Serious Teachers Forum

Teaching in the Middle East. I would love to hear from someone who has taught at either the King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah or the Modern Gulf Institute, Muscat, Oman. I´m in contact with both of these schools but it would be great to hear some first hand experiences- I would really appreciate it- thanks.

Teaching in China- Has anyone any experience of working for the following universities in China?- Guangxi University for Nationalities, Fuzhou University or Chuzhou University. Any information you have about working at these universities would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance

Many teachers prefer short term positions. Which cities or countries have you found offer these kinds of positions?

Large or small classes? Of course some teachers like to have more personal class time with their students but some teachers like to have larger classes which can be more fun in terms of student participation.
Which is your preference?

Which are some of the nicest cities (not countries) but more specifically, to teach in? Many teachers seem to prefer small towns as oppose to large metropolitan cities. Which do you prefer?

Which criteria are essential when deciding whether one is ready to teach abroad or not? Firstly, a teacher needs to be of adventurous nature. What else do you think is imperative?

Hi I´m new at this site. just want to explore something. I´m a math teacher.
just want to ask u guys. is it really hard to teach abroad?
I want to experience it also but don´t know how to start.
Please give me some advise.

Thanks, I´m a Filipino.

Hi,

Does anyone know if it is possible to get a contract in South Korea for less than 12 months? I have a summer school in England next year and I have agreed to work there for 5-6weeks, I wouldn´t get enough holidays to cover this from the contracts I´ve seen so far. So, I either need a contract that would let me take this time out or a contract for less than 12 months.

Can anyone help??!

Dear all, I am here looking for some help regarding teaching Spoken English. Most of the institutes in India which teach Spoken English do teach Grammar and only grammar, is it really necessary to teach spoken English only through Grammar?

Has anyone heard of Pangea Idiomas language school in Metepec, Mexico?I applied for a job there as a TEFL teacher. Please share any info you have. Thanks.

So called Dr Gerald McGeorge is hiring in Plymouth (dEVON, UK) High salary, house and car allowance.
FRIENDS, PAY ATTENTION HE IS A SCAM.

have been offered a job in Canada at the Woodcock staff school to teach Mathematics. Has anyone heard of this place, or worked there? I´d appreciate any feedback.

Also, I have experience teaching in Korea and Ireland,but i will like to teach in Irag or Afganistan.any suugestion coz im fed up with social life in korea.!

SCAM - University of Buea, Cameroon...

DO NOT REPLY TO ANY EMAILS YOU MAY GET ABOUT A STRUCTURAL RAILWAY ENGINEER FOR THE WINCHESTER RAILWAYS STATION WANTING YOU TO COME AND LIVE WITH HIM AND HIS FAMILY IN THE UK. IT IS A SCAM!!!!!!

Does anyone have some insights into looking for ESL teaching positions in South Korea for couples?

Has anyone had any experiences in stockholm, Sweden? Good or bad?

Has anyone heard of or taught at Tian Fu Southwestern University of Finance & Economics outside of Chengdu Sichuan, China? If so, Please provide me some insight, feedback or experiences. Thanks

I have been offered a job in China at the National University of Defense in Chansha (Hunan). Has anyone heard of this place, or worked there? I´d appreciate any feedback.

Also, I have experience teaching in China, but the salaries don´t seem to have improved over my last foray there in 2007. I´ve heard people can make decent money there, but I don´t know where!

Thanks.

I have recently received a job offer from EF in Indonesia, does anyone have any experience working for this organization? Has anyone worked in Indonesia before? anything I should be aware of before taking on any offers? what salary is considered to be decent? They are offerring to pay me 6,750,000 Rupies month. What should I bring with me? I would really appreicated any info.

Hi, I´ve done an on-line TEFL course (100 hours, really good course), but without any teaching practice as part of it. I´m a qualified teacher with a PGCE. I´d love to become better qualified to teach children abroad, and am particularly keen to teach for a year or so in VietNam, but am wondering what course, if any, is the right one. CELTA is clearly highly rated, but is specifically for adults. Any advice gratefully received !