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2 years = Too long!
- Peri10
- Feb 09, 2012
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Hello all! I'm Louise all the way from the not-so-sunny England! I am currently studying a 3 year BA English and TEFL degree at university. I will receive a CELTA qualification as part of my course which will hold me in good stead abroad, or so I've heard. Except, my dream of jet setting off to Asia seems so, so far away! Two years I'll have to wait before I can apply for the Thailand...
Its a whole new world
- ianisgood23
- Feb 08, 2012
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Hello everyone. Name is Ian and I have just booked and paid for the 100 hour online course. So I'm a newby just like Tina.Currently working under contract in Ontario, Canada and this will be my last year. Lived in Canada for the last 30 years but was born and educated in the UK. Spent 17 years in the Royal Air Force, loved every minute of it.Anytime you want to pull up a sandbag, I'll...
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Weekend TEFL Course
- Devl90
- Feb 07, 2012
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Manchester 18th February! Anybody else going to be there? Im trying to get as much of the online course done as possible before I get into anything practical! Though it is long! Just thought it might be nice to maybe see who else I'll be meeting! Get in touch x
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Introducing….. Marcus! From Shrewsbury to Australia to Vietnam.
- ErinLeeds
- Feb 07, 2012
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Introducing….. Marcus! From Shrewsbury to Australia to Vietnam. We caught up with this i-to-i graduate as soon as he touched down in Asia and battled through ‘perhaps the worst jet-lag ever experienced.’Take a look at our TEFL Ireland Blog to find some pearls of wisdom from a TEFL teacher who has been there, done that and loved every minute of it…
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The Kindness of Strangers
- eira2011
- Feb 06, 2012
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“Traveling is like flirting with life. It’s like saying, ‘I would stay and love you, but I have to go…’” – Lisa St. Aubin de Teran My GCSE English teacher (and major crush) told me that a good way to start an essay is straight in with a quote, which I’m inclined to agree with. I like that quote and it fits this next essay (yes it’s an essay). I’ve had a backpacker epiphany; a...
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What Are Your Students Like?
My thoughts about my ESL students in the classroom. Includes a special appearance from one of my favorite students! Learn more about my life living and teaching abroad at my blog www.traveldiscoverlove.com
FUN In The Classroom!
One of my students starting doing this funny dance during class and I felt it was necessary pause the class and join in with him! Check out my blog to learn more about living and teaching abroad at www.traveldiscoverlove.com
Get Out There And Dream Big!
My thoughts about changing your life by getting out there and following your dreams while on a 45 km bike ride in Cambodia. For me, I dreamed of traveling the world and living abroad and I accomplished this by diving headfirst into teaching English abroad! If you have similar dreams of traveling and exploring the world, then I highly recommend teaching and you should check out TEFL certificates now! But whatever your dreams and goals in life may be, throw your sails to the wind and chase after them passionately!
Elephant Thinks He's a Car
A wild elephant in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand abides by the Thai road rules.
กินตับ เท่ง - บี้ The Ska [MV]
A hugely popular Thai song at the moment, but I think this might be just some dude miming to it in his bedroom.... My students watched this. Now I understand why they do so much pelvic thrusting when I encourage 'free dance time' occasionally...Recent Travel Guides
Four Really Good Reasons to Get off Your Bum and TEFL
If you’re reading this, there must be a little bit of you that thinks it’s the right time to do something a bit more interesting with your life. We know how tricky it can be to take the plunge, so we’ve come up with these four very good reasons to get off your bum and get yourself a TEFL job abroad.
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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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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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5 Reasons to Quit Your Job and Teach Abroad
It happens to the best of us, the dreaded ‘getting-stuck-in-a-rut-itis’. Symptoms: being trapped in a job you don’t like; longing for something more interesting; imagining the day you can hand in your notice; and most importantly – being powerless to do anything about it! Often, when you’re stuck in a rut, you just need a little nudge in the right direction. So, here’s why you should jack it all in and jet off on a TEFL adventure
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5 Fantastic TEFL Resource Sites
Whether you require inspiration, lesson plans, resources, pictures or advice on how to teach a grammar point - have no fear…there are plenty of resources available for free on the internet!! It’s important to remember to adapt the things you get from the net to suit your classes needs – remember no two classes are the same! Here are my top 5 websites that I have found useful:
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The ‘land of smiles’ is home to buzzing cities and achingly beautiful natural scenery, as well as a wealth of teaching opportunities, making it easy to see why so many people want to teach English in Thailand!
If you're keen on Thailand, and want a bit of extra support in your first time teaching abroad, check out the opportunities offered by the Teach in Thailand Internship: http://www.onlinetefl.com/teaching-internships/thailand/ Five amazing months travelling, teaching and training... what's not to like?
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