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19 Topics , 290 PostsRecently active topics
| Topics | Activity | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| So, who's going? | 10:19PM | 123 |
| floods and jabs | 9:54PM | 1 |
| Who will be in Beijing? | 12:23PM | 1 |
| help!!!! | 12:09PM | 4 |
| Advice from China intern veterans!! | 12:04PM | 6 |
| Am I leaving things a bit late? | 6:55PM | 2 |
| Things to Take any ideas?? | 8:03AM | 2 |
| who never got accepted onto internship in August? | 2:27PM | 4 |
| China Interns for August 2010 | 3:38PM | 19 |
| Questions about the internship in China | 8:46PM | 8 |
| Safety in China | 11:22AM | 6 |
| INTERNSHIP VS GO IT ALONE ??? | 2:43PM | 22 |
| Calling all China Interns | 9:46AM | 16 |
| Favourite thing about China so far | 8:26PM | 16 |
| Travel after china internship in July? | 8:05AM | 1 |
| Placement Location | 2:27PM | 1 |
| Arriving at Placements | 9:36AM | 37 |
| How has China defied your expectations? | 2:50PM | 1 |
| Teaching resources? | 2:50PM | 20 |
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Recent Blog Posts
Roll on 23rd August
- acowlish
- Jul 29, 2010
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Holler! Well... with 3 weeks to go, I've finally had my visa invitation through. Hoorah! Luckily, I also managed to book some flights that weren't overly expensive with Singapore Airlines- yes, THE best airline in the world. haha All I need to do now is send my visa application off and work my final 3 weeks notice. Working at Nottingham Playhouse has been a real joy and the people are all lovely- not to mention...
TEFL on the radio...
- plumsropey
- Jul 29, 2010
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The Sunny South East was rocked recently by Beat 102-103 FM who decended on a Waterford Weekend TEFL Course. Use the link below to hear the craic: There is a podcast: http://beatdocumentaries.podomatic.com/ scroll down to find the i-to-i one
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Last minute...
- akamineh
- Jul 27, 2010
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OH boy! I'm so incredibly behind in all these chalkboard discussions. I supose going to China didn't really seem real until I got my invitation letter. Now I'm in a constant state of excitement and slight anxiety for not getting things ready beforehand. Oh well, can't do anything about procrastinating now. I'm starting to consider travel insurance and trying to get in touch with anyone taking the 20 hour classroom course in Beijing. It'd be...
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Silly Me
- armitagk
- Jul 26, 2010
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So after a hectic day at work I decided to browse over any new emails I received over the past few days and finally received my invitation letter from i-to-i. All would be well except for the fact I've been so wrapped up in finishing my summer holiday work that I totally spaced how close to the China date we actually are! I haven't prepared anything! I haven't even started thinking about moving out of my apartment......
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TEFL: Please Enjoy Responsibly
- i-to-i
- Jul 21, 2010
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Everyone tells you about how a TEFL course will help you find work, improve your CV, fund your travels and have a truly unique off the beaten track travel experience. What they don’t often tell you is that taking a TEFL course can also get you involved with the kind of drunken revelry, hazy memories and mammoth hangovers usually associated with going on a world tour with Ozzy Osbourne. These stories from a few of...
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Recent Photos
Recent Videos
Meet the People Behind i-to-i's Teach in China Internship!
http://www.onlinetefl.com/teaching-internships/china/ Pete and Kirsty, who work for TTC, i-to-i's partners for the Teach in China Internship, chat about the support interns get on the program, and how exactly they both ended up in China.
My Trip to Yangshuo
A collection of photos from my holiday with my friend Martha in Yangshuo, as it was Dragonboat Festival this week and we had some days off (well...I had to work the weekends to make it up but still!) Had a beautiful, relaxing time and now just have a week left at school before setting off to explore more of China! Can't wait! You can check out my blog about my trip here: http://www.tefl-chalkboard.com/rozel09/posts/1503-rain-mountains-rivers-my-beautiful-holiday-in-yangshuo
Children's Day
Children's Day, a whole day in China dedicated to spoiling kids rotten!!! And the spoiling doesn't end at home it continues at school!!! A fun day for all!!!
University Graduates Teaching Abroad
http://www.onlinetefl.com Hear from a just small group of i-to-i TEFL/TESOL graduates about how and why they decided to do a TEFL/TESOL course and teach over...
A Day in My Life as a Teacher at Sanxin Bilingual School, China
http://www.onlinetefl.com/teaching-internships/china/ - Check out China intern Rozel's (http://www.tefl-chalkboard.com/rozel09 ) day in the life of a TEFL teacher at Sanxin Bilingual School in China!
A Day in my life as a TEFL teacher in Xingtai, China
A typical day in my life teaching English in Xingtai, ChinaRecent Travel Guides
7 Things You Won't Learn on Your TEFL Course
TEFL courses are a great ‘nest’ for you to grow in, but as with anything it’s when you build up the guts to get the heck out of the nest when you will truly start learning! But the question is, will you fly in the classroom or will you die an awkward death to the delight of your students? Here are a few tips to trick death and at least make it to land with only a few cuts and grazes….
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6 Things Your TEFL Course Provider Should Be
If you’re thinking about getting TEFL certified, there’s a bewildering number of TEFL course providers out there, all trying to get their hands on your hard-earned cash. To help you make sure your TEFL certificate is worth the paper it’s printed on, here’s what your course provider should be:
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Don’t Forget the Chocolate: Essential Items to Preserve Your Sanity While Teaching Abroad
So, it’s the day/week/month before you head abroad to teach… you’ve either got all your worldly goods strewn all over your bed, or a very neat list of things to take with you. Either way, to preserve your sanity while trying to teach abroad, make sure you find space to cram the following things into your suitcase:
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Am I Cut out for the World of TEFL?
So you’re dreaming of a fresh new life abroad as a TEFL teacher – one filled with exciting new experiences, new friends and weekends sipping cold beers on the beach. But stop! Before you get too ahead of yourself, let’s check that you’re cut out for the world of TEFL. Here’s what you’ll need to be:
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7 Reasons to Teach Abroad Before You Die
Forget finding true love, climbing Everest and/or saving the world – here’s why teaching English abroad should be number one on your bucket list!
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How to Travel for Free (Almost!)
There's apparently no such thing as a free lunch – so if that’s the case, is there such a thing as free travel? Well, you might still need a credit card on hand, but it is possible to see the world without having to spend a small fortune. Here’s how:
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Group Description
Looking forward to four and half amazing months in China, earning and getting hands-on experience of life in the TEFL classroom, as well as meeting some great people and enjoying China’s incredible food and culture? Or, maybe you’re out there doing it now! Either way, tell us all about it here!
You can see what the Teach in China internship’s all about and apply for a spot here: http://www.onlinetefl.com/teaching-internships/china/
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