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| Topics | Activity | Posts |
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| Favourite thing about China so far | 2:27AM | 15 |
| Arriving at Placements | 6:10PM | 34 |
| Questions about the internship in China | 2:00AM | 6 |
| So, who's going? | 9:21AM | 140 |
| Teaching resources? | 2:50PM | 21 |
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Recent Blog Posts
Kevin's back from being hit by a car! Let the learning begin!
- RichH84
- Mar 10, 2010
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Poor Kevin (my American tutor) is back after just one week since being hit by a car, so now I can learn how to be a teacher and I can stop feeling sorry for the kids who had to put up with my awful effort of being a makeshift supply-teacher. I'm sure I'll learn a lot from him, seems like he knows what he's doing, but if he calls it soccer one more time we...
First days of placement...
- Danny09
- Mar 09, 2010
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So after a 2 hour bus journey from Hangzouh i arrive in Fenghua ready to educate!! The first people i met here were some other teachers they have all been really nice and welcoming, i had my own driver for the day yesterday and they took me to a shopping centre where i picked up a load of food, some extra pillows, bedsheets and a phone and they paid for the lot! My Chinese number...
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First 15 days in China!! Delay and Play!
- Danny09
- Mar 09, 2010
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Ok so here's my story so far whether ya wanna hear it or not..... So far......I've been loving China! My placement was delayed along with 20 or so others from the original 117 because of a cock up somewhere by someone. And so i was delayed from starting teaching on the 1st of March to having my first lesson tomorrow?! (10th March) BUT..... its worked out really well because it meant for the last 15...
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Snow in BJ
- davidparkes23
- Mar 08, 2010
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Evenin' all. Snow in Beijing - that's all I've got to report to be honest. Placement didn't materialize, been told more news coming on Thursday. Anyone else got a stinking cold? Nice to see Danny on the site, he's become some towns new celebrity ! If anyone has any good pictures from where they are, let me know, rather fond of a bit of photography. I hear it's women's day today - didn't even know that...
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namabiruyottsuonegaishmasu
- katefielder
- Mar 07, 2010
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Woop i passed my TEFL weekend! Not only did i learn how to order beer in Japanese, but the weekend has been so useful and our teacher Karen was brilliant, really really helpful! Plus i got to meet another august intern which was great! It has really given me the motivation to power on and complete my Grammar module which I was struggling with but now I feel a lot more confident after being refreshed. There...
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Our Great Wall Adventure!
We decided to find our own way to Simatai, the journey itself proved a challenge in itself! Subway, bus and negotiating fares (in a mixture of broken English and Mandarin...) Was most definitely worth it though...
Help us raise £10,000 for Sport Relief!
Were going to raise £10,000 for Sport Relief by riding from Beijing to Xian and on to Shanghai. Thats a bum-achingly, scary 2478km! Please help us reach our target by donating here: http://www.mysportrelief.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=183408
Meet Tarquin The Tiger
Have you got a wild side? Its the Year of the Tiger and Tarquins looking for someone as fierce as he is for wild adventures. Show him your fiercest shot on TEFL Chalkboard to win!
Teach English in China
The experiences of three TEFL teachers teaching at a summer camp in China - want to give it a go for yourself? Visit http://www.onlinetefl.com/teaching-internships/china
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China - 7 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Trip!
How TEFL Can Boost Your Career
Teaching English abroad isn't just a great way to experience new cultures and fund travel - it can give your resume a boost too!
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Why People TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language)
TEFL, on paper, is perfect: an exciting career, a chance to see the world, a life full of fresh faces, opportunities and experiences. But, in reality, life at home holds people back: jobs, cars, family, friends, house, age, personal circumstances… so what is it exactly that makes people put all that on hold, get TEFL certified and jet off into the sunset? We asked some of our TEFL graduates what made them take the plunge…
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How to Cope With Culture Shock While Teaching English Abroad
Immersing yourself in new cultures, experiences, tastes and sounds on your TEFL adventures can be life-enriching, but beware – it can also lead to a spot of culture shock!
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Group Description
Looking forward to four and half amazing months in China, earning and getting hands-on experience of life in the TEFL classroom, as well as meeting some great people and enjoying China’s incredible food and culture? Or, maybe you’re out there doing it now! Either way, tell us all about it here!
You can see what the Teach in China internship’s all about and apply for a spot here: http://www.onlinetefl.com/teaching-internships/china/
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