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by Josef Essberger
05 May 2019, 07:23
Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
Topic: Teaching English in Japan with TEFL cert??
Replies: 1
Views: 9179

Re: Teaching English in Japan with TEFL cert??

You might like to check some of these posts on Teflnet: Cultural differences in the Japanese classroom Made-in-Japan English words and expressions Words that are different in Japanese and English More cultural differences in the Japanese classroom Japanese English How Japanese English works How the ...
by Josef Essberger
05 May 2019, 07:11
Forum: Jobs Discussion - Asia
Topic: Information needed about teaching in Shanghai
Replies: 1
Views: 7498

Re: Information needed about teaching in Shanghai

In general a degree is required not by the employer but by the government (before they issue a work permit), and I believe this is true in China. Many foreign teachers have been deported from China recently for skirting the laws. So while it may be possible to find a school to accept you, probably o...
by Josef Essberger
05 May 2019, 07:05
Forum: TEFL Help
Topic: Advice on being a teacher?
Replies: 1
Views: 10737

Re: Advice on being a teacher?

I'd strongly recommend checking these articles by Dan Hinkley: Finding the Perfect ESL Job Tips to help avoid the nightmare jobs and land that dream position Avoiding the First ESL Lesson Blues Some of the things you can do to make the first lesson less painful and the experience enjoyable Top 10 Th...
by Josef Essberger
05 May 2019, 06:58
Forum: Jobs Discussion
Topic: Some information needed please
Replies: 1
Views: 7999

Re: Some information needed please

That really is a horses for courses question. It just depends on the country and on the school. Some will, some won't. But in general if you're talking about docs that only they have, then they will help you.
by Josef Essberger
05 May 2019, 06:56
Forum: Jobs Discussion
Topic: Goodbye TEFL
Replies: 5
Views: 11526

Re: Goodbye TEFL

Sorry to say goodbye John, and anyway best of luck back home ;)

I'm sure other members will be interested to know how you get on, so please stay in touch :R:

Good luck :!:
by Josef Essberger
22 Apr 2019, 10:38
Forum: Grammar & Usage
Topic: Catenative Verbs
Replies: 5
Views: 15525

Re: Catenative Verbs

by Josef Essberger
16 Apr 2019, 00:25
Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
Topic: TEFLA certificate - equivalent to CELTA?
Replies: 4
Views: 11616

Re: TEFLA certificate - equivalent to CELTA?

There appears to be a single solitary reference on the official Cambridge CELTA pages: Many readers of Research Notes will have memories of taking the Cambridge ESOL Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults (CELTA) qualification or one of its forebears such as the RSA Cert TEFLA . This is...
by Josef Essberger
15 Apr 2019, 22:51
Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
Topic: TEFLA certificate - equivalent to CELTA?
Replies: 4
Views: 11616

Re: TEFLA certificate - equivalent to CELTA?

Have you tried contacting Cambridge to confirm this?
by Josef Essberger
15 Apr 2019, 22:50
Forum: Teacher Training Discussion
Topic: TEFLA certificate - equivalent to CELTA?
Replies: 4
Views: 11616

Re: TEFLA certificate - equivalent to CELTA?

The RSA TEFLA Certificate was the precursor to the CELTA and its equivalent.
by Josef Essberger
15 Apr 2019, 08:36
Forum: Grammar & Usage
Topic: Catenative Verbs
Replies: 5
Views: 15525

Re: Catenative Verbs

The word catenative comes from the Latin catena meaning "chain". Catenative verbs combine with and control other verbs, like a chain. In fact, catenative verbs are also called "chain verbs". The verb governed by the catenative verb may be in infinitive form (with or without to) o...
by Josef Essberger
13 Apr 2019, 21:50
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Do I need a TEFL certificate?
Replies: 1
Views: 6166

Re: Do I need a TEFL certificate?

In general YES. https://www.tefl.net/tefl-courses/guide.php Are you planning to travel abroad? If so, a degree (in any subject, which you have by the sound of it) is required but this is for work permit regulations. After that, a TEFL certificate is more and more required by schools. It will help yo...
by Josef Essberger
20 Nov 2018, 13:37
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: What is a 'neutral accent'?
Replies: 9
Views: 20674

Re: What is a 'neutral accent'?

The best English accent for your SS from China is Chinese, whether they pay in dollars, pounds or renminbi. The goal of some artificially neutral or even “perfect” accent is absurd, not to mention fake
by Josef Essberger
17 Nov 2018, 12:33
Forum: Grammar & Usage
Topic: Catenative Verbs
Replies: 5
Views: 15525

Re: Catenative Verbs

The normal structure is:

tend to do

There are other structures such as "tend towards sthg", but the above is the main one. Do you really need to lose sleep over that?
by Josef Essberger
17 Nov 2018, 12:22
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Where to find short-term TEFL jobs?
Replies: 1
Views: 6512

Re: Short-term TEFL jobs

You could start by posting your CV and request at:
https://www.tefl.net/jobs/resumes/
by Josef Essberger
17 Nov 2018, 12:19
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Are you a bad teacher?
Replies: 8
Views: 19754

Re: Are you a bad teacher?

Wow. That's a solid block of copy.
by Josef Essberger
17 Nov 2018, 12:17
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Planning lessons for young learners
Replies: 1
Views: 6335

Re: Planning lessons for young learners

Why not start with Present Simple? You can soon move on if you deduce that it really is too easy for the student. Which from your example doesn't sound likely.