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From where to do the preparation of TOFEL?

Last post by Ol Timer « Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:38 am
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by noraaustin72 » Wed Dec 23, 2020 7:22 am

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Heyaa,
Just arrived and glad to be here,
I wanna know is there any good site to do the preparation of TOFEL?
actually due to COVID-19, institutes ae...

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Hi there,

Many face-to-face schools are closed. I suggest you try to find an online TEFL school to get your certificate.
You can try places like:

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Last post by Ol Timer
Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:38 am
What do you enjoy doing most as a Teacher

Last post by Tatiana22 « Wed Feb 21, 2018 3:27 pm
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by augusta » Sat Aug 26, 2017 8:44 am

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For the numbers of years,I have taught as a high School Teacher.I think I enjoy more of writing my lesson notes.

When I realize that the notes are...

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I enjoy the fact that I really have the chance to make a difference for those kids. Besides teaching them literature, and what they need to know for...

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Last post by Tatiana22
Wed Feb 21, 2018 3:27 pm
What did teaching teach you?

Last post by Tatiana22 « Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:47 pm
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by TheReason » Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:04 pm

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I started teaching because I was in kind of a financial hurry. Teaching was the only available (and best paying) job at the time. I never really...

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You learn a lot of things during this job, and firstly I think that it helps you discover yourself, your passions, your dreams and aspirations....

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Last post by Tatiana22
Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:47 pm
How far is your workplace(school) from your home?

Last post by Mario Junior « Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:46 pm
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by Heisenberg » Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:36 pm

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We all know that some people tend to live far from the schools where they are teaching. I know a lot of people who travel a couple of hours just to...

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I have been studying for some time and after an evaluation exam I managed to be assigned to a school that is located 1 km away, I almost get quite...

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Last post by Mario Junior
Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:46 pm
How to deal with bullies

Last post by Nemmy2012 « Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:28 am
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by Rossy » Fri Jul 28, 2017 12:25 pm
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If you are being bullied by someone, the first thing you need to do is tell an adult about it.
Bullies want to feel satisfied by seeing you go...

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If The Bully Says or Does Something to You
Ignore the bully. If you can, try your best to ignore the bully's threats. ...
Stand up for yourself....
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Last post by Nemmy2012
Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:28 am
Discrimination Against the Disabled, Overweight, and Non-Caucasians

Last post by xobe « Sun Jan 21, 2018 12:12 pm
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by jyy » Sat Jul 29, 2017 5:59 pm

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This seems to be the case in South Korea, Japan, and other places. Anyhow, does anyone feel that, given this situation, it's immoral to accept jobs...

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Discrimination is all over the place but for me I don't tolerate that kind of behavior. People must understand that all of us were created by God and...

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Last post by xobe
Sun Jan 21, 2018 12:12 pm
What's the youngest group of students you've taught?

Last post by mdbree17 « Fri Jan 12, 2018 2:25 pm
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by TheReason » Thu Aug 03, 2017 7:51 pm

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My youngest group was around 8/9 years old and they were great (my patience was tried to the limit but it still was good). My oldest was 65/70 years...

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I tried conducting classes in kindergarten, yet when I was in my student-teaching months, I handled 4th grader and 2nd grader.

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Last post by mdbree17
Fri Jan 12, 2018 2:25 pm
Is Knowing Local Language necessary?

Last post by sweetpot81 « Sat Oct 14, 2017 11:39 am
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by SpellBound » Thu Jul 27, 2017 12:48 am
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As a teacher from another country, who barely know the local language, how will he/she fair in indulging in conversations with the students? Is...

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Not really depending on the number of days you gonna stay in certain place. Hotels offer alot of arrangements and translator for your convenience. If...
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Last post by sweetpot81
Sat Oct 14, 2017 11:39 am
Balance between work and home

Last post by jyy « Sat Oct 14, 2017 9:25 am
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by amitkokiladitya » Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:37 am

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Like every other profession, teaching demands a lot of time and energy. But, unlike other jobs, a teacher has to report to the school during the...

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I think a really dedicated teacher won't mind doing some homework, so to speak, just like his/her students. Nonetheless, I think at some point the...

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Last post by jyy
Sat Oct 14, 2017 9:25 am
Homework

Last post by Kathy Ross « Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:09 am
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by TheReason » Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:40 pm
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In my early days as a teacher, I used to be that annoying teacher who left homework in absolutely every class. Students would get mad at me for it...

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I think Homeworks should be according to the levels of the students. If all the teachers will give homeworks at the same day to be passed on the next...
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Last post by Kathy Ross
Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:09 am
Who is to be blamed?

Last post by fishmonk « Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:39 am
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by amitkokiladitya » Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:32 am
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There are some students who never show any improvement in their performances in spite of all the efforts that are put in.

So my question is that in...

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It is hard to pinpoint the blame without understanding the specific situation involving the students.
I would say here are the list of factors which...
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Last post by fishmonk
Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:39 am
How to manage parent's complaints?

Last post by amitkokiladitya « Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:08 am
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by amitkokiladitya » Sun Aug 06, 2017 9:35 am
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There are some parents who are as difficult to manage as their kids. They simply do to accept the fact that their child can be at fault. All they...

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If a parent come complaining, first thing is to calm him or her down especially if there's visible look of anger.Then best diplomatic about the query...
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Last post by amitkokiladitya
Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:08 am
How do you deal with talkative students?

Last post by Rebelssis « Fri Aug 18, 2017 2:31 am
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by AccountingProf » Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:42 am
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I'm a college professor. I deal with all kinds of students every single day. There are students who love to listen to what I'm saying. There are...

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I used to have a teacher in the university that would keep our attention to the class from the beginning. She randomly chose someone in every class...
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Last post by Rebelssis
Fri Aug 18, 2017 2:31 am
Do you use any online educational portal with your students?

Last post by Rebelssis « Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:55 am
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by alexanderzx360 » Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:05 pm

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Good morning everybody, I'm currently teaching probability theory a small group of students from the ages of 17-18, and I constantly need to be...

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Good evening! I'm an English student, I'm actually getting my degree in teaching. My experience with these online educational portals has been good....

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Last post by Rebelssis
Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:55 am
Getting the Students to Talk

Last post by Clara1993 « Wed Aug 16, 2017 4:09 pm
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by jyy » Fri Jul 28, 2017 6:48 am
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Even a super gifted comedian cannot get certain students to talk and that situation is literally hell - cause you're sitting there staring at a...

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Most students that don't talk in the classroom are just kind of too shy and scared of making a mistake. In my case, I always tried to make a special...
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Last post by Clara1993
Wed Aug 16, 2017 4:09 pm
Co-teachers with a Grudge

Last post by fishmonk « Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:33 am
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by jyy » Sat Jul 29, 2017 5:45 pm

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Some teachers have an ax to grind. Well, in one example, a certain teacher is desired less because the schools don't like his accent, preferring...

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I think the best way is to talk it out and resolve the issue at the earlier stage itself using a third person or someone in a higher power. The...

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Last post by fishmonk
Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:33 am
Class brat (and their parents)

Last post by augusta « Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:13 am
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by TheReason » Wed Aug 02, 2017 10:12 pm

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I think we've all had that student who thinks he/she is the best just because they have money/power (even when they're not the brightest or...

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I'm a high school tutor and I have encounter some students like this.I reprimand them and caution them.Letting them know the consequences of being...

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Last post by augusta
Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:13 am
The Teaching Wage in Thailand

Last post by jyy « Sat Aug 12, 2017 3:13 am

by jyy » Sat Aug 12, 2017 3:13 am

Do you feel the wage is worth it? What are some things in Thailand which make up for the lower wage? Well, one thing would be just the fact a person...

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Last post by jyy
Sat Aug 12, 2017 3:13 am
The Hiring of the Unqualified

Last post by Ol Timer « Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:02 pm
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by jyy » Sat Jul 29, 2017 6:06 pm

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This problem has caused a load of problems in South Korea and the schools would not make up for the deficit with training. I mean, at least if...

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I think this has become a major problem in a lot of places and it has become a common problem in many places. In my school there are so many young...

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Last post by Ol Timer
Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:02 pm
Overcoming culture shock

Last post by zolzarr « Sun Aug 06, 2017 2:31 pm
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by Rossy » Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:28 am
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I understand most people who move to foreign a country with a different culture from theirs experience culture shock. Some people might not even...

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I have been in Thailand. I find it comfortable for myself personally as I was living in Singapore for a period of time. The people are very nice and...
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Last post by zolzarr
Sun Aug 06, 2017 2:31 pm
Teacher's Pet

Last post by iyanpol12 « Fri Aug 04, 2017 6:13 am
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by jyy » Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:36 pm

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Many people think it's wrong to have them. Nonetheless, it's inevitable some students will be drawn to the teacher more. Anyway, perhaps this...

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This is unavoidable at time. But being a teacher, you should be at least try not to show you favoritism. It will be for the good of you and the...

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Last post by iyanpol12
Fri Aug 04, 2017 6:13 am
How do you connect with students from other cultures?

Last post by Rossy « Thu Aug 03, 2017 6:13 am
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by TheReason » Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:15 am

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I used to play the name game as an icebreaker (a funny game in which you have to say your name, and an adjective that starts with the same letter:...

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The most easy way to connect with student from a different culture is by showing interest in their culture. You could show interest my asking...

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Last post by Rossy
Thu Aug 03, 2017 6:13 am
Preference for Canadian Teachers

Last post by TheReason « Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:15 pm
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by jyy » Sat Jul 29, 2017 5:54 pm

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During the Bush years, things were tough for American teachers to cause many people, especially in South Korea, had enough of them. Also, adding...

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This happens all around the world. For instance, Spanish academies in Japan prefer to hire Spanish teachers instead of South American ones (and they...

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Last post by TheReason
Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:15 pm
What apps would you recommend for exploring a new location?

Last post by AccountingProf « Sat Jul 29, 2017 4:18 pm
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by Rossy » Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:22 am

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Hey people, you know of any apps that you have tried to get you to a location successfully? Please share some with us. They might help some of us who...

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You'll need 3 vital apps when traveling to a new location:

1. Google Maps - this is the best way to find your way through a foreign place. You can...

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Sat Jul 29, 2017 4:18 pm

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