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 Topic: University: Unprofessional Interview Experience |
St. George
Replies: 2
Views: 8882
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 Forum: ESL in China [Only]... Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 9:04 pm Subject: University: Unprofessional Interview Experience |
Hi Leeatreides
Same old, same old. I was in the navy and was asked if I had ever been in a brothel and so I answered “yes of course I have”. Well, the abuse I received from these women who asked t ... |
| Topic: Behaviour In the Classroom |
St. George
Replies: 4
Views: 33370
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Forum: ESL to Adult Learners... Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 10:51 am Subject: Principles |
| Well, it depends on the level of misbehaviour. If they can still be disciplined, then I’ve thrown them out (not literally) of the class. If they can’t or won’t be disciplined then I have sent for secu ... |
| Topic: New job in Saudi Arabia |
St. George
Replies: 6
Views: 39659
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Forum: ESL in Africa & S.W. Asia [Middle East]... Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2019 3:44 pm Subject: Nothing new under the sun |
Hi Aardvark
So, same same, then!
I think you are going to make the 5 years, as you seem to be weathering the storm.
I could only manage 3 years in Bahrain and it affected me so badly that I ... |
| Topic: Jobs at (SCHOOLNAME) |
St. George
Replies: 2
Views: 20431
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Forum: ESL in Africa & S.W. Asia [Middle East]... Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:34 pm Subject: Jobs at (SCHOOLNAME) |
BahPat,
You don’t have a degree, so they wouldn’t employ you. Maybe, as a teacher’s assistance, at a very reduced salary. |
| Topic: New job in Saudi Arabia |
St. George
Replies: 6
Views: 39659
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Forum: ESL in Africa & S.W. Asia [Middle East]... Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 12:11 am Subject: Abu Dhabi |
Hi Aardvark
Sometimes it is better the devil you know, so don’t make any hasty moves. I wish I could recommend somewhere but alas they are all the same.
I remember telling some of my students t ... |
| Topic: 2018 China School White & Blacklist Published @ Reddit |
St. George
Replies: 3
Views: 21249
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Forum: ESL in China [Only]... Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:02 pm Subject: Links to China Black and White Lists 2018 |
The link above doesn’t work but I’ve found the following links that do work:
https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/LaowaiCareerCenter/2018-cftu-white-list-of-china-tefl-teacher-employers
https://www ... |
| Topic: New job in Saudi Arabia |
St. George
Replies: 6
Views: 39659
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Forum: ESL in Africa & S.W. Asia [Middle East]... Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 7:26 pm Subject: New job in Saudi Arabia |
Hi there
Glad to hear everything is going fine and that you are still enjoying life. I can recommend Cyprus for some R & R, if ever you feel the need. However, it is a 2 hour flight. I flew fro ... |
| Topic: Read this at your own risk... (Painful Truth) |
St. George
Replies: 5
Views: 29703
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Forum: Say Anything... Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 11:17 am Subject: Read this at your own risk... (Painful Truth) |
Hello Reilly
I've read your other posts and it appears that you think that always obeying the law is the right thing to do. Is there an instance, in your opinion, when breaking the law is justifie ... |
| Topic: Education Experts is making its move |
St. George
Replies: 18
Views: 84691
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Forum: ESL in Africa & S.W. Asia [Middle East]... Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 9:16 am Subject: Visa costs |
Hey aardvark,
Still hammering away? Haven't heard from you in years!
I take it that you have settled down and now you are at peace with yourself and the world! It took me 3 years but then I was ... |
| Topic: Anyone work for NAME REMOVED in China? Scam or Legit? |
St. George
Replies: 2
Views: 15971
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Forum: ESL in China [Only]... Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 7:15 am Subject: STIRRING IT UP |
Etc, your previous post suggested checking the CFTU blacklist to determine whether a school is legit or not.
http://www.esl-jobs-forum.com/viewtopic.php?p=14904&highlight=#14904
Why not do ... |
| Topic: Reputation of (NAMES REMOVED) Scam or Legit? |
St. George
Replies: 2
Views: 14467
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Forum: ESL in China [Only]... Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2017 6:18 pm Subject: Stirring it up |
More Or Less,
Many companies have the same owners, as it is common practice to invest in companies with similar products. Did you know that Tesco owned Dobbies until quite recently; I wonder what s ... |
| Topic: Part-time Job Teaching English Online |
St. George
Replies: 3
Views: 32167
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Forum: ESL Jobs From Home... Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:25 pm Subject: North American native speaker |
| Kayotts, you are not a native speaker and there is a good possibility that you are not North American and not even based there. Therefore, how did you get a job with VipKid? |
| Topic: Update on Living in Saudi Arabia |
St. George
Replies: 2
Views: 19630
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Forum: ESL in Africa & S.W. Asia [Middle East]... Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:33 pm Subject: Dubai |
Aardvark
Mmmm yes, it sounds much the same.
Your trip to Dubai reminds me of an American colleague of mine who went to Egypt from Saudi for a holiday and couldn't get back to Saudi quick enough. ... |
| Topic: Muslim and Female - HELP! |
St. George
Replies: 8
Views: 57914
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Forum: Discrimination Issues in ESL... Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 10:28 pm Subject: MUSLIMS KILLING MUSLIMS |
Mokhles82
What about the muslims killing muslims in Iraq and muslims killing muslims in Afghganistan and muslims killing muslims in Pakistan and muslims killing muslims in Egypt and muslims killing ... |
| Topic: What to expect when teaching at AUST Beirut |
St. George
Replies: 2
Views: 16714
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Forum: ESL in Africa & S.W. Asia [Middle East]... Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 10:36 am Subject: WARS |
aardvark
You've certainly been through the wars. I've taught subjects outside my field and it's been a nightmare. Nobody complained but I knew myself that I was out of my depth and not doing a good ... |
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