 2004
Are all Canadians so sick? All of the Canadians I have met here in China have a hell of a time gteting by. Candians seem to be sick all the time, and perpetually in need of medicine. Is this a ...
11 messages -- Newest posted 6 August 2004

Canadians in China -- doctorjohn -- 16 May 2004
Are all Canadians so sick? All of the Canadians I have met here in China have a hell of a time gteting by. Candians seem to be sick all the time, and perpetually in need of medicine. Is this a ...
11 messages -- Newest posted 6 August 2004

Canadians in China -- doctorjohn -- 16 May 2004
Are all Canadians so sick? All of the Canadians I have met here in China have a hell of a time gteting by. Candians seem to be sick all the time, and perpetually in need of medicine. Is this a ...
11 messages -- Newest posted 6 August 2004

Discrimination and prejudice -- Jose lee -- 16 May 2004
Buenos dias, I am Chinese guy. China is a country with discrimination and prejudice! Here, in China, teachers from Africa, Ohter Asian countries are discriminated when applying for a post as ESl ...
7 messages -- Newest posted 2 August 2004

IVY English School in Cheongju -- Linda -- 16 May 2004
Anybody has comments to share about the IVY English School in Cheongju and the owner Tim?
3 messages -- Newest posted 2 August 2004

Qinhuangdao Jingbei Foreign Languages College -- Just Checking -- 16 May 2004
Does anyone out there have any knowledge of working conditions for an ESL teacher at this college?
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ESL online -- Garry Andres -- 16 May 2004
Am I showing my ignorance or is computer tuition, in real time, a very new thing? I have been talking over the internet for over 5 years. It is my overseas telephone. When my 'now' wife left Canada ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 17 May 2004

ESL online -- Garry Andres -- 16 May 2004
Am I showing my ignorance or is computer tuition, in real time, a very new thing? I have been talking over the internet for over 5 years. It is my overseas telephone. When my 'now' wife left Canada ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 17 May 2004

ESL online -- Garry Andres -- 16 May 2004
Am I showing my ignorance or is computer tuition, in real time, a very new thing? I have been talking over the internet for over 5 years. It is my overseas telephone. When my 'now' wife left Canada ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 17 May 2004

ESL online -- Garry Andres -- 16 May 2004
Am I showing my ignorance or is computer tuition, in real time, a very new thing? I have been talking over the internet for over 5 years. It is my overseas telephone. When my 'now' wife left Canada ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 17 May 2004

Re: Discrimination and prejudice -- Robin Day -- 17 May 2004
Thanks Jose Li. I am always surprised by the fresh perspective from people INSIDE China. Surely the Chinese people know they are NOW part and parcel of world capitalism (since Deng Zhou Peng). I am ...
5 messages -- Newest posted 18 May 2004

Pima Vegetable Question -- Robin Day -- 17 May 2004
Recently in Korea children call a sweet bell pepper a pima. Where are they getting this pima word? Maybe California? I just checked an English and a Spanish dictionary with no luck.
3 messages -- Newest posted 23 May 2004

NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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NEED ADVICE - LOOKING FOR A TEFL JOBS IN N. MEXICO -- kevin ward -- 17 May 2004
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR TEACHING POSITION. I DON'T YET HAVE A TEFL CERTIFICATION AND I DON'T HAVE A B.A. DEGREE. I AM LOOKING FOR A START AND A WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR. PLEASE HELP.
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Setting tips. Korea -- T&C -- 18 May 2004
What do we (female and male) need to know about teaching ESL in Korea. Should we bring lots of stuff or normal stuff. Thank You.
4 messages -- Newest posted 19 May 2004

Best or Most -- Lee Vince -- 19 May 2004
I have picked up a common mistake that my Chinese students are making, when do you use "best" and when do you use "most". Example Where do you want to travel to best (most)? Who do you best (most) ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 23 May 2004

More Bird and Dog English Expressions -- Wilma -- 19 May 2004
In response to Robin Day's article, here's what I came up with: Birds: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Isn't that just ducky? Nice weather for ducks! Duck!! Ducks-rubber footwear for ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 20 May 2004

Questions about ESL -- Rachael -- 19 May 2004
I just finished my first year of college and I've been thinking that when I'm all finished, I'd love to go to some other countries and teach English. I'm doing a dual major right now of TESOL and ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 19 May 2004

Help with: I going to and I will -- Taka -- 19 May 2004
Thank you.
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summer schools -- ozge -- 20 May 2004
Hi, I have been teaching English for more than two years. I would like to work in a summer school where I can teach English. I am recently working with high school students. Have a nice day!
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English spelling -- Sanja -- 20 May 2004
I have noticed that many native English speakers can't spell their own language correctly and that many foreigners tend to spell English words better than the native speakers. Why do you think that ...
12 messages -- Newest posted 2 August 2004

qualification for asia -- cj -- 20 May 2004
Hello- I would like to teach English in Asia, but I don't have a degree. However, I do have several years of teaching experience in Germany and Mexico. Can anyone tell me which asian countries will ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 20 May 2004

Help with my gramma. -- Taka -- 20 May 2004
Pleaseeeeeeeeeee help. I have quiz next week. I goint to buy a car and I will buy a car. Thank you.
23 messages -- Newest posted 2 August 2004

in=on -- eng -- 21 May 2004
korean unversity student needs help for using in and on. our english teacher can't explain.
2 messages -- Newest posted 22 May 2004

Re: English spelling -- Sanja -- 21 May 2004
I wasn't referring to the people in this forum and I wasn't referring to the typos. It's easy to see the difference between a typo and a spelling mistake. To be honest, over the years I've noticed ...
10 messages -- Newest posted 6 June 2004

Re: English spelling -- Alan -- 21 May 2004
Lolita, :) yes, i think many of us feel this way. no special thanks to me though, i know now that many have a strong grasp on the situation. still, thank you.
3 messages -- Newest posted 4 August 2004

Re: English spelling -- Alan -- 21 May 2004
cheers Lolita!
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Only good teachers allowed: my 2 cents -- Mary Choi (Seoul) -- 22 May 2004
All societies have a majority good and a minority bad. Unfortunately here in Korea we get as English teachers the minority bad of those societies. a- most of the teachers in Korea can't even adapt to ...
121 messages -- Newest posted 13 February 2005

Only good teachers allowed: my 2 cents -- Mary Choi (Seoul) -- 22 May 2004
All societies have a majority good and a minority bad. Unfortunately here in Korea we get as English teachers the minority bad of those societies. a- most of the teachers in Korea can't even adapt to ...
121 messages -- Newest posted 13 February 2005

Only good teachers allowed: my 2 cents -- Mary Choi (Seoul) -- 22 May 2004
All societies have a majority good and a minority bad. Unfortunately here in Korea we get as English teachers the minority bad of those societies. a- most of the teachers in Korea can't even adapt to ...
121 messages -- Newest posted 13 February 2005

Re: Only good teachers allowed: my 2 cents -- Jill Smith -- 22 May 2004
Hi Steve, I'm an ESL teacher working in Toronto with exp in Korea (completed 2 contracts). I've got some fond memories of Korean people, schools directors, local staff, children and their parents. ...
14 messages -- Newest posted 11 June 2004

Re: English spelling -- Sanja -- 23 May 2004
Quote: "Now, the fact that Americans regretfully do not seem to have an "appreciation" of/for foreign languages (a cultural and social issue) probably does have a negative residual effect on our (I ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 23 May 2004

Can any one help -- Jenny -- 24 May 2004
Can any one tell me what is chili and hot tamela. I think it is some kind of food.
2 messages -- Newest posted 24 May 2004

China is never boring -- Thomas Stearns -- 24 May 2004
China is never boring! When I first arrived in China I was excited to be in this strange and mysterious country. In the last couple of years the frustration level has near to driven me insane. But it ...
6 messages -- Newest posted 6 June 2004

British American Canadian Australian N. Zealand S. African Singapore Belize English etc. -- Robin Day -- 24 May 2004
I thought it would be fun to share some of the national differences in English. Will move this to the articles page later. Whilst ...Used a lot on BBC TV, and British children's story books. ...
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teaching German language???? -- Swami Upageya -- 25 May 2004
Does this site also provide offers to teach German in foreign countries? Is it possible to teach English in some countries, when English is not your native language, but you speak it fluently? Thanks
6 messages -- Newest posted 9 June 2004

Re. Buckland Group -- Michelle Spilsbury -- 26 May 2004
I have been offered a 5 month teaching contract with the Buckland Group in either Guangxi or Jiangxi, has anyone knowledge of this company and/or the area? Also, any opinions on whether or not the ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 19 July 2004

Anyone for travelling? -- Michelle Spilsbury -- 26 May 2004
During the month of June I will be studying for my TESOL in Prague and in July I intend to go from Moscow to Beijing on the Trans-Siberian railway. I will then work in China for a while and then fly ...
5 messages -- Newest posted 28 May 2004

Re: Post-CELTA teaching position Singapore -- Hwee Ng -- 26 May 2004
Hi Diana Ok, here's my 2 cents worth. I'm also teaching English to foreigners at a private business college here in Singapore and am a local citizen. What you need is an EP or Employment Pass to be ...
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help on rabies -- Michelle Spilsbury -- 27 May 2004
Therer is so much info around... has everyone who has been to china for more than 3 months had the rabies and the japanese enchphalitis jabs???????????????????
5 messages -- Newest posted 28 May 2004

ECC -- Ron Eck -- 27 May 2004
Has anyone had positive or negative experiences with The ECC Group in Japan? The company's website is not straightforward. Thanx.
2 messages -- Newest posted 28 May 2004

DVD's in China blessing or curse? -- Thomas Stearns -- 27 May 2004
You know how it is... Go get a stack of the latest new (black market) DVD movies for a few kuai... Then go home and they freeze up or won't play... So it's time for me to find a good quality DVD ...
9 messages -- Newest posted 10 June 2004

Suggestions for Canadian lawyer for teaching ESL? -- Louise -- 27 May 2004
Would anyone have any suggestions regarding any universities, colleges, business colleges, corporations, etc. that might be interested in hiring a lawyer from Canada to teach ESL or ? I have a ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 28 May 2004

Buckland's group -- Fred Rice -- 30 May 2004
A person was asking about The Bucklands Group in China.I have had abit to co with them and they are really just money grabbing recruiters,who expect you to do all the running around,negotiating ...
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Reading Comprehension Tests and Anxiety -- Nellie Deutsch -- 31 May 2004
Greetings, My name is Nellie and I am the webmaster of Nellie's English Projects http://www.nelliemuller.com/Nellies_English_Projects.htm I am currently conducting a survey for my research on ESL/EFL ...
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Aeon, Nova, ECC, or Geos? -- Sophia Windmar -- 31 May 2004
Can anyone tell me what these schools are like in terms of working conditions and living arrangements?
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Beware of ESL Asia (II) -- Patricia -- 1 June 2004
This is the second Beware against ESL Asia this month. The first was from Barry May 14th with subject Beware. I don't know Barry, and I am writing about my own bad experiences with that company. ESL ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 6 July 2004

NEED FEEDBACK ON GOOD TEFL TEACHING OPPORTUNTITIE FOR BEGINNERS -- kevin ward -- 1 June 2004
HELLO. I AM FROM OAKLAND CALIFORNIA. I AM TRYING TO DECIDE WHETHER TO JUST TAKE FLIGHT INTO A PROGRAM ABROAD OR STAY IN CALIFORNIA AND GET MY TEFL CERTIFCATE HERE AND THEN GO ABROAD WITH IT. AT ANY ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 15 June 2004

Recruiters, a teachers view -- Worldwide Education Services Co Ltd -- 1 June 2004
Dear teachers or would be teachers, Having read many not too nice things about recruiters, and being a recruiter in Thailand, would it be possible for you to tell me what you, as a teacher, would ...
4 messages -- Newest posted 1 June 2004

Recruiters, a teachers view -- Worldwide Education Services Co Ltd -- 1 June 2004
Dear teachers or would be teachers, Having read many not too nice things about recruiters, and being a recruiter in Thailand, would it be possible for you to tell me what you, as a teacher, would ...
4 messages -- Newest posted 1 June 2004

Arrange jobs in advance, or search on your own??? -- Tim -- 1 June 2004
I've been reading horror stories of people who've been duped or misled by schools or recruiters, so my question is this: Is it better to arrange a job pre-departure, OR just pay for your own ...
5 messages -- Newest posted 9 June 2004

Thailand, China -- any salaries over $1000 US per month? -- Tim -- 1 June 2004
Hi everyone. Just curious if any of you teaching in China or Thailand, (or Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam or India for that matter), have heard of anyone making a salary upwards of $1000 US (in ...
4 messages -- Newest posted 4 June 2004

I Need Advice -- Gabrielle -- 2 June 2004
I recently graduated with my Masters in Education and have recently decided that I would like to teach overseas. I have not been able to find positions in American or British schools and have ...
4 messages -- Newest posted 5 June 2004

Reading Comprehensions Tests -- Nellie Deutsch -- 2 June 2004
I am doing an action research project on how to improve ESL/EFL students' reading comprehension in a testing situation. I have constructed a survey to help me with my work. You are invited to ...
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Information on China -- CYL -- 3 June 2004
I have received an offer in Shenzhen, China and am seeking information about teaching there. How is the city? On your ESL teacher's pay, have you been able to save any money? How challenging was ...
33 messages -- Newest posted 25 July 2004

getting a tefl certificate -- john -- 3 June 2004
Hey, I’m a 19-year-old from Halifax, Canada and I’m going to Japan next year. I hope to get a job teaching English and I know I’m not qualified. Does anyone know the best way for me to get a TEFL ...
4 messages -- Newest posted 10 June 2004

I'm looking for a job... -- Jennifer -- 3 June 2004
Hello Everyone, I'm a 27 year old Canadian looking to teach internationally. I have a Bachelor's Degree and a College Diploma. I have expereince teaching children and adults. Like all of us....I want ...
6 messages -- Newest posted 7 June 2004

Heibei province, China -- goldenvision -- 5 June 2004
Anyone got any info to share on Heibei province in China ? in particular , ShiJiazhuang . Much obliged for any info...positive or negative.
1 message

Heibei province, China -- goldenvision -- 5 June 2004
Anyone got any info to share on Heibei province in China ? in particular , ShiJiazhuang . Much obliged for any info...positive or negative.
1 message

Heibei province, China -- goldenvision -- 5 June 2004
Anyone got any info to share on Heibei province in China ? in particular , ShiJiazhuang . Much obliged for any info...positive or negative.
1 message

Heibei province, China -- goldenvision -- 5 June 2004
Anyone got any info to share on Heibei province in China ? in particular , ShiJiazhuang . Much obliged for any info...positive or negative.
1 message

Heibei province, China -- goldenvision -- 5 June 2004
Anyone got any info to share on Heibei province in China ? in particular , ShiJiazhuang . Much obliged for any info...positive or negative.
1 message

Heibei province, China -- goldenvision -- 5 June 2004
Anyone got any info to share on Heibei province in China ? in particular , ShiJiazhuang . Much obliged for any info...positive or negative.
1 message

Heibei province, China -- goldenvision -- 5 June 2004
Anyone got any info to share on Heibei province in China ? in particular , ShiJiazhuang . Much obliged for any info...positive or negative.
1 message

Heibei province, China -- goldenvision -- 5 June 2004
Anyone got any info to share on Heibei province in China ? in particular , ShiJiazhuang . Much obliged for any info...positive or negative.
1 message

Heibei province, China -- goldenvision -- 5 June 2004
Anyone got any info to share on Heibei province in China ? in particular , ShiJiazhuang . Much obliged for any info...positive or negative.
1 message

Heibei province, China -- goldenvision -- 5 June 2004
Anyone got any info to share on Heibei province in China ? in particular , ShiJiazhuang . Much obliged for any info...positive or negative.
1 message

Heibei province, China -- goldenvision -- 5 June 2004
Anyone got any info to share on Heibei province in China ? in particular , ShiJiazhuang . Much obliged for any info...positive or negative.
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*Which* university?! -- Surfer -- 5 June 2004
I recently came across a "teacher"'s resume on the board here claiming to have a degree from Harrington University. Who is he trying to kid? (Yes, hagwon/eikaiwa bosses, of course!) Well, I suppose ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 6 June 2004

the M word -- DoS -- 5 June 2004
I have seen a few posts from (guys) about getting married to a Chinese girl. Could I ask what hoops you had to jump though? I am talking about paperwork etc here. Bear in mind I am from the UK. I ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 6 June 2004

Letter of Release -- Novalis -- 5 June 2004
I’m an American working in South Korea. I’ve got some problems with my employer, and I’m thinking about going elsewhere. I just want to understand my options. In South Korea you get a work visa that ...
7 messages -- Newest posted 21 September 2004

TeachersNeededNow! 2.7 mil / month no kids no weekedends -- Joe Kim -- 5 June 2004
Are you thinking about teaching English in South Korea? Do you want to make a lot of money working overseas? Do you like to go to new places and meet new people? Then wake up! You'd better read this! ...
4 messages -- Newest posted 8 June 2004

some advice please -- jenifer -- 6 June 2004
This was posted on another thread...can someone please tell me how accurate it is? thanks again! ---also if the owner of the school does not give you the promised e2 visa, find another job quickly as ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 6 June 2004

FORCED HAKWON TO GIVE RELEASE LETTER -- chorongee2000 -- 6 June 2004
Hi, Recently, in Changwon, a teacher at TOPIA ENGLISH ZONE gave his 1 month notice, and requested a post-dated release letter so that he could find a new job starting as soon as he finished his ...
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BEWARE ESL ASIA -- Neal -- 6 June 2004
BEWARE: ESL ASIA, Paul Adler, and his partner in crime, Dave. You have not only ripped people off but done so in an arrogant manner. Remember: What goes around comes around. Thanks to the people who ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 10 June 2004

In need of some advice! -- Elena -- 7 June 2004
The thing is that I'm queit an experienced ESL teacher and I've got a nice job in my native country. Now I'd like to go working abroad. But as I can see most of the schools overseas do not except any ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 8 June 2004

If you're planning to teach in Korea, read this -- li -- 7 June 2004
I totally agree with Recruiter 45 who wrote as follow: I want to add that jobs in Korea that look too good to be true e.g. 2.5 million won, one late afternoon shift, 5 days a week, middle of Seoul, ...
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Good People in Korea -- Michael Joseph Beauchot -- 8 June 2004
There are an icredibly lot of good people in Korea. One example I wanted to give credit to today I will keep anonymous because I think she'd prefer it that way. This lady has helped my wife and I get ...
2 messages -- Newest posted 8 June 2004

6 month contracts in Korea -- jenifer -- 8 June 2004
Does anyone know if 6 month contracts exist in Korea, and whether or not they are legal? Are you able to obtain an E2 Visa for a 6 month contract? Thank you.
4 messages -- Newest posted 8 July 2004

Latest Chinese contract cheat -- Thomas Stearns -- 8 June 2004
Got a new one! Just found out our contrcts end 2 weeks LATER than our visas... SO now we will have to renegotiate our final pay and if we need our recommendations we may have to give up our pay... ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 13 June 2004

Artisan International -- matt -- 8 June 2004
Does anyone know anything about this company? I have seen posts on several esl job boards, but can't seem to find any other information.
3 messages -- Newest posted 21 June 2004

Egypt -- Pete Tatham -- 9 June 2004
I am currently applying for my first postion teaching abroad (Egypt), with a BA and no exprience. The ad says to request a salary, what kind of range does anyone think would be viable... Here are the ...
4 messages -- Newest posted 9 June 2004

Re: Reflections of a Cowboy -- Michael Joseph Beauchot -- 9 June 2004
Just wanted to say thanks, Tim. This post made for some of the most interesting and informative reading I have done in a long time. It is a bit ironic though that you start out with mentioning how ...
3 messages -- Newest posted 9 June 2004

made 63 million won in korea working in an illegal manner. -- Incheon -- 9 June 2004
How come most teachers here avoid this post. True hurts http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/forum/index.pl?noframes;read=1177 PS why is that teachers are talking here of how the made 63 million ...
4 messages -- Newest posted 10 June 2004

Re: Inchon -- Tim -- 10 June 2004
I certainly didn't mean to imply that Koreans were easy to fool. But since you brought the subject up, the only person trying to fool anyone is you. Because you know that wasn't what I was trying to ...
14 messages -- Newest posted 12 June 2004

why ad hominem attacks? -- Michael Joseph Beauchot -- 10 June 2004
I have a serious question to ask - why do so many people resort to ad hominem attacks? Is it that they are incapable of arguing t