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I am really enjoying my TEFL course. I'm only up to my first check point but so far I've found it managable. I've scanned through the next section, an introduction to grammar. I think this will be more challenging! Its scary to think that some of the concepts of English grammar seem new to me. Even though I studied English Language at A-Level. Anyway I think a lot of revision will be required...

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So this winter I have been hearing about the horrific weather that has been, and still is, hitting the UK. Snow, ice, freezing temperatures, no post, limited food etc... But how does this compare to Japan. Well at the moment the UK is winning hands down. Strangely enough both UK and Japan are having freak weather conditions. Japan is unusually warm for this time of year. I know for some parts of Japan they are...

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Hi, I have signed up for the i-to-i Thailand Internship and wonder if anyone who has taught in Thailand before has any tips of must-have items to take with me, etc. Any suggestions welcome as this is one big, new step for me (wish me luck!!!) Thanks, A

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After three weeks of nervously checking my emails after my interview for Interac agency, I finally recieved an offer of employment and contract agreements hurray! I accepted immediately and now I'm going through the process of visa application (CRB check, health check etc). It's all becoming very, very real - so exciting. I will be heading out to Japan in March 2011. I still dont know exactely where by placement will be and from what...

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Now you’re a TEFL teacher abroad it means you don’t have to stick to the traditional Christmas dinner… finally an excuse to ditch the sprouts! You can experience a completely different (yet just as delicious) Christmas meal. Here are some traditional Christmas dinners that are eaten around the world: Brazil In Brazil, the Christmas meal is quite a feast, which offers large quantities of food, which include fresh vegetables, luscious fruits and Brazilian nuts. This...

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Hey, I am nearing my 6 month mark in Korea and I am still loving it!　For those of you who had the bets on you can deposit the money that you have now lost into my bank account I have got used to the Korean lifestyle so much that god only knows how I will adapt when I eventually do go home. I can see myself in Sainsbury’s bowing to everyone who walks past!I will...

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finally, i had reached the checkpoint 4 of my course! it had been a long journey! but i'm stuck at the very first question! anyone care to help? i'm totally lost in this question! many thanks!

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Last weekend I completed the 20-hour course in Leeds. I’ll be honest I wasn’t looking forward to the long weekend (especially after having one too many drinks on Friday night!) but I really enjoyed it! I was really surprised how quickly the days went, our tutor Meryl, engaged us in fun activities and games throughout the weekend – even the grammar activities. Although I now realise how little I know about grammar so I should...

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Has anyone had success with it?

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Went to Russia for 10 days, managed to find a job at a small school, starting in January or as soon as the work visa is organised!!! First interview, and the first place I looked at!

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