http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aLanguage+SchoolsSearch results for 'tag:Language Schools' matching tag 'Language Schools'en-USXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/StudyingEnglishInJakarta/lcvcq/post.htm#973115Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:59:56 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:973115evijakartaHi, I'm also from Jakarta. I think there's a few anak2 jakarta on this forum! Loads of schools do toefl courses. Before i went to study in the States i found Aim's website and took a course with them. It's &lt;url removed by mod&gt; . Teachers were really good. They also have an iBT Toefl simuation test, if you want to know what your level is now. Good luck!http://www.englishforums.com/English/Certification/ljbcl/post.htm#963485Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:26:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:963485yankeeHi Michael I&#39;m not quite sure what you want to know. I&#39;m sure that many/most language schools will provide you with some sort of document stating that you attended and successfully completed certain ESL coursework. However, if you have to prove the level of your proficiency in English (for admission to a university, for example), then you should take a test such as TOEFL or one of the Cambridge ESOL exams . Or do you want to know about being certified as an English teacher?http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowToImproveSpokenEnglish/vzgnb/post.htm#919041Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:26:05 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:919041jackderrickIf you are looking for solely speaking practice then there are many ways to improve. Some are free and some will cost you some money. Firstly the free ways. Put yourself in situations where you have to speak English. If you come from a place where English is spoken around you then getting out there and speaking is the best way. If you aren&#39;t surrounded by English speakers then there are online meeting places. Polyglot is very popular and you can make language exchanges with people who are wanting to learn your language and teach English to you. Depending on where you are from you might be also able to find a language exchange in your area. Then there are the traditional language schools and private tutors, both local and...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Information/krhwn/post.htm#838720Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:00:24 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:838720lucus ongMore than 20% or less than 20% of them learn Chinese in the Chinese language schools? Many thanks in advance.http://www.englishforums.com/English/Information/krhwn/post.htm#837446Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:36:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:837446alpheccastarsHere is a problem unrelated unrelevant to grammar. I dream of becoming to become a Chinese teacher in English -speaking countries like America, Britain and so on/ Could anybody of you tell me that whether their people learn Chinese in those countries? Does Is Chinese a compulsory compulsary language there? Do any Chinese speak tell Chinese there? I am sorry for asking these type s of questions, I am really keen on knowing it. Many thanks in advance. Vctory: Yes, in the US, Chinese is taught in some universities as a foreign language. For example, to prepare for a career in the diplomatic corps. It is not compulsory. In the Chinese communities (practically every major city in the US has a Chinese community), some parents...http://www.englishforums.com/English/AviationEnglishInstructors-Raters/vnqnq/post.htm#799790Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:43:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:799790deanbushHi Gaby and Olga, After reading Olga&#39;s post, I thought it was worth noting that ICAO does NOT approve of any language school&#39;s programs, courses, or language proficiency tests. These private language schools simply create programs to include courses and/or tests that may or may not include the best practices established in ICAO Document 9835. Completion of such courses as those provided by Mayflower College do not guarantee employment with any airline or air traffic services authority. Dean Bush Session data &gt;http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowChooseEnglishSchool/hbdzp/post.htm#718899Wed, 06 May 2009 19:59:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:718899yembrothanks for the post. It is very important to do some research before choosing which English language school to study. But also a lot of smaller English schools have very high standards and more stability with teachers. This is especially true of schools in small towns which in general rely on word of mouth and long standing relationships. Make sure to choose a well established school that&#39;s accredited by a government body. Here is a list of good English language schools in English speaking countries.http://www.englishforums.com/English/LanguageSchools/wvxcd/post.htm#691912Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:03:31 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:691912yankeeHi Anon Could anybody say tell me where I can i talk about language s schools?? What sorts of things do you want to talk about? Do you want to know how to find a language school? Do you want specific information about the costs, quality, etc. of individual language schools?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WordsAndPhrases/hvxlc/post.htmMon, 08 Dec 2008 19:49:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:608534anonymouscomplete the following sentences with an appropriate word or phrase. 1. the offer in this brochure concerns only household appliances, e.i. __ 2. the offer in this brochure concerns only household appliances, e.g. __ 3. Foreigners often find the months of July and August much too hot. In other words, __ 4. Only two countries have sent people into space, viz. __ 5. I like all sorts of food, or rather, __ 6. Many large sea birds, such as __ can stay in the air for very long periods of time. 7. There is only one metal that is liquid at room temperature, namely __ 8. Winter sports, e.g. __ are very popular these days. 9. Good language schools, that is to say, __, can afford to charge high prices. thank you so muchhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/TheCallanMethod/6/bdbzd/Post.htm#592103Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:20:08 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:592103anonymousHi everybody, I strongly disagree with the views mentioned on behalf of the Callan Method. Just because it promises to get the student where he or she wants to, doesn&#39;t mean the Method deserves criticism. I&#39;ve been teaching English both the traditional way and the Callan Method way for about a year and a half now and I find that the Callan Method is much more productive (great emphasis on &#39;much&#39;) because it forces the student to cope with real language and real life situations, not just nonsensical vocabulary (words like &#39;juggle&#39; or &#39;juggler&#39;, etc which I believe are to be found in almost all elementary books, not the Callan ones, though). The Method completely fulfills every single promise it gives to...http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowChooseEnglishSchool/hbdzp/post.htmSat, 22 Nov 2008 03:19:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:590527madmax785Hi, I am a student who is studying English in Vancouver. During my study, I have lived a lot of disappointment and learned a lot form them. I&#39;d like to give a few tips at this web site who is looking for study English in Vancouver. FIRST OF ALL, PLEASE BE SURE HOW YOUR SCHOOL REFUND POLICY? If your school is a good school, It must have a fair refund policy.Many schools have rules which is making impossible refund. If you are not satisfied with your school, you have to be able to get back your money when you abandon your school. SECONDLY, PLEASE RESEARCH DOES YOUR SCHOOL HAVE A COSTUMER CARE / RELATION DEPARTMENT? You will have a lot problem with your school and it is natural. However, the important point is How your school will...http://www.englishforums.com/English/AvailableTeflPositionsTurkey/gqlqb/post.htmMon, 03 Nov 2008 13:07:04 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:583186uklaUKLA ACADEMY - Language Schools / Turkey seeks experienced native English teachers for 2008 - 2009 academic year to teach Skills Courses of General English, Conversational English, TOEFL / TOEIC Prep. Courses, Business English and company courses. Employment : Full Time Start Date : November &amp; December 2008 Student Level : Adults </sthttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ADegreeProvesNothingDoesDegreeMean/2/jdbj/Post.htm#570305Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:15:53 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:570305anonymousDear all, I&#39;ve recently completing my Trinity teaching course. I have a degree in law and possess postgraduate legal qualifications and a string of law-related continued professional development courses. What does this prove? It sure doesn&#39;t prove I can do the law job (although I can). With regard to Lee&#39;s post titled &quot;A degree proves nothing. What does a degree mean to you?&quot; (2004) I like to say that having a degree is a requirement for certain jobs and some of them you can gain qualifications through long term work experience although you usually still have to take some form of examinations. Nowadays much university learning is being spoon fed without really understanding its application and practical usage. ...http://www.englishforums.com/English/VoiceChat/khgc/post.htm#556332Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:23:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:556332anonymousHi Eric, I run a new website for foreign language practice using voice chat. I am looking for volunteer moderators who want to schedule voice chat in various languages. Here is the info on the website. Foreign-Language-Teachers.com www.Foreign-Language-Teachers.com We are an online portal for Language Education. We offer a free membership and provide voice chat technology to Foreign Language Schools, Teachers, and Students. Learn, teach, or practice speaking a foreign language in our Voice Chat Virtual Classrooms. Members may create a personal website or online resume, post to our Foreign Language Blog, add language education links to our website, participate in our Forums, voice chat live online, and we also offer affordable voice...http://www.englishforums.com/English/ShortSurveyThoseTeachingEnglish-SecondLanguage/hlbrr/post.htm#649145Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:43:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:649145jim walsh(in article (Email Removed)): Hello everybody, My name is Nadia and I&#39;m an U.S. college graduate pursuing my certification in Early Childhood Teaching in ... like to help me complete my research, please answer the questions below: In which city and country do you teach? Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China What is the school&#39;s name? English Bridge School (a privately owned English language school). What grade do you teach? From pre-school to adult. What is the children average age? Most are between 8 and 14. How many children do you have in your class? Depends. 8 is about average. On what grade in your school are children first introduced to English as a second language? We only teach English. Children in Taiwan are introduced to...http://www.englishforums.com/English/TheBestWayToLearnEnglish/4/bkplk/Post.htm#470643Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:35:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:470643anonymousSpeak without Fear The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly or that they will look stupid so they don’t talk at all. Don’t do this. The fastest way to learn anything is to do it – again and again until you get it right. Like anything, learning English requires practice . Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting what you want. Use all of your Resources Even if you study English at a language school it doesn’t mean you can’t learn outside of class. Using as many different sources, methods and tools as possible, will allow you to learn faster. There are many different ways you can improve your English, so don’t limit yourself to only...http://www.englishforums.com/English/PostCeltaProfessionalDevelopment-Training/zgkhh/post.htm#451631Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:29:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:451631pete westYou could look at specializing in CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning). More and more language schools are looking at using computer technology as an aid to the presentation, reinforcement and assessment of material to be learned. Being a qualified CALL teacher could only add to your r&#233;sum&#233; and increase your chances of getting better employment options. It’s worth looking into it!http://www.englishforums.com/English/Advertisement/zrpbq/post.htmFri, 21 Sep 2007 09:55:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:421973newguestHi This is an advertisement of one of the language schools. Translation is mine. "Sign up for X(it stands for the name of the school)-languages will not be foreign any more." IS IT CORRECT?http://www.englishforums.com/English/AvailableTeachingPositionsTurkey/zrlnz/post.htmWed, 19 Sep 2007 11:14:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:421010uklaUKLA ACADEMY - Language School / Turkey seeks experienced native English teachers to teach Skills Courses of General English, Conversational English, Business English, TOEFL / TOEIC Preparation Program and company courses. Employment : Full Time Start Date : IMMEDIATE (and December 2007) Student Level : Adults Requirements: • Native speakers of English • Bachelor’s degree • PGCE /Trinity TEFL/CELTA/ or equivalent certification Salary &amp; Benefits • A very competitive monthly wage (guaranteed hours) • fully furnished Shared apartment or housing allowance • 2 weeks summer holiday (plus time off every 8 weeks) • Contract renewal bonus • 12 Month contract • Residence &amp; work permit and Social Security Scheme Registration...http://www.englishforums.com/English/SentenceQuestion/vdzqg/post.htm#350575Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:40:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:350575philipBsss10 wrote: I am not sure whether the three sentences make sense in term of grammar and semantics. Can you give me a hand with checking them Thank you for your help. 1. He is really in a predicament at which he has no school to attend this fall. .....as/because he has no school to attend this fall. 2. His consultant advised him to enter a short-term language school this summer in which to brush up on his English’s ability first and not to apply for the schools until he gets a decent score on TEFOL test. ........ where he can....... 3. He gets a difficult decision to make because he is not confident in whether he can pass the test and will be accepted into a well-known <FONT style="BAhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/SentenceQuestion/vdzqg/post.htmFri, 13 Apr 2007 18:42:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:350546bsss10I am not sure whether the three sentences make sense in term of grammar and semantics. Can you give me a hand with checking them Thank you for your help. 1. He is really in a predicament at which he has no school to attend this fall. 2. His consultant advised him to enter a short-term language school this summer in which to brush up on his English’s ability first and not to apply for the schools until he gets a decent score on TEFOL test. 3. He gets a difficult decision to make because he is not confident in whether he can pass the test and will be accepted into a well-known by taking his consultant’s advice.http://www.englishforums.com/English/BestWayToLearnEnglish/4/bmnw/Post.htm#347981Fri, 06 Apr 2007 23:56:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:347981anonymoushi shmsabahí After a quick look ,the way my teacher and essay books say that an essay has a structure . And topic sentences. The structures generally of an essay are: Introduction Body Conclusion You can look in google for "five paragraph essay"until I'll find you a specific good example. I think the place where are you learning should provide you with (model essay) more information on essay struture,connectives to connect paragraphs and make the essay flow(similiar to driving a car) and topic sentence.There is different essay types such as Argumentative essay,normal essay...The other thing to concider when writing essays is if you can use first person prounouns,formal ,informal language. Please integrate the information at the end...http://www.englishforums.com/English/ImKoreanStudent/dqqdx/post.htm#333879Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:56:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:333879kim_inhwaHello, Reham_ss In Korea, English skill is very important factor to SURVIVE in a extremely competitive society. In my university in Seoul, students who don't have TOEIC point over 650~700 NEVER be accepted to get a diploma. No exception. Irrespective of a special subject of study, all students must satisfy that English test standard. Moreover, anyone who don't have TOEIC point over 900, in fact, is not allowed to apply for public enterprise. I study English to survive. but Arabic is not necessary to live in my country. Where are you from, Reham_ss ? What city? In Seoul, There are very very few language schools that teaches Arabic languages to the public. To many Koreans, it is too arduous work to study...http://www.englishforums.com/English/EslSpeakLearnEnglishLanguage/6/cbzpm/Post.htm#315070Sun, 14 Jan 2007 10:04:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:315070exclusive-- à How To Learn English!? &lt;--- Here are some tips which may help you to master the English Language! Speak without Fear The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won't say things correctly or that they will look stupid so they don’t talk at all. Don’t do this. The fastest way to learn anything is to do it again and again until you get it right. Like anything, learning English requires practice. Don't let a little fear stop you from getting what you want. Use all of your Resources Even if you study English at a language school it doesn't mean you can't learn outside of class. Using as many different sources, methods and tools as possible, will allow you...http://www.englishforums.com/English/SentenceQuestion/dkcvj/post.htm#300431Mon, 04 Dec 2006 14:14:24 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:300431cliveHi, I joined EF International Language Schools in Miami, America. This is OK. You might say in America, in Miami, Florida. Best wishes, Clivehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/SentenceQuestion/dkcvj/post.htmMon, 04 Dec 2006 07:48:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:300348bsss10Hi I made one sentence, but I am not sure whether it is right or not. If you find something wrong in Grammar, help me check them. Thank you very much. I joined EF International Language Schools in Miami, America.http://www.englishforums.com/English/NonNativeSpeakersTesolTeachers/djqlc/post.htm#299945Sat, 02 Dec 2006 14:35:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:299945mister micawberSure, there are lots of them, Tommy. They do quite well, They are an important part of the teaching teams in commercial language schools here, and are the most important part of teaching teams in the public school system.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HasAnyoneMaltaLearningEnglish/dwmdv/post.htm#299589Fri, 01 Dec 2006 14:57:45 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:299589anonymousHi, I'm might just be one of the best people to answer your question! I am not only from Malta but I am also an English Language Teacher. Malta is a great place to learn English! Why? The Maltese speak two languages, English and Maltese so you are guaranteed plenty of oppurtunities to speak English outside the school. We also have strict regulations regarding teacher's permits so you will also receive good instruction. Malta also provides great weather, great hospitality and a lifestyle that's hard to beat. There are plenty of language schools where you can learn English in Malta. The first on my list is Alpha School of English which also happens to be the place I chose to work. Located in the north of the island, this school...http://www.englishforums.com/English/EslSpeakLearnEnglishLanguage/5/cbzpm/Post.htm#297434Sat, 25 Nov 2006 04:11:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:297434exclusiveAnonymous wrote: Exclusive wrote: -- à How To Learn English!? &lt;--- Here are some tips which may help you to master the English Language! Speak without Fear The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won't say things correctly or that they will look stupid so they don’t talk at all. Don’t do this. The fastest way to learn anything is to do it again and again until you get it right. Like anything, learning English requires practice. Don't let a little fear stop you from getting what you want. Usehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ProficiencyCertificate/djcjk/post.htm#297256Fri, 24 Nov 2006 17:49:33 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:297256nona the britI don't know about the legal situation in Brazil, but there is nothing to stop him contacting colleges and language schools to see if they ever employ non-qualified staff.http://www.englishforums.com/English/EslSpeakLearnEnglishLanguage/5/cbzpm/Post.htm#290006Mon, 06 Nov 2006 22:37:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:290006anonymousExclusive wrote: -- à How To Learn English!? &lt;--- Here are some tips which may help you to master the English Language! Speak without Fear The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won't say things correctly or that they will look stupid so they don’t talk at all. Don’t do this. The fastest way to learn anything is to do it again and again until you get it right. Like anything, learning English requires practice. Don't let a little fear stop you from getting what you want. Use all of your Resources Even if you study English at a language school it doesn't mean you can't learn outside of class. Using as many different sources,...http://www.englishforums.com/English/PrivatLessons/dgzvw/post.htmMon, 16 Oct 2006 09:22:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:281562anonymousI would like to know what is the average price of privat, let's say business english, lessons in Moscow? I mean is there a great difference between the cost of an academic hour if taking a teacher through some language school and getting agreement with the teacher directly? I heard that 2 academic hours are 30 to 50 dollars average. Is this true and do teachers of different schools normally accept such offers for privat lessons?http://www.englishforums.com/English/EslSpeakLearnEnglishLanguage/4/cbzpm/Post.htm#280825Sat, 14 Oct 2006 16:32:54 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:280825exclusive-- à How To Learn English!? &lt;--- Here are some tips which may help you to master the English Language! Speak without Fear The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won't say things correctly or that they will look stupid so they don’t talk at all. Don’t do this. The fastest way to learn anything is to do it again and again until you get it right. Like anything, learning English requires practice. Don't let a little fear stop you from getting what you want. Use all of your Resources Even if you study English at a language school it doesn't mean you can't learn outside of class. Using as many different sources, methods and tools as possible, will allow you...http://www.englishforums.com/English/DidMeantMeanSay/ddkbn/post.htm#268377Sun, 17 Sep 2006 13:42:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:268377marius hancu"I had no idea there are so many Japanese language schools here..." "I had no idea there were so many Japanese language schools here..." Cool Breeze is the one right: both are correct. The 1st one emphasises that this situation is still valid now. Read my quotations from Jespersen, to my mind the god of English grammar, in: Post:224523 VERY IMPORTANT STUFFhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/DidMeantMeanSay/ddkbn/post.htm#268359Sun, 17 Sep 2006 12:39:34 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:268359yoong liat(1) "I had no idea there are so many Japanese language schools here..." (2) "I had no idea there were so many Japanese language schools here..." According to Cool Breeze, b oth sentences are correct but the second one is in keeping with the sequence of tenses and thus preferred by many. To me: The first sentence is correct because the sentence starts with "I had" ( a verb in the past tense). You say "I didn't know you were (not are ) here" although the person referred to is there when you said that sentence. I don't know what other members think of our views. Comments welcome.http://www.englishforums.com/English/DidMeantMeanSay/ddkbn/post.htm#268235Sun, 17 Sep 2006 06:48:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:268235cool breezeYoong Liat wrote: "I had no idea there are so many Japanese language schools here..." "I had no idea there were so many Japanese language schools here..." The first sentence is correct because the sentence starts with "I had" ( a verb in the past tense). You say "I didn't know you were here" although the person referred to is there when you said that sentence. "Did you meant to say..." "Did you mean to say..." The second sentence is correct. The verb after "Did" should be "mean" (present tense). This is one of the rules of grammar. "I had no idea there are so many Japanese language schools here..." "I had no idea there were so many Japanese language schools here..." Both sentences are correct but the second one...http://www.englishforums.com/English/DidMeantMeanSay/ddkbn/post.htm#268225Sun, 17 Sep 2006 06:17:44 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:268225yoong liat"I had no idea there are so many Japanese language schools here..." "I had no idea there were so many Japanese language schools here..." The first sentence is correct because the sentence starts with "I had" ( a verb in the past tense). You say "I didn't know you were here" although the person referred to is there when you said that sentence. "Did you meant to say..." "Did you mean to say..." The second sentence is correct. The verb after "Did" should be "mean" (present tense). This is one of the rules of grammar.http://www.englishforums.com/English/DidMeantMeanSay/ddkbn/post.htmSun, 17 Sep 2006 06:01:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:268222lunchboxHi, this time I've searched for it first before making a post, but I didn't find anything related to what I want to ask, so here it is! Thanks! "I had no idea there are so many Japanese language schools here..." "I had no idea there were so many Japanese language schools here..." Shouldn't I use "there are" since the "Japanese language schools" referenced to are still in existence when I make that statement? And also, "Did you meant to say..." and "Did you mean to say..." I hear "Did you mean to say" much more often than the first phrase, even though the whole sentence had happened in the past, why do we say "did you MEAN to say," with mean being in the present tense? Also then, would "had you meant to say" be the most formal way? As...http://www.englishforums.com/English/NativeOrNonNativeTeachers/dbgpd/post.htmSat, 19 Aug 2006 20:52:26 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:257468englishuserHello, Being a native speaker of a language seems to be a must if you wish to apply for jobs at certain language schools. Sometimes you're even expected to be a national of a specific country in order to qualify: indeed, it isn't at all uncommon to find job advertisements where a language school director is looking for a Brit who is a native-speaker of English to teach English, for example. What do you think about this? Is it all right to discriminate people basing on which language group they were born into? Wouldn't it be more appropriate to search for teachers with a firm understanding of the language than for a native speaker? Even though most native teachers of their language as a foreign language are qualified, I dare say this...http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowSpeakEnglishAmericanBritishSlang-Sounds/dbbnn/post.htm#256071Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:23:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:256071englishuserHello Carson, You asked: Hi i want to learn how those news broadcasters sound like when they are reporting the news, their slang is so cool... I hope i can speak like them, any tips or ideas? When you say you'd like to speak like broadcasters do, do you mean that you'd also like to modify your voice so as to sound more 'newsreaderish'? If you want to learn 'newsreader slang' I think you should listen to the news as often as possible and pay attantion to quaint expressions you hear. Some language schools also offer media classes, something that you might find interesting. In regard to acquiring a 'newsreader voice' I think eloqution lessons could have a great deal to offer. The only problem with such training seems to be...http://www.englishforums.com/English/IFluentEnglishSpeaker/8/vkmc/Post.htm#238513Wed, 21 Jun 2006 09:36:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:238513anonymousRvbolisay wrote: How To Learn English! Here are some tips which may help you to master the English Language! Speak without Fear The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly or that they will look stupid so they don’t talk at all. Don’t do this. The fastest way to learn anything is to do it – again and again until you get it right. Like anything, learning English requires practice. Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting what you want. Use all of your Resources Even if you study English at a language school it doesn’t mean you can’t learn outside of class. Using as many different sources, methods and tools as...http://www.englishforums.com/English/DongguanGuandongChinaGreatSchool-BenifitsSupport/cnkzq/post.htmThu, 08 Jun 2006 13:53:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:233902winnerwayWinnerway Foreign Language Schools are comprised of four campuses located in Dongguan City, Guangdong, China. Dongguan is a modern city with an international flavour. Dongguan developed as an industrial city; however in recent years Dongguan has become more cosmopolitan as more overseas visitors come to live and work here. Dongguan is only one hour from Shenzhen and Guangzhou, and approximately three hours from Hong Kong and Macau. The schools are owned by the Winnerway Corporation (one of China’s largest real estate development companies) and the Hanlin Corporation (investment and finance company). Teachers at Winnerway Schools receive training and support via the General Team Leader who liaises with the schools to ensure that...http://www.englishforums.com/English/EmailToLanguageSchool/cknkn/post.htmWed, 26 Apr 2006 23:12:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:220112adoulaHello, I am preparing an email to be sent to many German language schools in Germany. I will try to write this mail in three languages: English, French and German (if possible). The main questions I have to ask are: How long may be the DSH preparation courses? (DSH is a Certification of German-language Proficiency) Is there a course cession that starts the next July? What is the global cost of the courses? Should I pay them at starting or can I have the possibility to pay monthly? I need an inscription to apply to the visa, how much should pay to have the inscription certificate by post? Is it possible to have a university hearth and how much does it cost? Thank you to excuse my...http://www.englishforums.com/English/BusinessEnglish/bpqnm/post.htm#210134Mon, 27 Mar 2006 19:47:06 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:210134setrightThere are quite a few Chinese studying in Malta. You may want to see if a language school here is something for you. There are certain schools that have courses that focus on business. You could also choose to study for a while at a University where English is spoken, so as to increase your English at an academic level and of course there is also the option to keep learning online as well. Warm greetings from Malta, ~Lucas~http://www.englishforums.com/English/ActuallyDoneMaybeSomeoneBetter-Shape/cvgbr/post.htmWed, 25 Jan 2006 04:38:27 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:188445anonymoushey everyone, this is my motivation letter for an exchange program. i actually finished it, but i m not quite sure how it sounds like. i can imagine that you are all busy, but maybe someone still can help me with checking for mistakes and style. i would appreciate it a lot. Dear Ms. ***: I am writing to apply for a placement at the University of *** in *** via the Erasmus program in the autumn semester in ***. I graduated from High-School in *** in year ***. During that time I already was focussing on Economics and on English as a business language. The process of globalisation and the increase of interdependence of nations between each other as a result, which entail opportunities as well as threats, has always...http://www.englishforums.com/English/EltPublicationsBooksTeachers-PreferencesQuestions/hjnxp/post.htm#633186Sat, 24 Dec 2005 00:32:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:633186credoquaabsurdumWell, no, I&#39;m not from Greece :) Actually, I was talking not only about Express Publishing, but other publishing houses. These were my impressions. Bergina Pagoulatou-Vlachou runs Express Publishing. Of course, you have mostly likely never heard that name before, since all of her books come out under the name &quot;Virginia Evans,&quot; while her daughter, whom I believe carries around a passport issued to a certain Giannoula Dominitheopapalakou, is usually given credit as &quot;Jenny Dooley.&quot; Pag-Vlax, as she is referred to by the language teaching community here (&quot;vlachos,&quot; of which &quot;vlachou&quot; is the feminine form, means &quot;hillbilly&quot; in Greek, &quot;vlax&quot; is an adjective that means...http://www.englishforums.com/English/EltPublicationsBooksTeachers-PreferencesQuestions/hjnxp/post.htm#633184Fri, 23 Dec 2005 23:40:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:633184credoquaabsurdumIs Grievous Grammar still about Credo? Source of the sample sentence &#39;This should be done by anyone&#39;, which I&#39;m still puzzled about 20 years later. DC DC, To the best of my knowledge, Grivas Grammar is no longer published in its original form. Grivas Publishing has expanded and moved on to greener pastures. However, many, many teachers brought up on it still keep it around to bang off photocopies. I used to work for a language school that pirated the same 1987-vintage copy every year for all of its intermediate-level students. Some more stories related to Grivas...I once shared a taxi from Glyfada (beachside-Athens) to Piraeus with a poor *** that used to work for the man. Apparently, Grivas keeps cameras in the break rooms...http://www.englishforums.com/English/FreeEnglishLearningSoftware-Websites/2/xxpv/Post.htm#172477Tue, 20 Dec 2005 21:12:14 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:172477dj buenoLanguage schools Worldwide First Step offers certified language immersion programs around the world. Language schools where you can Learn Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese or Greek in numerous travel destinations worldwide. MadridTeacher.com MadridTeacher.com has resources for English teachers in Madrid, Spain, including jobs and English academies.http://www.englishforums.com/English/EltPublicationsBooksTeachers-PreferencesQuestions/hjnxp/post.htm#632887Sun, 11 Dec 2005 12:09:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:632887django cat <nospam@please>Hello, What questions would you ask when facing some representative trying to attract you with ELT Books/ Seminars offer? Here&#39;s ... you are (would be) an English teacher - what questions You would ask? (methods used? layout/ material organisation? what else?).. All the above Artur, plus: Who are the authors? Have I heard of them and/or used one of their previous books? Is it a reputable publisher such as the ones below? How many free copies can I blag? Are parts of it allowed to be photocopied? Is it so ubiquitous (Headway) that my students will have done it all in their previous schools? Does the guy who runs the language school down the street use it? Is the language set UK, US, or International? Are there sufficient activities in...