Dear All, I just thought you might want to know that if this company: New Jordan Education Group/ Kindergarten/Training School Contacts you about a job offer, I suggest you not to take it. I have ...
I wish to draw attention to practices in university English departments in Japan, which are by their very nature counter-productive and often harmful to the acquisition of English as a foreign ...
I have been an English instructor in Japan for 12 years. I have worked in every level of the public and private education system in this country and have been a part-time university instructor for ...
I don't know anything about your personal circumstances, but there is no doubt that there is lots of racism in Japan, if no more than in somewhere like France. The question is what we can do ...
The Anti English Spectrum (AES) is a xenophobic Korean vigilante group spreading hate-mongering rhetoric about foreigners in Korea. Join the Facebook group to dismantle this unacceptable group: ...
Dear Foreigner: While I empathize and share your sentiments towards this group or any group that promotes hatred of others, I would ask that we not spiral into a flaming war. In addition, it would be ...
Chris and Clarky: I would suggest asking the school for their website and physical addresss/phone number. Please see http://www.tesall.com/job-scams-advice.php for some things to ask for: I would ...
i have found this info through a constant web search about the Premier Language Center.. follow the link.. http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/review/index.pl?read=28434 This is a passport Scam. ...
Dear Chris: Not much information given but a quick Google search on Premier Langauge in Dubai turned up nothing except more posts from others asking if it was a scam. If you are not sure or are ...
Aside from the website: http://www.cieo.com.cn/en/xxlc.asp and http://www.canadianenglish.com.cn/ and that they have a school called Canadian Kids' English School or Canadian International ...
I don't know why this irrational characterization of foreign teachers irritates me but I recently saw a posting from a school in China, looking for foreign teachers, with the following quote as ...
Great post. Didn't someone say that nationalism is the last refuge of scoundrels? Would nicely sum up that use of nationalistic arguments if I do have that right
Alex: I liked this post as well. It was very well thought out and articulate. Regarding the quote about refuge, I know of only 2 but yours is spot on as well: "Consistency is the last refuge of the ...
For anyone considering working in Bozhou city, Anhui province, with BETC (British English Training Center or Bryan English Training Center – same school, but given two different names by the two ...
Peppy Kids Club is the worst and the native managers have all sold out. It's disgusting. This company continuously breaks labor laws in Japan. You don't believe it? Go ahead and work for ...
Very little about the school online which can be a good thing. It is a small school so doubtful you will find many teachers that have experience with them. I found their website at ...
New Times International in Chengdu: This teacher recruiter is only the middleman with various contracts to various schools, Universities and companies. She hires you as a teacher and then places you ...
Funny. I've known every teacher who has ever worked there; as I have known Irene for over 10 years. I suspect I know who this is too. Yes, she does send teachers to different places to work as ...
One of my current hobbies is historical linguistics. The following paragraphs indicate how this field can be of value in teaching English to students whose first language is Hebrew. *Idioms* It is ...
Hi I am wanting to teach in Brazil, Chile or Argentina. Right now I have a degree from a Canadian University and am wondering about what certificate I should get. I did contact one recruitment agency ...
Amanda: You are asking the "age old" question with regards to what type of certification to get. TEFL Certification from an online teacher training course is not uncommon and would be ...
My wife and I (Both in our 40's) are studying a 120hr TEFL course and hope to teach next year. I have extensive business experience and we have both obtained a variety of diplomas and ...
There are positions in China that you can obtain without a degree and there are even positions in Thailand available though it is illegal to work in Thailand (receive a work permit) without a degree ...
Just saw this post.Sorry if it's now invalid. Wife and I are very similar except we started at age 55. Took a 100 hr course in Florida(and a job in Mexico) through a christian organization ...
There are a couple of companies I have been told to avoid such as: Fun Language LPS Siam Computer (certain branches) Anybody know of some good companies/schools to work for? Thanks! Chris
TEACHER WARNING: BEWARE OF SENDING MONEY TO A PARTY FOR THE PROMISE OF EMPLOYMENT OR FOR "VISA APPLICATION/PROCESSING". NEVER SEND BANK OR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. Limit the amount of personal information you share. See ESL Job Scams Advice for more advice.
Abbreviations & Acronyms
ESL - English as a Second Language | TESL - Teaching English as a Second Language | EFL - English as a Foreign Language | TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language | ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages | TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | ELT - English Language Teaching | ELL - English Language Learning | CALL - Computer Assisted Language Learning | TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language | TOEIC - Test of English for International Communication
