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by Joe
22 Mar 2024, 08:19
Forum: Jobs Discussion - Asia
Topic: Non-native degree Teachers vs non-degree Teachers
Replies: 4
Views: 205

Re: Non-native degree Teachers vs non-degree Teachers

Typically in Asian countries, and for teaching English in language schools (not universities), the degree requirement is a government requirement for getting a work permit. It is often not a requirement of the employer and has little to do with ability to teach English. Indeed, the degree can often ...
by Joe
14 Oct 2023, 05:05
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: FREE VPN for TEFL teachers headed to China or already there
Replies: 17
Views: 20808

Re: FREE VPN for TEFL teachers headed to China or already there

China Fines Man Over $144,000 After He Used a VPN 🤔 https://www.theblogexperiment.com/uncategorized/china-fines-man-over-144000-after-he-used-a-vpn/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/geopoliticsandempire_china-fines-man-over-144000-after-he-used-activity-7118691646409515008-iqXS https://chinadigitalti...
by Joe
31 Jul 2023, 13:43
Forum: Grammar & Usage
Topic: What can I do to improve my grammar?
Replies: 9
Views: 8235

Re: What can I do to improve my grammar?

To enhance your grammar, start by utilizing online resources like grammar tutorials, grammar checkers, and style guides. Practice writing regularly and proofread your work thoroughly. Additionally, seeking guidance from professional sop writers could be beneficial. They are experts in language and ...
by Joe
29 Jan 2023, 09:15
Forum: TEFL Help
Topic: Assignment Help: Reading for Gist
Replies: 8
Views: 8683

Re: Assignment Help: Reading for Gist

Not sure why it has to pertain to a recipe but perhaps you want something like this?
https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/food-cooking.php
by Joe
29 Jan 2023, 09:06
Forum: TEFL Help
Topic: Assignment Help: Reading for Gist
Replies: 8
Views: 8683

Re: Assignment Help: Reading for Gist

Your activity (menu) is basically a list. Reading for gist normally entails reading paragraphs of solid text.
by Joe
29 Jan 2023, 08:48
Forum: TEFL Help
Topic: Assignment Help: Reading for Gist
Replies: 8
Views: 8683

Re: Assignment Help: Reading for Gist

If you turned your phone sideways you’d see that it comes up jagged, unlike the first paragraph.

If you’re looking for help you’d do best to make things as readable as possible.

It may explain why no-one has answered your question.

I could be wrong.
by Joe
08 Aug 2022, 15:40
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Seeking teachers and schools to trial this platform, or just feedback on site
Replies: 15
Views: 4503

Re: Seeking teachers and schools to trial this platform, or just feedback on site

You can PM me but my brain cells are depleted so don’t expect too much :)
by Joe
08 Aug 2022, 15:25
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Seeking teachers and schools to trial this platform, or just feedback on site
Replies: 15
Views: 4503

Re: Seeking teachers and schools to trial this platform, or just feedback on site

I’m SURE some programming speak is bleeding through :)

If I remember I will try to mention it tomorrow or soon in the newsletter

Good luck
by Joe
08 Aug 2022, 15:02
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Seeking teachers and schools to trial this platform, or just feedback on site
Replies: 15
Views: 4503

Re: Seeking teachers and schools to trial this platform, or just feedback on site

When the first thing I’m hit with is a dynamic data point my eyes glaze over and I have to move on or suffer total humiliation
by Joe
08 Aug 2022, 15:00
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Seeking teachers and schools to trial this platform, or just feedback on site
Replies: 15
Views: 4503

Re: Seeking teachers and schools to trial this platform, or just feedback on site

Looks great btw. Seriously

But it’s way over my head language-wise

No doubt that’s just me
by Joe
08 Aug 2022, 14:57
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Seeking teachers and schools to trial this platform, or just feedback on site
Replies: 15
Views: 4503

Re: Seeking teachers and schools to trial this platform, or just feedback on site

Yes there is a link and it works

Personally I find the language obtuse. What does “dynamic data point” even mean?

:))
by Joe
21 Jun 2022, 05:07
Forum: TEFL Help
Topic: Lost my tefl certificate
Replies: 1
Views: 4512

Re: Lost my tefl certificate

Roseanne wrote: 21 Jun 2022, 04:16 I lost my tefl certificate.
Where did you qualify? Where did you take the course?
by Joe
16 Apr 2022, 20:53
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Deposit Paid to Employer in Vietnam?
Replies: 2
Views: 1687

Re: Deposit Paid to Employer in Vietnam?

Almost certainly not legit
by Joe
31 Oct 2021, 07:23
Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
Topic: Question about qualifications and employment
Replies: 6
Views: 5870

Re: Question about qualifications and employment

TESOL (not TSOL) is equivalent to TEFL (as laid out in the links above).

It stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Three of the most recognised certs are:

Cambridge Celta (which is a TEFL certificate)
CertTESOL (by Trinity)
SIT TESOL
by Joe
30 Oct 2021, 14:52
Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
Topic: Question about qualifications and employment
Replies: 6
Views: 5870

Re: Question about qualifications and employment

Gone are the days when teaching qualifications were not generally required though such posts may occasionally be found in certain countries mainly in Asia and Latin America Yes, TEFL courses are officially unregulated but most decent schools that aren’t looking to separate you from your money requir...
by Joe
30 Oct 2021, 13:38
Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
Topic: Question about qualifications and employment
Replies: 6
Views: 5870

Re: Question about qualifications and employment

Note that governments don't usually insist on this or that English-teaching qualification. What they often do, however, is to demand that candidates have a university degree (in any subject). This is usually related to work visa requirements - nothing to do with academic requirements.
by Joe
29 Jul 2021, 10:53
Forum: Grammar & Usage
Topic: verb-subject order in statements
Replies: 1
Views: 4703

Re: verb-subject order in statements

My understanding is that these are not actual questions . They are in fact instructions (or even imperatives) formulated in question style to be polite , but in fact the speaker does not expect to receive an answer such as "Yes, I could" or "No, I couldn't" :) This is very common...
by Joe
03 May 2021, 16:50
Forum: Grammar & Usage
Topic: Does anything go? World Englishes and . . .
Replies: 2
Views: 4478

Re: Does anything go? World Englishes and . . .

Wow. Great link. Thanks Oneota
by Joe
24 Apr 2021, 14:35
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Teaching English
Replies: 1
Views: 1413

Re: Teaching English