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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Now I don't suppose anyone out there is interested, but I have just passed the YL module on my second attempt.  I didn't get any help from the Helpdesk - bit disappointed about that - I did it all on my own.  What I would say about anyone attempting the lesson plan is follow the model to the letter, put in some of your own ideas for games but don't make it overly complicated.  I...

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Just found this really good website for business english - tefl.teacher.pagesperso-orange.fr Clearly written by a person teaching in France, there are some good ideas and activities written in British English in PDF format. Apologies if everyone already knows this website - p'raps I'm a bit slow.  Must get back to my assignment........

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Hi all, I have to re-do question 5 because it appears I didn't follow the model plan closely enough but I can't really see where I've gone wrong.  I e-mailed the helpdesk this morning but as yet no reply and I really have to get on so if anyone can help - I don't want the answers, but there are a couple of issues I can't get my head round.  I have to produce a...

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Hi to one and all. I've nearly finished my 120hr course - thoroughly enjoyed it but it was tougher than I expected it to be, though I've passed it all so far.   I'd just like to pass on some things regarding assignments to anyone just starting out - hindsight is a wonderful thing... Give yourself plenty of time - don't sit down on a sunday afternoon and think you're going to do a whole...

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Hi all, this is my first post.  I love reading about everyone going off to exotic countries to teach, but is anyone planning to teach in France or another southern european country?  I live in France, in the Auvergne and I want to start off by teaching privately, but I read a post from someone in Spain who started a language school in an outbuilding. It has really got me thinking - lots of people...

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