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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:
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:
We all had that teacher at school who was absolutely dismal: boring, ineffective, nasty… Make sure you don’t turn into him/her while teaching abroad by steering clear of the 7 deadly TEFL sins:
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED, but why not show off how fierce you are in a different way - by taking the plunge and teaching in China!
February 14th officially marks the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Tiger! So this New Year, we want you to embrace the tiger in you! So… be brave… be bold… be beautiful and just strike a pose! Show us your fiercest pose and you can win…
Wait for it…
here it comes …
hold on to your hats folks!
You’ll win Tarquin the Tiger! This genuine… (90% cotton, 8% polyester and 2% lycra!) tiger is looking for someone as fierce as he is to take him on their travels abroad! Just close your eyes and imagine your holiday snaps …imagine the publicity… and uh, imagine the attention you’ll get as you chat away to this 28cm tiger during your trips around the world…er, good luck!
You’ll also win a Flip camcorder, so you guys can record your magical moments together!
So… strike your fiercest pose and get your friends to vote for you. If you get the most votes, consider Tarquin as yours for life! You lucky dog!
How to Enter
1. Sign-up to Chalkboard: http://www.tefl-chalkboard.com/signup
2. Join the Wild Side Group: "Have You Got A Wild Side?"
3. Add your fiercest shot to the Wild Side Group
4. Get all your friends to vote!
Tarquin has taken the liberty of recording a personal message for those who think they’re fierce enough to win this thing. Make sure you watch it at http://www.tefl-chalkboard.com/i-to-i/videos/49 before entering!
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