Africa

I came across this web page while searching for resources on teachign business English.  There is a lot of information on here for what ever you need, regardless of the age group being taught.  I hope it's helpful to you and in the event there is something on here that someone has tried and found it works really well, do leave a comment and let us know. http://www.eslgold.com/ Have a great day. eimi-chan

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List of activity ideas for all learning levels for and number of different topic areas of learning.  Includes teacher notes, approximate time the activity will take and which level the activity would best be suited for.  Also categories for young learners, business English and grammar. http://www.eslsite.com/index.html

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Good tips, good reminders and some examples of outlines too: http://www.microdevpartners.org/ArticleTeachingEnglish.html

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TEFL In Uganda: Clarice’s Experiences http://www.teach-overseas.com.au/2011/06/22/tesol-in-uganda-clarices-experiences/ One of our Australian tutees, Clarice, decided to get her TEFL qualification with i-to-i and headed for an adventure overseas. She had an unforgettable time teaching English in Uganda; experiencing the culture and getting to know the local community and falling in love with Africa. Here she shares her story: “Nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their names.” This shocking...

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This post has little to do with teaching abroad but more to do with a current situation i am experiencing. I cant believe that in this 21st century a passport is all it takes to get a job, emigrate or to go on holiday...being a British born person I guess i have always taken it for granted that i can travel freely etc but now have a Tunisian boyfriend/fiance and having seen what he has...

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I have 1 year, (possibly 2) years left of uni till i get my English degree and im really hoping to work short term in Saudi Arabia/Gulf countries, has anybody had any experience working in this region ? I intend to live and work in Tunisia afterwards, but as the salary of the country is low for a teacher i would like to save in gulf first. Any information/details of Saudi Arabia/Gulf welcome.  

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Just saw this report on the BBC website, which is a lesson to us all in how to teach with limited resources!! Under the shade of a thorny tree in the small Kenyan village of Saka Junction, students sit learning the alphabet - spelled out in the sand using goat droppings. "Teachers are supposed to be innovative," says Abdi Salat of Garissa district's education office. "The teacher has to use goat droppings and wild fruits...

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So here I am, having just completed the 120-hour Online TEFL Course - that's the most study I've done since graduating from uni 15 years ago! And now it feels like the whole world is out there waiting for me... I just don't know where to start! Seeing all the dialogues to-ing and fro-ing here on Chalkboard, I realise I've tapped into something very exciting and special and I want a piece of it. I'm...

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Hi There,   I'd love to hear from anyone who has previously taught in South Africa in particular Cape Town.  Of course if you have experienced living in South Africa and not teaching i'd also love to hear about your experiences.  I am looking currently at vacancies in my current profession but ideally i'd love to start teaching when i move to this new country !     Thanks     Linda

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