hello there, Im ready to submit my checkpoint 3, but I need some help to check that my q30 is correct befor I do the submission... and one here done it and willing to help me not the answer but to check if its good enought to go ahead with the submission. thanks

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ive sent the course team an e mail im in china working and it time to re new my visa. the certificate you issued me says ive completed a 1120 hour course not 120 hours. the eagle eyed chinese government have spotted this and are thinking its a fake. my visa is running out and need you to reply to my e mail today. Ive wrote it on here as i need you hurry. I...

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  Well that was an information dump. I had to read it three times and in small chunks over two days to get anything to sink in. I’ve actually printed the pages I was that unsuccessful at making the information stick.   I failed the my first attempt through not understanding that you didn’t submit each page, and instead need to go through all fifteen pages before submitting (epic fail on my part). I then...

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Right my last post was full of hope but unfortunately I never got the job which actually wasn't a surprise as I know I messed up the phone interview, but I am learning from all of this. I am taking some Japanese lessons on sunday at the local library 10 am till 11:30 for 100 yen I believe an absolute bargain although I don't know about the quality just yet hehe. I recently applied for...

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I managed to complete grammar awareness and the tefl online (60 hours). I also completed the quizzes of the specialized modules. Now, all it's left are the assessments of those four modules. However, I need to go back and review back those modules and resources again. I don't remember much about them. Onwards!

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Hello, My name is Steph and I have just finished my internship in Thailand. Please feel free to ask me any questions that you may have regarding the Thailand internship or just teaching/living in Thailand in general.   I was on the October 2011 Internship which finished in March. I have spent the last 3 months travelling around Thailand and I would definately recommend doing it. I am heading back to the UK in 2...

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I am pleased to now say that after my second attepmt I have passed Checkpoint 3. I am know aware of my weaknesses and I will now work on these to become a proper teacher.

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Are you TEFLing in a school, college, kindergarten, summer camp somewhere right now in the world? Does that institution have any TEFL vacancies at all? You might be interested to know that we're launching our very own Jobs Board on our site in the next few weeks, and the good news is that it's totally FREE for employers to sign up and advertise as many jobs as they like. You can reach over 90,000 TEFL...

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Hi I am a bi confused on the very last question 5 of the grammar awareness assignement;   The School was founded in 2002. I am stuck on iv) describe the functional meaning conveyed by the verb in the sentence. I original put: a completed action at a specific point in the past.  Feedback ; is who did it important? You must say, this is key info. I am afraid you haven’t identified the main grammar...

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The overwhelming delight when I opened my emails to find I was successful at my interview and they wanted to offer me a full time teaching position!! Eeeekk!Words fail the emotions I'm feeling. It's still sinking in that in less than 10 weeks I'll be moving to Zhangjiagang China. I've so much to sort before I start and I'm planning to do a couple of weeks travelling before hand. If anyone has advice or live...

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Hello everyone -  Qatar is offering special prizes for the best photo's from around the world!   Since coming to Japan i haven't been home. I came to Japan in 2010, lived to tell the tale of the great japan earthquake and tsunami and continued to stay and support my community, friends, schools and students of Miyako City in Iwate!   Although Japan has a long way to go - things are getting rebuilt and...

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The school i teach at in china are looking for another teacher ASAP... It's a great school situated in fenghua, in the province of Zhejiang, located in a valley just south of the city of Ningbo.  The views here are breath taking. The school is located in the towns library complex and has four classrooms and a auditorium for demo classes and presentation classes.  The owner is an excellent boss and i feel very lucky...

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  Monday 14th May I woke up this morning feeling very tired. I had my first Korean language class last night, which went very well, and then I went for a late tea of super tasty Haejangguk 해장국, or as we call it 'Spinebone Soup', with a guy called Paul. He has just moved out to Hogye from the UK, so we had a big chat about how I thought things were out here, any tips etc, so it...

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Hello!! I finished my Internship in Thailand March 2012. I have had the BEST time and would definately recommend Thailand as a place to teach. I have heard that the May internship (2012) has been cancelled. Feel free to message me for any advice/ information and I can help you where I can in finding work. My coordinator has said that they are still desperate for teachers whether you have completed the internship or not....

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Hi, just wanted to share a site I've just found for jobs in Spain - it's got very comprehensive school profiles and lots of detail: http://spainwise.net/ check it out!

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Beijing is an amazing city - it can't be denied! However, like anywhere, it has it's downsides. Here are a few things to be aware of before you come out here:   1. To breathe, or not to breathe? As I'm sure you already know, Beijing is one of the most polluted cities in the world. Some days it's hard to make out the tops of the abundant office blocks through the clouds of smog....

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Hi Guys, Just done a new blog about the best ESL lesson plan websites, you´ll never have to plan a class again. Have a look here http://teachingenglishinaforeignland.blogspot.com.es/2012/05/best-esl-lesson-plan-websites.html Hope it helps Bazteach

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is it just me or is any one else struggling with question 4. i keep getting points (ii) and (iii) wrong. i passed all my 5 checkpoints first time and just passed my business english last night but can't get my head around that one question. grr.....think i need to switch off for the day so i'm off sightseeing in london with my friend from spain. might even do some one to one teaching on...

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Has anyone taken part in the 'webinars' and if so can you tell me what they are like.  They sound a bit scary - online TEFL is quite anonymous - this requires 'participation'.  Do they involve Skype?  Would I have to change out of my pyjamas? I've finished my course but the webinars are still available to me.  As I haven't started teaching yet perhaps it might be a good way for me to 'keep...

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Good Afternoon, I am interested in teaching english in Ecuador. I am in a wheelchair and have an AS degree in Computer Engineering. I am married to an Ecuadorian and own a home in Babahoyo, Ecuador. How long would it take me to get my TEFL so I can teach at a local school? Gracias Edward

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